11 Bit Studios has confirmed a Nintendo Switch release for Frostpunk, the acclaimed society survival city-builder first launched in 2018.
The studio announced the Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions will arrive on October 19, 2026, with digital editions and pre-orders available now.
Frostpunk earned wide industry recognition after its 2018 release for blending strategic base-building with moral decision-making.
The game received praise from outlets and award bodies, including "Best PC Game" from Windows Central, "Best Sim" from PC Gamer, and a BAFTA nomination for narrative achievement. 11 Bit Studios has positioned the Switch release to bring that experience to portable hardware while preserving the title's signature story and systems.
In straightforward terms, 11 Bit Studios describes Frostpunk as a game where players must balance technology, law, and compassion to keep New London alive.
The developer summarizes the core loop as making hard decisions, managing resources and research, and accepting the long-term consequences of leadership choices.
Release details and editions
- Launch date: October 19, 2026
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
- Editions: Base Game and Complete Edition (Complete includes three DLC packs: The Rifts, The Last Autumn, and On The Edge)
- Pricing at launch: Base Game sold digitally for $29.99 with a 30% launch discount; Complete Edition priced at $45 with a 35% launch discount
- Availability: Digital purchase and pre-orders are listed for the Nintendo eShop
Key features
- Law and society systems: Enact laws that determine work, healthcare, food rations and civic order.
- Moral leadership: Decide whether governance is authoritarian or compassionate, and manage the social costs of those choices.
- Technology and development: Invest in research and infrastructure to secure long-term survival.
- Exploration: Send expeditions into the Frostlands for supplies, intel and survivors.
- Modes: Includes Endless Mode for replayability and Serenity Mode for a less stressful city-building experience.
A Switch-specific trailer accompanies the announcement.
With a proven track record on PC and a history of critical recognition, Frostpunk’s arrival on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 brings a dense, narrative-driven survival simulation to handheld and hybrid play.
For readers planning to buy, pre-orders and digital purchases will be handled through the Nintendo eShop.
The studio announced the Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions will arrive on October 19, 2026, with digital editions and pre-orders available now.
Frostpunk earned wide industry recognition after its 2018 release for blending strategic base-building with moral decision-making.
The game received praise from outlets and award bodies, including "Best PC Game" from Windows Central, "Best Sim" from PC Gamer, and a BAFTA nomination for narrative achievement. 11 Bit Studios has positioned the Switch release to bring that experience to portable hardware while preserving the title's signature story and systems.
In straightforward terms, 11 Bit Studios describes Frostpunk as a game where players must balance technology, law, and compassion to keep New London alive.
The developer summarizes the core loop as making hard decisions, managing resources and research, and accepting the long-term consequences of leadership choices.
Release details and editions
- Launch date: October 19, 2026
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
- Editions: Base Game and Complete Edition (Complete includes three DLC packs: The Rifts, The Last Autumn, and On The Edge)
- Pricing at launch: Base Game sold digitally for $29.99 with a 30% launch discount; Complete Edition priced at $45 with a 35% launch discount
- Availability: Digital purchase and pre-orders are listed for the Nintendo eShop
Key features
- Law and society systems: Enact laws that determine work, healthcare, food rations and civic order.
- Moral leadership: Decide whether governance is authoritarian or compassionate, and manage the social costs of those choices.
- Technology and development: Invest in research and infrastructure to secure long-term survival.
- Exploration: Send expeditions into the Frostlands for supplies, intel and survivors.
- Modes: Includes Endless Mode for replayability and Serenity Mode for a less stressful city-building experience.
A Switch-specific trailer accompanies the announcement.
With a proven track record on PC and a history of critical recognition, Frostpunk’s arrival on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 brings a dense, narrative-driven survival simulation to handheld and hybrid play.
For readers planning to buy, pre-orders and digital purchases will be handled through the Nintendo eShop.
