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Frostpunk 2 Hotfix 1.5.2 is a large-scale maintenance update primarily aimed at resolving issues reported by players following the Fractured Utopias DLC release. The update focuses on correcting interface inconsistencies, faction logic errors, and gameplay systems that could behave incorrectly under specific conditions.
In addition to DLC-related fixes, the hotfix includes broader improvements across gameplay balance, art presentation, stability, and performance. While it does not introduce new content, it significantly improves reliability and clarity across multiple systems.
Patch Notes
Interface Fixes
- Added requirement tooltips to Enact Utopia buttons in Faction menus
- Added controller support option to decline Faction quests
- Disabled Utopia menus for Contained Factions
- Fixed Plague Naming modal not appearing when using a controller
- Updated color and capitalization during Utopia cinematics
- Fixed mismatched Imperial Academy requirements in Mementos tooltips
- Applied distinct outline colors to different Faction Hubs
- Removed incorrect Boss tag visibility in a Plague Tale quest
- Fixed missing icons in several UI elements
- Fixed Deposit trackers not appearing in Colonies
- Fixed text wrapping issues in the Idea Tree menu when using a controller
- Fixed Big Lens parallax effect during Colony endings
- Fixed warning modal interaction when skipping the prologue with a controller
- Fixed incorrect Outpost modifier information when Frontier Footholds law is active
- Fixed ESC key not functioning after exiting Heatmap mode
- Corrected Centrist Laws display issues in older save files
- Improved navigation flow in Faction menus
- Added distinct markings for new maps in the Utopia Builder menu
Gameplay Fixes
- Fixed unintended population spikes after completing Legionnaires Hub Consequence Arc
- Removed Cold modifier from Districts adapted to Legionnaires
- Fixed Venturers Core Bounty refunding full stockpile cost
- Fixed Venturers Industry Financiers trait applying globally
- Fixed Technocrats Hub proximity effects not applying correctly on specific maps
- Fixed Overseers Utopia quest soft-block when Mementos were depleted early
- Prevented Icebloods Resource Hunt from gathering Cores during Depleted Cores Tale
- Fixed Bohemians Rubble Fairs affecting all Districts
- Prevented Faction Wars from starting during active Plague Events
- Fixed excessive Rally Lenses and Quests triggering simultaneously
- Fixed global Vaccinate ability not being available in Colonies
- Fixed Virus-related deaths not counting toward Beacon of Hope quest
- Removed Promise Community action from Detainees during Plague Tales
- Removed Insulate ability from Archeology Hub
- Fixed Goods Emporium proximity effect reducing Automated Workforce Factory output
- Removed Heat Homes Community Action from Icebloods
- Fixed Depleted Cores Tale not completing when activating IEC Core Factory Site
- Fixed cases where Factions were not fully dissolved after Faction Wars
- Prevented Proteans from returning after being banished
- Added new resource variants to Forsaken Valley and Jagged Bay maps
- Increased Legionnaires Ability prefab production from 2 to 8
Art and Visual Fixes
- Fixed Proteans Hub window emissives during high Tension
- Updated artwork used in Ghosts and Lenses
- Prevented Technocrats Hub elements from appearing in Heatmap mode
- Fixed Faction Hubs disappearing in Frostland View
- Added snow caps to Districts on low-quality console tiles
- Fixed snow flickering during camera rotation in Whiteout on low graphics settings
- Fixed road visuals on Forsaken Valley map
- Fixed multiple building LOD issues
- Fixed machines not appearing during frostbreaking on Windswept Peaks map
Stability and Other Fixes
- Fixed DLC content not appearing immediately after launch in some cases
- Fixed rare crash when changing District Efficiency Level
- Fixed improper cleanup of game objects when loading saves repeatedly
- Updated game credits
Frostpunk 2 launched on September 20, 2024, for PC, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S releases on September 18, 2025.
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