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Even the post-apocalyptic cities ofFrostpunk 2are not immune to civil strife, and at the heart of it all lies the game’s many factions and communities. People naturally have different opinions on how a city should run, and when the world is frozen over, tensions between groups can easily spiral out of control.
Learningdistrict synergies and bonuses inFrostpunk 2won’t be enough to keep a city running. Without a clear direction and the support of the people, even the most efficient of cities will fall, which is why understanding how factions work in this game can be the key to either utopia or ruin.
What Are Factions In Frostpunk 2?
Factions areessentially political parties with uncompromisable ideals. Some may lean towards technology, while others may want to pursue options that give them the ability to adapt better to their conditions. Players need to learn how toimprove their relationship withFrostpunnk 2’sfactionsso they can keep their status as Steward, but remember,you can’t please everybody.
All Factions And Communities In Frostpunk 2
There are numerous factions in the game, and they each provide unique bonuses based on their worldviews. Siding with one may sour your relations with another, or cause a completely new one to pop up. Here are all the factions and communities in the game so far.
New London Factions
These are the factions players may encounter duringFrostpunk 2’sStory Mode. As the city grows and laws favoring certain City Directions are passed, new factions may rise up to oppose the current rule.
Faction And Ability Descriptions
Evolvers
Individuals who prefer sound reasoning and adaptation over religious fanaticism and over-reliance on technology. Improves Production Efficiency.
Faithkeepers
Religious followers of the movement established by the Captain. Increases Trust.
Pilgrims
Traditionalists who believe in adapting to the Frostlands instead of circumventing it through technology. Significantly decreases exploration time.
Stalwarts
Peacekeepers dedicated to keeping law and order. Provides additional Guard Squads.
Utopia Builder Factions
The following arepossible factions that may appear during Utopia Builder saves. Each faction hasan active ability as well as a passivethat activates when said faction is happy with your rule. The Legionnaires, for example, give playersPrefabs inFrostpunk 2, and when they’re happy, the city will receive extra Guard Squads. Ideally, players should attempt to keep at least one faction happy.
Improves Trust and your relations with communities.
Venturers
Reduces Expedition durations and increases population by rescuing survivors from the Frostlands.
Provides instant Prefabs and additional Guard Squads.
Increases Heatstamp income and recruits additional Guard Squads.
Reduces disease and instantly cures diseased workforce members.
Improves Production Efficiency and reduces Crime.
Increases Research Speed and reduces Material Demand.
Communities
Unlike factions,Communities are smaller and more flexible. They have only one City Direction in mind, and players can negotiate with them to vote against their worldviews. You won’t need to worry aboutderadicalizing them like factions.
