Is the Frostpunk 2 Deluxe Edition worth buying? – Destructoid

The frost comes in the form of Frostpunk 2and the Deluxe Edition offers you many extras, but at a price.

The sequel will build on the success of the first title, which introduced a new form of post-apocalyptic city builder to the public. But the second title is a new beginning, and the Deluxe Edition comes at an additional price. Let’s take a look at whether you should spend the extra money or go for the cheaper Standard version.

All contents of Frostpunk 2 Deluxe Edition

The Frostpunk 2 Deluxe Edition is available for €74.99but if you choose to pre-order it, you will save 10%. The Standard version costs €44.99and there is no discount. But that’s not all, and here is the list of all the content that comes with Deluxe.

• 72 Hour Early Access
• 3 DLCs as post-release content
• Exclusive in-game item
• Digital Art Book and Soundtrack
• Warm Flesh Novella (digital version)

While you’ll save just under $30 with the Standard, you won’t get anything more than the base game. You’ll also have to wait until September 20th before you can venture out into the frozen land and start building your city.

Is the Frostpunk 2 Deluxe Edition worth it?

So far we haven’t received any information about the post-launch DLCs. For Frostpunk11 Bit Studios released two mega expansions: The Last Autumn and On the Edge. The Rifts was a small DLC that introduced bridges to cross cliffs, so I don’t consider it an expansion.

The Last Autumn and On the Edge were both excellent releases. Both DLCs had fantastic alternate story scenarios, very different from the base game. I even played more hours after the two DLCs came out.

That being said, this is for Frostpunkand the digital edition you receive is for Frostpunk 2. All 3 DLCs will likely be part of a potential Season Pass, and you should be able to buy them separately as well. Yes, they will cost more, but you don’t need to invest more money up front than you need right now.

Ultimately, if you have faith in 11-bit and what it can deliver, the Deluxe Edition could save you at least a few bucks in the long run. Early access doesn’t really bother me as this isn’t a live service title. There’s no grind, and starting on September 20th makes no difference compared to September 17th.

I don’t know yet which edition I’m going to get, but it will probably be the Deluxe.