Even the post-apocalyptic cities of Frostpunk 2 are 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.

Learning district synergies and bonuses in Frostpunk 2 won'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.

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What Are Factions In Frostpunk 2?

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Factions are essentially 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 to improve their relationship with Frostpunnk 2's factions so they can keep their status as Steward, but remember, you can't please everybody.

All Factions And Communities In Frostpunk 2

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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 during Frostpunk 2's Story Mode. As the city grows and laws favoring certain City Directions are passed, new factions may rise up to oppose the current rule.

Faction

City Direction

Faction And Ability Descriptions

Evolvers
  • Adaptation
  • Merit
  • Reason

Individuals who prefer sound reasoning and adaptation over religious fanaticism and over-reliance on technology. Improves Production Efficiency.

Faithkeepers
  • Progress
  • Equality
  • Tradition

Religious followers of the movement established by the Captain. Increases Trust.

Pilgrims
  • Tradition
  • Equality
  • Adaptation

Traditionalists who believe in adapting to the Frostlands instead of circumventing it through technology. Significantly decreases exploration time.

Stalwarts
  • Reason
  • Merit
  • Progress

Peacekeepers dedicated to keeping law and order. Provides additional Guard Squads.
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Utopia Builder Factions

The following are possible factions that may appear during Utopia Builder saves. Each faction has an active ability as well as a passive that activates when said faction is happy with your rule. The Legionnaires, for example, give players Prefabs in Frostpunk 2, and when they're happy, the city will receive extra Guard Squads. Ideally, players should try to keep at least one faction happy.

Faction

Opposed By

City Direction

Ability Summary

Bohemians

Overseers
  • Adaptation
  • Equality
  • Reason

Improves Trust and your relations with communities.

Menders

Venturers
  • Adaptation
  • Equality
  • Tradition

Reduces Expedition durations and increases population by rescuing survivors from the Frostlands.

Icebloods

Technocrats
  • Adaptation
  • Merit
  • Tradition

Increases your overall food production.

Legionnaires

Proteans
  • Progress
  • Equality
  • Tradition

Provides instant Prefabs and additional Guard Squads.

Venturers

Menders
  • Progress
  • Merit
  • Reason

Increases Heatstamp income and recruits additional Guard Squads.

Proteans

Legionnaires
  • Adaptation
  • Merit
  • Reason

Reduces disease and instantly cures diseased workforce members.

Overseers

Bohemians
  • Progress
  • Merit
  • Tradition

Improves Production Efficiency and reduces Crime.

Technocrats

Icebloods
  • Progress
  • Equality
  • Reason

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 about deradicalizing them like factions.

Community

City Direction

New Londoners

Progress

Frostlanders

Adaptation

Lords

Tradition

Thinkers

Reason

Machinists

Progress

Laborers

Equality

Foragers

Adaptation

Merchants

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September 20, 2024
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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
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ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Drug Reference, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
11 Bit Studios
Publisher(s)
11 Bit Studios
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Franchise
Frostpunk
Genre(s)
Strategy, Survival, City Builder