Is the Frostpunk 2 Deluxe Edition worth buying?

The freeze is coming in the form of Frostpunk 2, and the Deluxe Edition will get you plenty of extra additions, but at a price.

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

All Frostpunk 2 Deluxe Edition contents

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

• 72 hours of early access
• 3 DLCs as post-release content
• Exclusive in-game item
• Digital Artbook and Soundtrack
• Warm Flesh Novella (Digital version)

While you do save slightly less than $30 with the Standard, you get nothing more than the base game. You’ll also have to wait till September 20 before you can dive into the frozen land and build your city.

Is the Frostpunk 2 Deluxe Edition worth it

So far, we have yet to receive any information about the post-launch DLCs. For Frostpunk, 11 Bit Studios released two mega expansions: The Last Autumn and On the Edge. The Rifts was a small DLC that introduced bridges to traverse cliffs, so I am not considering 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. In fact, I have played more hours after the two DLCs were released.

That said, this is for Frostpunk, and the Digital Edition you’re getting is for Frostpunk 2. All 3 DLCs are likely going to be a part of a possible Season Pass, and you should be able to purchase them separately as well. Yes, they’re going to cost more, but you don’t have to engage any more money upfront than you need to at the moment.

Ultimately, if you have faith in 11 bit and what they could deliver, the Deluxe Edition could help you save at least a few dollars in the long run. Early access doesn’t matter so much to me since this isn’t a live service title. There’s no grind in it, and beginning on September 20 won’t make any difference over September 17.

I have yet to decide which edition I am getting, but it’s likely going to be the Deluxe.