[h1][i]“The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.”[/i][/h1]
― [b]Søren Kierkegaard[/b]Hello there, Citizens!
Pfew! Crazy times!
We are getting ready to release the game on 24.04.2018 - but we still want to show you some new stuff. If you’re watching
Twitch - you’ve probably already seen the second path that you can choose in Frostpunk, besides the
Path of Order. However, for those of you who prefer to avoid major feature spoilers ('cause streamers tend to show you the whole thing) - we prepared a brief presentantion of some basic laws that you can establish if you choose the path of the true devotion!
[h1][i]“There's a saying "There are no atheists in foxholes" and we felt it rang true for the situation depicted in the game. But Frostpunk is about the extremes people go to to survive and we asked ourselves how it could impact the need for faith people would naturally develop. A cynical leader might twist it to control and brainwash, supplanting the idea of a higher power with cynical will of man. We wanted to ask the players whether they are comfortable with that, if it meant greater chances of survival.”[/i][/h1]
[b] ― Marta Fijak[/b], Senior Game DesignerClick here for full sizeClick here for full sizeClick here for full size — GAMEPLAY DETAILS —
Choosing the Path of Faith means showing your society a brand new way of life. However - for you as their leader - it means unlocking new instruments to influence the shape of the city itself. Discover new buildings and abilities as you make your first steps on the Path of Faith. Here are some examples:
Law: House of PrayerA small place of worship for our people. Prayers, sermons and small ceremonies are held here. People living near Houses of Prayer will be more hopeful.
This law will unlock
a new building: House of Prayer, where people can practice their faith in peace. It also unlocks
new ability: Sermon. When you use this ability, people living nearby will gather to pray, which will raise their hope.
Law: ShrinesA small shrine where passers-by can pray and put their trust in faith, gaining hope. People nearby, reminded of why they toil, work more efficiently.
This law adds
a new building: Shrine, and a new
passive effect: shrines will raise the spirits of people in nearby workplaces, so they work more efficiently and are more hopeful.
Law: House of HealingA hospital run by the faithful. Heals the sick and the gravely ill slightly slower than an Infirmary, but doesn't require engineers. Slightly raises patients' hope.
This law will unlock
new building: House of Healing. It doesn't require engineers, treats the gravely ill and gives all patients a small hope bonus.
Law: Field KitchensEach Field Kitchen will provide people working nearby with hot meals to keep them warm.
After establishing this law you will gain access to another
building called Field Kitchen. Any workplaces in range will get a bonus to their heating thanks to the warm meals served in this building.
Law: The TempleThe symbol of our devotion and our central place of worship. It brings peace to the faithful and inspires hope throughout the city. It may cause some doubters to mend their ways.
This law unlock a
new building: The Temple. It will kindle hope in the hearts of the faithful and sway the doubtful. It also gives you a
new ability: Ceremonial Service - that raises hope and comforts the discontented. There can only be one temple in the city.
Law: Evening Prayers We shall meet and pray together to warm not only our bodies, but also our souls.
This law unlocks
new ability: Evening Prayers - each use raises hope and lowers discontent.
— ADDITIONAL Q&A —
1. When exactly does it release on Steam?Game releases on
24.04.2018 (4/24/2018) at 3:00 PM CEST / 6 AM PDT.
2. I've heard there was na AMA on the Fan Discord Server! Can I see it anywhere?We didn't have time to archive it, yet - but you can read the summary on
Survive This website!
3. Where can I find the previous updates?They are available on Steam, same as this one:
4. I can't wait to play the game! What can I do about it?!The best solution is to add Frostpunk to your Steam Wishlist and wait for its release on 24.04.2018:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/323190/Frostpunk/5. I want to learn more about the game! How can I do that?Perfect timing! We have just released "11 facts about Frostpunk" - a feature preview video about our game. You can watch it here:
https://youtu.be/1VEKpJBX8V4 THE CITY MUST SURVIVE!
