Permafrost
- Steam pricePrice
Unknown until release
- Release
- October 9, 2026Early accessUpcoming
- Modes
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How co-op works
Online co-op for up to four players lets teams share resource gathering, crafting duties, and shelter construction across a persistent frozen world. Survival depends on coordinating scavenging routes, managing scarce materials, and planning shelter networks together.
About this game
Permafrost drops players into a frozen post-apocalyptic wasteland where exposure, scarcity, and isolation test every decision. The game weaves survival mechanics with narrative threads as you uncover lore scattered across a vast open world buried under ice and snow. Moment-to-moment play revolves around scavenging for materials, crafting essential gear, and building shelters that protect against the cold. The environment punishes careless exploration, so managing inventory, planning routes, and choosing what to carry back become constant considerations. Combat and environmental hazards add pressure as you push further from established safe zones.
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Progression unfolds through expanding your network of shelters, unlocking advanced crafting recipes, and piecing together the world's backstory. Sessions can stretch across long expeditions or focus on fortifying a single outpost. The co-op structure encourages division of labor, whether one player scouts while others craft or the entire group tackles dangerous territory together, making communication and resource-sharing central to long-term survival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can team up in Permafrost?
Permafrost supports online co-op for up to 4 players. You can also play solo if you prefer to face the frozen wasteland alone.
How important is teamwork and communication in co-op?
Very important. The game encourages dividing tasks-one player might scout new areas while others craft or fortify shelters. Resource-sharing and coordinating who carries what are essential for long-term survival, especially during extended expeditions into dangerous zones.
What does progression look like in co-op?
You and your team expand a network of shelters, unlock advanced crafting recipes, and uncover lore scattered across the open world. Sessions can focus on long expeditions into unknown territory or on building up and defending a single outpost together.
Is the game in early access?
Yes, Permafrost is launching in Early Access in October 2026, so expect ongoing development and updates after release.