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- Death Howl will release for PC on December 9, 2022, with console versions coming in February 2026. A free demo is currently available on Steam.
- Frostpunk 1886 is under development and scheduled for release in 2027, featuring improved citizen behavior, detailed animations, a renewed lighting system, more immersive city construction textures, and enhanced daily moments in New London.
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is currently in early access with an expected release on Xbox Game Pass in 2026. The team appreciates community feedback and plans to continue updating the game throughout 2026.
- The Alters received its first major free content update, introducing Relaxed Mode, Photo Mode, a card-based minigame, a new noir-style mission, and an updated save system. Additionally, Frostpunk 2 launched its first DLC, Fractured Utopias, and will continue to receive new content and DLC throughout 2026. Both The Alters and Frostpunk 2 will feature thematic items in their respective stores and limited discounts on select items to celebrate the announcements.
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New Releases, Trailers, and Updates Spotlight for Death Howl and Frostpunk 1886 at 11 Bit Studios Showcase
11 Bit Studios recently held its first digital presentation, showcasing new releases, trailers, and behind-the-scenes content for both internally developed and published games. The presentation highlighted key updates for The Alters and Frostpunk 2, unveiled two new trailers for Death Howl, shared information on the early access progress of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vaults, and offered a deeper look into the development of Frostpunk 1886. Two key titles developed by 11 Bit Studios took center stage: Death Howl: The PC version will be released on December 9, with versions for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch following on February 19, 2026. A free demo is currently available on Steam. Frostpunk 1886: Currently under development and is scheduled for release in 2027. According to Director Maciej Suecki, the game will feature improved citizen behavior through detailed animations and motion capture, more expressive daily moments in New London, a renewed lighting system to emphasize the harshness of Frostland, and enhanced construction textures for a more immersive city. Suecki plans to share more details about the project later.
New Announcements and Updates for Moonlighter 2, The Alters, Frostpunk 2, and Death Howl in 2026 at 11 Bit Studios Showcase
Following these titles, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault featured a sneak peek at its early access progress, with the Digital Sun team thanking the community for its continuous feedback. Moonlighter 2 is slated for release on Xbox Game Pass in 2026. The Alters, a personal sci-fi survival game, received its first major free content update, which includes highly requested features such as Relaxed Mode and Photo Mode, as well as an updated save system that allows saving upon exiting and at critical points in gameplay. The update also introduces a card-based minigame and a new black-and-white noir-style mission. Simultaneously, Frostpunk 2, a social city-builder with survival elements, launched its first DLC, Fractured Utopias, which reformulates the utopia builder mode and is also available for the recently released console version. All Frostpunk 2 players will receive new free content included in the latest game update. The Alters and Frostpunk 2 will continue to receive new content and DLC throughout 2026. To commemorate the announcements, Death Howl and Moonlighter 2 will feature new thematic items in the store and limited discounts on select items.
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