Permafrost Guide

Permafrost is a story-driven open-world survival sandbox set on a near-future Earth locked in endless winter after the moon shattered. You play a Rook — an engineer with the skills to rebuild but little wilderness experience — answering a radio signal from a long-lost friend.

Play solo or with up to 3 friends: explore frozen cities, survive brutal weather and Cold Zones, navigate faction territory, hunt, scavenge, craft, and build a network of shelters. This guide tracks the facts you need before the October 9, 2026 Early Access launch.