Should you recover or settle in Winterhome?

After surviving the Whiteout in the second chapter of Frostpunk 2the next challenge will require you to explore the Frozen Lands in search of the Winterhome Ruins. Once you find it, you will have to decide whether to do it or not fix or save Winterhome.

This choice will have a lasting impact on the game's story and will test your relationship with one of the two opposing factions in the game. If you are unsure which path to take and what the consequences might be, the following guide will give you the information you need to make an informed decision.

What happens if you save Winterhome in Frostpunk 2?

The choice to save Winterhome leads to the complete destruction of the ruins, making them inaccessible after chapter 3. However, the advantage is that you will be able to do it recover as many as 40 coreswhich are crucial for upgrading the generator to the third level.

However, this decision brings with it a series of consequences. One of the opposing factions (the Pilgrimsin our case) will be outraged by your choice to destroy Winterhome. Their discontent will eventually end radicalize themcausing protests and riots in later chapters.

To successfully save Winterhome, you will need to break the ice to reach the Core tiles and build Mining Districts to start the mining process. This operation takes a long time, e.g each Core tile will produce a total of seven Cores.

Breaking the frost in Winterhome isn't as simple as breaking the frost in New London or the Old Dreadnought. Winterhome it is surrounded by outlets of toxic fumesand prolonged workforce exposure can cause fatalities.

Should you save Winterhome in Frostpunk 2?

If you prefer not to run an additional settlement next to the Old Dreadnoughtyou should consider saving Winterhome. Furthermore, the 40 recovered cores allow the construction of the Hyperdrive regulator upgradewhich improves the heat output of the generator and increases the efficiency of the overdrive.

What happens if you establish Winterhome in Frostpunk 2?

If you chose to embrace the frost in Chapter 2, your decision to found Winterhome will align with that path. However, this choice will weaken your relationship with the faction that prefers progress over adaptation. In our case, the Supporters opposed the colonization of Winterhome.

To successfully fix Winterhome, you will first need to filter out toxic fumes creation of three Fume Extraction Districts on the fume exhausts. These structures are unique to the settlement path. Just like in the rescue, you'll have to race against time to make Winterhome livable.

Should you fix Winterhome in Frostpunk 2?

Once settled, Winterhome grants access to additional materials and coal deposits, as well as fertile ground for food production, ensuring your city can thrive until the final chapter. Settling in Winterhome is ideal if you want to manage multiple colonies and get extra resources to support a growing population.