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Biomes

Frozen tundra, glacier, ice forest, frozen city — what each one costs you.
Gear

Clothing, tools, weapons — described by mechanic, not made-up stats.
Systems

Cold, warmth, hunger, progression, co-op — each with an explicit "unmeasured" list.
Guides

Original long-form guides, every number traced to a source.
Tools

Four calculators that turn a decision into a number.
Compare

Permafrost against other games, and biomes against each other.
Release

9 October 2026, Early Access.
News

Official timeline only — no rumour recycling.
Sources

Where every number comes from, and what is still unmeasured.
Why this page exists. Pre-launch coverage of a game is mostly the same five paragraphs rewritten. This page instead splits every claim into confirmed and unconfirmed, so you can tell the difference between what the publisher said and what a site inferred.

Confirmed facts

DeveloperSpaceRocket GamesSteam store page — "About This Game" & system requirements
PublisherToplitz ProductionsSteam store page — "About This Game" & system requirements
Release date9 October 2026 — Early AccessSteam store page — "About This Game" & system requirements
StoresSteam, GOG.com, Epic Games StoreToplitz Productions newsroom
EngineUnreal EngineSteamDB app 2254990
GenresAction, Adventure, RPG, SimulationSteam store page — "About This Game" & system requirements
PlayersSolo, or online co-op up to 4 playersSteam store page — "About This Game" & system requirements
Languages9 supported — Simplified Chinese includedSteam store page — "About This Game" & system requirements
Wishlists450,000+ (unlocks 15% launch discount)Press coverage of the official announcement
DemoPlayable demo announced for Steam Next FestSteam store page — "About This Game" & system requirements

System requirements

Minimum
OS
Windows 10 (64-bit)
CPU
Intel Core i5 8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 350
RAM
16 GB RAM
GPU
NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 590 8GB
DirectX
DirectX 12
Storage
30 GB available space
Recommended
OS
Windows 10 (64-bit)
CPU
Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
RAM
16 GB RAM
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT 12GB
DirectX
DirectX 12
Storage
30 GB available space
  • Minimum and recommended both list 16 GB RAM — the RAM floor is unusually high for the genre.
  • 30 GB install size is the only storage figure officially published.
  • No Steam Deck / handheld rating has been published yet; treat any handheld claim as unverified.
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Wishlist discount ladder

Toplitz announced four discount steps; only the 450k (15%) and 1M (30%) endpoints are publicly confirmed. Intermediate thresholds are not disclosed, so this site does not guess them.

450k wishlists confirmed
−15%

Reached — locks in 15% off at launch.

1,000k wishlists target
−30%

Ultimate tier — 30% off if reached before launch.

The world, in three lists

Biomes · 4

Gear · 3

Systems · 9

What is not confirmed

This list is the point of the page. Most pre-launch wikis quietly fill these gaps with plausible guesses; we leave them blank and re-check after 9 October 2026.

  • Exact price. No figure has been officially published; treat any listed price as unverified.
  • Console versions. Only PC storefronts (Steam, GOG, Epic) are confirmed.
  • Full recipe list and crafting station progression.
  • Map size, biome count beyond the four described here, and whether the world is procedural.
  • Steam Deck verification status.
  • Whether there is a solo-only mode or whether co-op is always available.
  • Intermediate wishlist discount thresholds between 450,000 and 1,000,000.
  • Roadmap length for Early Access — no end date has been published.

Where to check for yourself

Official

Community

Data sources used by this site

FAQ

When does Permafrost release? +

9 October 2026, entering Early Access. SteamDB records the unlock timestamp as 12:00:00 UTC. Storefronts listed are Steam, GOG.com and the Epic Games Store.

Who is making Permafrost? +

Developed by SpaceRocket Games and published by Toplitz Productions — the publisher behind the Medieval Dynasty series.

Is Permafrost co-op? +

Yes. Official store listings describe solo play or online co-op for up to 4 players.

Is there a demo? +

A playable demo was announced for Steam Next Fest. Whether it remains available after the festival is not confirmed — check the Steam page.

How much will it cost? +

No official price has been published. A wishlist milestone discount of 15% has been confirmed as unlocked at 450,000 wishlists, with 30% at 1,000,000.

Release date & unlock times Official news timeline Data & sources

Data version 2026.09.24 · reviewed 24 September 2026.