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Frequently Asked Questions - Version 1 vs Version 2
Oct 20, 2026, 08:04 PM
Created article on Frequently Asked Questions (2026-10-20)
Oct 26, 2026, 07:44 PM
Updated the demo answer for the end of Steam Next Fest
11This page collects answers to the questions players ask most often about Frostrail. The answers come from the developers' own FAQ post of April 24, 2025, the Early Access section of the Steam store page, and the official demo FAQ published alongside the October 2026 Demo. Where an answer has changed since 2025, the newer information is given.22About the game44What kind of game is Frostrail?66A first-person survival crafting game set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic world. Players explore, scavenge, craft and fight, and they operate and upgrade an armored, steam-powered train that serves as their moving base and only reliable source of heat. See The Train and Survival.88Who is making it?1010FakeFish develops the game and Shiro Unlimited publishes it. The Frostrail team includes many FakeFish developers who worked on the studio's previous game, along with new people hired specifically for Frostrail.1212What engine does it use?1414Unreal Engine 5.1616Release and price1818When is Frostrail releasing?2020The Steam store page lists a planned Early Access release in Q4 2026. As of October 2026, no exact date has been announced. See Release Date and Platforms.2222How long will it stay in Early Access?2424The developers expect about a year, with the exact length depending on player feedback and on how their plans for the game progress.2626How much will it cost?2828As of October 2026, the price has not been announced. In April 2025 the developers said it was too early to give numbers and that the price would only be finalized at release. The store's Early Access section says they plan to gradually increase the price upon the 1.0 release, depending on the content and features added.3030Platforms and hardware3232Which platforms will it be on?3434Windows PC through Steam. The store lists Windows as the only platform as of October 2026.3636Will it come to consoles?3838Not at first. The game is releasing in Early Access on PC first, and the developers said they will evaluate possible console ports for 1.0 and beyond. As of October 2026, no console version has been announced.4040Will it run on Mac or Linux?4242In April 2025 the developers called Linux support a tentative yes, noting that one of their developers works primarily on Linux. Mac and Linux support is kept in mind during development, but both can only be confirmed on release. The PC version's stability for Early Access is the top priority.4444Will it support controllers?4646Controller support is in the development plans, but the developers said it will probably not be available right at the start of Early Access.4848What hardware do I need?5050The minimum listing asks for Windows 10 64-bit, 16 GB of RAM and 25 GB of storage. The full minimum and recommended specs are on System Requirements.5252Playing with others5454How many people can play together?5656One to four. The developers built the game with crews of one to four players in mind and said they would keep evaluating crew size against challenge during development and Early Access.5858How do I host or join a session?6060The main menu has options to create or join a session. To join a friend, open Find Server, look for the name of their session and join it. Sessions that have already started can be joined the same way. See Multiplayer and Co-op.6262Saving, death and the train6464How do I save?6666Saving is automatic. The game saves at each level transition, when the train passes through a tunnel. There is currently no other way to save. A host can resume a previous multiplayer session, which restarts at the beginning of the level where the group stopped. See Saving and Progression.6868What happens when I die?7070Your inventory stays on your body, and you can return to it to recover the items you had. Items that were dropped or left behind may be permanently lost, so the official advice is to keep your most valuable gear on you.7272How do I start the train moving?7474The throttle is on the right side of the control panel. The brakes also need to be released.7676Can I rearrange things on the train?7878Yes. Items placed in a wagon can be moved anywhere within it. Walls that contain a door can also be repaired: hover over the door and pick the action with the mouse scroll wheel.8080How do I get better weapons?8282More advanced weapons, gear and tools become available to craft as you progress through the game. See Crafting and Scavenging and Combat.8484Tutorial8686Why are there no Revenants in the tutorial?8888The early stages focus on core gameplay. The demo FAQ says Revenants have a special place in the game and will find their way to players later.9090What if I get stuck?9292Use the "Suicide" button to respawn at a safe place. In co-op, everyone needs to complete the tasks they are given for the group to progress. The first blockade can only be removed after specific actions are completed, so wait until the quest tells you to interact with it.9494Testing, modding and community9696Is there a demo?9898Yes. A free demo runs from October 19 to October 26, 2026 during Steam Next Fest, and it is installed from the Frostrail Steam page. Earlier tests are covered on Playtests and Closed Beta.99+Yes. A free demo was released for Steam Next Fest, which ran from October 19 to October 26, 2026, and it is installed from the Frostrail Steam page. As of October 26, 2026, after the festival had ended, the store page still offered it for download. Earlier tests are covered on Playtests and Closed Beta.100100Will the game support mods?102102Only in a limited way. The developers said that, partly because of engine constraints, full moddability of the kind FakeFish offered in its previous game is not possible with Frostrail, but they would explore other forms of customization and smaller-scale modding support during development and Early Access.104104Can I help translate the game?106106No. Localization is handled entirely by the publisher, so as of April 2025 the developers were not looking to source translations elsewhere. The publisher also handles marketing through its own partners.108108Where can I talk to the developers?110110On the official Discord server and the Steam forums. The developers also run surveys, including one after the demo, and plan to discuss upcoming changes with the community.