Permafrost: guides, news and game info
Embark on a brutal journey of survival in a perpetual winter. Hunt and gather resources for building and utilize deep survival mechanics to craft your way through a harsh, unforgiving landscape. Forge alliances or domina
Permafrost at a glance
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Oct 09, 2026 |
| PlayStation 5 | TBD |
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Developer
- SpaceRocket Games
- Publisher
- Toplitz Productions
- Vietnamese
- Not listed on IGDB — no confirmed Vietnamese language support.
Frequently asked questions
Is there farming in Permafrost?
No — farming is not available during Early Access; players gather resources through hunting, gathering, and crafting instead. Source
What usually kills new players in Permafrost?
Players die from the cold by ignoring warning signs when they stray too far from shelter and warmth sources. Source
What are the most common early-game mistakes in Permafrost?
The most common fatal mistakes involve mismanaging fuel, letting tools wear out, and losing food to spoilage, which drains irreplaceable early resources. Source
Is Permafrost PvE or PvP?
The community has been discussing whether they prefer PvE or PvP survival in Permafrost, suggesting the game offers both styles of play within its survival loop. Source
Is Permafrost buggy in Early Access?
Early player reports describe janky animations, dialogue/voice mismatches, inconsistent resource-gathering hit detection, misleading quest markers, and a temperature system that can get stuck at extreme cold until the game is reloaded. Source
Why is the weather the main threat in Permafrost instead of enemies?
The developers built Permafrost as a survival game where the weather itself, not monsters, is the primary threat players must overcome. Source
When does Permafrost release on PC and PS5?
The PC (Windows) version released on Oct 09, 2026; the PlayStation 5 release date is still TBD. Source
Screenshots and trailers
© Toplitz Productions — via IGDB