The gates to the white hell will open with a slight delay to finetune the story-based survival sandbox

The open world of Permafrost will challenge the hardcore survival players with its constant sub-zero environments and dangers a little later than originally planned. Development studio SpaceRocket Games and publisher Toplitz Productions push the release of the highly anticipated game from its projected summer release date August 21, 2026 to October 9, 2026.

„We are aware that gamers around the globe are eager to dive into the white hell of Permafrost and experience life in the aftermath of a global catastrophe which covered the whole Earth under a deep blanket of snow, ice and deepfreeze temperatures. And we certainly would have loved to open the doors to Permafrost on the originally scheduled release date“ comments Sebastian Fleer, COO Toplitz Productions. „However, to satisfy the rightfully high expectations that the gamers, the community and not least ourselves have, we decided to give the development team a little more time to finetune the game from performance to content. Quality is key and when Permafrost finally unleashes its survival sandbox with a slight delay in October, we want to make sure that your fight for survival is a memorable gaming experience from start to finish.“

Permafrost will be available on PC in Early Access on Steam, GOG.com and EGS on October 9, 2026. More information can be found on the store pages. Join our Discord to get the latest news about Permafrost as well as the other exciting titles from Toplitz Productions.

About the game:
Permafrost is a story-driven survival sandbox set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic world. Discover a vast lore-rich open world, alone or in co-op with up to 4 players. Explore, scavenge, craft, and build a network of shelters to outlast the cold.

• The Cold is your true enemy!
The cold is alive and ever-present. Frostbite, storms, and creeping chill shape every journey, turning preparation, shelter, and timing into matters of survival.

• A frozen open world to explore!
Traverse a frozen open world where city ruins fade into wilderness. A tense, grounded survival experience shaped by silence and scarcity - no constant gunfire, no fantasy tropes. Just winter, isolation, and resolve.

• Exploration-Gated progression!
Progress is earned through exploration and adaptation. Restore abandoned shelters, repair broken machines, and reclaim fragile technology to push deeper into the frozen world.

• Your Dog as your loyal companion!
Your loyal dog companion stands with you when the cold turns everything else silent. Rescued from the ruins, your dog scouts ahead, warns of danger, carries supplies, and keeps you grounded when the silence gets to be too much.

• Symbiotic 1-4 player Co-Op Survival!
The cold doesn't care how many of you there are. Play solo or survive alongside up to 3 friends, building shelter networks, dividing responsibilities, and playing to each other's strengths. Co-op doesn't simplify the world; it just means you don't face the cold alone.