Frozen Open-World Survival

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Enter a ruined world locked in permanent winter after the moon shattered. Gather supplies, repair shelters and reclaim lost technology with your dog companion, alone or alongside up to three friends.

  • Early Access planned Oct 9, 2026
  • Roadmap published Oct 7, 2026
  • 1–4 Players
  • 16 GB RAM Minimum
  • 30 GB Storage Required
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What is Permafrost?

Permafrost is a survival sandbox set on an Earth transformed by a shattered moon and permanent winter. You play Rook, an engineer drawn into the frozen world by a radio signal from a missing friend.

Exploration opens the way forward as you restore shelters, repair machinery and recover useful technology. A rescued dog helps with scouting and supplies, while online co-op lets a group of up to four share survival tasks.

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Permafrost gameplay screenshot: survivors braving the frozen wilderness
  • Developer
    SpaceRocket Games
  • Publisher
    Toplitz Productions
  • Platforms
    Windows PC; PS5 announced
  • Genre
    Open-World Survival Sandbox
  • Early Access Date
    Planned Oct 9, 2026
  • Co-op
    Up to 4 Players
  • Minimum Memory
    16 GB RAM
  • Storage
    30 GB Available Space
  • Platforms
    Windows PC, PlayStation 5
  • Genres
    Open-World Survival Sandbox
  • Players
    1–4
  • Modes
    Single player, Multiplayer, Co-op
  • Release date
    2026-10-09
  • Developer
    SpaceRocket Games

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  1. 1

    Beginner Guide

    Learn the survival essentials, from gathering supplies to preparing shelter and planning your first expeditions.

  2. 2

    Cold Survival

    Understand the threats of frostbite and storms, and prepare before leaving the safety of shelter.

  3. 3

    Crafting & Shelters

    Turn scavenged materials into useful equipment, restore abandoned shelters and repair machinery.

  4. 4

    Dog Companion

    Discover how your rescued dog scouts ahead, warns of danger and carries supplies.

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Permafrost Permafrost Guide Hub

Eight research-backed guides that take you from your first hour to expeditions, co-op and the dog companion.

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Guides

Permafrost guides for new survivors and returning players: first steps, walkthrough, genre and comparisons.

Platforms

Where to play Permafrost: Steam, GOG, Epic and PS5 status, prices, requirements and PC fixes.

Survival

Stay alive in Permafrost: cold management, clothing, expeditions, the dog companion and solo survival.

Crafting

Permafrost crafting, workbenches, shelter building and resource processing guides.

World

The world of Permafrost: the shattered moon story, settlements, quests, locations and secrets.

Multiplayer

Permafrost co-op guides: hosting, joining, dedicated servers and playing with more than four players.

Community

Permafrost community hubs: Discord, Reddit, streamers, the creator program and Steam community insights.

Media

Permafrost trailers, gameplay videos and Early Access footage, organized and explained.

Permafrost Beginner Guide

Start Permafrost with a practical introduction to scavenging, crafting and finding shelter. Learn the survival loop before pushing into colder areas or approaching hostile survivors.

  1. Gather your first resources

    Gather resources and supplies while keeping scarce backpack space in mind.

  2. Craft essential tools

    Craft essential tools to support exploration and survival.

  3. Build or restore shelter

    Build a shelter or restore an abandoned structure before extending your expeditions.

  4. Push into the cold carefully

    Recover old technology and explore farther while watching for hunger, storms and hostile factions.

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Permafrost Cold Survival Guide

Learn how to stay warm in Permafrost and recognize weather that can end an expedition. Understand chemical heaters, shelter preparation and the extra danger of Cold Zones.

  • Chemical Heaters

    Chemical heaters are part of the equipment used to survive the frozen environment.

  • Blizzard Warnings

    Recognize signs of an approaching blizzard and use the remaining time to find or build shelter.

  • Cold Zones

    These areas have even lower temperatures and can kill an unprepared survivor within minutes.

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Permafrost Crafting Guide

Understand how Permafrost turns scavenged resources into essential survival tools. Explore the crafting and blueprint systems alongside the repairs and recovered technology that support progression.

  • Survival Tools

    Gather resources and craft tools needed to survive and explore the frozen world.

  • Blueprints and Recipes

    Early Access includes hundreds of items, building blueprints and crafting recipes.

  • Technology Recovery

    Repair broken machines and recover lost technology as part of progressing into new areas.

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Permafrost Food and Hunting Guide

Find food in Permafrost by learning where to hunt and what equipment to bring. Distinguish animals that flee from animals that attack, and prepare to harvest useful resources after a kill.

  • Hunting Grounds

    The Woods provide animals that can supply food and survival materials.

  • Hunting Equipment

    Officially documented hunting options include traps, bows and firearms; axes and shivs can also bring down prey.

  • Harvesting

    A shiv is required to properly harvest an animal after a successful hunt.

  • Wildlife Behavior

    Rabbits, foxes, moose and deer tend to flee; boars, wolves, bears, bison and muskoxen can attack on sight.

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Permafrost Base Building Guide

Create shelter in Permafrost through new construction and the restoration of abandoned buildings. Learn how a network of shelters supports exploration and gives you options when dangerous weather approaches.

  • New Shelters

    Use gathered resources and the building system to construct shelter.

  • Restoration

    Restore abandoned shelters as part of rebuilding a foothold in the frozen world.

  • Shelter Network

    Develop a network of shelters to support expeditions across the landscape.

  • Storm Preparation

    Find or build shelter before an approaching blizzard reaches you.

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Permafrost Co-op Guide

Learn how many players can survive together in Permafrost and what the cooperative experience includes. Plan a group around exploration, resource gathering and shelter building, or choose to tackle the same world alone.

  • 4 Players

    Online co-op supports up to four players in total, including you and up to three friends.

  • Solo Survival

    Permafrost also supports single-player survival.

  • Team Activities

    Cooperative play includes surviving the cold, exploring the world, gathering resources and building shelter together.

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Permafrost Map and Locations Guide

Explore Permafrost's frozen cities, forests, caves and camps with a guide to documented locations. Learn what awaits in the Woods, around Hunters Glade and near the Bunker before choosing your next destination.

  • Frozen World

    The launch announcement identifies frozen cities, buried forests, caves and camps as places to explore for secrets and rare loot.

  • The Woods

    This area connects major locations and contains hunting opportunities, additional activities and quests.

  • Hunters Glade

    A tower above the treeline serves as a lookout and safe haven where the hunter Skinwalker lives.

  • The Bunker

    The Moon Cult controls the Bunker, and its patrols operate in the surrounding Woods.

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Permafrost Dog Companion Guide

Discover how the dog companion helps you survive and scavenge in Permafrost. Understand its documented exploration and carrying roles before heading into dangerous territory.

  • Scouting

    The dog can scout ahead during exploration.

  • Danger Warnings

    Your companion can detect danger and warn you of threats.

  • Supply Carrying

    The dog carries supplies and helps share your load.

  • Loot Detection

    The publisher's survival overview describes the dog sniffing out loot.

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Permafrost FAQ

Common questions about Permafrost, answered for PC survival players preparing for Early Access and friends planning a co-op run.

When does Permafrost enter Early Access?

Permafrost is scheduled to enter PC Early Access on October 9, 2026. At the pre-launch check on that date, Steam still listed it as not yet available. This date applies to Early Access, not the full 1.0 release.

Which PC stores offer Permafrost?

Permafrost has official Windows PC listings on Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store. The publisher has announced all three for the October 9, 2026 Early Access launch.

Can you play Permafrost solo or with friends?

Permafrost supports single-player and online co-op for up to four players in total, so you can play alone or with up to three friends.

Is Permafrost coming to PS5?

Permafrost has an official PS5 store listing with its status marked Announced and its release date still to be determined. The October 9, 2026 PC Early Access date does not confirm a PS5 launch on that day.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Permafrost?

The listed minimum requirements are 64-bit Windows 10, an Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3500, 16 GB RAM, a GTX 1060 with 6 GB VRAM or Radeon RX 590 with 8 GB VRAM, DirectX 11 and 30 GB of available storage.

What does the dog companion do in Permafrost?

The rescued dog companion scouts ahead, alerts you to danger and carries supplies. These support roles are described in the official Permafrost feature overview.

How does progression work in Permafrost?

Permafrost emphasizes exploration and adaptation. Restoring abandoned shelters, repairing machines and recovering technology help you travel farther into the frozen world, alongside its story and side quests.

When will Permafrost leave Early Access?

A full 1.0 release date has not been confirmed. The developers plan to spend at least 12 months in Early Access, but that is a development intention rather than a guaranteed release timetable.

Ready to Survive Permafrost?

Prepare for the cold, understand your shelter options and learn how your dog and co-op teammates can support each expedition.

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