Permafrost Wiki: The Complete Guide to the Frozen Survival Game

What Is Permafrost?

Permafrost is a survival sandbox set on an Earth transformed by a shattered moon and an endless winter. It is developed by SpaceRocket Games and published by Toplitz Productions, and it entered PC Early Access on October 9, 2026. The game is sold on Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store for Windows PC, and a PS5 version has been announced with a release date still to be confirmed.

Unlike survival games that cast you as a seasoned wilderness expert, Permafrost puts you in the boots of an engineer. You arrive in the frozen world chasing a radio signal from a missing friend, and your technical skills matter more than combat reflexes: scavenging, repairing and rebuilding are how you push forward.

Tip

Early Access means the game is still being finished. Features, balance and content can change between updates, so treat specific numbers and recipes as current snapshots rather than permanent facts.

The Frozen World and Its Story

The shattered moon turned cities into frozen ruins and buried forests under snow. As you explore, you restore abandoned shelters, repair broken machinery and recover lost technology — and each restored radio or settlement moves the story forward. Along the way you meet survivors such as Robyn, Anna, Finn and Logan, rescue a dog that becomes your companion, and decide how to handle factions like the Moon Cult that patrol the wilds.

The world rewards caution. Blizzards, Cold Zones and hostile wildlife can end an unprepared expedition quickly, so progression is gated by how well you prepare rather than how fast you grind.

How Permafrost Plays

The core loop has three pillars: prepare, explore, expand.

1. Prepare: Gather wood and stone, craft stone tools, and keep a campfire burning to manage your Body Warmth.
2. Explore: Follow the main route through settlements such as Horizon, Bone Cave and Hunter's Glade, scavenging supplies and blueprints as you go.
3. Expand: Build workbenches and shelters, process flint and copper, and establish a network of safe havens for longer expeditions.

A rescued dog accompanies you as a scout, a danger alarm and a mobile storage unit. Online co-op lets up to four players share the survival loop — building, scouting and hauling together — and the game is fully playable solo.

How to Use This Wiki

This wiki is organized into sections that follow how most people actually play:

• Guides — first-hour survival, the main quest walkthrough, genre explainers and comparisons.
• Survival — cold management, clothing, expeditions, the dog companion and solo play.
• Crafting — tools, workbenches, shelter building and resource processing.
• World — the story, key locations, quests and optional finds.
• Multiplayer — co-op setup, hosting and dedicated servers.
• Community, Media and Platforms — official channels, trailers and gameplay, store listings, prices and PC fixes.

If you are just starting, read the beginner guide first, then keep the walkthrough open as you play.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Is this wiki official?

No. Permafrost Wiki is an independent fan resource and is not affiliated with SpaceRocket Games or Toplitz Productions. Each guide links the official sources it uses.

Where should a new player start?

With the beginner guide, then the cold survival guide. Those two pages cover the survival loop that everything else builds on.

Is Permafrost finished?

No. It launched in Early Access on October 9, 2026, and the developers have indicated a plan of at least twelve months of Early Access development. A 1.0 release date has not been announced.

Can I play with friends?

Yes. Online co-op supports up to four players in total, and the game also supports single-player.