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Frozen Ship Wiki

Early Access August 7 — captain the ship, keep Hope alive, survive the frost.

Unofficial Frozen Ship wiki covering ship builds, crew management, cold survival tips, and Early Access prep on Steam.

Aug 7
Early Access target
20
Crew to manage
PC
Steam Windows
Solo
Single-player focus
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Hubs organised around the systems captains search for most.

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Crew

Crew Hub

Manage twenty crew members in Frozen Ship: assignments, health, Hope, laws, and daily routines aboard the moving Early Access ship.

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Guides

Frozen Ship Guides Hub

Frozen Ship guides hub: daily loop, controls, saves, events, survival mode, cold risk, hope, expeditions, and demo tips before Early Access.

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Ship

Ship Hub

Frozen Ship ship hub: mobile base management, buildings, crafting, research, and build priority for Early Access survival on Steam.

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Tools

Tools Hub

Practical Frozen Ship checklists and reference tools: PC specs, expedition packing, and Early Access prep before you leave the ship.

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Updates

Updates Hub

Frozen Ship patch notes, Early Access roadmap, and release timeline from demo through the August 2026 Steam launch window.

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World

World Hub

Explore Frozen Ship's frozen Earth: procedural wasteland routes, settlements, factions, and trade for the moving-ship Early Access campaign.

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Crew

Crew Management

Lead twenty crew in Frozen Ship: Hope, captain laws, rationing, disputes, and daily leadership aboard the Early Access expedition.

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Guides

Frozen Ship Getting Started Guide

Start Frozen Ship right: first-day crew jobs, crafting an axe, ship heat, and returning before nightfall in the demo and Early Access.

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Links

Official Links

Verified official Frozen Ship links: Steam store page, frozenship.com, and where to find patch notes without risky mirrors.

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Ship

Ship Buildings

Hospital, kitchen, workshop, and upgrade paths for Frozen Ship buildings aboard your moving base in Early Access on Steam Windows.

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Tools

System Requirements

Minimum and recommended PC specs for Frozen Ship on Steam Windows, plus settings tips before Early Access launches August 7, 2026.

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Updates

Early Access Roadmap

Nionetix Early Access roadmap: 1–2 year EA, New Beginning story goal, loot, weapons, modes, DLC — plus day-one expectations.

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World

Exploration

Explore the procedural frozen wasteland in Frozen Ship: routes, loot, hazards, and return-before-nightfall rules for Early Access.

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Links

Review & Overview

Frozen Ship overview from trailers and Early Access previews: premise, ship survival loop, and what to expect at launch.

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Tools

Expedition Checklist

Printable-style expedition checklist for Frozen Ship wasteland runs: gear, food, crew tasks, and return timing before nightfall.

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Crew

Work Assignments

Assign crew to kitchen, workshop, hospital, research, and expeditions in Frozen Ship with stable rotations for Early Access.

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Updates

Frozen Ship What's New

Countdown to Frozen Ship Early Access August 7, 2026: New Beginning mode, demo history, day-one expectations, and Nionetix plans.

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World

Frozen Ship Trade Guide

Trade gear, food, and rare supplies in Frozen Ship: merchant routes, barter math, and economic survival for Early Access on Steam.

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Guides

Return to the Ship — Frozen Ship Guide

Track Frozen Ship's moving base, budget action time, and return before nightfall so captain and crew never freeze outside.

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Ship

Build Priority

Recommended Frozen Ship build order for Early Access: kitchen, workshop, hospital, research, and upgrades before long wasteland runs.

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Tools

Difficulty Guide

Frozen Ship difficulty guide: event severity by setting, beginner tips, and how to match challenge to your Early Access play style.

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World

Resources and Loot

Resources and loot in Frozen Ship: wood, cloth, scrap, food, ruin scavenging, action time costs, and haul priorities for Early Access.

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Guides

Manage Hope in Frozen Ship

Raise and protect hope in Frozen Ship: crew morale, deaths, food, heat, visible wins, and story events on your moving expedition.

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Ship

Heating and Fuel

Frozen Ship furnaces and fuel: wood pipelines, overnight −60°F heat, crew freezing risks, and build order for Early Access on Steam Windows.

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Guides

Frozen Ship Controls Guide

Frozen Ship controls on PC: keyboard and mouse defaults, UI density, menu navigation, Steam Deck and controller caveats from previews.

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Guides

Frozen Ship Day Cycle and Saves

Frozen Ship day loop: morning assignments, daylight work hours, lethal nights outside, save points tied to dawn, and expedition planning.

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Guides

Frozen Ship Survival Mode Guide

Frozen Ship survival mode after New Beginning: story vs endless journey, Early Access expectations, and demo differences.

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Quick start

New captain? Follow these steps before you leave the ship.

  1. 1

    Check your PC and wishlist

    Confirm the system requirements and add Frozen Ship on Steam so you get the Early Access unlock alert.

  2. 2

    Learn the day loop

    Read How to Play and Return to the Ship so you never freeze after nightfall on your first outing.

  3. 3

    Stabilise Hope and crew work

    Use the Hope guide with crew assignments before you expand buildings from the build priority list.

  4. 4

    Scavenge with a plan

    Carry the expedition checklist into the wasteland, then review trade and settlements when you meet survivors.

  5. 5

    Count down to launch

    Read What's New for the August 7 Early Access briefing, skim controls before day one, and review resources and loot so your first expedition has a plan.

Frozen Ship exploration in the frozen wasteland
Frozen Ship bridge and ship management
Frozen Ship crew and expedition life aboard
FAQ

Wiki FAQ

Quick answers to the most common questions.

What is Frozen Ship?

Frozen Ship is a first-person narrative survival adventure by Nionetix. You captain a constantly moving ship, manage a crew of about twenty, build infrastructure, craft gear, and explore a procedural frozen wasteland while Hope and resources decide whether the expedition holds together.

When does Frozen Ship release?

Steam lists Early Access for August 7, 2026 on Windows — still upcoming as of early August 2026. See [What's New](/updates/whats-new/) for the launch countdown and [release timeline](/updates/release-timeline/) for demo history.

Which languages are supported?

This wiki supports: English, Français, Deutsch, Español. Configure locales in site.meta.json and run npm run generate:i18n.

Is this wiki official?

No. frozenship.wiki is an unofficial fan resource. Confirm store prices, keys, and patch notes on Steam and the [official site](/links/official-links/).

Where should a new player start?

Begin with [Getting Started](/guides/getting-started/), then [Survive the Cold](/guides/survive-the-cold/) and [Crew Management](/crew/crew-management/). Use the [prep wishlist checklist](/tools/prep-wishlist/) if you are still waiting for Early Access.