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
Hubs organised around the systems captains search for most.
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.
Read guide ShipShip Hub
Frozen Ship ship hub: mobile base management, buildings, crafting, research, and build priority for Early Access survival on Steam.
Read guide CrewCrew Hub
Manage twenty crew members in Frozen Ship: assignments, health, Hope, laws, and daily routines aboard the moving Early Access ship.
Read guide WorldWorld Hub
Explore Frozen Ship's frozen Earth: procedural wasteland routes, settlements, factions, and trade for the moving-ship Early Access campaign.
Read guide ToolsTools Hub
Practical Frozen Ship checklists and reference tools: PC specs, expedition packing, and Early Access prep before you leave the ship.
Read guide UpdatesUpdates Hub
Frozen Ship patch notes, Early Access roadmap, and release timeline from demo through the August 2026 Steam launch window.
Read guide LinksLinks Hub
Curated official and community links for Frozen Ship: Steam, developer site, trailers, and trusted resources in one hub.
Read guideDeep walkthroughs for Hope, cold, crew, and first expeditions.
Crew Hub
Manage twenty crew members in Frozen Ship: assignments, health, Hope, laws, and daily routines aboard the moving Early Access ship.
Read guide GuidesFrozen Ship Guides Hub
Frozen Ship guides hub: daily loop, controls, saves, events, survival mode, cold risk, hope, expeditions, and demo tips before Early Access.
Read guide ShipShip Hub
Frozen Ship ship hub: mobile base management, buildings, crafting, research, and build priority for Early Access survival on Steam.
Read guide ToolsTools Hub
Practical Frozen Ship checklists and reference tools: PC specs, expedition packing, and Early Access prep before you leave the ship.
Read guide UpdatesUpdates Hub
Frozen Ship patch notes, Early Access roadmap, and release timeline from demo through the August 2026 Steam launch window.
Read guide WorldWorld Hub
Explore Frozen Ship's frozen Earth: procedural wasteland routes, settlements, factions, and trade for the moving-ship Early Access campaign.
Read guide CrewCrew Management
Lead twenty crew in Frozen Ship: Hope, captain laws, rationing, disputes, and daily leadership aboard the Early Access expedition.
Read guide GuidesFrozen 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.
Read guide LinksOfficial Links
Verified official Frozen Ship links: Steam store page, frozenship.com, and where to find patch notes without risky mirrors.
Read guide ShipShip Buildings
Hospital, kitchen, workshop, and upgrade paths for Frozen Ship buildings aboard your moving base in Early Access on Steam Windows.
Read guide ToolsSystem Requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs for Frozen Ship on Steam Windows, plus settings tips before Early Access launches August 7, 2026.
Read guide UpdatesEarly Access Roadmap
Nionetix Early Access roadmap: 1–2 year EA, New Beginning story goal, loot, weapons, modes, DLC — plus day-one expectations.
Read guide WorldExploration
Explore the procedural frozen wasteland in Frozen Ship: routes, loot, hazards, and return-before-nightfall rules for Early Access.
Read guide LinksReview & Overview
Frozen Ship overview from trailers and Early Access previews: premise, ship survival loop, and what to expect at launch.
Read guide ToolsExpedition Checklist
Printable-style expedition checklist for Frozen Ship wasteland runs: gear, food, crew tasks, and return timing before nightfall.
Read guide CrewWork Assignments
Assign crew to kitchen, workshop, hospital, research, and expeditions in Frozen Ship with stable rotations for Early Access.
Read guide UpdatesFrozen Ship What's New
Countdown to Frozen Ship Early Access August 7, 2026: New Beginning mode, demo history, day-one expectations, and Nionetix plans.
Read guide WorldFrozen Ship Trade Guide
Trade gear, food, and rare supplies in Frozen Ship: merchant routes, barter math, and economic survival for Early Access on Steam.
Read guide GuidesReturn 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.
Read guide ShipBuild Priority
Recommended Frozen Ship build order for Early Access: kitchen, workshop, hospital, research, and upgrades before long wasteland runs.
Read guide ToolsDifficulty Guide
Frozen Ship difficulty guide: event severity by setting, beginner tips, and how to match challenge to your Early Access play style.
Read guide WorldResources and Loot
Resources and loot in Frozen Ship: wood, cloth, scrap, food, ruin scavenging, action time costs, and haul priorities for Early Access.
Read guide GuidesManage 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.
Read guide ShipHeating 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.
Read guide GuidesFrozen Ship Controls Guide
Frozen Ship controls on PC: keyboard and mouse defaults, UI density, menu navigation, Steam Deck and controller caveats from previews.
Read guide GuidesFrozen 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.
Read guide GuidesFrozen Ship Survival Mode Guide
Frozen Ship survival mode after New Beginning: story vs endless journey, Early Access expectations, and demo differences.
Read guideNew captain? Follow these steps before you leave the ship.
- 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
Learn the day loop
Read How to Play and Return to the Ship so you never freeze after nightfall on your first outing.
- 3
Stabilise Hope and crew work
Use the Hope guide with crew assignments before you expand buildings from the build priority list.
- 4
Scavenge with a plan
Carry the expedition checklist into the wasteland, then review trade and settlements when you meet survivors.
- 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.
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.