Is Frostrail multiplayer, and how many people can play?
Frostrail supports solo play and online co-op for crews of up to four. The group shares responsibility for exploring, scavenging, fighting, and keeping the Eden Engine running.
- Minimum
- 1
- Maximum
- 4
- Online co-op
- Yes
- Local / split-screen
- Not announced
What engine does Frostrail use, and will it support mods?
Frostrail is built in Unreal Engine 5. Full Barotrauma-style moddability is not planned, partly because of engine constraints, although the team may explore smaller-scale customization during development and Early Access.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Barotrauma-style workshop mods
- Not planned
- Smaller-scale customization
- Under exploration
- Public mod tools
- None announced
Is Frostrail made by the Barotrauma team?
Yes. Many FakeFish developers who worked on Barotrauma are part of the Frostrail team, alongside people hired for the new project. No shared universe or direct story connection between the two games has been announced.
- Developer
- FakeFish
- Barotrauma developers involved
- Yes
- Shared universe
- Not announced
Is Frostrail free to play, and how much will it cost?
Frostrail has not been announced as free to play. The Early Access price will be shared closer to the Steam launch, and it may increase when the game reaches version 1.0.
- Free to play
- Not announced as free
- Early Access price
- Not announced
- Version 1.0 price
- Not announced
- Possible increase at 1.0
- Yes
How long will Frostrail be in Early Access?
Steam currently says Frostrail is expected to remain in Early Access for about one year. FakeFish and Shiro Unlimited say the exact duration will depend on player feedback and the scope of development, so this is an estimate rather than a fixed version 1.0 date.
- Early Access window
- Q4 2026
- Expected duration
- About one year
- Exact version 1.0 date
- Not announced
- Initial scope
- Core gameplay loop
Can I play Frostrail now, or join the Closed Beta?
The Closed Beta ended in September. As of October 8, the next announced playable event is the Steam Next Fest demo on October 19–26, 2026. The October 7 announcement does not describe an invite requirement or exact opening hour. Check the official Steam listing during that window.
- Closed Beta
- Ended
- Next announced event
- Steam Next Fest Demo
- Demo dates
- October 19–26, 2026
- Early Access
- Q4 2026; exact day not announced
Which languages and Steam features are listed?
The current Steam page lists interface and subtitles in English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Simplified Chinese. It does not list full-audio support or Traditional Chinese. Steam also currently lists single-player, online co-op, Steam Achievements, and Family Sharing; those store features do not confirm cross-play, split-screen, or dedicated servers.
- Interface / subtitles
- 7 languages
- Simplified Chinese
- Listed
- Traditional Chinese
- Not listed
- Steam Achievements
- Listed
- Family Sharing
- Listed
Is Frostrail on PS5, Xbox, mobile, Linux or Mac?
Frostrail enters Early Access on Windows PC through Steam first. Console ports may be evaluated for version 1.0 and beyond, but no PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Android, or iOS version is announced. Linux is tentative, macOS is unconfirmed, and controller support may arrive after the start of Early Access.
- Windows PC / Steam
- Early Access first
- Controller
- Planned; launch timing uncertain
- Linux
- Tentative
- macOS
- Not announced
- PS5 / Xbox / Nintendo
- Not announced
- Android / iOS
- Not announced
Who is developing and publishing Frostrail?
FakeFish is developing Frostrail in Turku, Finland. Shiro Unlimited, the publishing label of Shiro Games, is the publisher. Steam lists support@shirogames.com for game support.
- Developer
- FakeFish
- Publisher
- Shiro Unlimited
- Studio location
- Turku, Finland
- Game support
- support@shirogames.com
In-game screenshots
These screenshots show a pre-release build, so interfaces, item values, and visual details may change before Early Access.
