All Factions and Communities in Frostpunk 2: A Complete Guide
In the harsh world of Frostpunk 2, survival isn’t just about resources and temperature. It’s about managing the complex web of factions and communities that make up your city. This guide will help you navigate the intricate political landscape of New London.
What Are Factions and Communities in Frostpunk 2
Factions and communities form the backbone of your city’s political structure. While they may seem similar at first glance, there are crucial differences:
Factions
- Smaller but more politically active groups
- Hold views on three ideological axes
- Harder to negotiate with
- More prone to radicalization
Communities
- Represent larger groups of citizens
- Hold views on one ideological axis
- Easier to negotiate with
- Less likely to become radicalized
All Factions in Frostpunk 2
Here’s a comprehensive list of factions you might encounter in Frostpunk 2:
| Faction | Ideologies | Special Ability |
 Stalwarts | Progress Merit Reason | Mobilize enforcers (provides guard squads) |
 Faithkeepers | Progress Equality Tradition | Hold evening prayers (increases trust) |
 Pilgrims | Adaptation Equality Tradition | Deploy guides (decreases exploration time) |
 Evolvers | Adaptation Merit Reason | Train workers (increases production efficiency) |
 Icebloods | Adaptation Merit Tradition | Lead volunteer explorations (+80 food output) |
 Technocrats | Progress Equality Reason | Optimize research (increases research speed) |
 Menders | Adaptation Equality Tradition | Organize rescue operations (+500 population) |
 Venturers | Progress Merit Reason | Finance Mercenaries (recruits additional Guard Squads) |
 Bohemians | Adaptation Equality Reason | Mindshaping (increases Trust) |
 Overseers | Progress Merit Tradition | Overdrive Output (increases Production Efficiency) |
 Legionnaires | Progress Equality Tradition | Raise Prefabs (instantly provides Prefabs) |
 Proteans | Adaptation Merit Reason | Coordinate Patient Care (returns sick patients to workforce) |
All Communities in Frostpunk 2
Communities represent broader sections of your population:
| Community | Ideology | Factions |
 Frostlanders | Adaptation | Pilgrims Evolvers |
 New Londoners | Progress | Stalwarts Faithkeepers |
 Lords | Tradition | Legionnaires Icebloods Overseers Menders |
 Machinists | Progress | Legionnaires Technocrats Overseers Menders |
 Thinkers | Reason | Proteans Technocrats Bohemians Venturers |
 Foragers | Adaptation | Proteans Icebloods Bohemians Menders |
 Laborers | Equality | Legionnaires Technocrats Bohemians Menders |
 Merchants | Merit | Proteans Icebloods Overseers Venturers |
How to Manage Factions and Communities in Frostpunk 2
Successful leadership in Frostpunk 2 requires careful management of these diverse groups. Here are some key strategies:
Monitor Relationships
In your city, each faction and community has a relationship meter. Watch these closely because they directly affect how stable your city is. Good relationships build trust and can spark helpful rallies. But if relationships are bad, trust breaks down and protests might start.
Balance Ideologies
Obviously, you can’t make everyone happy. Aim for a balance that keeps most people content while avoiding pushing any group too far away.
Use Special Abilities
Factions offer unique abilities when relations are favorable. These can provide significant benefits so maintain good relations with key factions.
Manage Fervour
Each faction has a fervor meter that shows how many extreme members they have. If enthusiasm is high, it can lead to violent unrest. You can lower it by building good relationships, running prison programs, or asking connected communities for help.
Strategic Interactions
Interact with groups wisely:
| Trust | Increase relations through gifts promises or letting them choose laws. |
| Favors | Collect or demand Heatstamps but be aware of relationship impacts. |
| Fervor | Ask communities to help reduce associated factions’ fervour. |
| Council | Adjust faction seats on the city council. |
| Special | Use faction-specific interactions for unique benefits. |
In Frostpunk 2, managing factions and communities is tricky. Every choice affects your relationships and the stability of the city. Keep track of each group’s beliefs and current views. Make smart decisions that fit your long-term plans for New London.
The political landscape can change over time. New factions might appear as your city grows, especially if you focus too much on certain ideas. Stay flexible and be ready to change your plans as the political situation shifts.
By understanding and managing the different factions and communities in Frostpunk 2, you’ll be more prepared to guide your city through tough challenges. The survival of New London relies on your ability to handle these tricky political situations.
