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Survive a frozen apocalypse aboard your own steam-powered train. Explore deadly wastelands, scavenge resources, craft weapons, and upgrade your moving fortress. Master survival alone or with up to three friends.

Early Access Q4 2026Steam Demo Oct 19-26, 2026500K+ Steam Wishlists70K+ Beta Players1-4 Player Co-op

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Your Frostrail Journey

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Beginner Guide

Start your first journey through the frozen wasteland. Learn essential survival mechanics, manage your supplies, operate the Eden Engine, and prepare for dangerous expeditions in Frostrail.

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Train Upgrades

Turn your steam-powered train into a moving fortress. Learn how to manage fuel, expand carriages, reinforce defenses, and organize crafting and storage stations.

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Survival and Crafting

Explore abandoned settlements, gather valuable resources, craft equipment, and manage warmth and ammunition while surviving deadly encounters beyond the tracks.

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Multiplayer Guide

Survive with up to four players in online co-op. Learn how to invite friends, join sessions, coordinate scavenging, and troubleshoot common connection problems.

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Frostrail Base Building Guide: How to Turn Your Train Into a Moving Fortress

Learn how Frostrail base building works, from the wooden mallet and sorting table to heated compartments, repairs, and smart layout tips for your train fortress.

Frostrail Clear Rubble Guide: How to Remove Track Debris and Farm Loot Fast

Learn how to clear rubble in Frostrail, the best tools for track debris, the loot debris drops, and how to survive Revenants while you swing.

Frostrail Guide: Essential Tips to Survive the Frozen Wasteland and Master Your Train

This Frostrail guide covers heat and fuel management, Revenant combat, looting, dungeon extractions, and co-op crew tips to keep your train rolling north.

Frostrail How to Save: Progress, Auto-Save, Co-op Saves & Demo Limits Explained

How Frostrail saving works: manual saves, auto-save, co-op progress, demo limits, and fixes for lost progress — updated for the Steam Next Fest demo.

Frostrail Makeshift Crowbar Guide: Crafting Recipe, Uses & Durability Tips

Learn how to craft the Frostrail makeshift crowbar, clear blocked tracks, manage durability, and survive your first run. Complete early-game guide.

Frostrail Map Guide: Every Location Type, Route Choice, and Junction Explained

Learn how the Frostrail map works — junction switches, POI sizes, dungeon shrines, and every location type from tundra stops to subterranean vaults.

Frostrail Rite of Descent Guide: How to Prepare, Survive, and Push Deeper

Our Frostrail Rite of Descent guide covers preparation, loadouts, heat and ammo management, and the survival tips that get you back to the train alive.

Frostrail Set Them Free: Complete Walkthrough, Tips, and Rewards Explained

Learn how to complete Set Them Free in Frostrail — step-by-step walkthrough, Revenant survival tips, co-op strategies, and rewards explained.

Frostrail Weapons Guide: Every Known Rifle, Archetype, and Ammo Strategy (2026)

All confirmed Frostrail weapons, the five archetypes, ammo scarcity, and Assembly Station crafting—plus what's still unconfirmed before launch.

Frostrail Closed Beta: How to Play Early, Playtest Details, and What to Expect Before Early Access

Everything we know about the Frostrail closed beta: how to get playtest access, demo details, Early Access timing, system requirements, and survival tips.

Frostrail Demo Hands-On: What the Steam Next Fest Playtest Reveals About the Frozen Train Survival Game

We played the Frostrail demo from Steam Next Fest — how the frozen train survival game plays, what needs polish, and if it deserves a wishlist spot.

Frostrail Playtest Dates: Every Way to Play Before Early Access Arrives in Q4 2026

Tracking Frostrail playtest dates, the Steam Next Fest demo, and the Q4 2026 Early Access launch — plus how to get notified the second new tests go live.

Frostrail Base Building Guide: How to Turn Your Train Into a Moving Fortress

Learn how Frostrail base building works, from the wooden mallet and sorting table to heated compartments, repairs, and smart layout tips for your train fortress.

Frostrail Clear Rubble Guide: How to Remove Track Debris and Farm Loot Fast

Learn how to clear rubble in Frostrail, the best tools for track debris, the loot debris drops, and how to survive Revenants while you swing.

Frostrail Guide: Essential Tips to Survive the Frozen Wasteland and Master Your Train

This Frostrail guide covers heat and fuel management, Revenant combat, looting, dungeon extractions, and co-op crew tips to keep your train rolling north.

Frostrail How to Save: Progress, Auto-Save, Co-op Saves & Demo Limits Explained

How Frostrail saving works: manual saves, auto-save, co-op progress, demo limits, and fixes for lost progress — updated for the Steam Next Fest demo.

Frostrail Makeshift Crowbar Guide: Crafting Recipe, Uses & Durability Tips

Learn how to craft the Frostrail makeshift crowbar, clear blocked tracks, manage durability, and survive your first run. Complete early-game guide.

Frostrail Map Guide: Every Location Type, Route Choice, and Junction Explained

Learn how the Frostrail map works — junction switches, POI sizes, dungeon shrines, and every location type from tundra stops to subterranean vaults.

Frostrail Rite of Descent Guide: How to Prepare, Survive, and Push Deeper

Our Frostrail Rite of Descent guide covers preparation, loadouts, heat and ammo management, and the survival tips that get you back to the train alive.

Frostrail Set Them Free: Complete Walkthrough, Tips, and Rewards Explained

Learn how to complete Set Them Free in Frostrail — step-by-step walkthrough, Revenant survival tips, co-op strategies, and rewards explained.

Frostrail Weapons Guide: Every Known Rifle, Archetype, and Ammo Strategy (2026)

All confirmed Frostrail weapons, the five archetypes, ammo scarcity, and Assembly Station crafting—plus what's still unconfirmed before launch.

Frostrail Closed Beta: How to Play Early, Playtest Details, and What to Expect Before Early Access

Everything we know about the Frostrail closed beta: how to get playtest access, demo details, Early Access timing, system requirements, and survival tips.

Frostrail Demo Hands-On: What the Steam Next Fest Playtest Reveals About the Frozen Train Survival Game

We played the Frostrail demo from Steam Next Fest — how the frozen train survival game plays, what needs polish, and if it deserves a wishlist spot.

Frostrail Playtest Dates: Every Way to Play Before Early Access Arrives in Q4 2026

Tracking Frostrail playtest dates, the Steam Next Fest demo, and the Q4 2026 Early Access launch — plus how to get notified the second new tests go live.

What is Frostrail?

Frostrail is an open-world survival crafting FPS developed by FakeFish and published by Shiro Unlimited. Set in a frozen post-apocalyptic world, the game challenges players to explore dangerous locations, fight supernatural enemies, collect resources, and survive aboard an armored steam-powered train.

Your train is more than transportation: it is your mobile base, shelter, and workshop. Fuel the Eden Engine, build crafting stations, upgrade your defenses, and journey deeper into the frozen wasteland. Play solo or team up with friends to face the cold, corrupted creatures, and the mysteries beyond the tracks.

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Developer

FakeFish

Publisher

Shiro Unlimited

Platform

PC / Steam

Genre

Survival Crafting FPS

Early Access

Q4 2026

Players

1-4 Online Co-op

Steam Wishlists

500K+

Beta Participants

70K+

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Frostrail Beginner Guide

Learn how to survive your first journey through Frostrail's frozen wasteland. Understand the core survival loop, operate your steam-powered train, gather supplies, and prepare for dangerous expeditions.

1Get familiar with your armored steam-powered train, which serves as your mobile base and primary shelter.
2Fuel the Eden Engine and manage its power to keep your train moving through the frozen wasteland.
3Explore abandoned settlements and wreckage to scavenge essential supplies and crafting materials.
4Manage warmth and exposure to freezing conditions while exploring areas away from your train.
5Craft weapons and equipment, reinforce your train, and prepare to fight dangerous revenants.
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Frostrail Playtest

Find out how to access Frostrail's demo and playtest builds through Steam. Check official testing dates, previous beta participation details, and announcements about upcoming opportunities to play.

Steam DemoThe Frostrail demo is scheduled for October 19-26, 2026, as part of Steam Next Fest.
Closed BetaThe August 31 to September 7, 2026 closed beta attracted more than 70,000 participants.
Steam AccessOfficial playtest access and demo availability are managed through the Frostrail Steam store page.
Player FeedbackThe developers use playtest feedback to improve the survival experience and core gameplay systems.
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Frostrail Multiplayer

Learn how Frostrail's online co-op works and how to survive alongside your friends. Explore player limits, Steam friend invitations, and the cooperative survival experience.

1Open the Frostrail Steam page and check whether the demo or an authorized playtest is available.
2For the August 2026 closed beta, accepted testers could invite up to three Steam friends through the Steam Friend Invite feature.
3Coordinate a cooperative session with up to four players, including the host.
4Work together to explore frozen locations, collect supplies, craft equipment, and defend your train.
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Frostrail How to Save

Explore the save-game questions raised by Frostrail playtest players, including whether progress persists after leaving a session. Learn what is currently documented and why save behavior should be verified separately for each testing build.

Save ProgressPlayers have asked whether Frostrail allows manual saves or automatically preserves progress during playtests.
Session PersistenceSave behavior after leaving a server or multiplayer session is a recurring player concern.
Playtest FeedbackA Steam discussion dated April 29, 2026 specifically requested clearer instructions about when saving becomes available.
Build DifferencesSave functionality should be checked against the current demo or playtest build rather than assumed from earlier testing.
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Frostrail Train Upgrades

Discover how your steam-powered train becomes a mobile fortress in Frostrail. Learn about engine management, additional carriages, crafting stations, storage expansion, and defensive improvements.

Eden EngineFuel and manage the Eden Engine to power your train and continue exploring the frozen wasteland.
Engine UpgradesUpgrade your locomotive's engine to improve its ability to escape threats pursuing your train.
New CarriagesExpand your mobile base with additional train carriages.
Crafting StationsBuild crafting and weapon stations aboard your train to support equipment production.
Train DefensesReinforce your train's walls to improve protection against hostile creatures.
StorageExpand onboard storage capacity to carry more scavenged materials and survival supplies.
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Frostrail Release Date

Track Frostrail's planned Early Access launch and official development announcements. Find the confirmed release window, supported platform, developer information, and Steam wishlist milestones.

Release WindowFrostrail is currently scheduled to enter Early Access in Q4 2026. An exact launch date has not been announced.
PlatformFrostrail has an official Steam store page for Windows PC.
DeveloperFrostrail is developed by FakeFish, the studio behind Barotrauma.
PublisherThe game is published by Shiro Unlimited.
Steam WishlistsFrostrail surpassed 500,000 Steam wishlists according to its September 2026 developer announcement.
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Frostrail Weapons and Crafting

Explore the weapons, equipment, and resource-gathering systems that support survival in Frostrail. Learn how scavenging, hunting, and crafting help prepare players for dangerous creatures and hostile locations.

Craftable WeaponsCraft weapons to defend yourself against the revenants and other threats found throughout the frozen world.
Survival EquipmentCreate equipment needed to support exploration and survival in dangerous environments.
ScavengingSearch abandoned settlements, frozen wreckage, and ruined locations for useful materials and supplies.
HuntingHunt and gather resources while preparing for encounters with hostile wildlife and supernatural enemies.
Weapon StationsBuild weapon stations aboard your train as part of its crafting and upgrade systems.
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Frostrail System Requirements

Check the official PC specifications for running Frostrail on Windows. Compare minimum and recommended hardware requirements, including processor, memory, graphics card, and storage space.

Operating SystemWindows 10 64-bit is listed for both minimum and recommended configurations.
Minimum CPUIntel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5500.
Minimum GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT.
Minimum RAM16 GB RAM.
Recommended GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 or AMD Radeon RX 7600.
Recommended RAM32 GB RAM.
Storage25 GB of available storage space is listed for both configurations.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Frostrail.

Ready to Master Frostrail?

From surviving your first expedition to upgrading your train and mastering multiplayer, our Frostrail Wiki helps you prepare for every challenge in the frozen wasteland. Discover practical guides, crafting tips, weapons, and the latest game updates.