Permafrost

Permafrost is a story-driven open-world survival sandbox set on an Earth frozen by a global catastrophe, where players scavenge, craft, build shelters, and survive alone or in co-op. Find news, guides, resources, base-building tips, progression advice, and major game updates.

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Guides

How to Get Scrap in Permafrost

Scrap in Permafrost can be gathered from metal objects, found in containers, purchased, and obtained by dismantling Metal Junk. If you are short on Scrap for repairing the route into a bunker, first check your stored junk and whether you have access to the Disassembly Bench. This guide explains which sources to look for, how to process your finds, and how the bunker entrance from the older test differs from the story visit to Bunker 21.

09.10.2026 0

News

Permafrost Enters Early Access: Surviving an Endless Winter

Permafrost entered Early Access on October 9. The survival sandbox puts players in a frozen post-apocalyptic world where the biggest threat is not a zombie horde or constant gunfire, but the environment itself. After a series of catastrophes culminated in the Shattering of the Moon, Earth was locked in an endless winter and every expedition became a fight against cold, scarcity, and distance.

09.10.2026 0

Guides

Permafrost Dog Guide: How to Get the Companion, Give Commands and Carry Resources

The dog in Permafrost follows your character, warns of danger, and carries extra supplies. In the pre-release build, companion controls were available through the radial menu, while playtest users also reported some co-op interaction limitations and occasional pathfinding problems. This guide explains where to find the dog, how the Follow and Stay commands work, how to use its pack for extra cargo, and what to try if your four-legged companion stops following.

09.10.2026 0

Guides

Permafrost Beginner's Guide: How to Survive the First Hours

In the first hours of Permafrost, staying warm and learning the basic tools matters more than filling your backpack with random loot. This guide explains what to craft first, how to hunt and cook food, how to get the dog companion, and how to establish your first base. We also cover the early recipes, quests, and dangerous cold states so your first expedition ends with a trip home instead of a frozen monument to greed.

09.10.2026 0

Artículos

Permafrost: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy

Permafrost enters Early Access on October 9, 2026, with a frozen open world, shelter building, and four-player co-op. This guide covers the launch price and discount, PC system requirements, the content included in the first Early Access build, and the roadmap ahead. We also explain what you can play at launch, which features are planned for later updates, and who should consider stepping into this permanent winter on day one.

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