The Last Stand

Lore & Background

Those who choose to stay in New London accept that they may not survive, but their sacrifice ensures the legacy of humanity persists through the records left behind. The city becomes a monument to endurance, a glowing beacon in the frozen dark that refuses to be extinguished by nature's wrath.

Reader's Guide

To reach this outcome in the main campaign, players must prioritize stability and faith over hope metrics during Chapter Three. Rejecting the offer of the ship ensures the city remains grounded. In the standalone Scenario mode, success requires managing heat and morale while defending against raider attacks that intensify over time. Critical choices involve sacrificing comfort for warmth and maintaining order through strict laws. Allowing Faith to rise can help sustain morale during desperate times, but Order provides efficiency in resource management. Players must balance coal consumption carefully; running out of fuel before the timer ends results in failure.

Did You Know?

• The term is often used by fans to describe the 'Survival' ending path where the city remains on Earth.
• The 'Survival' ending and the 'Hope' ending are mutually exclusive choices at the end of 'A New Home'; there is no separate cutscene called the 'Hope ending cutscene' that is blocked.
• No official scenario or Scenario Editor mode named 'The Last Stand' exists in Frostpunk.
• The Generator's flame is the central visual symbol of humanity's endurance in this context.