Survival field guide

The cold changes every journey

Weather, exposure and shelter sit at the centre of Permafrost. Start with what the developers have confirmed, then plan an expedition without relying on guessed survival timers.

Pre-Early Access · Checked Sep 25, 2026 · 1 source
Official Permafrost game imagery

Official game imagery · Pre-release material

Confirmed hazards

The official description names frostbite, storms and persistent cold. It does not publish a numeric temperature model. A precise survival time, safe temperature or clothing threshold would need testing in a known build.

Build a preparation checklist

Use the planner to record your intended destination, return shelter, equipment and supplies. Mark a task complete only after you check it in your session. A completed checklist measures your preparation notes, not your character’s actual chance of survival.

Observe before comparing

When testing warmth, change one condition at a time and write down the weather, equipment, location and build. Avoid combining a result from an old playtest with a number from a different patch.

Sources & verification

Checked September 25, 2026. Pre-release information may change.

Permafrost on SteamSpaceRocket Games / Toplitz Productions · Tier 1