Top Factions to Build Trust with in Frostpunk 2

In Frostpunk 2, ensuring the survival of New London requires not just building infrastructure but also navigating the complex waters of factions and political dynamics. If you’re seeking guidance on who to build trust with, this comprehensive guide highlights the best factions to focus on in Frostpunk 2.

Top Factions to Gain Trust With in Frostpunk 2

Stalwart faction in Frostpunk 2 — Screenshot by Pro Game Guides

While it’s crucial to construct sufficient Districts and produce essential resources like food and goods to help New London withstand the harsh volcanic winter of Frostpunk 2, accumulating and sustaining trust with the various factions is equally critical. Governing a population becomes a major challenge if a significant portion of them do not trust your leadership or even worse, aspire to overthrow you.

Factions in Frostpunk 2 represent distinct segments of New London’s populace, each characterized by unique backstories, agendas, and ideologies. In the Story Mode, the primary factions are Frostlanders, Pilgrims, Stalwarts, and New Londoners. Of these, the Pilgrims tend to be the most idealistic, favoring the “older ways”of survival and a philosophy of “embracing the frost,”which is a potential choice at the conclusion of Chapter 1.

Conversely, the Stalwarts and New Londoners are more focused on technological progress and enhanced productivity, advocating for the idea of “beating the frost,”the alternate choice available at the end of Chapter 1. The Frostlanders occupy a middle ground regarding their values.

Based on our insights into the political interactions within the game, prioritizing trust-building with the Stalwarts and New Londoners appears to be the most beneficial strategy. Their goals often align synergistically, and notably, the Frostlanders can be persuaded to join your side through association. While this strategy may largely alienate the Pilgrim faction, by rallying three factions to your cause, you’ll significantly improve your chances of success.

Faction trust meters in Frostpunk 2 — Screenshot by Pro Game Guides

By forming alliances with the Stalwarts, New Londoners, and hopefully the Frostlanders, you’ll encourage the development of crucial infrastructure like Teaching Hospitals for healing the sick (which will enhance your workforce), educational institutions for children to mitigate crime, and much more. Their principles resonate closely with the overarching mantra of Frostpunk 2—survival at all costs—making them the most advantageous factions to align with for your settlement’s future.

Remember to regularly check your Relations with each faction anytime through the faction meters located at the bottom of your HUD, just above the Trust Meter (see image above).

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