Where to Find Cores

Discover all the Core locations in Frostpunk 2! Learn which expeditions to send your Frostland Teams on and their requirements to gather this vital resource.

Alright, let's talk about Cores in Frostpunk 2. These are super important – think of them as the building blocks for crucial Generator upgrades and advanced structures. You can't just find them lying around; you'll need to get your hands dirty and send out Frostland Teams on expeditions into the Frostland. To do this, you'll set up Logistic Districts on those special nodes you find scattered around the edges of New London. The more Logistic Districts you build, the more teams you can dispatch, which means more chances to find these precious Cores.

Once an area is explored, you'll get a little question mark icon. Click on it, and there's a chance you'll find Cores! Keep in mind, some areas are a bit more dangerous and have threat levels. To get to those, you'll need to do some research in the Idea Tree, specifically looking into 'Scout' ideas. Don't worry, though – I've got a rundown of all the locations where you can find Cores, starting with the ones closest to New London and working our way outwards.

Here’s a breakdown of where to find them:

Now, about Winterhome – it's packed with Cores, but you can't just waltz in and grab them. You'll need to actually colonize the place first. This usually happens around Chapter 3, and once you agree to it, you'll be thrust into Chapter 4 with a ticking clock. But hey, the payoff is huge: at least 21 Cores waiting for you as soon as you take over the ruins!