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Eternal Frost: Cryogenic Winter


Cryogenic Winter is a popular total-conversion mod for Project Zomboid that eliminates the standard climate in favor of a permanent, lethal ice age. With temperatures plunging as low as -100°C, the game shifts from “Avoiding Zombies” to “Maintaining Body Heat.”
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6 minutesAdvancedJanuary 2026

To create a realistic frost-apocalypse, you should adjust your sandbox variables to match the environmental reality:
  1. Erosion: Set ErosionSpeed to Slow or Very Slow. Plant growth is unrealistic in extreme frost.
  2. Farming: We recommend decreasing farming yields or requiring indoor “Greenhouse” builds for any successful harvests.
  3. Decay: Corpses and food technically preserve better in the cold, so you may want to increase rot timers for realism.

Essential Survival Equipment

  • Antique Ovens: These become the most valuable objects in the world, as they provide heat without requiring electricity.
  • Padding: Players must wear high-tier insulated clothing immediately upon spawning or face death from hypothermia within minutes.
  • Vehicles: Engine heaters become vital; players should prioritize finding “Heater” parts in good condition.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Project Zomboid: Arctic weather deployed.