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Moonfrost is an upcoming free-to-play life simulation game and role-playing video game developed and published by British indie studio Oxalis Games. Set in a cozy, fantasy-inspired world, the game allows players to farm, build, socialize, and explore an isometric pixel-art landscape enhanced with atmospheric lighting and modern multiplayer mechanics. Moonfrost will be available on Windows, Mac and mobile platforms.

Gameplay

Players take on the role of a new resident in the town of Moonfrost, where they can:

Farm and craft: Grow crops, collect resources, and craft items using a variety of tools and Blueprints.
Build and decorate: Customize and expand a personal homestead with various buildings and decorations in Build Mode.
Socialize: Interact with a diverse cast of non-player characters (NPCs), form relationships, and participate in seasonal events.
Explore: Discover the game's lore and unlock new regions influenced by a mysterious element called Frost.
Participate in events: Join live seasonal events like FROSTfall where players collaborate to extract and use Frost resources.

Development

Moonfrost is being developed by Oxalis Games, an independent studio founded by game industry veterans Gina Nelson and Ric Moore. The team includes talent from companies such as Epic Games, Unity Technologies, NaturalMotion, Ubisoft, and Sumo Digital.

The project secured $4.5 million in early funding in 2021 from investors including Animoca Brands, Pantera Capital, Griffin Gaming Partners, and Supercell. An additional $2 million was raised in 2024 to support the live alpha testing phase.

The game has undergone multiple closed alpha tests, since it first began development in 2022. Moonfrost will launch into early access Summer 2025.

Music

The soundtrack for Moonfrost is composed by Daniel Hoang. The game’s audio direction plays a central role in shaping the overall atmosphere, with the development team using custom playlists to inspire visual and narrative design.

Reception

Moonfrost has been praised for its art style and community-driven development model. It was one of the 20 most wishlisted games on the Epic Games Store as of early 2025.

Awards and nominations

Winner: Best Art Direction – GAM3 Awards (2024)
Nominee: Best Casual Game – GAM3 Awards (2024)
Nominee: People’s Choice Award – GAM3 Awards (2024)

Community and marketing

Moonfrost gained over 60,000 organic sign-ups without paid marketing during its alpha phases. The game was showcased at EGX and Comic Con London in 2024 and received strong support from the cozy gaming community.

Release

As of May 2025, Moonfrost is in closed alpha. A public early access release is expected in mid-to-late 2025 for PC and mobile platforms. Players can sign up for early access through the official website.

External links

Official website
Moonfrost on Twitter
Moonfrost on the Epic Games Store
Moonfrost News Blog
Oxalis Games raises $2m Private Round – Moonfrost.io
Moonfrost March 2025 Update | Early Access, Fishing, Open Loot & More – Moonfrost.io
January 2025 Update – Moonfrost.io
February 2025 Update – Moonfrost.io
Oxalis Games Partners with Open Loot for Moonfrost – TheStreet
Oxalis Games Partners with Open Loot for Moonfrost – CryptoSlate
Oxalis Games Partners with Open Loot for Moonfrost – Coinpaper
Moonfrost Alpha Release 5 Brings Major Updates – GAM3S.GG
Moonfrost Major March Updates and Open Loot Integration – GAM3S.GG
Oxalis Games Secures $2M Funding for Moonfrost – GAM3S.GG
Moonfrost Announces Early Access Launch for Spring 2025 – PlayToEarn
Moonfrost Unveils Big March Update Ahead of Early Access Launch – PlayToEarn
Moonfrost to Open Early Access, Launching in Spring 2025 – NFT Plazas

References

Category:Upcoming video games Category:Life simulation games Category:Role-playing video games Category:Video games developed in the United Kingdom Category:Indie video games Category:Free-to-play video games Category:Multiplayer online games Category:Fantasy video games Category:Windows games Category:Mobile games