In the realm of Frostpunk 2, amidst the looming cold disasters, lies the extraordinary Deep Melting Drill – a marvel designed specifically for delving into the depths below. Its purpose? To aid your city in surviving the frigid onslaught. So how does one lay claim to this wondrous device within the icy domain of Frostpunk 2?
Unlocking the Deep Melting Drill is no simple task; it demands the pursuit of knowledge through the avenues of the Idea Tree. This quest will lead you to the Research Institute, a pivotal structure that must first be raised within any Housing District. Only then can you delve into the mysteries of new technologies, buildings, and tools that shall fortify your city, offering fresh effects and enhancements to your existing districts.
Once the Tree is unlocked and the mandatory researches accomplished, the pathway to freedom slowly unfurls before you. Seek out the Melting Deep Deposits nestled within the Heating tab, where the Deep Melting Drill awaits. This coveted tool is often extolled by the New Londoners and the Stewards alike. Choose wisely between the two factions, for your decision will sow the seeds of Trust with them, fostering amity in your journey.
A hundred Heatstamps must be mined to research the Deep Melting Drill, a task that shall span ten arduous weeks. During this window of discovery, all other topics shall remain closed to you. Ensure that your path is clear of distractions before embarking on this journey, lest your focus be divided and your progress stunted.
Upon the completion of your research, the time has come to breathe life into the Deep Melting Drill. Installation beckons in either a Food District or an Extraction District, demanding 300 Workforce, 80 Heatstamps, 40 Prefabs, and a singular Core. Ah, the Core – a rare gem coveted by many, its presence in your possession is a boon not to be squandered.
This instrument of industry shall bestow efficiency upon the block where it stands. But more than mere productivity, the Deep Melting Drill unlocks the ability to harvest resources from Deep Deposits, distinguishable by their unique icon on the map. While resources can be gleaned from these Deposits without the Drill, its presence ensures a bounty beyond measure, enhancing efficiency and maximizing the yield.
In the tapestry of Frostpunk 2, the placement of a Deep Melting Drill upon a District devoid of Deep Deposits is an impossibility, safeguarding against missteps. Yet, tread carefully as scarcity looms large in the chill of winter, threatening to strip away all that you have worked to build.
Frostpunk 2 beckons with its icy allure, a world where the Deep Melting Drill stands as a beacon of hope amidst the wintry gloom. Will you seize this opportunity to shape your fate in the frostbitten expanse? The choice is yours, brave soul.
