hotfix · August 10, 2026
Frozen Ship Hotfix 0.2.86 Raises Carry Weight and Pauses Time
Frozen Ship Hotfix 0.2.86 increases the maximum carry weight to 30 kg and pauses game time while reading newspapers. The update also addresses stuck locations, factory note reading, and crew raw food consumption.
Hotfix 0.2.86 for Frozen Ship introduces quality-of-life adjustments that make inventory management and exploration smoother. Players can now carry more gear and read newspapers without losing precious in-game time.
Inventory and Survival Adjustments
The maximum carry weight has been increased from 25 kg to 30 kg, allowing players to haul more loot before becoming overburdened. Additionally, crew raw food consumption has been adjusted for situations where no cooked food is available.
Exploration and Bug Fixes
Game time now pauses while reading newspapers, giving players a chance to catch up on lore without pressure. The update fixes an issue with reading notes at the factory in Roseville Village, stops picked-up items from occasionally disappearing from backpacks, and resolves several locations where players could get stuck. Bear counts on the cliff above the bunker have also been adjusted alongside various minor bug fixes.
Why this patch matters
Hotfix 0.2.86 provides practical inventory and time management fixes that reduce friction during exploration.