The Research Institute building in Frostpunk 2 is an important site, this building will give you access to the Idea Tree. Therefore, you need to build a Research Institute.
The game will also provide instructions during the first chapter of the game so that you can unlock this building. If you are still confused about how to complete this important task, here’s exactly how to build a Research Institute in Frostpunk 2.
How to establish a Research Institute in Frostpunk 2

The initial step to building a research building in Frostpunk 2 is to expand a Housing District. While you can place a building of your choice in one of the many districts, for Housing Districts, that is not the case.
It is very easy to expand a Housing District; simply follow the steps mentioned below so that you can easily expand a Housing District:
- Select the Housing District, so its information window appears.
- Now select the arrow icon, which is at the bottom of the pop-up window.
- After locating the arrow icon, you need to click on the three tiles that are adjacent to the Housing District. You might need to Frostbreak their Housing District if the three tiles are missing.
- Select the tickmark that appears.
Building a Research Institute in Frostpunk 2
Once you have successfully expanded the Housing District, you should follow these steps to build a research institute in the game.
- Select the Building circle icon, which is located at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- After selecting the circle icon, you would need to select the Housing tab, which is located at the bottom of the display, and then click on the Research Institute.
- Finally, select the throbbing icon in the expanded Housing District.
Once the Research Institute is built, the building will appear at the top of the Housing District’s information tab.
Moreover, another new circle icon will appear in the bottom right corner of the display, which icon will give you and others access to the Idea Tree. Later, you can use this tree to research newer Buildings, Laws, and other passive bonuses.
Now you can set up your own Research Building in Frostpunk 2 without any issue. So, how about you follow our gaming page to stay updated on future guides and news?
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