Back in 2016, 'My Summer Car' earned a cult following by leaning into the kind of punishing realism that feels almost hostile to the player. Between the tedious manual car repairs and the constant need to manage basic human functions, it became a goldmine for streamers losing their cool and audiences howling at the ensuing chaos. Now, the sequel, 'My Winter Car', has finally had its Steam page go live.

The Steam page, which appeared on the 29th (local time), spills the beans on what we can expect. Essentially, if you thought you had mastered the original, think again. This sequel is built to be an even more brutal survival experience, designed specifically to put veteran players through the ringer.

At the heart of the experience is your long-term project: a car that you must source, assemble, and maintain. You'll be juggling finances by buying and selling parts, all while navigating a build process that involves nearly 200 unique components. Whether you want to turn this heap into a daily driver, a competitive rally machine, or a period-accurate restoration, the choice is yours—assuming you can keep it running.

Set in the depths of a Finnish winter, the environment is your primary antagonist. The cold and darkness aren't just atmospheric; they are oppressive, making it difficult to even track the passage of time. You’ll be navigating frozen forests, icy highways, and even makeshift roads across frozen lakes. As a first-person survival game, it includes permadeath, forcing you to constantly battle the elements via a complex body temperature simulation.

Beyond the stress of keeping your engine from seizing, there are various jobs to help you scrape together some cash. You can participate in or spectate rally and circuit races, choosing from a variety of vehicles ranging from 1960s to 1990s passenger cars, trucks, and tractors. For those taking it seriously, there is limited support for wheel and shifter controllers.

The developers are quite blunt: this game is intended for those who have already conquered the original, and they explicitly advise newcomers to steer clear. To make matters worse, a realistic law enforcement system is in place, meaning your questionable driving habits might result in a high-speed chase you aren't prepared for.