Squalor is the condition of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, and it is a major problem in Frostpunk 2 when your people are not living in good conditions. It can lead to diseases, tensions, and many other negative effects on your city and it should be dealt with as soon as possible. Here are some strategies to reduce Squalor in Frostpunk 2.

In this game specifically, Squalor can increase due to pollution, poor waste management, and a lack of materials for demand. Let's take a look at how to address each of these issues.

If there are too many factories, the pollution and dirt will lead to complaints. This will contribute to increasing Squalor, so you should keep track of how many factories you have and remove some when necessary. Placing Housing Districts near Industrial Districts will also have some penalties, so make sure you plan your city carefully.

Using Extraction Districts in prime locations like iron deposits, you can continue to obtain Materials to meet your city’s needs. The amount you have is displayed in the menu at the top, indicated by a cube icon. You can also research specific sections of the Idea Tree, like the Sawmill, and make placement decisions that will cause buildings to use fewer Materials. In general, make sure to always keep an eye on Materials so that your city doesn’t end up living in Squalor due to a lack of Materials.