Great news, everyone! Railroad Corporation 2, the sequel to Railroad Corporation, has been released into Early Access!
Check out our Early Access launch trailer below:
What’s New in Railroad Corporation 2?
There are already a bunch of features in the launch version of Railroad Corporation 2, and we plan to offer way more as we move through Early Access. We’ve prepared a roadmap highlighting our plans which is displayed at the bottom of this blog. But for now, let's focus on what’s already in the game.
Building on the foundations of its predecessor, this second edition expands on core features, while also introducing new features for additional strategic depth, including:
- Electrification & Expanded Railroad Building: You can now electrify your tracks, allowing electric locomotives to power through your network. Additionally, new tools have been introduced to refine track laying, including parallel snapping, grid-based placement, and the ability to place tracks over other tracks (also known as diamond crossings).
- Detailed Locomotive Reports: Get detailed insights into your locomotives, including statistics about their top speed, max pulling mass, monthly upkeep, and other advanced specifications.
- Signal Mechanics: Railroad Corporation 2 introduces signal mechanics to control the flow of traffic and ensure locomotives are running smoothly across junctions.
- Headquarters & New Departments: You can choose strategic locations for your headquarters and train stations, and unearth new materials to trade with using the Geology department.
- Financial & Operational Insights: Gain a clearer view of your financials with the new reporting tool. This feature provides detailed insights into your company’s activities, a snapshot of how your competitors are doing, and essential market information.
What’s available on Early Access Launch?
In addition to the expanded core features and new options, you can explore the game through a variety of game modes, including:
- Campaign Story Mode: Embark on your railroad journey with four initial missions, with new missions being added throughout the Early Access period.
- Multiplayer Mode: Test your strategic skills in cooperative or versus scenarios for up to 4 players. Team up with a business partner or face off against others, with distinct maps designed to challenge your strategic prowess among other entrepreneurs.
- Sandbox Mode: Unleash your creativity with sandbox mode, allowing you to build and manage your railroad corporation without constraints. With all 10 locomotives unlocked, and all research options completed, you’re free to experiment with different strategies, design intricate railroad networks, and explore the game’s features at your own pace.
Make sure to leave a review!
We would like to take a moment to thank all of you for supporting us on this journey. It means a lot. If you’ve had a chance to play Railroad Corporation 2, we hope you've considered leaving a review with your thoughts! It’s undoubtedly the easiest way to help small developers get their games in front of as many eyes as possible.
We hope you’re as excited as we are for this next step.
Thank you for being part of our community, and we look forward to seeing you on the rails soon.
Corbie Games
