As promised, we’ve carefully crafted a roadmap to show you our plans leading up to full release. Of course things may be subject to change, but it should give you a good impression of our ambitions.
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Thank you!
Thank you for being part of our community, we greatly appreciate each and every one of you. If you have questions about the roadmap, make sure to ask them below.
Good luck pioneers, we look forward to seeing your business empires flourish!
Corbie Games
Railroad Corporation 2 - Out Now in Early Access!
Great news, everyone! If you’re here, you probably already know, but: Railroad Corporation 2 has been released into Early Access!
Check out our Early Access launch trailer below:
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First and foremost 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 the game, 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.
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 in this separate 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.
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.
First of all, we want to extend a big thank you for your understanding and patience regarding the recent delay of Railroad Corporation 2. We know many of you have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to jump right into the heart of the industrial revolution after all! While delays are never easy, we truly believe it was the right decision to ensure that we can deliver the best possible experience when we launch into Early Access on October 21st, 2024.
As a small consolation while you wait for the release of Railroad Corporation 2, we're excited to announce that we're bringing back the Railroad Corporation 2 Next Fest demo as a part of Steam’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Fest! For one week, you'll have the chance to revisit June's demo and get familiarised with the game ahead of launch! It’s the perfect opportunity to get a hands-on preview of the core mechanics and the enhancements that shape the sequel.
In addition to the demo, we’ll be running a sale on Railroad Corporation 1 and its DLC during the festival! So if you’ve missed out on the original or want to see what all the fuss is about before the sequel drops, now is the perfect time to dive in.
Once again, we appreciate your patience as we work hard to refine Railroad Corporation 2 ahead of its Early Access release in October. We’re as excited as you are for the journey ahead and can’t wait for you to finally get to experience everything we’ve been working on.
Thank you for being part of our community, and we look forward to seeing you on the rails soon,
We wanted to dedicate a log today to update you all about the release date of Railroad Corporation 2. After much consideration, we’ve made the tough decision to delay the launch to October 21st, 2024.
We know how eager you are to dive into the game, and we truly appreciate all the excitement and support we've received. However, after some extensive testing, we've identified a number of bugs and areas that require our immediate attention. To ensure that player experiences are as smooth, fun, and polished as possible before the Early Access release, we feel that we need a bit more time to work through these issues.
We understand that delays can be disappointing, and we sincerely apologize for this. That being said, we believe that with the extra time taken, it’ll be worth it in the long run, and we’re excited to share the improved version of the game with you soon.
If you have any questions, feedback, or like to stay updated, feel free to drop them on the Steam Discussion page, or on our Discord.
Thank you again for your patience and continued support. We’ll keep you updated with our progress and will have more to share as we approach the new launch date!
See you on October 21st!
Corbie Games & Iceberg Interactive
Railroad Corporation 2 is releasing into Early Access on September 9th, 2024!
Hello everyone!
Today, we’ve got some big news! We’re happy to announce that Railroad Corporation 2 is launching into Early Access on September 9th!
Check out the date announcement trailer below:
Railroad Corporation 2 is a train tycoon game set at the turn of the 20th century, where you take on the mantle of a railroad magnate to start your new railroad corporation.
At launch, Railroad Corporation 2’s Early Access will offer you the opportunity to build your corporation in four campaign missions. Set in the era of railroad electrification,you can research and deploy more than ten different locomotives! You can influence government policies and local regulations to your advantage by establishing specialized departments like the lobbying department. You’ll also get the chance to test your competitive skills against other aspiring entrepreneurs either coop or versus mode for up to 4 players in online multiplayer mode, or take a more relaxed approach and build your dream corporation in sandbox mode.
Why Early Access?
We wanted to head into Early Access to work closely with the community and continue to gather your feedback while we continue to polish, refine, and expand the game. Over the course of the year, we’ll be adding new features and content, guided by your input. Keep an eye out for our roadmap, which will be released around launch, detailing all the upcoming updates!
That’s all for today’s update! Let us know what you think on Steam’s Discussion Board, or Discord, and stay tuned for more updates!
We’re back with a brand new developer log. Today we’d like to highlight a new in-game feature: ‘technical progress’. While playing the campaign ‘technical progress’ influences the way commodities are transported and thus directly influences the weight of the carriages.
In different missions, different commodities (carriages) are being changed.
An example of what a ‘technical progress’ notification can look like:
Early locomotives may transport 5-6 carriages at once, but after new standards are applied, their potential will be seized twice. This stimulates players to do research in an office department to keep up the new industry requirements.
That concludes today's update! We hope you find Railroad Corporation 2 its ‘Technical Progress’ interesting. Let us know what you think about this update on Steam’s Discussion Board, or Discord, and stay tuned for more updates!
Thank you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm!
Developer Log 9b - Thank you for playing the Next Fest Demo!
Hey everyone!
With Steam’s Next Fest coming to an end, we wanted to thank everyone who has played the Railroad Corporation 2 demo! Your bug reports, feedback, and suggestions have been incredibly helpful, and we hope you had a great time exploring the game.
We’ll now be taking the time to not only incorporate the insights and suggestions you've provided, but also to add new features we have on our schedule to make Railroad Corporation 2 even better for its release later this year. If you have any further thoughts or ideas, please don't hesitate to share them on Steam's discussion board or join the conversation on Discord.
Keep an eye out for more updates here on Steam as we continue to develop the world of Railroad Corporation 2!
Developer Log 9a - The Next Fest Demo is Now Available!
Hello everyone!
The Next Fest Demo of Railroad Corporation 2 is now available to play during Steam’s Next Fest June 2024! It’ll be available from today, 10th June, until 17th June.
In this Next Fest Demo, your mission is to set up your network and deliver one of three final products. Here, you’ll get a firsthand experience of the core mechanics, and the enhancements that shape the sequel.
Electrification Era and Expanded Railroad Building: Get a firsthand look at the electrification mechanics, including the use of a cutting-edge electro-locomotive. Create intricate networks with crossings, tunnels, and bridges, bringing a new dimension to city connectivity.
Signal Mechanics: The Next Fest demo introduces improved signaling mechanics and track efficiency, ensuring smooth locomotive flows across larger territories.
Headquarters and Department Management: Choose a city for your primary headquarters, aligning with your business strategy, and decide on optimal locations for train stations. Establish and manage your Research Department to hire scientists for developing new locomotives, and a Geology Department to obtain land rights, explore resources, and establish new settlements.
Staff and Operational Insights: Hire staff for both geology and research departments, with staff providing benefits to core mechanics like track building and maintenance. Utilize updated reporting tools to gain better insights into your railroad operations.
Please be aware that the Next Fest Demo might include some bugs and unexpected experiences. Thus, we encourage you to report any issues, share your feedback, and any cool ideas you'd like us to consider for the game on our discussion board, or in our Discord.
We hope you’ll find the Next Fest Demo as enjoyable as it was for us to create this experience for all of you!
Thank you for being a part of this exciting journey. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to build the world of Railroad Corporation 2!
🔴 Railroad Corporation 2: Train Tycoon game - Next Fest Livestream
We're excited to have Railroad Corporation 2 be part of June's Next Fest!
Tune in on Thursday at 9pm CEST as we celebrate our Next Fest demo for Railroad Corporation 2 with a dedicated stream from our friends at Iceberg Interactive!
🔴 Railroad Corporation 2: Train Tycoon game - Next Fest Livestream
We're excited to have Railroad Corporation 2 be part of June's Next Fest!
Tune in on Tuesday at 3pm CEST as we celebrate our Next Fest demo for Railroad Corporation 2 with a dedicated stream from our friends at Iceberg Interactive!
