After a certain pause we continue our Railroad Corporation 2 devlog, and today we would like to talk more about Corporation rather than Railroad. An essential part of any company is human resources. In Railroad Corporation 2 you will have to hire different specialists in different office departments, one of such departments is a geology department.
In Railroad Corporation 2, not all of the resources might be available for transportation right away, as some of them need to be discovered first. With help of the geology department you can plan your geology discoveries, hire necessary specialists and maintain studying of the terrain.
Different department levels provide players with a certain information e.g. the probability of this or that resource to be found in a certain spot. Higher department levels offer more precise information about the terrain available. Of course, higher department levels will also influence your upkeep costs, so you'll have to manage your spending carefully.
Additionally a certain level of the department might be a requirement for hiring this or that specialist especially if the abilities of character are better than average.
Geologists can be hired at a labor market. Each employee has a certain level as well, higher level means better impact on the geology department overall (passive skill) and on each particular discovery task (active skill). Specialists may affect different parameters, e.g. research speed, efficiency and cost of natural resources discovery.
Each scenario map is split by blocks. Some blocks are not available for research, e.g. high mountains or lakes; others are discovery spots where geologists can be sent to run the research.
Once a certain research is completed your specialists will require some rest.
During the research it is prohibited to perform any construction on site.
If a research is effective and natural resources are found it will be necessary to set up a city somewhere nearby the geology research site so you can set up a mine and railroad station to transport the resources. Of course, whoever found resources became the owner of those resources. This is an additional bonus from geological exploration.
That’s all for now, but more news is coming. Stay tuned!
There are a lot of questions about what will be in Railroad Corporation 2, and the differences between it and the first game. So we'd like to take this opportunity to tell you about what's new in the sequel!
Today we're tackling the most vital game aspect - railroad construction.
In Railroad Corporation 2 we will keep the same logic of track building - you can lay tracks only from the existing track, but based on the player’s feedback we're making a lot of changes.
Crossing
Yes, this time you will be able to make a track crossing! This was maybe the most frequent request about railroads and we couldn’t ignore it.
Diamond crossings are also an option!
Moreover, you will be able to do multiple crossings.
Parallel Tracks
Building of parallel tracks will be similar to Railroad Corporation 1 logic. You need to move the cursor to the existing track until a sign of the parallel track appears, click, and move along the existing track. We have improved snapping to the track, so building a parallel track will be easier.
Moreover, crossing other tracks doesn’t cancel parallel track building. You can build a pretty long parallel track just in one click.
Bridges And Tunnels
There will be 3 different bridges: wooden, steel and cement. They will have different speed limits and prices. And of course, it will be possible to build a bridge over existing tracks.
Junctions
Junction logic remains the same, but again with more freedom. In Railroad Corporation 2 it will be possible to make a double junction.
Even Scissor crossovers will be available in the game.
Thank you for reading! We're excited to share more news about Railroad Corporation 2 in the future, so stay tuned.
Race into the eras of diesel and electricity in Railroad Corporation’s sequel, Railroad Corporation 2!
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Full speed ahead! Upgrade your tracks over time to unlock diesel and electric locomotives and increase speed and efficiency. Control semaphores to keep junctions clear and trains running smoothly. Construct bridges, tunnels or same-level crossings to manage a vast network of tracks and locomotives.
Note: graphics are not final and subject to change.
Found cities and cultivate their growth over time. Build industry production facilities, hospitals and banks, among other structures, to reveal unique benefits that will help your empire thrive. Connect the region by rail to fuel trade and supply your organization.
Construct power plants to supply electric energy for cities, stations, and railroads. Upgrade these structures to push your corporation to its full potential.
Note: graphics are not final and subject to change.
Compete against your friends for prominence in online multiplayer. Make a partnership and work together in co-op mode. Or focus on your solo corporation in Sandbox mode. The choice is yours!
We're so excited to reveal Railroad Corporation 2 to the world. Railroad Corporation 2 is coming to you in 2022 -- hop on board by wishlisting the game on Steam!
