1. Rail Route
  2. News
  3. 20% off for Steam Summer Sale, enjoy Update 6!

20% off for Steam Summer Sale, enjoy Update 6!



Hello dispatchers!

You've seen the title, you know what we're here to discuss.

  • There is now a 20% discount on Rail Route via the Steam Summer Sale!
  • Update 6 - The Story Mode Update - is now live!


Update 6

Update 6 includes Rail Route's new story mode ("The Story of Jozic"), offering dispatchers the chance to embark on an intrigue-filled story and make some tough decisions, all whilst being taught the ropes by our nominal character - Jozic. Just play the Prague map from the beginning.

[h2]Changelog[/h2]

[h3]New features[/h3]
  • NEW: The Story of Jozic (narrated story on Prague map)
  • NEW: Two new music tracks (Brittle Omens, From Wanderlust to Dawn)
  • NEW: Added research unlocked popup
  • NEW: Narrator volume slider in audio options panel
  • NEW: New ambient sound system - used in building mode only
  • NEW: Train animation upon click
  • NEW: Added code support for achievements (achievements comming next Update)


[h3]Updates[/h3]
  • UPDATE: Bigger subtitles
  • UPDATE: Bigger resolution sprite for small buttons
  • UPDATE: Contract generator tweaks: less traffic to/from inactive stations; reduced preference for shorter routes; less IC traffic via most prominent IC traffic station (e.g. Wilson) until it is active
  • UPDATE: Localizations (es: all; fr: tutorials, ui; ja-JP: tutorials, ui)
  • UPDATE: Low music intensity while in pause
  • UPDATE: Music intensity formula for Endless maps
  • UPDATE: Music now plays uninterruptedly in menu as well
  • UPDATE: Obsolete tutorial tasks (accept / build / unlock) not created in Washington map & removed when loading any save
  • UPDATE: Station colors upgrade is standalone and cheapter to unlock
  • UPDATE: Time gets paused when Research panel is open
  • UPDATE: Updated editor Rush Hour checklist item to be more clear


[h3]Bugfixes[/h3]
  • FIX: Editor timetable UI became cramped when entering long train composition
  • FIX: Research panel scroll bar was hidden until clicking any research category
  • FIX: Station settings (auto-accept / auto-reverse) were saved only if station was used e. g. by a train / contract...
  • FIX: Task panel was either hidden under other panels or obstructing other panels
  • FIX: Transcription was incorrect for Tennouji / Kyobashi station names in Osaka map
  • and much more smaller issues...


[h2]What's next?[/h2]

We already started to work on the next free update which should bring in the Shunting in Endless and Timetable maps! But maybe, we'll to more smaller updates before this big one will be live. Stay tuned for future updates and as always, happy dispatching!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1124180/Rail_Route/

Follow us: