Railway Empire 2 News

Today we have released Railway Empire 2 - Bella Italia, the latest regionally inspired DLC. From the sun-kissed Tuscan vineyards to the stunning architecture of Rome, industrialists can carve their railway empire across Italy while navigating economic challenges and finding inventive ways to overcome them. Railway Empire 2 – Bella Italia is now available on Steam, Windows PC, PlayStation®4|5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One for $10.99 with a 10% launch discount for the first seven days on the Epic Games Store, and GOG.com, along with a 10% launch discount for the first 14 days on Steam and the Kalypso Store.

Steer your fortune in the double steam Mastodonte dei Giovi locomotive and the efficient Signorine FS Class 640 II as you navigate financial challenges as rocky as the Apennine terrain. Transport over 22 new Italian products, including White Marble and Pasta, to establish networks throughout the region, connecting the rich historical tapestry of Italy on one vast map of the countryside, or on two highly detailed smaller maps of northern and southern Italy. Three fully voiced and unique comprehensive scenarios will provide unique challenges and varied approaches for even the most respected tycoon. All this can be enjoyed while listening to the 19 new themed musical tracks and jingles accompanying your journey into the sweet life of Italy.

Railway Empire 2 – Bella Italia is now available on Steam, Windows PC, PlayStation®4|5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One for $10.99 with a 10% launch discount for the first seven days on the Epic Games Store, and GOG.com, along with a 10% launch discount for the first 14 days on Steam and the Kalypso Store.
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2677580/Railway_Empire_2__Bella_Italia/

[h3]Railway Empire 2 – Bella Italia Features:[/h3]

• Bella Italia: With the new Railway Empire 2 DLC, players experience the beauty of Rome, the Tuscan and Umbrian landscape, the relentless sun of Sicily and the magnificence of Milano, tackling various challenges from financial crises to ‘creative’ ways to avoid them.
  
• Classic Chique: Choose from 8 new locomotives such as Mastodonte dei Giovi and Signorine FS Class 640 II.
  
• Rome, Naples and Milano: The DLC introduces 3 comprehensive, fully voiced scenarios with varied approaches: “Bella Roma” (starting in 1850s), “Per la Famiglia” (starting 1870s) and “Milano Magnifico” (1880s).
  
• Buckle down: Explore the Italian countryside on one vast map of all Italy or two highly detailed maps covering northern and southern Italy.
  
• Gourmet Heaven: Transport 22 new regional products from pasta and grappa to the rare white marble.
  
• Dolce Vita: 19 new jingles and tracks will transport you right into the sweet life in Italy.
  

Get ready for Railway Empire 2 - Bella Italia featuring snow-capped Alps in the north, along the Apennine Mountains, to the sun-soaked Gulf of Taranto, Railway Empire 2 – Bella Italia offers beautiful landscapes and spirited challenges.

February 25th at 3.00 pm CET
Tune in tomorrow, February 25th, to our Railway Empire 2 - Bella Italia livestream at 3pm CET, and join us as we experience the beauty of Rome, the Tuscan and Umbrian landscape, the relentless sun of Sicily and the magnificence of Milano in the Bella Italia DLC.

Join Rolf and Gordon in testing uniquely Italian locomotives. They will introduce you to the new content and all main features which Bella Italia has to offer.

[h3]Tune in on Tuesday 25th of February at 3pm CET![/h3]

You can watch it directly here on steam or on YouTube.
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Railway Empire 2 - Bella Italia will transport you to the scenic backdrop of Italy, offering new content including Italian locomotives, immersive gameplay scenarios, and regional specific goods. Railway Empire 2 – Bella Italia will release February 25 on Windows PC, PlayStation®4|5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and will cost $10.99 with a 10% launch discount for the first week on Steam.

Railway Empire 2 – Bella Italia puts you in the conductor’s seat as you navigate the wondrous Italian landscapes and take on the challenges of a nation in recovery. Railway construction can accommodate the needs of tourism, supply goods to rebuild after the devastating war, and help you make a name for yourself among La Familia – are you up to the task?

Travel the iconic Italian countryside from Rome and Sicily through Milano and the Tuscan landscapes in one of eight new Italian locomotives including the Mastodonte dei Giovi and Signorine FS Class 640 II. Three fully voiced and unique comprehensive scenarios spanning the second half of the 19th century, provide new challenges and varied approaches for even the most respected tycoon. Explore the Italian countryside in one inclusive map or tour the highly detailed smaller maps covering northern and southern Italy as you transport over 22 new regional Italian products including, White Marble, Grappa, and of course, Pasta! All this can be enjoyed while listening to the 20 new themed musical tracks and jingles accompanying your journey into the sweet life of Italy.

Railway Empire 2 – Bella Italia will release February 25 on Windows PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and will cost €10.99|£8.99 on release. Railway Empire 2 – Bella Italia will release on March 25 for Nintendo Switch, alongside all previous Railway Empire 2 DLC content.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2677580/Railway_Empire_2__Bella_Italia/

[h3]Railway Empire 2 – Bella Italia Features:[/h3]

• Bella Italia: With the new Railway Empire 2 DLC, players experience the beauty of Rome, the Tuscan and Umbrian landscape, the relentless sun of Sicily and the magnificence of Milano, tackling various challenges from financial crises to ‘creative’ ways to avoid them.
  
• Classic Chique: Choose from 8 new locomotives such as Mastodonte dei Giovi and Signorine FS Class 640 II.
  
• Rome, Naples and Milano: The DLC introduces 3 comprehensive, fully voiced scenarios with varied approaches: “Bella Roma” (starting in 1850s), “Per la Famiglia” (starting 1870s) and “Milano Magnifico” (1880s).
  
• Buckle down: Explore the Italian countryside on one vast map of all Italy or two highly detailed maps covering northern and southern Italy.
  
• Gourmet Heaven: Transport 22 new regional products from pasta and grappa to the rare white marble.
  
• Dolce Vita: 20 new jingles and tracks will transport you right into the sweet life in Italy.
  

Tycoons!

We’ve just released a fix for the train logic issues in Update 1.5 for Railway Empire 2 on Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG.
Update November 15th: The fix is now also available for Microsoft Store, PlayStation 4|5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Please note: When loading your savegames, some fixes are not effective immediately. All trains should work normally after ending their current wrongly calculated route or ending their current cycle.

Thank you for your reports and your patience!

[h3]Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed an issue where trains were waiting at station gridirons and not utilizing available train station tracks, which then often led to traffic jams near train stations.
  
• Fixed a pathfinding issue for trains, that caused trains to make unnecessary stops and detours.
  

Tycoons!

We’ve just released a small hotfix for Railway Empire 2 Update 1.5 to Steam, Xbox Game Pass across console and PC Game Pass for PC, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One consoles (supported through Smart Delivery). This update addresses an issue that prevented some players from loading their old save games. Thank you for your reports and your patience!

Please find the full Changelog below.

[h3]Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed an issue with saves from previous version not loading properly after installing the latest update.
  
• Fixed an issue with improper camera behavior while using “Dunham” ride along feature.
  
• Fixed visual glitches and improper textures.
  
• Fixed wrong spelling in German localization.
  
• Fixed an issue with “Curry On!” achievement not unlocking properly.