Railway Empire 2 News

Welcome to the age of electrification! Today we usher in the future of the railway and a surge of new content with Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage, available now on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and PlayStation 4|5. A 10% launch discount is available for the first seven days on Steam, Microsoft Store, Epic Games Store, and on PlayStation for PlayStation Plus Members.

Embrace the power of electricity in Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage with the addition of 10 new and historically accurate electrical locomotives including the famed Ce 6/8 III Krokodil and PRR GG1 Blackjack. Utilize the electric railway to trek through the middle of Europe at previously unmatched speeds in the new regional Switzerland map. Transport 10 new Swiss products including seminal favorites such as the Swiss Pocket Knives and delightful indulgences including Cheese Fondue through the breathtaking landscape of the Swiss countryside.

Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage also introduces two new fully-narrated and detailed scenarios High Voltage and Power to the People, further immersing players in the historical period, as electric locomotives begin to overrun their steam predecessors at the dawn of the 20th century. Capitalize on the innovation and advent of the electric railway to maximize efficiency and power through opponents to become the most prominent and successful railway magnate!

If you want to learn more about High Voltage, tune in to our DLC Introduction for a deeper dive into the new features and content of this DLC!
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[h3]Features:[/h3]

• The Age of Electrification: Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage vaults players into a new age, as the Steam behemoths begin to lose ground to the new electric powerhouses of the era.
  
• Fully Charged: Utilize 10 authentic reproductions of electrical locomotives, such as the Ce 6/8 III Krokodil and the PRR GG1 Blackjack, including 3 new electronic locomotive sounds.
  
• Wired In: The DLC introduces 2 comprehensive, fully voiced scenarios, “High Voltage” (starting 1914) and “Power to the People” (starting 1920).
  
• Rise to the Peak(s): Expand through the middle of Europe in the new regional map "Switzerland" – playable as one huge map and 5 detailed map sections.
  
• Swiss Craftsmanship: Transport 10 new unique regional products from iconic Swiss Pocket Knives and Herbal Candies to delicious Cheese Fondue.
  
• Fresh Frequencies: 20 new themed music tracks and jingles to get you in the mood for the new environment and locomotives.
  

Furthermore, we have released a small update which adds the "Feature Selection Menu" to the "Main Menu. In addition, there is now a 7-day balance in the top HUD, new environmental reflections and we have changed the size of the foliage near towns.
The Update also comes with several bug fixes, where the generated tasks in custom games no longer ask for an unreasonable number of trains, small signals no longer clip through bridges, trains now reliably stop at warehouses and the level of a business can now be changed correctly on controller.

[h2]Railway Empire 2 High Voltage DLC Release Stream[/h2]

[h3]Get ready to enter the the age of railway electrification!
July 30th at 3.00 pm CEST [/h3]

Finally the age of railway electrification is here. With 10 brand new electric locomotives, tycoons become well-equipped to conquer the steep mountains and impressive gorges of the Swiss Alps – but you will need more than electricity alone to convince the railway administration of the advantages of these new engines.

Join Tamara testing the new locomotives during the exploration of the Swiss Alps. Tamara will introduce you to the new content and all main features which High Voltage has to offer.

Tune in on Tuesday 30th of July at 3.00pm CEST!

You can watch it directly here on steam or on YouTube.






[h3]To celebrate the release of the High Voltage DLC we also have prepared the following offers:[/h3]

- Railway Empire 2 Deluxe Edition 25% off from July 29th - August 5th
- Railway Empire 2 High Voltage DLC 10% off from 30th of July to 6th of August



Hope you will enjoy it!

Spoiler Alert! Only continue your ride if you're ready to solve the mystery!

Our cargo includes clues for 2 new trains and 1 new ware from the upcoming High Voltage DLC. Can you guess what they are?

We'll be revealing more clues for Number 2 and Number 3 hourly, so stay tuned and keep guessing!

[h2]Number 1: [/h2]
[h3]Who’s That Train? [/h3]
Calling all train enthusiasts! Can you identify the new train from this screenshot? Take your best guess!



[h2]Number 2: [/h2]
[h3]Mystery Train [/h3]
What could this new train be? Keep an eye out for clues and share your guesses!



[h2]Number 3: [/h2]
[h3]New Ware[/h3]
Can you figure out the new ware? Share your guesses and stay tuned for more hints!

Are you eager to lead your railway empire into a new age of transportation?
Experience a truly electrifying feeling with the Electrification - coming in Railway Empire 2 High Voltage, releasing on July 30th!
Get an exclusive glimpse at the coming content and take a never-before seen trip through Switzerland!
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[h2]The Age of Electrification arrives in Railway Empire 2[/h2]
[h3]Shocking details of Railway Empire 2’s latest DLC announced[/h3]

Prepare to amp up the Railway Empire experience! We announce the latest DLC Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage, is jolting players into the current railway age of electrification July 30th on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and PlayStation 4|5.

In Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage, railway magnates will harness the power of electricity to revolutionise their rail networks, ushering in a new era of high-speed passenger transport. The latest DLC provides a surge of new content including 10 historically accurate electric locomotives with famed powerhouses PRR GG1 Blackjack and Ce 6/8 III Krokodil leading the charge in railway technology at the turn of the century.

Delight in the wonders of the Swiss countryside and charge your way through Europe in the latest regional map Switzerland, with 10 new goods to transport including Swiss Pocket Knives, Herbal Candies, and Cheese Fondue among many other Swiss favourites, sure to generate impressive amounts of revenue.

Become the master of the tracks by conducting business in two era-specific scenarios High Voltage and Power to the People and provide the conduit as high-speed trains deliver passengers and goods with efficiency, maximising your profitability and potential.



[h3]Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage Features:[/h3]

• The Age of Electrification: Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage vaults players into a new age, as the Steam behemoths begin to lose ground to the new electric power houses of the era.
  
• Fully Charged: Utilize 10 authentic reproductions of electrical locomotives, such as the Ce 6/8 III Krokodil and the PRR GG1 Blackjack, including 3 new electronic locomotive sounds.
  
• Wired In: The DLC introduces 2 comprehensive, fully voiced scenarios, “High Voltage” (starting 1914) and “Power to the People” (starting 1920).
  
• Rise to the Peak(s): Expand through the middle of Europe in the new regional map "Switzerland" – playable as one huge map and 5 detailed map sections.
  
• Swiss Craftsmanship: Transport 10 new unique regional products from iconic Swiss Pocket Knives and Herbal Candies to delicious Cheese Fondue.
  
• Fresh Frequencies: 20 new themed music tracks and jingles to get you in the mood for the new environment and locomotives.