Railway Empire 2 News

Don’t get sidetracked now, we’re just getting started: Just 3 more days until Railway Empire 2 will set a course for “Release City”! ╰( ^ꇴ^)╯

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[h2]The time has come to unveil our partnership with publishing house Bildner Verlag for Railway Empire 2: The Official Game Guides[/h2]



Today, we announce our latest collaborative project with German publishing house BILDNER Verlag, Railway Empire 2: The Official Game Guides. The comprehensive game guide will feature detailed descriptions and imagery of the 60 locomotives found in-game, gameplay tips and tricks, and extensive guides to maximise your efficiency across the sprawling maps and scenarios.
BILDNER Verlag publishing house specialises in educational content for video games and hobbies with a heavy digital component, such as photography.

Our guides will consist of three books: The ‘Official Compendium’, ‘Official Engine Catalogue’, and ‘Official Mission Guide’, which can be purchased separately or as a bundle, with each one focused on a separate aspect of the Railway Empire 2 experience.

• The Official Compendium: Information and tips for the core gameplay, enabling you to get the best start possible in the campaign, or learn new tricks for your next playthrough!
  
• The Official Engine Catalogue: Detailed pictures and information on the 60 historically accurate locomotives found in game!
  
• The Official Mission Guide: Walkthroughs and suggestions for the 14 scenarios and detailed campaign map across Europe and America.

Railway Empire 2: The Official Game Guides will be released in e-book format alongside Railway Empire 2 on May 25, for $5.99 with the 3-guide bundle available for $14.99. They will be available for purchase on Steam, The BILDNER Verlag website (https://bildnerverlag.de/en), and through e-book retailers. Physical editions of the books will be available from retailers in June.

[h2]Deluxe Edition and pre-order details[/h2]

Today we have announced details for the Deluxe Edition and pre-order offer for the highly anticipated railway management simulator Railway Empire 2, available now for pre-order ahead of the title's launch on 25th May 2023. The Deluxe Edition, which includes bonus locomotive skins, train station skins, and the digital soundtrack, is now available to pre-order. A 10% pre-order discount is available on Steam and Microsoft Store, with pre-install also available with Xbox Game Pass, and on PlayStation Store for PlayStation Plus Members.



The wait for Railway Empire 2 is nearly over, offering hopeful industrialists bonus content for pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition and securing their stake as a tycoon in the golden age of locomotives. Take on the role of a railway magnate to build the most expansive empire by managing resources, constructing tracks, and growing connecting cities to build the greatest railway network through real-world cities across Europe and North America.

Building on the success of its predecessor, Railway Empire 2 offers same the immersive gameplay of the original with new content and expanded features, including 4-player cooperative multiplayer*, 60 historically accurate locomotives, improved track construction, real-time terraforming, a five-chapter campaign, 14 scenarios, free play, and new construction modes.

Railway Empire 2 will be released on 25th May 2023, with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC and will be available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles (supported through Smart Delivery), PC, and PlayStation 4|5. The title will be released on Nintendo Switch™ later this year.

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[h2]Features[/h2]

• History in the making: In 1830 at the dawn of the age of railways, build a grand railway empire from scratch and choose from 60 detailed, historic locomotives that you can customize with your preferred colors and company initials.
  
• A sprawling landscape: Huge and detailed game world covering the whole of the USA and Europe in one single map each*, as well as more detailed regional maps spread all over the US and Europe.
  
• Endless Possibilities: Choose how you want to play from the 5-chapter campaign set across iconic regions of Europe and the US, 14 scenarios, the customizable free play mode, the relaxing construction mode, and co-op multiplayer* for up to 4 players controlling the same railway company.
  
• Improved track construction: Laying Tracks is easier than ever with automatically placed signals, bridges that can hold more than 4 tracks, train stations with up to 8 tracks and new train station attachments to customize your stations. The land also adapts to your track layout as your tracks cross mountains, valley and plains.
  
• Enjoy the view: Ride along your train and see the landscape rush by from the inside of the wagons or from the front seat in the driver’s compartment of the steam engine.*

*Denotes features not available on Nintendo Switch edition.

Kalypso Live has entered the train compartment: Patrick will give you some hands-on insights into the gameplay of Railway Empire 2 with the first international preview live stream – this Thursday 27th April at 7PM CET.

Secure your seat: https://www.youtube.com/c/Kalypsolive

[h2]Kalypso Media confirms release date for railway management simulator [/h2]

Railway Empire 2 will be released on 25th May 2023 with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC and will be available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles (supported through Smart Delivery) and PlayStation 4|5. The title will be released on Nintendo Switch™ later this year.

It’s the Industrial Revolution and you are tasked with taking over a small train company in the 19th century. Do you have what it takes to turn it into a railway empire of the ages? Railway Empire 2 builds upon all the best features of its predecessor and is bigger and better than ever before. Choose from sprawling maps across Europe or North America and grow your network with a selection of 60 historic locomotives. With expansive regional maps, improved track construction, and real-time terraforming, there’s no better time to unleash your inner conductor. Take on the 5-chapter campaign, 14 scenarios, free play, and construction modes, or team up with a fellow tycoon in the cooperative multiplayer mode for up to 4 players.*

Prepare for departure on 25th May 2023, when Railway Empire 2 will be released with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC and will be available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles (supported through Smart Delivery) and PlayStation 4|5. The title will be released on Nintendo Switch later this year.

[h2]Features: [/h2]

• History in the making: In 1830 at the dawn of the age of railways, build a grand railway empire from scratch and choose from 60 detailed, historic locomotives that you can customize with your preferred colors and company initials.
  
• A sprawling landscape: Huge and detailed game world covering the whole of the USA and Europe in one single map each, as well as more detailed regional maps with 269 towns spread all over the US and Europe.*
  
• Endless Possibilities: Choose how you want to play from the 5-chapter campaign set across iconic regions of Europe and the US, 14 scenarios, the customizable free play mode, the relaxing construction mode, and co-op multiplayer for up to 4 players controlling the same railway company.*
  
• Improved track construction: Laying Tracks is easier than ever with automatically placed signals, bridges that can hold more than 4 tracks, train stations with up to 8 tracks and new train station attachments to customize your stations. The land also adapts to your track layout as your tracks cross mountains, valley and plains.
  
• Enjoy the view: Ride along your train and see the landscape rush by from the inside of the wagons or from the front seat in the driver’s compartment of the steam engine.*

*Denotes game features that may vary on Nintendo Switch edition.