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Railway Empire 2 is Set to Traverse a Brand-New Landscape with “India” DLC

From the River Ganges to the Taj Mahal, expand your Railway Empire into exciting new lands


Railway Empire 2's new DLC, titled Railway Empire 2 – India, will take you into the vast Indian subcontinent, through sprawling plains and bustling megacities, and will task you with creating a railway network which can support such a diverse and mercurial landscape – and turn a tidy profit at the same time. The DLC will be released on October 15th on PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and will cost €10.99|£8.99, with a 10% launch discount for the first week on Steam.

Begin by taking on a role within the East India Company during its peak of power and influence in India before skipping ahead a few decades – when the Crown will begin developing its infrastructure and taking over the East India Company’s monopoly.

Railway Empire 2 – India will deliver a wide variety of cargo, with four new authentic Indian locomotives, including the “Fairy Queen” and the BNR class N, plus an additional five imported and reimagined locomotives. Three fully voiced comprehensive scenarios and a sprawling new India map will transport players to the vastness of the Indian countryside with 16 new regional products to deliver including Chicken, Granite, Luxurious jewellery, and much more! All this can be enjoyed while listening to the 20 new themed musical tracks and jingles accompanying your journey.

Railway Empire 2 – India will arrive on October 15th on Windows PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and will cost €10.99|£8.99 on release.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2677570/Railway_Empire_2__India/

[h3]Railway Empire 2 - India Features:[/h3]
  • A new look: Railway Empire 2 – India takes players into the vast Indian subcontinent, filled to the brim with exotic and colourful treasures and buzzing mega-cities that wait to be explored
  • Steaming Goodness: Utilize 4 new authentic Indian locomotives such as the “Fairy Queen” and the BNR class N, plus 5 imported locomotives that are reimagined to fit the new region.
  • Bangalore, Calcutta and Bombay: The DLC introduces 3 comprehensive, fully voiced scenarios, “Foreign Regency” (starting 1840), “Karmic Justice” (starting 1854) and “Colours of India” (1865).
  • Explore & Expand: Plough through the vastness of the Indian countryside with the regional map "India" – playable as one huge map and 4 detailed map sections.
  • Treasures of India: Transport 16 new regional products from Raw Silk and traditional Naan bread to spiced Chai tea. Some versatile locations will also now allow you to swap between two possible productions, allowing you to further shape how the Indian economy develops.
  • Sitars & Strings: 20 new themed music tracks and jingles to get you in the mood for the new setting.

Kalypso Media turns 18 - with Merch!

Kalypso Media turns 18 - with Merch


On the occasion of the 18th company anniversary we are delighted to announce the launch of its first merchandise shop, offering fans a range of clothing and accessories inspired by their beloved games. With the launch of this shop, Kalypso Media presents over 30 designs from fan-favourite series such as Tropico, Commandos, Dungeons, and Railway Empire.

EU Store: https://merch.kalypsomedia.com

US Store: https://kalypsomedia-merch.myspreadshop.com/


The Kalypso Media merchandise shop is hosted on the well-known platform Spreadshirt, where Kalypso Media is offering a 25% discount for the first two weeks to celebrate its birthday.

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The merchandise shop features everything a gamer's heart desires: T-shirts, hoodies, and accessories, including caps, mouse pads, mugs, drawstring bags, tote bags, magnets, stickers, pillows and buttons. All items showcase unique Kalypso game designs such as iconic characters El Presidente and Penultimo from the Tropico franchise, the Green Beret from the upcoming Commandos : Origins, the Dark Elf Thalya from Dungeons 4, and trains and locomotives from Railway Empire - who wouldn't want to go swimming in a pair of swim trunks branded with Penultimo from Tropico?

Fans can also personalise their clothing and accessories in terms of colour, and size to suit their preferences,

The Kalypso Media merchandise shop is now live in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norge, Polska, Finland, Sweden and North America. Kalypso Media plans to regularly update the merchandise shop, especially with new game launches and DLCs, introducing fresh designs and products to keep fans engaged and excited.

Steam-fueled management sim Railway Empire 2 gets new electrifying DLC

There's something enduringly romantic about the age of steam. Coal powered trains chugging across entire continents beneath clouds of their own steam while passengers sit in relative comfort remains an incredibly appealing image. That's something management sim Railway Empire 2 has leaned into ever since its launch in 2023 but that period might be coming to an end with the launch of its new DLC, High Voltage, which embraces everything electrical.


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Power Up Railway Empire 2 with High Voltage

Power Up Railway Empire 2 with High Voltage


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.

Railway Empire 2 High Voltage DLC Release Stream

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[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!