Railroad Corporation 2 News

Hello everyone!

The Next Fest Demo of Railroad Corporation 2 is now available to play during Steam’s Next Fest June 2024! It’ll be available from today, 10th June, until 17th June.

In this Next Fest Demo, your mission is to set up your network and deliver one of three final products. Here, you’ll get a firsthand experience of the core mechanics, and the enhancements that shape the sequel.

• Electrification Era and Expanded Railroad Building: Get a firsthand look at the electrification mechanics, including the use of a cutting-edge electro-locomotive. Create intricate networks with crossings, tunnels, and bridges, bringing a new dimension to city connectivity.
  
• Signal Mechanics: The Next Fest demo introduces improved signaling mechanics and track efficiency, ensuring smooth locomotive flows across larger territories.
  
• Headquarters and Department Management: Choose a city for your primary headquarters, aligning with your business strategy, and decide on optimal locations for train stations. Establish and manage your Research Department to hire scientists for developing new locomotives, and a Geology Department to obtain land rights, explore resources, and establish new settlements.
  
• Staff and Operational Insights: Hire staff for both geology and research departments, with staff providing benefits to core mechanics like track building and maintenance. Utilize updated reporting tools to gain better insights into your railroad operations.

Please be aware that the Next Fest Demo might include some bugs and unexpected experiences. Thus, we encourage you to report any issues, share your feedback, and any cool ideas you'd like us to consider for the game on our discussion board, or in our Discord.

We hope you’ll find the Next Fest Demo as enjoyable as it was for us to create this experience for all of you!

Thank you for being a part of this exciting journey. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to build the world of Railroad Corporation 2!

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Tune in on Thursday at 9pm CEST as we celebrate our Next Fest demo for Railroad Corporation 2 with a dedicated stream from our friends at Iceberg Interactive!

Tune in on Tuesday at 3pm CEST as we celebrate our Next Fest demo for Railroad Corporation 2 with a dedicated stream from our friends at Iceberg Interactive!

Hello everyone!

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be bringing back Railroad Corporation 2’s demo for Steam’s Next Fest this June! This isn’t just any demo – it’s packed with exciting updates and new features that are sure to refine your strategies. Starting on June 10th and running until June 17th, you can dive into the next chapter of Railroad Corporation and get a taste of what’s to come.

Exclusive Demo Content

In the Steam Next Fest demo, your mission is to set up your network and deliver one of three final products. This hands-on experience will give you a glimpse into the core mechanics, as well as the enhancements shaping this sequel. Whether you're expanding your corporation or cultivating cities, there's something for every tycoon in this demo.

Electrification Era & Expanded Railroad Building:

• Experience new electrification mechanics and research the cutting-edge electro-locomotive.
  
• Build intricate networks with crossings, tunnels, and bridges, enhancing city connectivity like never before.
  
• Improve track efficiency with signaling mechanics and semaphores.
  

Headquarters & Department Management:

• Strategically choose a city for your headquarters and decide on the best locations for train stations.
  
• Manage your Research Department to hire scientists for new locomotive development and a Geology Department to explore resources and establish settlements.
  

Staff & Operational Insights:

• Hire specialized geology and research department staff to tackle more challenging tasks while providing minor benefits to your overall operations.
  
• Use updated reporting tools for better insights into your railroad operations.
  

As you explore the Next Fest demo in June, some features will be locked in the demo until the feature is ready to be implemented for release. These include the multiplayer mode, certain departments, and other locomotives. Nevertheless, the Next Fest demo allows you to delve into the core mechanics, such as building railroads, bridges, tunnels, and slopes, acquiring locomotives, establishing your office, managing its departments and staff, constructing train stations, controlling production facilities, and transporting cargo.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore Railroad Corporation 2. Join the community during Steam’s Next Fest by wishlisting and following us on Steam. If you encounter any bugs or wish to share feedback or innovative ideas during your gameplay, please feel free to communicate with us through the in-game feedback button, Steam’s discussion page, or our Discord channel.

Thank you for being with us on this exciting journey!


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Hello everyone!

We’re back with another blog today and we’d like to showcase a small but crucial new addition to Railroad Corporation 2: Company Reports!

Company reports offer a comprehensive overview of your corporation's performance. Let's delve into each tab of the reports section to understand their significance.

[h3]Overview[/h3]

Starting with the Overview Tab, this tab serves as the control hub for your corporation. It presents key information at a glance, including your current cash reserves and outstanding debt. You'll also find a summary of your property holdings, such as buildings and locomotives, essential assets for expanding your operations. Additionally, the overview tab offers insights into the extent of your railway network, showcasing the mileage of tracks you've laid out. Furthermore, you'll have access to details about the manager you've hired, including their specialty and costs.

[h3]Balance Sheet[/h3]

In the Balance Sheet tab, you'll dive deeper into the financial health of your corporation. It provides a breakdown of your assets and liabilities, allowing you to assess your company's overall worth. By comparing year-to-date figures with historical data, you can track the trajectory of your financial standing and identify trends that may impact your strategic decisions.

[h3]Profit and Loss[/h3]

The Profit and Loss tab is where you monitor the financial performance of your corporation in detail. It records your revenue from various sources, including raw material purchases and sales, and transportation income. Simultaneously, it tracks your expenditures, such as operating costs, maintenance expenses, and employee wages. By analyzing these figures over different time frames, you gain a comprehensive understanding of your company's profitability and operational efficiency.

[h3]Transaction Log[/h3]

The Transaction Log tab acts as a ledger, providing a comprehensive record of all your financial transactions. Every purchase and sale within your corporation, from acquiring new locomotives to selling surplus resources, is documented here. The log uses a color-coded system to differentiate between income-generating activities (highlighted in green) and expenses (highlighted in red), enabling you to quickly assess the financial impact of each transaction.

[h3]Graphs[/h3]

In the Graphs tab, you'll find visual representations of your corporation's financial performance. The Net Profit graph illustrates the trend of your profits over time, allowing you to identify periods of growth or decline.


Meanwhile, the Asset Balance graph tracks the total value of your company's assets, providing insights into your wealth accumulation and asset allocation strategies. These graphs offer intuitive visualizations that complement the detailed numerical data presented in other sections of the Company Reports.

That concludes today's update! We hope you find these company reports valuable as you step into the world of Railroad Corporation 2. Let us know what you think about this update on Steam’s Discussion Board, or Discord, and stay tuned for more updates!

Thank you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm!

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