RAILROADS Online News

Dear Community,

We just released an update on both the main and the beta branch. It contains important fixes related to the recent release of the Winter Update.

We will continue to work on further improvements, including the "glass floor issue". Should you encounter this problem, please watch this very short video to find out how to resolve it for yourself in the meantime.

Today's update stays at 0.8.0.0.0 but will move up to version number 46883. That said, here are the patchnotes:

• Fixed an issue where invert controls didn't work anymore
  
• Fixed an issue where coal tower didn't accept coal anymore
  
• Fixed an issue where loading didn't work correctly when FPS is low
  
• Fixed some texture issues on the map
  
• Made loading of grain possible in Gregg Boxcar (accepts 4 loadings)
  
  

Your Railroads Online Team

Hello everyone,

it’s been a week now since the release of the Winter Update on the Beta Branch. In the past days our team has worked tirelessly on resolving any major issue that came up in the game! A huge thank you to everyone who reported bugs to our team and helped us to get more information about the issues! Today we have good news:

[h3]The Winter Update is now officially released on the Main Branch! [/h3]

[previewyoutube]https://youtu.be/aSgW6hnkmNc[/previewyoutube]

[h2]What’s changed? [/h2]

Since the release of the Winter Update on the Beta Branch, we have made some changes to the game in terms of bug-resolving and quality of life improvements.

Let’s have a look at all the changes since the Beta Release, version 0.8.0.0.0, build 46783:

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

• Bridges now save color types when being placed
  
• Fixed an issue when you buy engines
  
  • They no longer overhang on the spawn tracks
    
• Fixed an issue where it would snow inside of the telegraph office & the Silverton Depot
  
• Fixed an issue when build ground works at a really high level caused them to lose their hitboxes
  
  • This resulted in the players being pushed outside of the map and softlocking
    
• Fixed an issue with the buy menu not charging you money if you opened the store fast enough
  
  • You are now charged as soon as you buy something
    
• Fixed an issue with birch trees not despawning after cutting them down on Aurora Falls
  
• Fixed an issue where you could not open doors on the Railway Express Agency
  
• Fixed localization issues on the REA
  
  
• Removed the graphic’s presets Low, Medium and High as this was causing the “Glass floor effect”
  
  • Note: This did not affect everyone, just folks on the low and medium preset.
    
    • Low preset had 3D resolution at ~50%
      
    • Medium preset had 3D resolution at ~70%
      
• Fixed an issue where the dredge was not placeable on the lake in Lake Valley
  
• Wood rick produces firewood automatically again
  

[h3]Quality of life improvements:[/h3]

• Increased the size of the delete tool
  
  • This returns the delete tool to its former function pre 0.8.0.0.0
    
• Handcar now has a speed limit of 16mph
  
  • Can carry firewood in the box on the car
    
• Added information to Wiki about needed input in industries and about reward for goods in the freight types (Gold ingots are 6,400 USD/each, not 7,000 USD as mentioned in the DevVlog)
  
  
• Added snow effect also on Lake Valley
  

[h2]Still existing issues [/h2]

We have worked on an issue that was causing a “Glass Floor Effect” on the maps and had to remove the graphic’s presets Low, Medium and High. This bug only effected the players on the low and medium presets. Should you experience this issue even after the update, you can follow these steps to fix it:

• Set graphics to Overall Quality “Epic” (The only preset left)
  
• Then select the individual settings
  
• You will no longer see the glass floor
  

Watch this short video for a visualized guide: https://youtu.be/WiyAJO2d_nE

We are also currently still working on other reported issues, especially concerning the new UI and hope we can resolve them soon!

By the way: We also updated the "Previous Build Branch" with the content from the Cattle Update plus fairly recent hotfixes. It now contains version 0.7.0.0.0.

[h2]A Little Recap[/h2]


Let’s summarize all the content that has been added to the game with the Winter Update!

We have got the magical new winter map “Aurora Falls” with great snowy mountains, grassy plains, lakes and rivers, waterfalls and even polar lights, you can watch at night! This new map definitely promises great views and is even bigger than the other already existing maps in Railroads Online, so you can fit all the buildings and great builds you always wanted to create.


The Gold Industry has also been a great addition to the game with 5 new buildings, from which you can even enter 2, including our first railway station! With this new industry also comes new rolling stock for transporting the gold! The new D&RG High Side Gondola, DSP&P Mail-Baggage car #110-112, and Side Dump Ore Car go very well with the new locomotive, and all have different customizations to personalize them with.


What else?

Well, we’ve released the currently largest and most powerful locomotive of the game, the Denver & Rio Grande Class 125! Designed by Baldwin, this new engine by far surpasses all other locomotives in terms of strength with a possible tractive effort of 28,000 lbf and revolutionizes the drive on the narrow gauge with a 2-8-2 wheel arrangement, its vauclain compound cylinders and an outside framing for its drive wheels! This earlier version of the most famous narrow gauge locomotives K-27 even comes with a ton of different customizations to choose from, including 5 different paints!


[h2]Get more details on the Winter Update![/h2]

For more details on the added content, have a look at the posting from last week, when we released the update on the Beta Branch: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1696810/view/4033605438039467374


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1696810/Railroads_Online/


[h3]We hope you all enjoy the winter update! See you soon!

Your Railroads Online Team[/h3]

Dear Community,

We just released the first hotfix for the winter update.
Following issues have been resolved:

• Added player collision for Class125 cylinders
  
• Fixed unloading bug at Railways Express Agency
  
• Adjusted Wiki
  
• Gregg Sugar Cane Flat Car can load seed pallets again
  

Your Railroads Online Team

[h3]Hello gold miners![/h3]

We have all waited patiently for this… It is time to grab your mining equipment, locomotives and rolling stock because we have just released the new industry chain, the new community-requested locomotive, and a few other awesome changes for you all to enjoy.

The Winter Update is now officially released on the Beta Branch! 🥳

[h2]Let’s go through the snow! ❄️[/h2]


Ride your first locomotive through the snowy landscape of the new winter map, “Aurora Falls”! Discover the environment with its great white mountains and expansive grassy plains, which offer stunning views while riding your favorite locomotive. You can find lakes, rivers and waterfalls scattered across the entire map and even experience illuminating polar lights at night!

[h2]I’m here to sell some gold! 🪙[/h2]


The Gold Industry consists of 5 buildings. The Gold Mine and the Dredge form the first step in the chain, providing gold ore that can be processed into refined gold at the Stamp Mill. At the Gold Smelter, the refined gold gets cast into gold ingots, which you can sell at the Railway Express Agency for some good money.

Make yourself at home!


Come in and see the beautiful interiors we have created for the Stamp Mill and for the Railway Express Agency, aka our first station ever! ✌️

[h2]How will I transport all these ingots?[/h2]


New rolling stock has been added to the game, designed to meet the transportational needs of the new Gold Industry! This includes our new D&RG High Side Gondola, Side Dump Ore Car and the DSP&P Mail-Baggage car, which complement the new locomotive perfectly. Additionally, they come with different customization options, so that you can make them all your own!

[h2]How strong do you want to be? D&RG Class 125 ➔ 😎[/h2]


Did someone ask for a strong locomotive? Check out the new Denver & Rio Grande Class 125, which is currently the largest and most powerful locomotive in the game! It surpasses the other engines by far in terms of tractive effort by having over 28,000 lbf, while also weighing in at more than 125,000 lbs! It was designed by Baldwin in 1903 and revolutionized narrow-gauge railroading, being an earlier version of the famous narrow-gauge locomotives K-27. It especially stands out with its vauclain compound cylinders, an outside framing for its drive wheels and a 2-8-2 wheel arrangement, which is also the first of its kind in Railroads Online!

Still not convinced?

If you’re into customization, this engine is also a very good choice. The Class 125 comes with 5 different paints, 7 different smokestacks and 10 different headlights to choose from! It is quite expensive though, so you might need to save some bucks.

Ready to step up your game with this loco?

[h2]Your quality of life is improving![/h2]


We are excited to announce some changes coming to multiplayer this patch. Our partners at BlackSheep have fixed the long running issue that is popcorning! This effect made it look like cars and engines were popping off the rails and it only got worse the larger the server was. We also did some other bugfixes, which you can find listed in the change log at the end of this posting.

To ensure that no potential major issues will occur on the Main Branch, we have decided to release the update on the Beta Branch initially, where you can try everything out and give us your feedback! Until we release the final version to the Main Branch, our team will work on resolving any significant bugs that may arise, based on your feedback.

You can support us in this time by reporting any bugs you can find! Check out our “support-center” on the Railroads Online Discord for details!

We are on the road to delivering a better experience for you as players! That's why we will push more multiplayer fixes as well as fixes for performance issues over the next several months, so stay tuned for that! We are aware also of some current desync and stuttering issues when running trains as a client and we are working on providing a fix.

[h2]The complete change log for version 0.8.0.0.0[/h2]

[h3]New Content:[/h3]

• Added new map Aurora Falls
  • Alaska-themed map
    
  • Partially snow covered
    
  • Added sound reverb to map
    
    • Sounds the best in valleys and by mountains
      
• Added snow accumulation effect
  • When selecting the snow weather
    
    • Light snow
      
    • Snow
      
    • Heavy snow
      
    • Blizzard
      
  • You will see the snow start to take over the map, different snow settings will allow for slower/faster accumulations.
    
    • Snow will melt once you change off of a snow effect.
      
    • Use the West Side Lumber plow to clean your rails
      
    • We plan on added more plow types in the near future
      
    • Snow is removable in both single player and multiplayer
      
    • The effect is available on Pine Valley and Aurora Falls
      
• Added new rail types
  • All existing rail types now have a snow ballast and snow covered rails
    
  • You can pick these when you start construction of new rails
    
  • Alternatively the regular dirt ballast will change over snow covered once you change the weather
    
  • Perma snow covered looks the best on Aurora FAlls
    
• Added the D&RG Class 125 Locomotive
  • Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1903
    
  • Is a 2-8-2 Mikado
    
  • Has 28,246 Lbs of tractive effort
    
  • Has 5 paint choices
    
• Added D&RG High Side Gondola
  • Built by American Car & Foundry Co in 1898-1906
    
  • Can Hold Iron Ore, gold ore and Coal 22 units of each
    
  • Has 4 paint choices
    
• Added Side Dump Ore Car
  • Built by Pacific Car & Foundry
    
  • Can hold Iron ore, Coal and Gold ore 6 of each type
    
  • Has 5 paint choices
    
• Added DSP&P Mail-Baggage car #110-112
  • Built by Union Pacific in 1880
    
  • Can hold 16 refined gold and can hold 5 gold safes
    
  • Has 2 color choices
    
• Added new industry chain gold
  • Gold Mine
    
  • Dredge
    
  • Stamp Mill
    
  • Gold Smelter
    
  • Railway Express Agency (Not a prop)
    
    • For unloading Gold Ingots
      

[h3]Quality of Life:[/h3]

• Added new construction UI
  • Added a Radial Menu that can be accessed with middle mouse button
    
  • New UI is streamlined and cleaned up from the big box in the upper right corner of the screen
    
  • Removed orange background box around the driving UI (it is still a placeholder and will be replaced with the UI Update)
    
    • More UI changes will arrive soon
      

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

• Fixed the popcorning effect that was happening in multiplayer
  • Thanks to our partners at BlackSheep we are able to deliver very early fixes to stabilize the game. Over the next months we will slowly add in fixes and performance changes.
    
    • Note: there is some slight desync issues going on still in multiplayer and some stuttering when running trains as clients, we are aware of this and are working hard with BlackSheep to fix the issues
      
• Fixed the engine shed doors displaying water level
  
  
• Fixed an issue where you couldn’t use W and S to operate a locomotive while in the 3rd person UI
  
  Fixed an issue with re-railing carrying momentum when trying to re-rail
  
  Fixed an issue when having a controller plugged in, it would override mouse controls
  
  Fixed missing water tower animation
• Fixed an issue with the telegraph poles
  • They no longer double up on save loads
    
  • They also no longer have gaps after save loads
    
• Fixed an issue with the sand house having inverted spout movement
  • Also fixed the ladder on the sand house
    

[h2]A new devlog has arrived![/h2]

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
You want to see everything in action first and get additional details about the update? Then check out the devlog that was released just yesterday!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1696810/Railroads_Online/

[h3]Enjoy the new update! We’re so excited to read your feedback!

Your Railroads Online Team [/h3]

[h3]Dear Players![/h3]

Hit the brake for a second, it’s finally time: On February 12, we will release the Winter Update on the Beta Branch of Railroads Online!

[h2]Welcome to Aurora Falls!🌌[/h2]


Look forward to the beautiful new winter map “Aurora Falls”, which forms the heart of this update with its majestic snowy mountains and wide, calming grass plains. Lakes, waterfalls and rivers adorn the vast landscape, in which you might even experience magical polar lights illuminating the night sky.

[h2]Did you say Gold?✨[/h2]


As you can already see in the info graphic above, the new industry in the game is all about shiny gold! Receive gold ore from either the Gold Mine or the Dredge, both of which form the first step in the industry chain. The Stamp Mill is a processing plant which produces gold dust from gold ore and gives out bags of refined gold. The final products, the gold ingots, are cast in the Gold Smelter from the refined gold and can be sold at the Railway Express Agency (yeaaah, we have a station!).

[h2]What a nice interior![/h2]


For the Railway Express Agency and the Stamp Mill we have not only built an exterior to look at, but a whole interior. These are therefore going to be another two buildings you can check out from the inside!

[h2]Let’s not forget about rolling stock![/h2]


With the Gold Industry there will also be new rolling stock coming to the game to transport the gold and assist you in all steps of the chain! These include a high-sided gondola, a side dump ore car and a baggage car, coming with different customization options (of course ;) ).

[h2]Ready for a game-changing locomotive?🚂[/h2]


Presenting the new D&RG Class 125! This new engine will not only be the heaviest in the game with more than 125,000 lbs, it will also be the strongest engine, by far surpassing all other locos in terms of tractive effort with over 28,000 lbf!

Do we need to say more?

Additionally, it introduces the new-to-the-game 2-8-2 wheel arrangement and will be customizable with 10 different headlights, 7 smokestacks and 5 unique paints!

The D&RG Class 125 will certainly be the perfect engine to step up your game in terms of motive power! Are you excited yet?

[h2]Quality of life improvements[/h2]


When it comes to the performance of the game, the update will come with the removal of the popcorning effect in multiplayer and some bugfixes to improve the quality of your playing experience.

From this update forward, we will release new updates on the Beta Branch initially, as we have done in the past, in order to prevent any potential major issues on the Main Branch. Until the final release on the Main Branch, our team will work on addressing and resolving any significant bugs that may arise.
We would love you supporting us on that by reporting all the bugs you can find!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1696810


[h3]Thanks a lot for your enthusiasm! See you next week![/h3]

[h3]Your Railroads Online Team[/h3]