RAILROADS Online News

Wonderful Monday, everyone!

Thank you all so much for testing the beta of the combined Loading Screen & Rights and Alerts Update – due to your feedback we were able to progress swiftly and make it available for everyone on the main branch. Happy Release!

You haven't had the time to try out the update yet? Well, no excuses anymore! Let's dive right into what it contains and what we did since the release of the beta.

[h3]A new loading screen experience 🕒[/h3]



In our constant commitment to polish Railroads Online further, we wanted to finally tackle the always present topic of enhanced loading screens. Previously, they consisted of a black screen with... well, nothing more, really. Not anymore!

Starting with this update, they will be much more beautiful, useful, helpful – and set up the right mood for your duties in the valley. Each loading screen contains a wonderful scenic picture of the maps while also providing some interesting details about the game, be it a random funfact or a good tip. We hope you like them!

[h3]Multiplayer rights are finally here 🫡[/h3]



The multiplayer experience of Railroads Online has kinda been like wild west in the past – no hierarchies at all! With today's update, we're providing all hosts of a game session a great set of different systems to set permissions.

As the host, you can define what your guests can do on your server and even set the permissions per player. Should Hank only be allowed to drive trains while Joe is mandated to build tracks? The choice is yours!

Enough of trolling? Understandable. You can therefore now kick or ban those who misbehave... or somehow sneaked into your company. It's time for law & order on the railroad.

[h3]Alerts in need ⚠️[/h3]



Track building is honest, hard work. We understand how complex this might appear at times – and we want to help you out with that. Check out the brand-new Alert System that signals if something doesn't work out!

You will receive specific notifications regarding your industries, locomotives, and other parts of the game. This way, you won't have to be at 50 different places at the same time. Unless you can somehow split yourself up into 50 different people – in that case, disregard this message, you're a wizard.

What do these notifications contain, you may ask? This could for example concern an empty water tank, or the current state of production at an industry. If you don't want to constantly look out for alerts popping up left and right, you can also simply take a look at the map which will also contain this kind of information.

By the way: This feature is optional, you can turn it off in the settings, should you desire this path.

[h3]Anything else I should keep in mind?[/h3]

Not really! We have fixed some of the most pressing issues since the release of the beta (more details here) to provide you with an experience that is as seemless as possible.

Enjoy!🚂

Your Railroads Online Team

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

Dear Community,

We just released the first hotfix on the beta branch for the Loading Screen & Rights and Alerts Update.

The update fixes a few issues that came up since release and were reported to us by the community – thank you ♥

The following issues have been resolved:

• Fixed an issue where the permissions for Multiplayer could not be set
  
• Fixed an issue where telegraph office with ballast transported a player underneath the map
  
• Fixed an issue where the Key binding for the whistle was missing in the 3rd person driving menu
  

You have not spotted the update yet? Please make sure to verfiy your game files after downloading the update (go to your library in Steam, right-click on Railroads Online, open Properties, go to Installed files and click on "Verify integrity of game files").

You want to try out the update yourself? Simply switch to the beta branch and you're good to go (go to your library in Steam, right-click on Railroads Online, open Properties, go to Betas, and select "Beta" under "Beta Participation - an update will now be triggered).

Your Railroads Online Team

Hey there, everyone!

Today is the day! We have just released the newest update to the Beta Branch for you to try and test out:

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 & 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡!

This update tackles above all the User Experience of the game and gives you useful tools and satisfying transitions to put up an overall smoother experience when playing the game!
Let's dive into the details:

[h3]Satisfying screen transitions!🎴[/h3]

Are you tired of boring and plain loading screens?
With the Loading Screen Update we have added several new loading screens, each featuring a different beautiful picture of the maps. While waiting, you will be provided with interesting and funny information about the game, going from helpful tips to random funfacts. Enjoy a pleasant view and an effortless transition to the next screen!

[h3]The game is in your hands![/h3]

As a host, you set the rules for your session!
To give the host the possibility to organize the gamesession, we have added a permission system that allows the host of a session to set individual permissions for each player. This can be used to give each player an individual role, e.g. player 1 can build tracks while player 2 is allowed to drive trains.

Next to setting rights, the host can now also kick or ban any unpleasant players to ensure a fun athmosphere.

[h3]Your new most apprechiated supporter!⚠️[/h3]


Supporter, who?
Check out the new Alert System we have added with this update to give you a helping hand on keeping your work on the railroad effectively in check. From now on you will get specific warnings, reminders and other information that concerns your industries, your locomotives and more, so you don't have to inconveniently check everything yourself! These alerts could e.g. include information about an empty water tank or the production state of an industry.

You want to know the best part? The maximap contains all the current information combined, so you always know what's going on on your map and where your input and work might be needed.

In case you prefer organising your railroad business yourself, you can deactivate this feature in the settings at any time.


[h3]On to the changelog! - Version: 0.9.0.0.0 /49324[/h3]

New Content:

• Added loading screens
  
  • Loading screens now have screenshots depending on what map you are on
    
  • Loading screens have some fun historical facts, game tips & information
    
  • They appear whenever you start/join a game or start a tutorial
    

• Added Player permissions to Multiplayer
  
  • When you host a server, you can choose between 3 player permission presets:
    
  • Public: all permissions off
    
  • Private: all permissions on
    
  • Custom: create your own permission preset
    
  • This preset is active for all new players who join your game
    

• Once the game has been started, you can adjust the permissions for each player.
  
  • Simply open the player list with the “Tab” key and check/uncheck the individual permissions.
    
  • The permissions are saved individually for each player when the game is saved.They are loaded with the save game.
    

• You can kick/ban players from your server
  • KICK - If the Host kicks a player from a game, the player receives a message stating the player has been kicked. The player can rejoin the game.
    
  • BAN - If the Host bans a player from a game, the player receives a message stating the player has been banned. The player cannot rejoin any game of the Host. Banned players are shown in the players list under the tab “banned players” with their player name (open player menu with TAB) where the host can also unban the player again by clicking on “unban”.
    

• Following permissions can be set individually:
  • BUILD - is the permission of laying all type of tracks, placing facilities, props and industries
    
  • DEMOLISH - is the permission to demolish everything that is possible with the demolish tool
    
  • INDUSTRIES & FACILITIES - is the permission to operate chutes and spouts at facilities and cranes at industries (loading)
    
  • PURCHASE - is the permission to purchase new locomotives and cars
    
  • SWITCHES - is the permission to operate switches in the game and on the mini- and maximap
    
  • VEHICLES - is the permission to drive a train in first or third person
    
  • REMOVE VEGETATION - is the permission to remove trees, cactus and stones with the saw
    
  • RERAIL - is the permission to rerail all types of cars, locomotives and tenders
    

• Added Gameplay Alerts
  • During the gameplay the players are informed by „Gameplay alerts“ when something interesting or noteworthy happens.
    
  • Each time there is an alert a window will pop up with a description of the alert.
    
  • This window will fade out automatically after a short time.
    
  • The alerts refresh at the start of a game and then every 15 minutes in case the alert is still active.
    
  • They can be turned on or off in the gameplay settings.
    
  • The following alerts are displayed:
    • Industry has stopped producing because the storage is full.
      
    • Industry has stopped producing because the storage is empty
      
    • Freight car is full
      
    • Locomotive is low on fuel in the boiler. (when entering the vehicle)
      
    • Locomotive low on water in the boiler. (when entering the vehicle)
      
    • Locomotive low on steam. (when entering the vehicle)
      
    • Tender low on fuel. (when entering the vehicle)
      
    • Tender low on water. (when entering the vehicle)
      

• The gameplay alerts are also displayed on the maximap for the industries.
  
  • Yellow icon → “Goods in” empty
    
  • Red icon → “Goods out” full
    

• Improved gameplay performance
  
  • With the latest build we improved the gameplay performance. The performance optimization is an ongoing process we continue to work on. Please note performance may vary on what kind of hardware players are running in their pc’s.
    

New Features:

• Added Key Bindings in 3rd person driving menu
  
  • Regulator: W/S
    
  • Brake: E/D
    
  • Reverser: Q/A
    
  • Compressor: T/G
    
  • Generator valve: U/J
    
  • Cylinder Cocks on/off: C
    
  • Bell on/off: B
    
  • Sander: X
    
  • You can adjust the Keybindings to your needs under Options - Controls - Locomotive Controls
  
  
• Switches can now be toggled by only one mouse button (default - left mouse button), so no more right/left click needed
  
• Several facilities have now the option to be placed with or without ballast
  

Bug fixes:

• Fixed an issue where engines did not show the correct water consumption in the driving UI after their boiler being refilled in the roundhouse
  
• Fixed an issue where all props were able to be snapped at track end points
  
• Fixed an issue where cars would drift apart every time you loaded a save
  
• Fixed an issue where backing into cars, engines and tenders would cause the engine to stop abruptly.
  
• Fixed an issue where player could not turn track pieces before placing them (When spawning a new track piece and the first point is not set yet, the player can override the rotation with . The spline stays at this rotation unless further rotated or a new spline is spawned)
  
• Fixed an issue where the moon was rising and setting in the wrong direction
  
• Fixed an issue where toggling minimap was glitched when open and close the maximap
  
• Fixed an issue where ETWNC 2-8-0 front coupler didn’t work
  
• Fixed an terrain issue near the Iron works on Aurora Falls
  
• Fixed an issue where Generators were shown in the driving menu although the locomotive had none
  
• Fixed an issue where sand was consumed too fast
  

[h3]Check out the DevVlog for even more details![/h3]

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
We hope you're happy to try this new update and give us lots of feedback so we can resolve any major issues before the release on the Default Branch and improve the game more and more!

[h3]Enjoy!🚂 [/h3]
Your Railroads Online Team

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

Hey there, everyone!

How is your adventure on the railroad going? Have you been waiting for a breath of fresh air to level up your game? Well, here it is: The Loading Screen & Rights and Alerts Update is coming on July 08 to the Beta Branch!

Let's have a look at the details:

[h3]Beautiful new Loading Screens![/h3]

No boring loading screens in Railroads Online! Above you can see only one example of many different new loading screens, each featuring a different picture of the magnificant maps! Every screen will include helpful, funny and interesting infotexts to give you a nice and smooth transition to your next screen 😎

[h3]Let's bring some order to Multiplayer![/h3]

Your game. Your decision!
With the Rights Update, Multiplayer sessions will get a little level up. As a host you will have the ability to set rights for other players and also kick or ban players from your session. Set overall permissions for everyone and individual permissions for each player! This way you can also give a sort of individual role to each player, which is especially helpful in larger groups, as it can become quite chaotic, right?

Worry no more about the orga. Just relax and enjoy the game!

[h3]Are we running low on water?❗[/h3]

Keeping everything in check will become super smooth!
Are my industries still producing? Are my cars fully loaded and are my locomotives running out of fuel or water? All of these questions will be answered with the new alerts system which will give you specific information and warnings about your industries, locomotives and more!

And the best thing: You will see everything combined on the maximap, so you will always know how everything is going and where your work is needed!


Are you exited for July 8 yet? We hope you're looking forward to the upcoming beta!

Your Railroads Online Team! 💫

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

[h2]The summer is burning up prices on Steam!☀️ [/h2]

What was that? This gaming summer has become so hot that it burned the price tags?🥵
Guess, we need to give out some discounts to freshen things up and cool down the locos: The Steam Summer Sale is returning, alongside some cooling fresh deals!🌊

This year's Steam Summer Sale ends on July 11, 7PM CEST!

Save 30% on Railroads Online and discover the world of remarkable locomotives at a freshly discounted price!🔥

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

The offers extend throughout a broad variety of games from the amazing astragon library! Check out these great discounts:

Police Simulator - Patrol Officers - 35% off Howl - 50% off Construction Simulator - 45% off
Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop - 43% off Tram Simulator Urban Transit - 25% off ABRISS – build to destroy - 25% off
Firefighting Simulator – The Squad - 40%

Check out the Summer Sale page for more details and a full overview!

[h3]Enjoy!🌊[/h3]
Your Railroads Online Team 🚂