Railbound News

Dear Railbound Enthusiasts,

As we journey together through the enchanting world of Railbound, a special occasion beckons during the Steam Autumn Sale - the Steam Awards. It's a celebration not just of games, but of communities and the shared experiences they foster. We're setting our sights on the "Labor of Love" category. Here's a look at how Railbound has grown, thanks to your unwavering support!

[h3]By The Numbers:[/h3]
Started with: 150+ levels across 8 worlds
Now featuring: 240+ levels in 12 diverse worlds

[h3]Highlights of our journey:[/h3]

More Than Just Puzzles - Railbound v1.21 (Petting Update) - Dec 1st 2022
Adding a touch of warmth with pettable dogs and implementing a requested colorblind mode for an inclusive experience.

New Challenges Unveiled - Railbound v2.0 (Semaphore Update) - Feb 3rd 2023
Introducing over 30 new levels, ancient-themed worlds, and the semaphore mechanic.

Optimized for Portability - Railbound v2.02 (Steam Deck Verified Update) - Mar 9th 2023
Ensuring Railbound runs smoothly for our players on-the-go, making puzzle-solving more accessible than ever.

First Anniversary - Railbound v3.01 (Birthday Update) - Sep 6th 2023
Celebrating our first year with 40 new levels, featuring levels with two locomotives, and new gameplay mechanics,

A Community Triumph: 1,000+ Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews - Nov 6th 2023
Your feedback has been our guiding star, helping us shape Railbound into a game that resonates with each of you.


[h3]Special Autumn Sale Offer:[/h3]
In celebration of our nomination and to thank you for your support, Railbound is available at a special discount during the Steam Autumn Sale!

Every milestone we've achieved has been possible because of you, our incredible community. If Railbound's journey resonates with you, we would be honored to receive your nomination for the "Labor of Love" award.

With gratitude,
The Afterburn Team

We're steaming with joy - Railbound has collected 1000 overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam! To our puzzle-solvers, track-layers, and global travelers: your support is the coal to our engine.



Your reviews are more than numbers - they're the stories of shared adventures and challenges conquered. Together, we've built a world of cozy puzzles and heartwarming journeys.

For every track connected and puzzle solved, we thank you. Let's keep the train moving to the next thousand reviews and beyond!

With appreciation,
Afterburn

🚂Greetings Spooky Crew! 🚂

The Halloween spirit has taken over Railbound! As our adventurous dog duo chug along, they've stumbled upon some eerily festive decorations in World 8. Under the cloak of night, the world takes on a different hue, making each puzzle a bewitching challenge. The path is illuminated by the mesmerizing glow of mushrooms, and skulls scattered around watch silently as you pass.

Wishing all our train enthusiasts a Rail-tastic Halloween! May your journey be filled with fun, frights, and festive flair!

If you've got Railbound but are craving even more train-based puzzles, we've prepared a bundle just for you!

Grab our tiny train puzzle game along with Train Valley 1 & 2 and the newly released Station to Station at a discount in the Railway Puzzles Bundle!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/35369

Railbound released exactly one year ago - and to celebrate we've got a big update for all of you!

There are 40 new puzzles to solve across two new worlds - World 11 and World 12. We've also got a brand-new twist on the existing Railbound formula - all of the new levels feature two locomotives and separate sets of train cars which you need to connect to the right place in the right order. It was a mechanic that we conceived at an early stage, cut from the original scope of the game because of time constraints, but could now revisit in this update... and honestly, it's a lot more fun and challenging than we originally expected! We hope you have a great time playing around with these new puzzles.

Railbound and all of our other games will also be discounted from September 6th (from 10AM PT) till 20th, so check them out!



Patch notes for Railbound v3.01:

• New mechanic - two locomotives,
• > Each new level contains an extra freight locomotive and matching cargo cars.
• > You will need to utilize your railbending skills to the limit in order to safely guide everyone to their destinations!
• Added World 11 and World 12,
• > With nearly 40 new puzzles, two postcards to collect, achievements and brand-new music!
• Added “Reduce Camera Motion” in Settings > Accessibility,
• > Another requested feature which disables motion-based camera transitions between levels, making the game easier to enjoy for players prone to motion sickness.
• Reworked gameplay simulation speed UI,
• > Based on your feedback we disabled animations to make it easier to change car speed,
• > Also, now you can toggle between 4 car speeds: very slow (1/4x), slow (1/2x), default (1x) and fast (2x),
• Added new sandbox levels: #-11 and #-12,
  
• Updated app icon,
  
• Updated layout on level 10-6A,
  
• Updated world selection in main menu to make it more apparent which levels were added post-launch in free updates,
  
• Updated tunnel symbols in colorblind mode to make them stand out from symbols on new car designs,
  
• Updated in-game credits,
  
• Fixed improper grid colors in Focus Mode,
  
• Fixed UI navigation issue in Settings > Language