Sandbox train sim now available.
December 5, 2024
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Astragon :
Duesseldorf, Germany, December 05, 2024 – Railway pioneers, your time has come! Publisher astragon Entertainment and developer Stefan Kelnberger are delighted to announce the release of Railroads Online. The sandbox railway simulation is now available as full version for Steam, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S
The new Release Trailer shows off the features of Railroads Online: https://youtu.be/9LLbC__y7dk
In Railroads Online, you create the railroad network of your dreams alone or in a multiplayer session with up to 16 players. In a large open game world, rails, switches, and stations must be built to transport different goods in authentic locomotives. The game uses the advanced physics systems of Unreal Engine 5 to create the most authentic railroad simulation possible, rendering collisions and forces dynamically in real time for maximum immersion.
Two new DLCs are available with the release of Railroads Online. The Pioneer DLC is free to all fans who have already purchased the game in Steam Early Access or can be purchased separately. The DLC is for real railway pioneers and offers the Bell's Gap 0-6-0 locomotive, the placeable building ‘Red Mountain’ depot and a special skin for the beloved Montezuma locomotive.
With the Explorer DLC a second DLC will be released today. which lets players discover the untamed landscape of the various maps. The DLC offers the possibility to place new plants and animal species in the environment. Also included is a new caboose and a new locomotive, the powerful FE&MV 4-8-0 Mastodon.
Railroads Online is now available digitally for PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at a price of 39.99€ / $39.99 USD (SRP) or a regional equivalent. The game is available for PC as full version at a price of 34.99€ / $34.99 USD (SRP). The Pioneer DLC (2.99€ / 2.99$) and the Explorer DLC (4.99€ / 4.99$) are both available separately for all platforms. The Extended Edition includes the full version as well as both DLCs and is available in digital stores for €39.99 (PC) and €44.99 (Consoles).
On February 27, 2025, Railroads Online – Pioneer Edition for PlayStation®5 will be released in retail in selected countries. The retail exclusive Pioneer Edition contains the base game as well as the Pioneer DLC and will cost 39,99$ / 39,99€ (SRP).
An overview of selected Railroads Online offers can be found on the official website.
Feature Overview
Open sandbox game world to explore
Online multiplayer mode with up to 16 players
Build your own railroad infrastructure, including tracks, switches, stations and more
Authentic, detailed locomotives and equipment
Realistic railroad physics system and operation of locomotive controls, valves, brakes and equipment
Earn money by transporting goods to develop your own business and buy more locomotives, cars and equipment
Customizable locomotives and cars
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About astragon Entertainment GmbH
Founded in 1998, astragon Entertainment GmbH, a subsidiary of Team17 Group PLC, is a leading German games developer, publisher and distributor of sophisticated ‘working’ simulation games, focusing on non-violent cooperative gameplay with very detailed, technical, and realistic environments. Since 2023 Independent Arts Software has been a subsidiary of astragon Entertainment. The German developer studio has been producing commercial game software of various genres for over 30 years.
astragon’s internationally well-known IPs include Construction Simulator, Bus Simulator, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers and Firefighting Simulator. The distribution of high-quality licensed and distribution products such as Farming Simulator and SnowRunner complete its attractive product range. astragon games are available world-wide on many different platforms such as consoles, smartphones, tablets, and PC. Visit www.astragon.com for more information.
Stefan Kelnberger GmbH
Since 2018, Stefan Kelnberger has been developing first American Railroads as a hobby project and later Railroads Online. In 2021, he founded Stefan Kelnberger GmbH and has since been working full-time as a developer on Railroads Online, which he has since steadily developed further together with an international team of freelancers. Railroads Online was released on October 01, 2021, as an Early Access game and has so far been able to convince with almost 4,500 reviews and 80% positive ratings.
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