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SWEET TRANSIT PULLS INTO THE STATION FOR 1.0 LAUNCH
Ernestas Norvaišas’ strategic city builder launches out of Steam Early Access today, confirms Electrifying Update coming this summer.
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April 22, 2024
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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Team17 :
Monday, 22nd April 2024 – Ernestas Norvaišas and Team17 Digital have today launched strategic city builder Sweet Transit on Steam and Epic Games Store. Sweet Transit combines system automation, city building, and the potential for players to craft an intricate and crucial rail network for their settlement. The 1.0 update introduces new Civic Buildings, Production Chains, newspaper stories, and a new population tier, along with a collection of quality-of-life changes and bug fixes, adding on to the four previous major updates since its launch into Steam Early Access in 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4v4Lq_dPAk
Also hitting the tracks this summer, the Electrifying Update brings power to the people, quite literally. The update will allow players to bring electricity to their cities, unlocking new ways to build their network, with electric tracks, wind turbines, electric trains, power poles, substations, and more!
For more information on all things Sweet Transit, including past and future updates, please check out the Steam store page.
Sweet Transit Key Features
Systems-led city builder: Starting with a single warehouse, build a thriving interconnected world of villages and cities as you expand your rail network and evolve your society
Customisable rail network: Construct platforms and stations linked by intricate railway routes to help connect settlements and ensure a painless transit for both workers and civilians
Evolve your industry: From steam to diesel, and beyond, play through distinct eras of the railway and plan the most economical expansions using the technology at your disposal
Be a person of the people: Keep a close eye on your citizens and ensure their needs are met as you expand your routes and scale up your settlements
Full modding support: Create custom content via Steam Workshop, including structures, locomotives, in-game rules, progression markers, and graphics
Press interested in checking out the new 1.0 update for Sweet Transit
can request review code
To keep up to date with the latest detailed developments on Sweet Transit throughout early access, visit the game’s community page, follow the official X account, join the community on Discord, and visit the Sweet Transit website.
For more information please contact:
Team17 Digital PR
[email protected]
About Ernestas Norvaišas
Ernestas Norvaišas is a solo independent developer based in Lithuania. A strategy enthusiast and former 3D Artist at Wube Software (Factorio), Ernestas’ first title, Sweet Transit, is available now in Steam Early Access. Visit www.sweettransitgame.com for more information.
About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more info.
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