Next Stop, Full Release! Railroads Online by developer Stefan Kelnberger and publisher astragon Entertainment will leave Steam Early Access on December 05. At the same time, the sandbox railway simulation will be released for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The Early Access trailer summarizes the last three years of development
In October 2021, the developer team led by Stefan Kelnberger released Railroads Online in Steam Early Access. A broad player base and community quickly grew within the first month and years. Railroads Online introduced over 20 locomotives and 30 cars, with 21 types of freight during its early access phase. With the three new maps, Lake Valley, Aurora Falls and Mesa Plains, new environments were added as well as more than 120 props, several track types, new industries and new industry chains. The Tutorial and the In-Game-Wiki gave all players guidance for a perfect start to the game.
Railroads Online will be released digitally on December 05 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 a full version at a price of 34.99€ / $34.99 USD (SRP). The Pioneer DLC will be available separately for all platforms for 2.99€ / 2.99$ (SRP). Players who own the Steam Early Access version of the game will receive the Pioneer DLC for free.
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.
About Railroads Online
Railroads Online will leave Steam Early Access on December 05, 2024, after numerous updates, improvements, and new content, and will also be released for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. In October 2021, developer Stefan Kelnberger released Railroads Online in Early Access on Steam. A year later, astragon Entertainment joined the project as the publisher.
In Railroads Online, players create the railroad network of their dreams in their own personal sandbox or in a multiplayer 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 the Unreal Engine to create the most authentic railroad simulation possible, rendering collisions and forces dynamically in real time for maximum immersion.
Features:
- 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