Developer Gaming Minds Studios and publisher Kalypso Media have announced Railway Empire, a new Railroad Tycoon style simulation experience that will let you build and manage an empire from the early days of the American railroad in the 1830s and 100 years into the future of the once booming method of transportation (perhaps it's still booming, but the game covers the first 100 years anyway).
We were provided with some handy bullet points detailing some of the key features in the game:
- Exploit the economic opportunities of the United States in an extensive campaign, working your way step by step from coast to coast across this great continent.
- Lead your Railway Empire to success by establishing a comprehensive rail network and optimizing transportation of passengers and goods.
- Master challenges and objectives through a range of scenarios, or create your perfect railway network in construction mode without any financial pressure.
- Over 40 historically accurate locomotives and more than 30 different wagons can be acquired over the course of the game, and must be put to use in the best way in order to take advantage of their strengths and weaknesses.
- Invest in over 300 new technologies across five different eras to progress and maximize the potential of your rail network.
- Compete with up to three rival companies, and even sabotage their efforts with the use of bandits and spies.
Railway Empire will see release in the fourth quarter of 2017 and you can check out a teaser trailer below: