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Press release:
Prague, Czech Republic –January 10, 2024.
The Prague-based (Czech Republic) indie games developer Bitrich.info, today announced with great delight and excitement that the full version of their train-themed management/tycoon/puzzle game “Rail Route”, is coming to PC via Steam in Q1 this year (2024).

The game is being discounted at 1.0 release celebrating the transition.

Rail Route has been in active development for more than two years. The game was originally launched into early access in June 2021 and now it has a 9000-strong community Discord server where people discuss updates, feedback, and over 2000 maps.

Upon full launch, the game will contain shunting –train compositions, attaching/detaching train cars–, freight yard maps –where players will handle the incoming and outgoing freight cars–, and map events –including a random event or a storyline into the user’s maps.

Rail Route is a simulation game that turns the dream of constructing and managing your railway network into a captivating reality. As you begin with a few stations, expanding lines, and taking contracts, the game evolves into a complex, automated system.

Mastering automation becomes both a challenge and a reward, where strategic decisions intricately shape the efficiency of your expanding network. The game’s simplicity masks intricate mechanics, providing an intuitive yet complex experience that mirrors real-world rail management.

With the freedom to build and navigate various challenges, join a vibrant community of enthusiasts and creators in crafting, sharing, and exploring maps worldwide. A downloadable demo version of the game is currently available on Steam.

Features:

Automation Mastery: Progress from simple stations to a complex, automated rail network by taking contracts and unlocking technologies for more trains and automation tools.

Simplicity in Complexity: Experience intuitive design with hidden intricacies, mirroring real rail management as your network expands and contracts are undertaken.

Real-World Networks: Build and manage your railway empire on real city maps, scheduling trains strategically or facing high-pressure scenarios.

Community Engagement: Join a vibrant community of creators and enthusiasts, contributing and exploring an ever-expanding universe of global railway maps in Rail Route.

About Bitrich.info
Bitrich.info started as two friends working on a passion project. Now, just two years later, it has expanded into a vibrant team of developers, designers, and musicians – all working to create the greatest dispatch game out there. Rail Route – their first title – boasts over 1000 Steam reviews and a Discord community of 9000 loyal fans. Bitrich continues to provide regular updates to Rail Route as they chug their way towards the full release.