Don the coat of a clever entrepreneur, take over a small railway company in the early 1800s and turn your steam engines into the workhorses of the economy. Grow your company into the largest railway company of the continent and outsmart your competitors as you connect cities and companies with an ever-expanding network of rail lines, bridges, and tunnels. 60 famous steam engines are at your disposal, all pulling freight and passenger cars as they usher in an era of historic importance during the Industrial Revolution.

Railway Empire 2 features bigger, more detailed and lively maps than ever before. The whole of the US and continental Europe are covered in two huge, sprawling maps, whilst more detailed maps put the focus on specific regions of each continent. Improved track construction helps you focus on the important decisions as you drive the economy and help the growth of the cities. Signals are placed automatically, bridges can hold up to 4 tracks and the expandable train stations can now have up to 8 tracks.

Choose from 6 different characters to lead your railway company, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Play the 5 campaigns or any of the 14 different scenarios if you are looking for a challenge. Set your own difficulty in the fully customizable Free Play mode or build the perfect rail network in construction mode. You can even board one of your trains and gaze upon the scenery passing by as the iron horse speeds along the tracks while you sit back and enjoy the view.

Bella Italia, the latest DLC for Railway Empire 2 will transport players to the scenic backdrop of Italy, offering new content including Italian locomotives, immersive gameplay scenarios, and regional specific goods.

Railway Empire 2 – Bella Italia puts players in the conductor’s seat as they navigate the wondrous Italian landscapes and take on the challenges of a nation in recovery. Railway construction can accommodate the needs of tourism, supply goods to rebuild after the devastating war, and help you make a name for yourself among La Familia – are you up to the task?

Travel the iconic Italian countryside from Rome and Sicily through Milano and the Tuscan landscapes in one of eight new Italian locomotives including the Mastodonte dei Giovi and Signorine FS Class 640 II. Three fully voiced and unique comprehensive scenarios spanning the second half of the 19th century, provide new challenges and varied approaches for even the most respected tycoon. Explore the Italian countryside in one inclusive map or tour the highly detailed smaller maps covering northern and southern Italy as you transport over 22 new regional Italian products including, White Marble, Grappa, and of course, Pasta! All this can be enjoyed while listening to the 20 new themed musical tracks and jingles accompanying your journey into the sweet life of Italy.

Key Features:

• Bella Italia: With the new Railway Empire 2 DLC, players experience the beauty of Rome, the Tuscan and Umbrian landscape, the relentless sun of Sicily and the magnificence of Milano, tackling various challenges from financial crises to ‘creative’ ways to avoid them.

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  Classic Chique: Choose from 8 new locomotives such as Mastodonte dei Giovi and Signorine FS Class 640 II.

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  Rome, Naples and Milano: The DLC introduces 3 comprehensive, fully voiced scenarios with varied approaches: “Bella Roma” (starting in 1850s), “Per la Famiglia” (starting 1870s) and “Milano Magnifico” (1880s).

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  Buckle down: Explore the Italian countryside on one vast map of all Italy or two highly detailed maps covering northern and southern Italy.

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  Gourmet Heaven: Transport 22 new regional products from pasta and grappa to the rare white marble.

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  Dolce Vita: 20 new jingles and tracks will transport you right into the sweet life in Italy.

Railway Empire 2 – Bella Italia will release fir PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on February 25th at €10.99|£8.99 with a 10% launch discount for the first week on GOG and the Epic Games Store, and for the first two weeks on Steam and the Kalypso Store. Railway Empire 2 – Bella Italia will release on March 25th for Nintendo Switch, alongside all previous Railway Empire 2 DLC content.

Whether its relaxed model-making or intricate transport simulation, Railway Empire 2 has gameplay options that will appeal to calm conductors and savvy railway business owners alike.

Key Features:

• History in the making: In 1830 at the dawn of the age of railways, build a grand railway empire from scratch and choose from 60 detailed, historic steam engines. 
• A sprawling landscape: Huge and detailed game world covering the whole of the USA and Europe in one single map each, as well as more detailed regional maps with more than 300 towns spread all over the US and Europe. 
• Endless Possibilities: Choose how you want to play from 5 campaigns, 14 scenarios, the customizable free play mode and the relaxing construction mode. 
• Automatic terrain adjustment: The land adapts to your track layout as your tracks cross mountains, valleys and plains while you plan your routes, connect cities and optimize your rail network. 
• Improved track construction: Laying tracks is easier than ever with automatically placed signals, expandable train stations with up to 8 tracks and bridges that can hold up to 4 tracks. 
• Enjoy the view: Ride along your train and see the landscape rush by from the inside of the wagons or from the front seat in the driver’s compartment of the steam engine. 

Railway Empire 2 is available for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).