Report for the Community #98

Hello Comrades,

After a couple of weeks, here’s another report from our party headquarters. First of all, let us introduce the announcement trailer for the upcoming DLC World Maps, which will be released on December 13, 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUVa4zFbH30

You can check out more info and wishlist the DLC on the store page.

We are working hard on two additional, unannounced maps that will be included in this map package, as well as on the landmarks that will be featured on the maps. Stay tuned for more info!

While World Maps will surely interest some players, many of you are eagerly waiting for larger DLC content. We are excited to announce that we are currently working on the Early Start DLC.

This DLC will introduce many new buildings, vehicles, airplanes, ships, and steam locomotives with coal and water mechanics. Naturally, it will also allow you to start your game in an earlier time period.

The Early Start DLC will include new research options that unlock tools such as concrete, electrified railways, and modern buildings. However, some of these research options will only become available after reaching certain in-game years. If you choose to disable research, modern buildings will remain locked until the predefined in-game year is reached when starting an Early Start game.

One change we’ve made to ensure the Early Start content feels logical is the creation of modern versions of railway depots and construction offices. The old versions, with their vintage architecture, will still be available in your saved games. However, these old variants will not appear in the building menus and will instead be part of the Early Start package.

You may remember that we made a similar change previously for the food factory and distillery. In that case, the buildings were automatically replaced. The old distillery and food factory, those will also be included in the Early Start DLC.

Speaking of railway buildings, check out the old-fashioned railway end station and the extended railway depot!

Finally, please don’t forget to vote for us in the Steam Awards. You can find more info here:

Steam Awards Voting

That’s all for now, comrades!

I wish you a productive start to the new week—let’s all give 120%!

Regards,

Peter and the 3DIVISION team