Sweet Transit, the city-builder game created by independent developer Ernestas Norvaišas, will be officially released on April 22 and will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. During its Steam Early Access program, the game received many updates and improvements, for which it led to its Early Access ending.
In Sweet Transit, players need to build an efficient rail network to connect communities and enable smooth transit. They must plan and construct railways to support the run of steam, or diesel-powered trains. The encourages players to manage and expand their rail networks while meeting the needs of the population.
The game supports modding through the Steam Workshop, which allows players to create and share custom content and offers many customization options.
As per the official press release:
Sweet Transit will launch out of Steam Early Access on 22nd April. Also arriving on the Epic Games Store on the same day, Sweet Transit combines system automation, city building, and the potential for players to craft an intricate and crucial rail network for their settlements. The 1.0 update will include new Civic Buildings, Production Chains, newspaper stories, and a new population, along with a collection of quality of life changes, and bug fixes.
Throughout it’s time in Steam Early Access, Sweet Transit has received four major updates, with the game introducing new resource chains, buildings, and trains, along with overhauled logistics and planning systems, customisable difficulty and world generation, ‘scenarios’ challenge mode, Steam Deck support, an updated UI, improved tutorials, and countless quality of life changes. For more information on Sweet Transit, including past and future updates, please check out the Steam store page.
Sweet Transit Key Features
- Systems-led city builder: Starting with a single warehouse, build a thriving interconnected world of villages and cities as you expand your rail network and evolve your society
- Customisable rail network: Construct platforms and stations linked by intricate railway routes to help connect settlements and ensure a painless transit for both workers and civilians
- Evolve your industry: From steam to diesel, and beyond, play through distinct eras of the railway and plan the most economical expansions using the technology at your disposal
- Be a person of the people: Keep a close eye on your citizens and ensure their needs are met as you expand your routes and scale up your settlements
- Full modding support: Create custom content via Steam Workshop, including structures, locomotives, in-game rules, progression markers, and graphics
