RailGods of Hysterra, a cooperative base-building survival action RPG set in a twisted Lovecraftian dreamscape from developer Troglobytes Games and publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment, arrives at the Early Access station on PC via Steam.
Venture forth into a world where the terrifying Old Ones of H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos have conquered Earth, leaving only a few remaining sanctuaries. Form a bond with a mighty RailGod, the fusion of a powerful locomotive and an eldritch being from beyond space and time.
Gather materials along the constantly changing route to build new cars for the train and fill them with workstations and defenses to increase the RailGod’s power. Explore haunted locations and desecrated holy sites, but beware - straying too far from the safety of the RailGod will drive any adventurer mad.
RailGods of Hysterra, the cooperative base-building survival action RPG set in a twisted Lovecraftian dreamscape from developer Troglobytes Games and first-time publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment, launches today on PC via Steam Early Access for $19.99, with a 10% introductory offer available for a limited time.
RailGods of Hysterra is a Lovecraftian online co-op survival action game where up to 5 players build a mobile base on a living, sentient train known as the RailGod. It offers deep crafting, base-building, and progression systems — all set against a dark, atmospheric backdrop.
What’s New in Early Access
Main Quests – Now tied more closely to crafting, building, and combat systems.
Dark Gifts – Unlocked through a deeper loop involving Sacrifices and other mechanics.
Improved Ranged Combat – Better targeting, projectile behavior, and responsiveness.
Inventory Filters & Optimization – Faster, cleaner inventory and storage management.
Polished Combat Feedback – Updated VFX, animations, and hit reactions.
Madness Level Gameplay – New strategic elements linked to Madness progression.
Connected Chests – Access all storage across the train from any location.
Corrupted RailGod Gameplay – New boss fight and unique corrupted interactions.
Craft & Build from Anywhere – Use resources from all train containers and inventory.
Roadmap and Future Updates
RailGods of Hysterra’s journey is just beginning. The team has already mapped out major content expansions for the coming months:
The Shadow Over Innsmouth (ETA June–July): New area, zones, enemies, RailGod carriages, Obelisk Challenge mechanic, building system rework, quest system updates, and wider character options.
The Dunwich Horror (ETA August–September): New area, zones, enemies, a boss fight, new RailGod carriages, Dungeoneering mechanics, expanded Obelisk Challenges, and wider character customization.
Future Updates: Additional zones, bosses, enemies, a fishing mechanic, new Obelisk challenges, and more will continue to expand the game before full launch.
Early Access Thank You Gift
Everyone who plays RailGods of Hysterra during Early Access will receive an exclusive early unlock of the Mask of the Crawling Chaos and the Dreamers Carriage as a thank-you reward.
RailGods of Hysterra launches in Steam Early Access from May 7, 2025, with a PlayStation 5 release planned for a later date. The game supports English, French, German, Russian, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, and Turkish.
