THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULDN’T SLOW DOWN: ‘SWEET TRANSIT’ SHIFTS INTO HIGH GEAR WITH BRAND-NEW ‘SWIFT EXPEDITION’ UPDATE
Harness the power of jet trains and bring a bit more green to the scene with natural beauty bonuses.
Monday, 10th July 2023 – Ernestas Norvaišas and Team17 Digital have today announced the third major update to Sweet Transit, the Steam Early Access city builder by the ex-Factorio 3D artist and developer. Arriving today, ‘Swift Expedition’ sees Sweet Transit move into a brand-new era of locomotive-led “tycoonery” with the addition of jet trains. Lightning-quick and perfect to transport large amounts of passengers and cargo, players will be able to build these mighty speed demons and harness their power to kick their humble production chains into high gear.
Sweet Transit’s Swift Expedition update also introduces a variety of quality-of-life improvements to the game including a full overhaul of the game’s user interface; double the amount of trains players have in operation previously; and a ‘Natural Attractiveness’ bonus to player settlements, which can be attained by ensuring their citizens are in close proximity to features of natural beauty such as mountains, trees, large bodies of water, and hedges and statues which can be placed around residences.
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, 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
To keep up to date with the latest detailed developments on Sweet Transit throughout early access, visit the game’s community page, follow the official account Twitter, join the community on Discord, and visit the Sweet Transit website.
About Ernestas Norvaišas
Ernestas Norvaišas is a solo independent developer based in Lithuania. A strategy enthusiast and former 3D Artist at Wube Software (Factorio), Ernestas’ first title, Sweet Transit, is available now in Steam Early Access. Visit www.sweettransitgame.com for more information.
About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more info.
