| RailGods of Hysterra | |||
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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
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| May 7, 2025 (PC) More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Survival, Multiplayer, Horror, Action | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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TBD |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Troglobytes Games | Digital Vortex Entertainment |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1-5 (Online Co-Op Multiplayer) | PEGI 16 |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| TBD | No |
| Official Website | Official Website for RailGods of Hysterra |
RailGods of Hysterra Latest News
⚫︎ The developers behind RailGod have shared a new development update outlining plans for the game’s future. Moving forward, the team will focus on delivering larger updates with more content, better testing, and more consistent communication.
⚫︎ RailGods of Hysterra has released its first major update, introducing new difficulty modes, improved combat feedback, quality-of-life changes, and expanded visual support.
⚫︎ Broken Vector has released the official story trailer for RailGods of Hysterra, setting the tone for the game's upcoming Early Access release. With Early Access set to begin soon, the developers have also shared a global launch schedule to guide players on when their descent into Hysterra begins.
⚫︎ The Early Access release of RailGods of Hysterra has been postponed. Developer Broken Vector cited recent internal playtests and tester feedback as key factors in the decision, stating that the additional time will be used to refine core features, improve stability, and enhance the overall gameplay experience.
⚫︎ The development of RailGods of Hysterra is deeply rooted in the mythos of H.P. Lovecraft—an influence the team readily acknowledges. As the developers explain, Lovecraft’s stories rarely center on physical violence; instead, they explore the unraveling of minds—scholars, explorers, and dreamers transformed by their encounters with the unknowable.
RailGods of Hysterra Overview
RailGods of Hysterra is a multiplayer survival horror game developed by Troglobytes Games and published by Digital Vortex Entertainment set to release on May 7, 2025 for the PC (Steam). Set in the nightmarish world of H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos, the game places players in charge of the operation and upkeep of a monstrous, rail-bound entity known as the RailGod, navigating a landscape devastated by the arrival of the Great Old Ones.
Blending crafting, gathering, and combat mechanics, players must maintain their RailGod’s favor while journeying through the Dreamlands, a realm filled with eerie and otherworldly horrors inspired by Lovecraft’s universe. The objective is to reach the heart of the corruption, but until then, they must continue to brave the unknowable dangers of the Dreamlands.
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| Price | $19.99 | ||||||
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RailGods of Hysterra Gameplay
RailGods of Hysterra is a multiplayer survival horror game built around three core mechanics: resource gathering, combat, and RailGod upkeep. Players take on the role of Dreamers, individuals venturing into the Dreamlands in search of a way to undo the devastation caused by the arrival of the Old Ones. To accomplish this, they must guide the RailGod—an unsettling fusion of steam engine and Shoggoth—toward its final destination.
The game is presented in a top-down isometric perspective, with players exploring different regions of the Dreamlands to collect essential resources such as wood, stone, leather, and food. These materials serve multiple purposes, including restoring health, satisfying hunger and thirst, crafting items, and constructing new components for the RailGod.
Combat unfolds in real time, requiring players to balance attacks, dodges, and abilities within a set range. The mechanics share similarities with titles like Diablo and Nobody Wants to Die, while also incorporating certain elements reminiscent of Dark Souls, albeit in a less direct manner.
Maintaining the RailGod is a critical aspect of survival, demanding regular upkeep and expansion. Players must feed it human flesh, repair its parts, and continuously enhance its design using the materials they gather. Its sustenance is vital; should it stop moving before reaching the heart of the Dreamlands, the journey will end with the players left stranded.
RailGods of Hysterra Release Early Access Launch Times
As concurrently revealed by the game's developers with its Story Trailer, RailGods of Hysterra will be coming to Steam Early Access at the following times within the following regions. Check out the table below to see what time the game comes out in your area!
| Region | Local Release Time |
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| United States (ET) | Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Thursday, May 8, 2025, 3:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Thursday, May 8, 2025, 2:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:00 p.m. |
RailGods of Hysterra Announcement Trailer
RailGods of Hysterra - Steam Playtest Trailer
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