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RailGods of Hysterra is a survival horror game where you build and manage your own eldritch train, your RailGod! Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!
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RailGods of Hysterra News
2025
June 20
⚫︎ 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.
A major feature of the update is the announcement of a new playtest launching June 19 at 21:00 CET. The test will focus on two key additions: full gamepad support and an overhauled building/construction system, alongside numerous bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements.
The team is also working on a redesigned in-game compendium to provide clearer information and guidance for players. Developers thanked the community for its support and feedback, crediting players for helping the game grow during its early access phase.
May 19
⚫︎ RailGods of Hysterra has released its first major update, introducing new difficulty modes, improved combat feedback, quality-of-life changes, and expanded visual support.
April 22
⚫︎ Broken Vector has released the official story trailer for RailGods of Hysterra, setting the tone for the game's upcoming Early Access release. The trailer teases a world gripped by cosmic terror, where survivors cling to hope for a savior made of flesh and steel
to rise against the Great Old Ones.
With Early Access set to begin soon, the developers have also shared a global launch schedule—described as a “cosmic timetable etched in flame and rust”—to guide players on when their descent into Hysterra begins.
April 9
⚫︎ The Early Access release of RailGods of Hysterra has been postponed from April 23 to May 7, 2025. 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.
March 18
⚫︎ 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.
March 15
⚫︎ RailGods of Hysterra has surpassed 100,000 wishlists following its appearance in Steam Next Fest, marking a major milestone for the Lovecraftian survival co-op game. In a thematic update titled Echoes on the Rails, the developers celebrated the occasion by invoking the spirit of H.P. Lovecraft, 88 years after his passing, framing the event as more than a festival—“a prophecy unfolding.”
February 10
⚫︎ The demo for RailGods of Hysterra, a survival base-building co-op action game set in a Lovecraftian post-apocalyptic world, is now live. Players can experience around an hour of gameplay, which includes building and upgrading their RailGod, scavenging for resources, battling monstrous enemies, exploring eerie landscapes, and unlocking their first Dark Gifts.
