Ernestas Norvaišas and Team17 Digital have announced the third major update to Sweet Transit, the Steam Early Access city builder game. The update, titled ‘Swift Expedition’, introduces a new era of locomotive-led “tycoonery” with the addition of jet trains, offering players the opportunity to transport large amounts of passengers and cargo at lightning speed.
The Swift Expedition update brings a variety of quality-of-life improvements to Sweet Transit. These include a full overhaul of the game’s user interface, doubling the number of trains players can operate, and the introduction of a ‘Natural Attractiveness’ bonus. Players can earn this bonus by ensuring their citizens are in close proximity to features of natural beauty such as mountains, trees, large bodies of water, and decorative elements like hedges and statues.
Key features of Sweet Transit include:
- Systems-led city builder: Starting with a single warehouse, players can build a thriving interconnected world of villages and cities as they expand their rail network and evolve their society.
- Customizable rail network: Players can construct platforms and stations linked by intricate railway routes to connect settlements and ensure smooth transit for both workers and civilians.
- Evolving industry: From steam to diesel, players can experience distinct eras of the railway and plan the most economical expansions using the technology at their disposal.
- People-focused gameplay: Players must keep a close eye on their citizens and ensure their needs are met as they expand their routes and scale up their settlements.
- Full modding support: Players can create custom content via Steam Workshop, including structures, locomotives, in-game rules, progression markers, and graphics.
The Swift Expedition update for Sweet Transit continues to enhance the game’s immersive city-building experience, offering players new ways to expand their rail networks and improve the quality of life for their citizens. The update is available now, promising to kick production chains into high gear with the power of jet trains and the allure of natural beauty.
