2025-06-26 18:12 UTC · Community Announcements · Digital Vortex Entertainment
Hail Dreamers, As the engineers work on the Endless Railways, the RailGod has announced that she will test out her new powers. A rift shall open to the Dreamlands, and with it, reality shall be rewritten for a while. Steam Summer Sale A sale shall take place, from June 26 to July 10, RailGods of Hysterra will be 15% off, letting more Dreamers return to the waking world and take on the role of a Conductor with their own RailGod! RailGods of Hysterra will be discounted during the Steam Summer Sale! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3201910/ If you have not yet heard the call of the RailGod, now
2025-06-16 17:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Digital Vortex Entertainment
Dreamers, Conductors, and all you who follow the RailGod,It has been a while since we've published an official update on what we're doing, what we've been doing, and what our plans are, so it's time for us to break the (mini) silence and go over all of this with you. TeasersLet’s start this news blast with a teaser to soothe your nerves, yes, we have been working on the game, and yes, an update is just around the corner!Interest? Here are some teasers, just make sure to read on to get all of the details. The Story So FarOn May 7th, we launched Early Access, and since then, we've been focused o
2025-05-18 17:38 UTC · Community Announcements · Digital Vortex Entertainment
The Corpse Preserved Beneath Rhan-Tegoth’s Frozen Patience Once, even in death, Dreamers were denied stillness, gnawed by timid beasts while the RailGod slumbered, their remains scattered by idle chaos. But now, beneath the glacial vigilance of Rhan-Tegoth, the deathless idol entombed in ancient ice, the cycle comes grinding to a halt. The fallen forms of the Conductors shall remain untouched, preserved in the hush between heartbeats, while only the meek creatures retreat. The Sigils of Difficulty, Bestowed by Azathoth From the throne of screaming void, Azathoth stirs, no longer content with a
2025-05-13 20:53 UTC · Community Announcements · Digital Vortex Entertainment
Whispers from the Server Depths The RailGod has evolved and her powers have expanded. Upon inspection, we have found new settings to fine-tune her performance. Server Options have made their way to the game. By manipulating these options, the Conductor may use their RailGod's power to manipulate the laws of Hysterra. For now, only one option exists, to control Satiety Depletion Time. From a mere 10 minutes for the truly brave to 25 minutes for those too faint-hearted to endure longer. Though called server options, this is available for both Single Player and Multiplayer. Recovering More of Hum
2025-05-12 19:59 UTC · Community Announcements · Digital Vortex Entertainment
The Sprint of the Dreamer For too long, your stride was tangled in the invisible nets of Yog-Sothoth, the Lurker at the Threshold, whose presence bends both space and time. Every movement echoed through warped angles, slowed by unseen doors and temporal distortions. The RailGod, being a fan of speed, countered the powers of Yog-Sothoth, allowing her conductor to sprint freely! To run, please hold Shift The Crafting Paradox Unraveled Why forge twin relics when one is desired? As the RailGod and the maintainers of the Endless Railways inspected and fixed the workbenches, an answer was found. Shu
2025-05-10 00:49 UTC · Community Announcements · Digital Vortex Entertainment
The gears grind, the steel groans, and once more, the whispers of the Conductors echo through the corridors of code. In the dark heart of the RailGod, adjustments have been forged. Witness the latest offerings laid upon the tracks in fire and determination: The Chains of Command Loosen The host of a multiplayer game once was the sole bearer of the title of "Conductor". Now, with the RailGod's approval, the host may choose to bestow fragments of their authority upon fellow Dreamers, giving them the right to be Conductors as well, thus letting them take on a greater role in their game. The Dance
2025-05-08 19:48 UTC · Community Announcements · Digital Vortex Entertainment
The shrieking of the wheels grows softer, for the Conductors have cried out, and the Keepers of Code have listened. Behold, the latest adjustments carved into the rails with rust and resolve: The Beasts Now Bite Softer – All enemies have had their strength and health reduced by 20%. For those who seek a more tormented form of thrill, worry not, for new rites of difficulty shall soon emerge from the Dreamlands. Sanctuary Restored – Upon returning to your RailGod’s sweet embrace, your battered body shall be made whole once again, and your injuries will instantly recover. Let it be known that the
2025-05-08 15:03 UTC · Community Announcements · Digital Vortex Entertainment
Dreamers, Conductors, and Lost Souls, In celebration of the Early Access launch of RailGods of Hysterra, Twitch Drops have awakened in RailGods of Hysterra. From May 9 at 00:01 CEST to May 18 at 23:59 CEST the Endless Railways shall link with Twitch, giving you a chance to reach into the depths of ancient madness and claim relics that only the bravest, most foolhardy of people could ever hope to wield. Two paths exist, one for the Streamer, and one for the Viewer, pick your path wisely, for they both require unique skills. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45259270/03eea1584101cb283a982f09dc16c4176bd0061c.jp
2025-05-08 11:27 UTC · Community Announcements · Digital Vortex Entertainment
The Engineers of the Endless Railway have declared that various bugs and issues that plagued RailGods of Hysterra shall be fixed. DX12 Banished - That cursed rune, DX12, has been sealed away! The madness that it brought with it caused much of the instability. Thus, DX12 shall slumber until its madness is tamed. The Chains of Time and FPS are Reforged - No longer shall the framerate run wild like a shoggoth on fire. 60 FPS shall now be the sacred norm, with 30 and 120 offered to those who crave either serenity or frenzy. Existing save games will also default to 60 FPS. Windowed Fullscreen Ascen
2025-05-07 18:34 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
If you're on the hunt for a new survival game to play with friends, you'll want to check out Railgods of Hysterra. Your home base is a moving train. The world is a Lovecraftian nightmare. Contrary to a lot of the genre staples, where realism reigns supreme, Railgods is driven by a vivid, eccentric central concept. So if you're tired of Palworld, Rust, Sons of the Forest, or V Rising, the game's Steam Early Access launch is definitely one to check out. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Grab a free Steam Deck OLED and a key for new ARPG Railgods of Hysterra Lovecraftian survival game
2025-05-07 17:04 UTC · Community Announcements · Digital Vortex Entertainment
We at Troglobytes are thrilled to invite all players to get on board the RailGod and wander through the Lovecraftian world we crafted with so much love and passion! See you all in Hysterra, and remember: Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn! The Dreamers have returned. The Endless Railways have carved a path throughout the world, and the RailGod has finally risen. The fight to reclaim Hysterra from the Great Old Ones has begun. Once you were a Dreamer, traveling through the Dreamlands seeking a way to save humanity from the Great Old Ones, now, your planning has paid off and you
2025-05-02 16:13 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
Is there a better way to join the handheld revolution than by winning a free Steam Deck OLED? In partnership with upcoming ARPG Railgods of Hysterra, we at PCGamesN are giving you the chance to do just that. As the best handheld gaming PC, Valve's portable powerhouse has sold millions of units and completely changed how portable PC gaming is viewed. Now you can win your own Steam Deck OLED, plus a key for upcoming Lovecraftian ARPG Railgods of Hysterra, to see what all the fuss is about. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Steam Deck is finally under threat from a Windows gaming h
2025-04-22 13:24 UTC · Community Announcements · Digital Vortex Entertainment
In the shadows of screaming stars and beneath the bootheel of ancient gods, I scratch these words in madness and hope - there must come a being of mercy, made of flesh and steel, who shall save us from the Great Old Ones. The dreams have turned to screams, and the screams to steam. The blackened veil parts, and what lies behind it is not salvation, but the truth. You who follow the RailGods, steel your soul and prepare your minds, for now, we shall unveil the story behind RailGods of Hysterra. From the moment humanity fell to the Great Old Ones, to the secret plans hatched by H.P. Lovecraft an
2025-04-14 17:10 UTC · Community Announcements · Digital Vortex Entertainment
Greetings Dreamers, The whispers of the RailGod have reached the darkest corners of Steam. From today until April 21, join us in the Lovecraftian Days and descend deeper into the madness of Hysterra. Do not think for one moment that we are joining this event empty-handed, for the RailGods of Hysterra Demo shall be updated. Now, as you depart the Dreamlands and slowly return to the waking world of Hysterra, your eyes shall see a clearer glimpse of the true madness that awaits you. Latest Updates & Improvements — Lovecraftian Days Edition Refactored Main Menu Added control rebinding options in t
2025-04-08 17:15 UTC · Community Announcements · Digital Vortex Entertainment
Dear Dreamers, Last week, we shared the exciting news that we are launching RailGods of Hysterra - Early Access on April 23rd. However, after recent internal playtests and feedback from our dedicated testers, we've realized that we need just a bit more time to ensure the experience matches the quality and depth you've come to expect. Your excitement and feedback have inspired us to refine key features, enhance the game's stability, and improve the overall gameplay. This is because it is essential to us that your first experience with RailGods of Hysterra is both memorable and truly satisfying.
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