All Aboard the Electric Express: Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage Powers Up with New DLC

Should you be a Railway Empire 2 player, then you may well be shocked to hear about the latest DLC that is available for the game. Yep, this will jolt you into action, powering you up like never before as the age of electrification is here with Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage.

Railway Empire 2 stopped off on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC back in 2023, following on from a successful trip through the original game, Railway Empire. A game that takes you through the ages, attempting to create a rail network that is renowned across the globe, in Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage you’ll find the opportunity to make the most of a variety of locos and everything that entails. 

Harness the power!

Now it’s time for electricity to come to the fore, with the release of Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage. Available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC, railway magnates will harness the power of electricity to revolutionize their rail networks, ushering in a new era of high-speed passenger transport.

The latest DLC provides a surge of new content – quite literally – with it including ten historically accurate electric locomotives. Expect to find access to famed powerhouses PRR GG1 Blackjack and Ce 6/8 III Krokodil  leading the charge in railway technology at the turn of the century.  

You’ll also get to take in the wonders of the Swiss countryside, charging your way through Europe in the latest regional map Switzerland. That comes with ten new goods to transport including Swiss Pocket Knives, Herbal Candies, and Cheese Fondue among many other Swiss favorites, sure to generate impressive amounts of revenue.  

Want more? Great, because in High Voltage you’ll get to master of the tracks by conducting business in two era-specific scenarios, High Voltage and Power to the People. These will let you provide the conduit as high-speed trains deliver passengers and goods with efficiency, maximizing your profitability and potential. 

Key features

• The Age of Electrification: Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage vaults players into a new age, as the Steam behemoths begin to lose ground to the new electric power houses of the era.
• Fully Charged: Utilize 10 authentic reproductions of electrical locomotives, such as the Ce 6/8 III Krokodil and the PRR GG1 Blackjack, including 3 new electronic locomotive sounds.
• Wired In: The DLC introduces 2 comprehensive, fully voiced scenarios, “High Voltage” (starting 1914) and “Power to the People” (starting 1920).
• Rise to the Peak(s): Expand through the middle of Europe in the new regional map “Switzerland” – playable as one huge map and 5 detailed map sections.
• Swiss Craftsmanship: Transport 10 new unique regional products from iconic Swiss Pocket Knives and Herbal Candies to delicious Cheese Fondue.
• Fresh Frequencies: 20 new themed music tracks and jingles to get you in the mood for the new environment and locomotives.

Buy now!

Got a copy of Railway Empire 2 in your digital library? You can fill your boots today with the High Voltage expansion. We’ll point you to the Xbox Store, where you’ll find this available for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. It costs £8.99, with a little launch discount dropping that down if you’re quick.

Alternatively, if you’re PlayStation or PC savvy, head over to those stores. 

Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage Description

Strap in and turn up the power! Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage is ready to charge into the age of railway electrification. With 10 brand new electric locomotives, tycoons become well-equipped to conquer the steep mountains and impressive gorges of the Swiss Alps – but you will need more than electricity alone to convince the railway administration of the advantages of these new engines. Once you’re able to break down the traditionalist’s resistance, prepare to electrify the whole country and direct the current of industry to make yours the largest and best electrical railroad system of the railway age.