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Kalypso Media

Kalypso Media 48447 Railway Empire: The Great Lakes downloadable game

SKU CH-HPDA-VE703 MPN 48447

Expands Railway Empire with a Great Lakes map, Dominion Day scenario, two locomotives, 19 cities and fur trade

  • NameRailway Empire: The Great Lakes [Online Game Code]
  • PublisherKalypso Media
  • TypeDLC
  • GenreStrategy Simulator
  • PackagingDownload
  • DRMSteam

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  • Expands gameplay with a new Canadian map region
  • Adds historical Dominion Day scenario covering 1860–1880
  • Includes two new locomotives: Achilles and Canadian
  • Introduces 19 new cities plus fur and winter clothing goods
  • Requires base game Railway Empire on Steam to play

DLC for Railway Empire

Railway Empire: The Great Lakes is a downloadable expansion for the base strategy simulator on Steam. It adds a new regional map and scenario focused on 1860s Canada. The product is an online game code requiring the original game to play. It suits players who already own Railway Empire and want fresh challenges.

Expands the base game map and content

This DLC replaces the standard map with an expanded Great Lakes region available in Free Game and Sandbox modes. The jump is worth it when you have exhausted the original campaigns and want new engines like the Achilles and Canadian locomotives. It also introduces 19 new cities and tradeable goods such as fur and winter clothing for deeper economic play.

Scenario and regional depth

The Dominion Day scenario covers 1860 to 1880 and tasks you with bridging distant British colonies across forest and tundra. An enhanced weather system affects all northern regions, adding operational complexity. Buyers who want multiplayer features not included in this DLC or a standalone experience without the base game should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Expands gameplay with a new Canadian map region
  • Adds historical Dominion Day scenario covering 1860–1880
  • Includes two new locomotives: Achilles and Canadian
  • Introduces 19 new cities plus fur and winter clothing goods
  • Requires base game Railway Empire on Steam to play

Specifications

NameRailway Empire: The Great Lakes [Online Game Code]
PublisherKalypso Media
Model48447
TypeDLC
GenreStrategy Simulator
PackagingDownload
DRMSteam
Blocked Region & CountriesAF, BY, CF, CD, CU, IR, IQ, KP, LB, LY, MM, RU, SO, SD, SY, UA, VE, YE, ZW, SS, AR, AM, AZ, BS, BZ, BO, BR, CL, CN, CO, CR, EC, SV, GE, GT, GY, HN, KZ, KG, MD, NI, PA, PY, PE, SR, TJ, TM, UY, UZ
System RequirementsSteam account required for game activation and installation
This content requires the base game Railway Empire on Steam in order to play
PC System Requirements
Minimum:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
Processor: Intel Core i5 750 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.2 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX460 or AMD Radeon HD5870 (2048 MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
Recommended:
Requir
FeatureDominated by forest and tundra, Canada in the 1860s is sparsely populated and only a few settlements have managed to develop into larger towns. Bridge the distance between the British colonies and reach economic independence by creating a track infrastructure for the Great Lakes region.
New scenario: Dominion Day (1860-1880) - The British North American Act.
Map expansion: The Great Lakes region (available in Free Game and Sandbox Modes).
New engines: Achilles (0-4-0) and Canadian (2-8-0).
New tradeable goods (e.g. fur and winter clothing) and 19 new cities.
Enhanced weather system f
DisclaimerRailway Empire Copyright 2018 Kalypso Media Group GmbH. Developed by Gaming Minds Studios. Published by Kalypso Media Group GmbH. Railway Empire is a trademark of Kalypso Media Group GmbH and is used under license. All rights reserved. All other logos, copyrights and trademarks are property of their respective owner.
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

Which base game must I already own on Steam to activate this DLC?

You need the base game Railway Empire on Steam; the code only unlocks the Great Lakes expansion for that title.

After I receive the online code, what is the exact activation step that people often skip?

Redeem the code in the Steam client, then ensure the DLC box is ticked in the Railway Empire properties so the new map and engines actually download.

Will the new Achilles and Canadian locomotives require any separate updates or patches later?

No extra patches are needed; both engines arrive with the DLC installation and remain playable as long as the base game receives its normal Steam updates.

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