Transport Fever 3
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Swiss-based Urban Games has announced Transport Fever 3. The next instalment in the transport management series will be released for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2026.
Urban Games has announced its fourth game. Transport Fever 3. The independent video game developer, which is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, was established in 2013. The studio released their first game, Train Fever, in 2014, followed by Transport Fever in 2016. Their third game, Transport Fever 2, was released in late 2019 and has sold over 1.5 million copies on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Transport Fever 3, their most ambitious project to date, is scheduled for simultaneous release on all platforms in 2026.
In Transport Fever 3, players are challenged to design, build and manage transport empires spanning railways, roads, shipping lanes and air routes across four environments: temperate, desert, tropical and the new sub-arctic region. There are over 250 vehicles representing a century of transport technology, including trains, buses, trams, trucks, ships, planes and, for the first time, helicopters. According to Urban Games, at the heart of Transport Fever 3 lies a dynamic, fully simulated world occupied by evolving settlements and industries that respond to player actions. Every town has the potential to grow into a bustling metropolis, and every supply line can impact reputation.
When developing the new game, Urban Games will take into account fan feedback and player behaviour from previous games. In particular, the tycoon aspect will be expanded. "This is why tycoon gameplay has taken priority in the new title. The game provides an engaging and evolving challenge to players by incorporating a full suite of difficulty customization options. Player actions significantly impact the growth of individual cities. The reputation of players is crucial to progress and growth overall. Noise, pollution, congestion, wait times, cargo, and passenger deliveries directly affect how cities evolve, leading to individual cities developing character as play progresses. (...) New players will find the first steps toward a profitable transport empire easier to achieve, while veterans will appreciate the need to regularly revisit routes that, historically, would have printed money permanently. The new Contracts feature supports players early on and challenges them later, balancing tempting rewards with potential risk."
Transport Fever 3 features several community-requested additions, including a day-night cycle, offshore industries, and new forms of transport such as helicopters and cargo trams. Alongside the Sandbox Mode, which supports cross-platform modding, there is a Campaign Mode with multiple scenarios based on real-world history.
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