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| Historical RTS Last Train Home Wins Game of the Year & People's Choice Award! | 2024-12-11 | Historical RTS Last Train Home Wins Game of the Year & People's Choice Award! Brno, Czech Republic / Vienna, Austria, December 11, 2024: THQ Nordic is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Ashborne Games, the developers of Last Train Home. At yesterday's Czech Game Awards 2023 ceremony, Last Train Home triumphed with not one, but two prestigious honors: the Czech Game of the Year Award 2023 and the People’s Choice Award 2023. A heartfelt congratulations to the entire team! These accolades are a testament to the passion, dedication, and exceptional talent of Ashborne Games. Last Train Home has captivated audiences and critics alike |
| Last Train Home reveals official wallpapers and enters a week-long sale | 2024-04-22 | Greetings, Legionaries! We're thrilled to announce the release of our official PC wallpapers for Last Train Home! A set of 16 exclusive game artworks and the captivating Key Art from both the main game and the Legion Tales DLC is ready for you to decorate your desktop. You can download the entire collection for free right here on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2946200/ Steam Sale Additionally, we're happy to unveil a special week-long sale starting today for those who have yet to embark on the journey of Last Train Home or its first DLC, Legion Tales. Enjoy a generous 34% discount on the main game, the DLC, or the Deluxe edition. T |
| Dev Diary #6: Missions in Last Train Home | 2024-03-12 | Welcome to our sixth Dev Diary! Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the development of Last Train Home, a survival strategy game centered on the Czechoslovak Legionaries and their challenging odyssey following the Great War. In this edition, we shine a spotlight on in-game Missions. Dozens of handcrafted missions Last Train Home uniquely combines real-time missions with a tactical pause feature and train management. It includes nearly 40 missions, and the game spans 40+ hours on average. All of the mission maps are meticulously handcrafted and, therefore, unique. In the main game, you assume command of small squads of soldier |
| Challenge yourself: A short guide to AI Mission Modifiers in Last Train Home | 2024-03-08 | Hello, Legionaries! We're excited to share a practical guide detailing the Mission Modifiers incorporated into Last Train Home. If you haven't noticed, you can now adjust Information Sharing, Loud Noise, and Proximity Awareness distances and intensify enemy behavior this way. Tinkering with these settings will make the gameplay more challenging and force you to try different mission approaches. However, there are some implications you need to consider. In this article, you will learn about the areas influenced by these modifiers and a tip on configuring them effectively. Loud noise Loud noise is one of the primary methods of enemy perception. |
| Last Train Home - Update 3.0 - Patch notes | 2024-03-06 | Greetings, Legionaries! We're excited to inform you about the third update for Last Train Home. This patch includes many bug fixes and balancing based on your valuable feedback. We sincerely appreciate your time and effort in reporting bugs and sharing your opinions about the game! Enjoy the update! Update 3.0 - Patch Notes Major fixes - Problems happening after save/load: Empty vehicles are no longer suddenly becoming hostile. Squad info refreshes correctly. Coal for heating is consumed only when it should be. The train can properly leave the station it has already visited. - Text Event following the end of Chany mission and Drunk Driver Tex |
| The Making of Last Train Home: Episode 7 | 2024-02-28 | Greetings, Legionaries! Welcome to the seventh episode of the Making of Last Train Home documentary series! This installment presents an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the game's marketing. In this captivating documentary series, you will find out details about Ashborne Games's history, familiarize yourself with the members of the studio, and discover interesting facts about Last Train Home's development. If you haven't seen the previous episodes, make sure to catch up. Here is the list of the previous episodes: Establishment of the studio Narrative Creation Process World Design & Art Game Building & Quality Control Audio & Video Pr |
| A fix for troubles with launching Last Train Home | 2024-02-15 | Greetings Legionaries, We're reaching out to share a potential solution for the challenges some of you have encountered when launching Last Train Home. We're pleased to announce that on Steam, you now have the option to start the game using 'Play with DLSS Safe Mode for older graphics cards.' This option enables you to run the game with the command parameter '-ngxdisable,' effectively disabling the Nvidia DLSS plugin. This adjustment addresses startup issues that may arise with certain combinations of graphics cards and drivers. We hope that this solution can address the difficulties some of you may have encountered. Please do let us know if |
| Next Stop: Legends! Last Train Home's Legion Tales DLC out now! | 2024-02-01 | Next Stop: Legends! Last Train Home's Legion Tales DLC Expands Historical RTS Today Brno, Czech Republic / Vienna, Austria, February 1st, 2024: Departure time is now: the critically acclaimed historical RTS, Last Train Home, gets its first DLC, the Legion Tales, today! Immerse yourself in 10 legendary missions, each recounting combat encounters that have become the stuff of legends among the legionnaires. Each mission has its own unique story, making every encounter worth retelling. Experience the only naval battle in history Czechoslovak soldiers ever fought. Descend into the depths of a mine for an explosive encounter with your enemies. Or |
| Last Train Home – Update 2.0 – Patch notes | 2024-01-31 | Hi, Legionaries! We are excited to share that the second update for Last Train Home is now available, featuring numerous fixes inspired by your feedback and bug reports. We deeply appreciate your engagement and diligent reporting of issues in the game, and we are ever grateful that we can improve the gaming experience together. Thank you again for your contributions. Enjoy the update! Update 2.0 - Patch Notes Major fixes: Soldiers now die/desert only once, and multiple soldiers dying/deserting/leveling up at the same time are handled properly Research/upgrades (such as research for the Kitchen Car and soldier carry capacity) and crafting reci |
| Historical RTS Last Train Home Gets First DLC called Legion Tales | 2024-01-25 | Hello Legionaries, Critically acclaimed historical RTS Last Train Home is set to receive a new DLC called 'Legion Tales'. This expansion introduces a collection of 10 new missions, narrating combat encounters so spectacular that they have become legendary among the legionaries. Each of these 10 missions is accompanied by a unique story and offers high replayability. Players can customize their experiences with optional challenges, completing which will reward them with a newly implemented meta-currency. This currency can be used to purchase new pre-set squads for leading in the missions, allowing for a different strategic approach to master e |
| The Making of Last Train Home: Episode 6 | 2024-01-23 | Greetings, Legionaries! Welcome to the sixth episode of the Making of Last Train Home documentary series! Dive in to discover how music, sound, cutscenes, and animations found their way into the heart of the game. In this captivating documentary series, you will find out details about Ashborne Games's history, familiarize yourself with the members of the studio, and discover interesting facts about Last Train Home's development. If you haven't seen the previous episodes, make sure to catch up. Here is the list of the previous episodes: Establishment of the studio Narrative Creation Process World Design & Art Game Building & Quality Control La |
| The Making of Last Train Home: Episode 5 | 2023-12-21 | Greetings, Legionaries! Welcome to the fifth episode of the Making of Last Train Home documentary series! This edition offers an exclusive glimpse into the realms of the UI Design, Programming, and QA departments. In this captivating documentary series, you will find out details about Ashborne Games's history, familiarize yourself with the members of the studio, and discover interesting facts about Last Train Home's development. If you haven't seen the previous episodes, make sure to catch up. Here is the list of the previous episodes: Establishment of the studio Narrative Creation Process World Design & Art Last Train Home is a survival stra |
| Discover the Accolades Trailer for Last Train Home | 2023-12-20 | Hi, Legionaries! Acknowledged media outlets have taken Last Train Home, and they enjoyed the journey. Check out their reviews in the new Accolades Trailer: Last Train Home has received tremendously positive feedback and stands strong, with a rating of 81 on Metacritic and a rating of 83 on Opencritic. Additionally, player reviews on Steam are at an amazing 86% as well. Here are some of the things the media had to say: "A video game that doubles as a World War I history lesson." - New York Times. "A rich, interesting and honest experiment in history as a game." - PC Gamer (79/100) "A strong contender for one of the best games in the genre." - |
| Last Train Home - Update 1.0 - Patch Notes | 2023-12-14 | Hello, Legionaries! We're thrilled to announce that the Last Train Home's first update is live, packed with bug fixes based on your invaluable feedback. Thank you very much for expressing your views on the game and for your diligent issue reporting. We're committed to enhancing your gaming experience. Update 1.0 - Patch Notes Issues that were RESOLVED with the update: The most important fixes: Problems connected to auto-assigning soldiers on the locomotive, including: - Soldiers being forced to be left behind at the end of the chapter. - Soldiers changing their combat roles (such as grenadier) to non-combat roles (such as engineer). - Inabili |
| New 'Czechoslovak Odyssey' Trailer and Updates for Last Train Home Out Today! | 2023-12-14 | Hello, Legionaries! We're pleased to unveil the new Czechoslovak Odyssey trailer for Last Train Home. The trailer delves deep into the heart of a civil war, capturing not only the ferocity of conflict but the raw, unfiltered emotions that accompany it. The trailer emphasizes the unbelievable nature of the real story and underscores the game's unique ability to intertwine gripping storytelling with the harsh realities of war. In addition to the trailer launch, Last Train Home will also get its first game update as a direct response to the invaluable feedback and desires expressed by our community! We are committed to enhancing the gaming exper |
| Last Train Home debuted as 7th Weekly Top Seller on Steam | 2023-12-06 | Dear Legionaries, We're delighted to announce that Last Train Home has secured the 7th position on the Weekly Top Seller Chart on Steam, the only new title within the top 10. Here are the Steam Weekly Top Sellers by revenue for the week of 28 Nov — 5 December 2023 (excluding free games): Steam Deck Lethal Company Call of Duty Baldur's Gate 3 EA Sports FC 24 Dead by Daylight Last Train Home Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition Cyberpunk 2077 American Truck Simulator Sales have also been boosted by great reviews from critics and gamers, presently scoring 83% on Metacritic and 85% on Steam user reviews. A heartfelt thanks go to everyone who has pl |
| THQ Nordic and 11 bit studios unveil War Stories Bundle | 2023-12-06 | Attention, Legionaries! Exciting news unfold as THQ Nordic joins forces with 11 bit studios to unveil the War Stories Bundle on Steam! This exclusive Limited Offer brings together Last Train Home and This War of Mine, promising immersive and gripping experiences of war seen from entirely new angles. In Last Train Home, you command a legion of Czechoslovak soldiers desperately trying to make their way home amidst the chaos of the Russian Civil War. Lead them through the unforgiving wilderness onboard an armored train, manage your crew and resources, and try to survive. In This War of Mine, you do not take on the role of a soldier but rather a |
| On Track to Salvation: Historical RTS Last Train Home Launches Today | 2023-11-28 | On Track to Salvation: Historical RTS Last Train Home Launches Today Legionaries, today marks the beginning of our journey to Vladivostok. Brace yourselves to confront the merciless Red Army, to endure the gnawing pangs of hunger, and to defy the bone-chilling cold of Siberia. This odyssey is long, grueling, and full of challenges - a true test of our mettle. A heroic endeavor that leaves no room for the faint-hearted. We must do everything in our power to keep our train rolling, for we are on the run. Ensuring ample resources and fuel is paramount to reaching our destination. Tough decisions lie ahead, and the consequences of our choices cou |
| New Explanation Trailer Tells You All You Need To Know About RTS Last Train Home | 2023-11-27 | Hi, Legionaries! The latest trailer for the historical strategy game Last Train Home summarizes everything you need to know about the title. The video brings closer the story, atmosphere, and game mechanics accompanying you and your Czechoslovak Legionaries on the journey home through harsh Siberia and raging civil war. It's time to prepare; Last Train Home sets off towards Vladivostok tomorrow! Everyone on board! Here's a playlist featuring our past trailers, which highlight specific aspects of the game, such as Crew Management, Train Upgrades, Combat, and more. Check them out: https://thqn.net/3GdrLzQ Play the Last Train Home Demo: https:// |
| The Making of Last Train Home: Episode 4 | 2023-11-23 | Greetings, Legionaries! Welcome to the fourth chapter of the Making of Last Train Home documentary series! In this episode, Ashborne Games' skilled Artists and Level Designers explore their craft within the dynamic in-game world. In this captivating documentary series, you will find out details about Ashborne Games's history, familiarize yourself with the members of the studio, and discover interesting facts about Last Train Home's development. If you haven't seen the previous episodes, make sure to catch up. They were centered around the Establishment of the studio, the Narrative and The Creation Process of the game. Last Train Home is an up |