Exciting news for fans of the vehicular sci-fi sandbox game! Indie developer Flashbulb has announced the arrival of Trailmakers: Pioneers, a significantly enhanced edition of their renowned game. This game-changing 2.0 update is set to launch on March 6th, and the best part? It’s available at no extra cost for existing owners on platforms including PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5. Trailmakers: Pioneers will also be accessible to those subscribed to Xbox Game Pass.
Flashbulb Games Co-Founder Ole Teglbjærg shared his excitement, saying that with Pioneers, Trailmakers is set for a revolutionary leap forward. The game promises enriched gameplay, expanded creativity, and aims to captivate a new generation of gaming enthusiasts. This launch represents the studio’s most ambitious release to date, though Flashbulb hints at even more content to boost the sandbox’s creative potential.
Trailmakers: Pioneers offers a new twist with its innovative campaign mode, engaging survival gameplay, and a user-friendly block crafting system. Gamers can explore open-world maps, searching for parts to build their own land, sea, or air vehicles, while fending off various challenges. Whether you’re a solo player or collaborating with friends on a personal server of up to eight players, Pioneers promises endless fun in racing, combat, and limitless creation.
Some of Trailmakers: Pioneers’ standout features include:
– Physics-Driven Construction: Craft everything from basic survival vehicles to complex machinery, all designed to interact with varying weights, environments, and terrain.
– Campaign and Survival Mode: Progress through the game by discovering diverse vehicle blocks and confronting the nefarious BOTNAK corporation.
– Mega Expeditions: Explore a vast 10km x 10km map, perfect for explorers, builders, and racers alike.
Since its original debut in 2018, Trailmakers has captivated audiences and seen continuous expansion:
– Over 5 million players across all platforms have tapped into the builder tools, revealing both functional and mechanical blocks, and crafting imaginative vehicles.
– More than 1.8 billion minutes spent playing on PC alone—a period equal to about 417,000 trips to the Moon when you consider the Apollo missions’ duration.
– An impressive 550,000+ user-generated creations have been shared on the Steam Workshop, allowing Trailmakers to showcase and challenge each other’s building skills.
Trailmakers: Pioneers is not just a game—it’s a thriving community full of creativity, exploration, and limitless possibilities.
