- Historical RTS Last Train Home Wins Game of the Year & People's Choice Award! - 11 December 2024
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, boasting an impressive Metacritic score of 80 and earning a Very Positive" rating on Steam, with 86% of user reviews praising the game. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1469610/Last_Train_Home/ While the story of Last Train Home has reached its…
- Поезд остался на рельсах: Суд не стал запрещать в России продажи игры Last Train Home от THQ Nordic - 24 August 2024
Октябрьский районный суд Санкт-Петербурга отклонил административный иск, который подала городская прокуратура. Последняя требовала запретить на территории России продажи игры стратегии Last Train Home от чешской студии Ashborne Games .
- Последний поезд в Steam: Прокуратура требует запретить в России продажи Last Train Home от THQ Nordic - 13 August 2024
Прокуратура Санкт-Петербурга обратилась в Октябрьский районный суд города с требованием о запрете продаж в России стратегии Last Train Home от чешской студии Ashborne Games . Об этом сообщила глава Объединенной пресс-службы петербургских судов Дарья Лебедева .
- Underplayed realistic strategy game Last Train Home cheaper than ever - 2 August 2024
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- Last Train Home reveals official wallpapers and enters a week-long sale - 22 April 2024
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. This limited-time offer is valid until Saturday, April 29. We hope you'll enjoy the free wallpapers, and we'd love to hear your thoughts on them! Important links Last Train Home Steam page: thqn.net/lth-steam Discord: discord.gg/lasttrain Facebook: f…
- Dev Diary #6: Missions in Last Train Home - 12 March 2024
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 soldiers, ranging from a minimum of three to a maximum of ten members. We intended to emphasize the individuality of each soldier, reflected not only in combat but also in train management. Your soldiers are equipped with Combat Roles, such as Machine Gunn…
- Challenge yourself: A short guide to AI Mission Modifiers in Last Train Home - 8 March 2024
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. It always comes from a specific source (e.g., in the case of a rifle, it is where the shot came from) and is heard by everyone within a particular range. While this range is set to 100 %, it equals 36 meters. Setting it to 200 % means all units wit…
- Last Train Home - Update 3.0 - Patch notes - 6 March 2024
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 Text Event do not block progress in the game. - Sudden item duplication in train management is no longer happening. - Machine gunners' Suppressive Fire skill works properly. - Healing and the Stabilize skill used on a downed soldier work properly. - It…
- The Making of Last Train Home: Episode 7 - 28 February 2024
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 Production Last Train Home is a survival strategy in which players lead a group of Czechoslovak soldiers back home in the aftermath of World War I. You're welcome to try out the demo, available on our Steam page. Enjoy the seventh episode of the docum…
- A fix for troubles with launching Last Train Home - 15 February 2024
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 it proves effective for you! Important links Last Train Home Steam page: thqn.net/lth-steam Discord: discord.gg/lasttrain Facebook: facebook.com/lasttrainhomegame Instagram: instagram.com/lasttrainhomegame Website: lasttrainhome.thqnordic.com Blog:…
- Next Stop: Legends! Last Train Home's Legion Tales DLC out now! - 1 February 2024
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 witness a true machine-gun priest mowing down the forces of evil in the name of the Lord. And you can even try to capture a tank and let all hell loose! Legion Tales Launch Trailer: https://youtu.be/WOLpPvPVgJY Get Legion Tales here: https://store.s…
- Last Train Home – Update 2.0 – Patch notes - 31 January 2024
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 recipes (such as dismantling Artillery Shell Supplies) are now applied properly Resource gathering reports (at lakes, villages, etc.), quests (Mysterious Family), missions (Novonikolaevsk, Bajkalovo), and train stops are now properly accessible Soldier…
- Historical RTS Last Train Home Gets First DLC called Legion Tales - 25 January 2024
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 each tale. The Legion Tales DLC is scheduled for release on February 1st, 2024, with a suggested retail price (SRP) of $14.99 / €14.99 / £11.99. Get the Launch discount The Legion Tales DLC releases on February 1st, 2024, with a suggested retail pric…
- The Making of Last Train Home: Episode 6 - 23 January 2024
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 Last Train Home is a survival strategy in which players lead a group of Czechoslovak soldiers back home in the aftermath of World War I. You're welcome to try out the demo, available on our Steam page. Enjoy the sixth installment of the documentary, a…
- Чеховский поезд для Генерала Мороза: Обзор Last Train Home - 21 December 2023
Уходящий год оказался богат на игры самого разного плана. Но далеко не все разработчики в состоянии выпустить достойный продукт. Вот и чешская студия Ashborne Games, имея на руках крепкий концепт, не смогла его грамотно реализовать.
- The Making of Last Train Home: Episode 5 - 21 December 2023
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 strategy in which players lead a group of Czechoslovak soldiers back home in the aftermath of World War I. You're welcome to try out the demo, available on our Steam page. Enjoy watching the fifth part of the documentary, and let us know how you liked i…
- Discover the Accolades Trailer for Last Train Home - 20 December 2023
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." - Shacknews (90/100) "Freezing to death in the Russian Civil War shouldn't be this entertaining." - Rock, Paper, Shotgun "A strong mix of survival, management and real-time tactics." - GameStar (83/100) "A product of love, a sincere testimony of the s…
- Last Train Home - Update 1.0 - Patch Notes - 14 December 2023
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). - Inability to assign the affected idle soldiers to any task (soldiers were greyed out in the soldiers’ overview). Recurring crashes to the desktop after a few minutes of gameplay related to having SteamVR on. (Note: The issue is fixed, but we still recommen…
- New 'Czechoslovak Odyssey' Trailer and Updates for Last Train Home Out Today! - 14 December 2023
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 experience and are grateful for the passionate engagement from all of you. Get the game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1469610/Last_Train_Home/ Play the Demo now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2278860/ Enjoy & stay tuned! Important links Last T…
- Last Train Home debuted as 7th Weekly Top Seller on Steam - 6 December 2023
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 played Last Train Home for making this achievement possible! Enjoy the game & stay tuned for more updates. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1469610/Last_Train_Home/ Important links Last Train Home Steam page: thqn.net/lth-steam Discord: discord.gg/l…
