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ArtExciting News: Ticket To Ride® Video Game Heads to Steam!

Exciting News: Ticket To Ride® Video Game Heads to Steam!

Marmalade Game Studio is thrilled to unveil an exciting new Ticket to Ride board game experience, soon to arrive on the Steam platform. This innovative premium adaptation promises to captivate both devoted fans and newcomers alike, immersing them in the world of railway expansion like never before.

Marmalade Game Studio has already earned a stellar reputation for crafting top-notch video board games across various platforms, including mobile, PC, and consoles. Ticket to Ride will proudly join their lineup of cherished classics, such as Monopoly, The Game of Life 2, The New Clue(do), and Mouse Trap. Each of these digital adaptations is painstakingly created, leveraging the digital format to introduce innovative features while staying true to the essence of the original board games.

The upcoming Ticket to Ride video game is set to deliver a premium gaming experience with stunning 3D animations that breathe life into the board game. What sets it apart is its brand-new AI system, which elevates single-player games to a new level of realism. The AI dynamically adapts to players’ moves as the game unfolds, ensuring a satisfying challenge even for seasoned players.

Cristina Mereuta, co-CEO of Marmalade Game Studio, shared insights into the development process: “Over the last year we have spent hundreds of hours analysing how the best players approach the game, which tactics they use and how and when they decide to change tack. We all know that person in the group who doesn’t just win the game, but wins it with 200 points, obliterating the competition. We interviewed more than a hundred such players to understand what sets them apart and modelled our AI system based on their input, resulting in a live AI that uses the best strategies for winning, but also responds in real time to how the game is played around them. This gives us the best of both worlds, a satisfying game for expert players and also a casual game for less experienced audiences.”

Marmalade’s Ticket to Ride will feature an intuitive interface with animated details, providing true immersion without sacrificing clarity. Careful game design has condensed the classic board game into an experience that can be enjoyed in shorter real-time multiplayer sessions or indulged in day-long asynchronous games, allowing players to take turns at their convenience. This adaptability ensures that the new Ticket to Ride caters to a wide range of players, regardless of their gaming preferences. The game will accommodate up to five players in various multiplayer modes, including global online play with fans and matches with friends.

With its existing fanbase, Marmalade Game Studio has fostered a close relationship, engaging with fans through social media, Discord, and private channels. This dedication to the community has yielded invaluable insights and informed meaningful decisions about gameplay and features.

Cristina Mereuta expressed their commitment to the community: “As fans of the board game, we have always been aware of the passionate community around it. We wanted to connect with this fan base, learn what really excites players, and bring them the ultimate Ticket to Ride experience. Their input has been extremely valuable in validating the features and content roadmap we’re preparing for the game. We are committed to serving this community and we will continue our conversations with them throughout the game’s lifecycle.”

For Marmalade Game Studio and fans worldwide, the adventure is just beginning. While the game will launch with the United States and Europe maps, players can anticipate a series of subsequent expansions that will introduce new locations and fresh gameplay to the collection. These expansions will include fan favorites as well as surprise maps making their digital debut thanks to Marmalade.

The game is set to launch on Steam in November 2023. Players can add it to their Wishlists now and be the first to embark on this thrilling railway journey!

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