Publisher Atari and developer Springloaded have announced RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks, a new entry in the theme park tycoon simulation game series. It will launch first in Early Access for PC via Steam this winter for $24.99 / €24.99, followed by a full release on both consoles and PC. A release date was not announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Welcome to Wonderworks Worldwide corporation, where we put the wonder to work for you. We’re offering a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an all-new RollerCoaster Tycoon empire. This reimagined theme park builder adds new levels of chaos and wonder to the tried-and-true, classic features: thrill rides, balloon stands, impossibly long lines, and guests that can’t find a restroom (because you deleted them all).
In this Early Access edition, self-starter tycoons are invited to test their design and business strategy skills in two new theme parks across the globe. It’s your one-of-a-kind chance to help the board hone additional features and mayhem. Customize your theme park to improve your guests’ experiences and maximize profits for your corporate overlords.
Your venture begins at the grand opening of the Hollow Creek theme park, where our Wonderworks representative will assess each strategic move and ensure every disaster aligns with corporate values. Fill your park with rides, staff, food stalls, and decor. Buy land to expand your footprint. Build custom roller coasters. Even consult the in-house research team to unlock more ride designs. Don’t worry, even with all that, guests will find plenty of reasons to complain.
The chaotic, new physics engine means rides are equipped with all-new ways to cause injuries, er, we mean, increase excitement. Fine-tune ride parameters including speed, acceleration, and duration to optimize the fun (or not). Create a max-intensity Ferris Wheel or a Pirate Ship that swings in a complete 360 degrees.
If you get too creative, your ride may go flying across the park, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. And when attractions malfunction, they don’t just break down, they break apart. All that mayhem can lead to injuries and even death, which is usually bad for business. But not always.
Key Features
- The Original Theme Park Sim Returns – All the features you love from the original reimagined with new levels of chaos and wonder.
- Build Your Tycoon Paradise – Place over 60 rides, coasters, and shops, and 150+ decor pieces across two parks – the derelict Hollow Creek and lush Forest Frontiers… with more to come throughout Early Access.
- New Roller Coaster Builder – Intuitively design roller coasters in an all-new builder that helps you quickly fine-tune and visualize your final custom ride.
- Embrace the Chaos – Experience a new level of destruction and mayhem, driven by the chaotic new physics engine. Rides break into pieces, guests go flying, and a helicopter crew gets called in for clean-up.
- Tune Your Rides – Customize ride settings including duration, acceleration, and speed, and watch the ride, and guests, react in real-time.
- Keep Guests Happy – Guests have their own needs and desires, and aren’t afraid to share their thoughts. Keep them happy to ensure your theme park thrives!
- Manage Staff – Hire janitors, mechanics, and mascots to keep your park’s ratings up. Create zones to make employees more efficient.
- Loads of Customizable Options – Personalize rides, scenery, decorations, and park layouts to create a one-of-a-kind theme park.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.