Software update: OpenTTD 13.0

Version 13 of OpenTTD has been released. In this open source clone of the Microprose game Transport Tycoon Deluxe, the aim is to build a transport empire by road, rail, water, and air. OpenTTD can do more than just emulate the original game. Maps up to 64 times larger than in the original can be used, the AI ​​is worthy of its name and there is support for multiplayer and IPv6. Downloads are available for Windows, Linux and macOS, and the game is now also on Steam available. Version 13 has a new and easier way to play multiplayer games. The complete changelog for version 13 is here to find; this is the announcement for this release:

OpenTTD 13.0

Breaking news: OpenTTD 13.0 is now available! Depending on your perspective, we’re either two months early for our usual April 1st release, or a bit tardy for the Christmas 2022 release we intended.

We think the wait has been worth it. This is one of the largest releases we’ve done in several years, with numerous features and improvements covering the user interface, gameplay features, and modding extensions for NewGRF and Game Script creators.

Some of the highlights are:

• Variable interface scaling at whatever size you want (not just 2x and 4x), with optional chunky bevels for that retro feel. This includes better automatic scaling when using HiDPI or mixed DPI setups.
• Direct access to NewGRF/AI/GS settings from the new game window.
• Various small tweaks and improvements to several windows.
• NewGRFs can now provide engine variants that are shown hierarchically in the purchase list.
• Multi-track level crossings to keep road vehicles from stopping in the middle of the crossing.
• Custom league tables for GameScripts.
• More natural rivers which get wider as they flow downstream.
• And much more, which can be seen in the changelog or the previous release announcements!

In addition to these features and improvements, we’ve fixed lots of bugs. (If you played with the RC2 testing release, most were fixed before then. See the changelog for full details.)