Overview:
Viva Italia is a special event scenario in Rail Nation that offers a freight-focused gameplay experience, drawing inspiration from both the Classic and American Dream scenarios. Set on an authentic Italian map featuring 20 real cities, players collaborate to achieve historical milestones and expand their railway empire across Italy.
Key Features:
- Freight-Only Gameplay: Focus solely on transporting goods, as passenger services are not included in this scenario.
- Authentic Italian Map: Navigate through 20 real Italian cities, each with unique logistical challenges and strategic opportunities.
- Milestones of History: Collect culture points with your community to unlock achievements that honor Italy's rich railway heritage.
- Cooperative Endgame: Only four cities reach the endgame, emphasizing collaboration over competition to achieve server-wide milestones.
- New Goods and Achievements: Transport authentic Italian goods and unlock fresh career achievements as you progress.
List of Cities - The Viva Italia scenario features the following 20 cities:
- Cagliari – The gateway to Sardinia’s trade network
- Palermo – A historic port city rich in culture and commerce
- Cosenza – A strategic hub in Calabria with strong industrial roots
- Bari – A coastal city thriving on trade and transport
- Potenza – A mountain city with decisive logistical challenges
- Naples – A bustling metropolis with deep historical significance
- Campobasso – A growing trade centre in southern Italy
- L’Aquila – A city rising from the heart of the Apennines
- Rome – The eternal city and a key hub for transport and logistics
- Perugia – A vibrant city with a strong artisan economy
- Ancona – A vital Adriatic port city for maritime trade
- Florence – The cradle of the Renaissance, rich in history and innovation
- Bologna – A key railway junction, connecting northern and southern Italy
- Venice – The city of canals, an essential trade and tourism hub
- Trieste – A historic port linking Italy to Central Europe
- Bolzano – A northern gem with a mix of Italian and Alpine culture
- Milan – The financial and industrial powerhouse of Italy
- Aosta – A strategic city nestled in the Alps
- Turin – The heart of Italy’s automotive and industrial sector
- Genoa – One of Italy’s most important maritime trade centres
Authentic Italian Goods - Viva Italia introduces 20 brand-new goods, reflecting Italy's rich culture and economy:
- Tomatoes
- Mozzarella
- Pasta
- Grapes
- Glass
- Caprese
- Wine
- Lemons
- Gondola
- Olives
- Olive oil
- Ice cream
- Mask
- Car
- Oven
- Basil
- Pizza
- Handbag
Milestone Achievements - Players can unlock a series of achievements by reaching key historical milestones:
- 1839: Opening of the first Italian railway – 10 Career Points
- 1844: Milan-Monza railway – 40 Career Points
- 1857: Bologna-Pistoia line (Porrettana) – 80 Career Points
- 1871: Frejus rail tunnel opens – 150 Career Points
- 1884: Electrification of Valtellina line – 250 Career Points
- 1906: Simplon tunnel opens – 350 Career Points
- 1939: Direttissima Bologna-Florence line – 600 Career Points
- 1957: Italian railway modernisation – 900 Career Points
- 1970: Florence-Rome high-speed rail – 1,000 Career Points
- 1986: Eurostar Italia services launched – 1,100
- 2005: ETR 500 series debuts – 1,200 Career Points
- 2009: Milan-Bologna high-speed line – 1,300 Career Points
- 2013: Turin-Lyon high-speed agreement – 1,400 Career Points
- 2017: Naples-Bari high-speed line approved – 1,500 Career Points
- 2021: Expansion of high-speed network – 1,600 Career Points
Each milestone contributes to a total of 11,480 career points.
Exclusive Rewards:
- Chef-Themed Avatars: Celebrate Italy’s culinary heritage with two exclusive chef-themed avatars, complete with authentic attire.
- "Signorina" Steam Engine: Command the exclusive "Signorina" steam engine, a beautifully crafted Italian locomotive available through special bundles.