We are happy to announce a new epic survival strategy game inspired by real historical events: Last Train Home.
If you haven't had a chance to see the world premiere of our announcement trailer during the PC Gaming show, make sure to catch up! ⬇️
We're delighted to announce that
#LastTrainHome
has secured the 7th position on the Weekly Top Seller Chart on Steam. 🎉 A heartfelt thanks go to everyone who has played Last Train Home for making this achievement possible! ❤️
We're pleased to announce that
#LastTrainHome
is coming to PC on November 28! 🥳
We're also participating in the
#SteamNextFest
, so you can play the demo now! Download it on our Steam page:
Last Train Home is coming to PC on November 28!
Prepare to immerse yourself in the story of the Czechoslovak Legionaries, where battles are more than just fights: they're trials of your strategic wit and leadership skills.
Play the demo on Steam now:
#LastTrainHome
appeared on the Czech Television today - twice! 📺 We were featured on both the morning show and the prime-time evening news. It's truly an honor. ❤️
Feel free to watch the videos [in CZ] here:
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In Last Train Home, boarding an armored train is the only way to get through the unforgiving landscape of Siberia and reach your destination. Will your soldiers make their way home?
We are thrilled to announce that our upcoming historical Strategy / Management project passed the Alpha Milestone!
Thanks to all Ashbornians, our families, the
@THQNordic
, and friends from
@WarhorseStudios
🎂🗡️
Watch the teaser and read more:
In commemorating the 105th anniversary of Czechoslovak Independence Day, we are pleased to unveil the Story trailer of
#LastTrainHome
, now graced with the Czech voice-over artistry of the distinguished actor Karel Dobrý. 🇨🇿
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Discover the untold tales of Czechoslovak Legionaries striving to make their way home to their newborn republic. Delve further into their journey to uncover epic missions & exciting challenges.
The Legion Tales DLC for
#LastTrainHome
is launching on February 1.
Comanche Cake wasn't a lie! We celebrated Comanche's release together with
@THQNordic
family. Half of Ashbornians already work on-site, more are coming, and offices are getting shaped better and better. Our main focus is now a new unannounced project. 👌
The Great War is over - the fight continues.
Command a legion of soldiers desperately trying to make their way home amidst the chaos of civil war. Lead them through the unforgiving wilderness onboard an armored train and try to survive.
#LastTrainHome
is OUT NOW on PC!
#LastTrainHome
earned the distinction of being the 12th most-played demo among 1004 games featured in the
#SteamNextFest
. 🥳
A heartfelt thanks to all the players who explored our game and shared their valuable feedback! ❤️
Your decisions during the desperate journey in
#LastTrainHome
will determine your comrades' fate. You must stockpile and trade supplies, make new allies and overcome crisis after crisis. Are you up for the challenge?
Today, it has been a pleasure to welcome
@mrspockcz
and
@RaderCZ
from
@vortexczech
in our office! We had a chat about how Ashborne Games has started, and we also uncovered some bits of our current project. Looking forward to seeing the result! 🎥
We enjoyed the world premiere of the Last Train Home announcement trailer to the fullest! 🎉 Thanks to all who were sharing this moment with us. We are pleased about the positive reactions we have gotten so far. 🙇♂️ Choo-choo! 🚂
#LastTrainHome
: 'Challenging combat missions, deep management gameplay and a phenomenal recreation of 1910s desolate Russia make this train worth boarding.' - Finger Guns
Read more here:
We are thrilled to announce that our historical Strategy / RPG project passed the crucial Vertical Slice Milestone. We would like to kindly thank our
@THQNordic
family and our close ones who motivated and supported us in this success! ❤️🎮
Read more:
Embrace the epic survival journey of the Czechoslovak Legion and watch the Gameplay Reveal Trailer of
#LastTrainHome
exclusively unveiled during the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase:
The announcement trailer of
#LastTrainHome
got a Czech voice-over!
The award-winning actor Karel Dobrý lent his appearance and captivating voice to the game and the trailers, embodying the character of Captain Langer.
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Well, this is a genuinely fantastic and welcomed surprise! Our Unannounced Project has won the
@visiongamecz
's Best Surprise Award of the
@GameAccessConf
2023! 🏆 Thank you!
Tune in PC Gaming Show on June 11 for more!
The cake wasn't a lie! 🎂 We have celebrated new offices with a great BBQ party. It has been a pleasure to see finally each other in person after some time. 🙂There are still some final touches like furniture or equipment to be done, but it is getting shaped.
See for yourself!
The gameplay of
#LastTrainHome
contains a multitude of real-time missions, where specialist combat skills, planning, and superior tactics will lead you to victory. The fate of your legion depends on you!
#LastTrainHome
includes an essential element of persistence. ☝️ The consequences of your decisions lie in your hands as you guide the train through the rugged expanse of Siberia.
Will you endure and keep your squad moving forward to their homeland?
Meet Captain Langer, your advisor who will guide you through the challenging journey to Vladivostok in
#LastTrainHome
. Karel Dobrý, a Czech award-winning actor, portrays the character in the trailers and the game.
Immerse yourself in
#LastTrainHome
, a survival strategy game inspired by the heroic tale of the Czechoslovak Legionaries, and see the brand-new Explanation trailer.
The game coming to PC on November 28!
The first update for the
#LastTrainHome
Demo is now live, packed with numerous enhancements and refinements based on players' invaluable feedback. 🫶 See full patch notes here:
#LastTrainHome
presents dynamic real-time missions in which you must proactively engage in conflict resolution. Armed with effective tools, like the Tactical View, you dictate the battle's course. 💪Freeze the action with the Space Bar and dominate the battlefield! 🫡
Gamescom is over, but what a blast!
@THQNordic
booths were super classy and fun! Thanks to all THQN family members for a great time and for discussing our project plans. See you next time! 🤩
In 2022, we signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Association of Czechoslovak Legionnaires. We are very grateful for all the help they provided us regarding the historical consultation of
#LastTrainHome
, the shooting of the trailers, and more. 🙏🏻
The good news, Comanche Czech localization is ready! We support the idea that if a Czech studio develops the game, it deserves at least text localization! 🇨🇿
Your arduous journey to Vladivostok in
#LastTrainHome
can only be successful if you carefully manage your crew and unlock your armored train's full potential.
Learn more about the game on our Steam page:
Get ready to dive into the sixth episode of the Making of
#LastTrainHome
documentary. Discover how music, sound, cutscenes, and animations found their way into the heart of the game! 🎶 🎞️
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Introduction time! In October 2020, we joined the
@THQNordic
to be a part of new endeavors.
With roots in Brno, Czech Republic, we focus on growing the Strategy / RPG genre with a new IP in development. Also, we support Comanche's EA.
Read more
#gamedev
In the epic struggle for survival, armed with skills, your soldiers navigate dangerous battlegrounds and the roaring armored train. Every one of them is irreplaceable.
How many shall prevail and return to their cherished homeland?
#LastTrainHome
is coming to PC on November 28!
Exciting news!
@THQNordic
joins forces with
@11bitstudios
to unveil the War Stories Bundle on Steam! This exclusive Limited Offer brings together
#LastTrainHome
and
@ThisWarOfMine
, promising an immersive and gripping adventure.
Learn more:
Our Gameplay trailer has been enriched with a captivating Czech voice-over brought to life by the talented actor Karel Dobrý! 🎬✨ Share your thoughts with us. 🔥
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Join us in unraveling the secrets behind the Making of
#LastTrainHome
and discover where the game draws inspiration - the second episode of our documentary is out!
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In
#LastTrainHome
, you find yourself embroiled in dynamic, real-time battles where your destiny hinges on a select group of pivotal soldiers. Through training, your squads evolve into a seasoned legion of comrades, prepared to confront and overcome any obstacle in their way. 🫡
Join forces with fellow players and contribute your insights by sharing feedback on
#LastTrainHome
through Steam reviews. While the game has received acclaim from critics, we are eager to hear from our player community! ❤️
Exciting news, Legionaries! We're part of
@czskgamesweek
on Steam!
Catch our new feature trailer premiere on November 13 at 7 PM CEST during the Czech & Slovak Direct Showcase.
Join our live stream on
@THQNordic
Twitch on November 14 at 6 PM CEST.
Nový měsíc = nový 🔝 žebříček prodejů na
@XzoneCZ
. V listopadu se stalo něco, co ještě nepamatuji: 🥇 a 🥈 místo mají dvě 🇨🇿 hry: Last Train Home od
@AshborneGames
a Bzzzt od
@ko_dll
. Gratuluji.
Celá 📢 tiskovka a žebříčky zde:
Thanks to all who submitted questions about
#LastTrainHome
for last week's Ask Me Anything (AMA) session. 😊 We've assembled the responses and invite you to delve into them:
Mark your calendars; tomorrow's finally the day! Our Unannounced Project will be part of the PC Gaming Show. Watch it live at 10:00 PM CEST on the
@pcgamer
Twitch or YouTube.
📺🔜
#LastTrainHome
: '10,000 kilometers to the destination, the Red Army at your heels: This train journey is one of the most exciting strategy games of recent years!' - GameStar
Read more here [in DE]:
'Legion Tales expands the Last Train Home experience superbly with a set of light-hearted, blustering, and challenging missions.' -
@FNGRGNS
Read more here:
Unleash the true power of your train by enhancing the carriages and locomotive, ensuring its peak performance and durability. Take charge of maintenance, because without your train, all hope fades, and the suffering and loss of all those under your command will have been in vain.
Are you excited to find out more about the
#LastTrainHome
: Legion Tales DLC? Join us for an exclusive Hands-on Dev stream on Friday at 6 PM CET to see the gameplay and uncover all the details!
One year since Ashborne was born! 🎂 Thanks to all our players, colleagues, friends, and families for being with us. We appreciate your support on the game development track!🖤
@THQNordic
Family
Thank you
@levelcz
for visiting our studio, reporting on our upcoming project and giving us a copy of your masterpiece. 📖 We're looking forward to see you again!
'
#LastTrainHome
is a complex and varied strategy game that combines a surprisingly interesting story with resource management and tough missions.' -
@igndeutschland
Read more [in DE] here:
#SteamNextFest
is now in full swing! Feel free to download the demo of
#LastTrainHome
on our Steam page and give it a try: .
We're excited to hear what you think! 😊
Je mi velkou ctí, že můžu připravit český překlad české hry o československých legionářích Last Train Home. Téma je to velmi silné a už jen samotné texty ve mně zanechaly hluboký dojem. Vývojářům moc fandím a přeju jim, aby měla hra úspěch.
Yay,
#LastTrainHome
was on a Czech national TV yet again! This time on
@CT24zive
Huge thanks to the whole
@AshborneGames
and
@THQNordic
teams for making such an impact. Checking the whole trailer while waiting in the studio was a breathtaking event.
It was a blast! 🔥
A big kudos to
@GamerPieFest
for making such a unique and wonderful event. Indeed no surprise to have been sold out weeks before! We were proud to be the main partner to help unite our shared passion for video games! 🎮🖤
First-anniversary with schnitzels, beer, cake, and most importantly, all the lovely people! ❤
We had a great time. Make sure to enjoy the weekend!
@THQNordic
Family
Get ready to dive into the third episode of the Making of
#LastTrainHome
documentary. This edition takes you on a thrilling journey through the game's creation process!
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Byli jsme u toho, když
@AshborneGames
natáčeli záběry pro trailer na Last Train Home. A Zdeněk prolil u Legiovlaku vlastní krev. Tahle zimní historka má tak konečně rozuzlení.
'
#LastTrainHome
takes players through a masterfully recreated historical period of the Czechoslovak Legion and keeps the player focused at all times through intricate mechanics.' -
@altchargames
Read more here:
Last Train Home smashed the big silver screen! 📷
Look behind the curtain at what preceded the official announcement as we hosted an exclusive press preview event at Art Cinema in Brno (CZ) featuring actors, the Czechoslovak legion community, filmmakers, and our team.
#LastTrainHome
: 'The voice acting and visuals in the game were phenomenal and did a fantastic job of drawing you into the story. Overall, the game is great, and I would recommend it to any RTS fan.' -
@Thumb_culture
Read more here:
Join us for the very first
#LastTrainHome
dev stream as we celebrate the Steam Strategy Fest next week!
Get ready for an exclusive gameplay preview featuring the opening hour of the campaign, guided by Petr 'pettka' Kolář.
Great news!
#LastTrainHome
has made its mark in the world of print media. We're thankful for the article in the
@levelcz
's latest edition and the mention in Legionářský směr, a magazine brought to life by The Association of Czechoslovak Legionnaires.
Narrative Designer / Writer Wanted! 📝
We seek a narrative designer/writer who can write required texts like stories, tutorials, and similar.
Apply or share:
Thanks, and enjoy the peaceful Freedom and Democracy Day ✌️🇨🇿🇸🇰
We are bringing regular personal interviews, so you can get to know more about the Ashborne Family and its members. This time meet
@zzahora
, a narrative designer currently working on dialogs and briefings of Comanche.
Read the interview ➡
#gamedev
If you couldn't make it to our recent Hands-on Dev Stream, no worries! The VoD is up and running for you to catch up on all the action. 😏
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#LastTrainHome
The third Dev Diary of
#LastTrainHome
uncovers how we adapted the compelling story of Czechoslovak Legionaries to fit seamlessly into the game.
Check it out here:
Comanche Flies Out of Early Access! 🚁
Together with Nukklear, we have built the game defined by three main pillars. It is a singleplayer campaign, challenging Conflicts missions, and competitive multiplayer.
We hope you will enjoy the game and have fun flying Comanche.
Comanche is ready for its full release and OUT TODAY!
Fight in the evolving single player campaign, master your skills in new Conflicts missions or compete with other players in explosive team-based multiplayer modes - now with Crossplay!
#Comanche
#THQNordic
@AshborneGames
Join us today at 6 PM CET for a Hands-On Dev stream showcasing the upcoming Legion Tales DLC for
#LastTrainHome
& get a firsthand look at previously unseen missions! 🔥
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Time for the Kung-Fu fable RPG!
#Biomutant
just came out, and we are thrilled to visit a world where the Tree-of-Life is bleeding death from its roots. Should we be saviors or lead it to dark destiny? ☯️
We send our salute to
@Experiment1O1
and
@THQNordic
Family!
Process of level design 🏞
It all starts with an idea: a dream location, movie scene, or just a random thought. Next, we sketch the initial designs on paper, and the most likely one is then converted to digitally readable form for others.
@defwen
, Senior Level Designer
Is Ashborne's home office too cool for school? 😎 Soon we will share photos from new offices that are currently under reconstruction. 🚧 We are looking forward to seeing each other!