Some Linux distributions offer native packages already. There is also a cross platform Launcher available that will automatically update your build of the game so that you always have the latest version.įlathub offers flatpaks for Linux distributions that support this application distribution system: offers precompiled builds and installers of the latest master and the develop branch. If you have the original RollerCoaster Tycoon and its expansion packs, you can point OpenRCT2 to these in order to play the original scenarios. It can be bought at either Steam or GOG.com. OpenRCT2 requires original files of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 to play. Some of those include mountain tool in-game, the 'have fun' objective, launched coasters (not passing-through the station) and several buttons on the toolbar. It also re-introduces mechanics from RollerCoaster Tycoon that were not present in RollerCoaster Tycoon 2.

OpenRCT2 attempts to provide everything from RCT2 as well as many improvements and additional features, some of these include support for modern platforms, an improved interface, improved guest and staff AI, more editing tools, increased limits, and cooperative multiplayer. The engine was based on Transport Tycoon, an older game which also has an equivalent open-source project, OpenTTD. RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 was originally written by Chris Sawyer in x86 assembly and is the sequel to RollerCoaster Tycoon. Scenarios require the player to complete a certain objective in a set time limit whilst sandbox allows the player to build a more flexible park with optionally no restrictions or finance. OpenRCT2 allows for both scenario and sandbox play. The player must try to make a profit and maintain a good park reputation whilst keeping the guests happy. The gameplay revolves around building and maintaining an amusement park containing attractions, shops and facilities. OpenRCT2 is an open-source re-implementation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 (RCT2). If you want to help translate the game to your language, please stop by the Localisation channel. If you need help, want to talk to the developers, or just want to stay up to date then join the non-developer channel for your language. If you want to help make the game, join the developer channel. You will need to create a Discord account if you don't yet have one. A construction and management simulation video game that simulates amusement park management.Ĭhat takes place on Discord. An open-source re-implementation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2.

Installing openrct2