PlayStation-owning train enthusiasts rejoice. Railroad Tycoon is coming your way!

Take-Two Interactive Software today officially announced that it would be bringing out Railroad Tycoon II on the Sony PlayStation game console in January 2000. Railroad Tycoon II is the second game in the unparalleled railroad building franchise that has been experienced by over two million PC owners. This will be the first time the franchise has appeared on PlayStation.

"We are extremely pleased to bring Railroad Tycoon II to the PlayStation," stated Ryan Brant, Chief Executive Officer of Take-Two Interactive. "Railroad Tycoon II was extremely successful on the PC and is sure to win a whole new set of fans on the PlayStation. With its unique concept and depth of gameplay, fans of true empire-builders will find Railroad Tycoon II a welcome addition to their library."

Railroad Tycoon II features an extensive 18-campaign scenario, which allows train enthusiasts to re-create the evolution of the world's railroad systems from the early 1800s and beyond the present time. It's has proven to be an extremely popular title on the PC and could be an interesting title for the PlayStation. Railroad Tycoon II currently expects to ship in January 2000.


Courtesy of IGN.com