Kalypso Media Announces Partnership with Shopville

Seattle, Wash – December 05, 2024 – Publisher Kalypso Media USA Inc. is delighted to announce its partnership with Shopville for the North American physical retail release of the hit railway management simulator Railway Empire 2 in 2025. The collaboration will expand on the expertise and strength of both companies to offer gamers the opportunity to enjoy the latest version of Railway Empire, with Shopville at the helm as the exclusive distributor.

“We look to our partnership with Kalypso, first and foremost, as fans,” said Roland Aw, Founder and CEO, Shopville. “We love what Kalypso puts into the gaming world and have jumped at the chance to ensure that their games can be put, (literally) into the hands of gamers in North America. There’s no better example than Railway Empire 2, a game that we love, gamers love and are craving to own physically.”

“It’s rare to find a partner as enthusiastic and dedicated as the team at Shopville,” said Andrew Johnson, Vice President, Kalypso Media USA Inc. “We are so proud of Railway Empire 2, and we look forward to continuing its success with our trusted partners at Shopville as they deliver physical copies of our beloved game to the hands of eager railway tycoons. 

Railway Empire 2, which launched digitally on PC and gaming consoles in 2023, provides the same immersive and strategic railway management gameplay as its beloved predecessor along with new content and additional features including; 4-player cooperative multiplayer, improved track construction, a five-chapter campaign, 14 scenarios, free play, and new construction modes. 

 

About Kalypso Media

Kalypso Media Group GmbH is an independent publisher, developer, and marketer of interactive entertainment software with over 200 employees at 10 locations across Germany, England, France, Japan, and the USA. The Kalypso Media Group includes Kasedo Games, the digital label of Kalypso Media Group, along with four development studios: Realmforge Studios (Dungeons series), Gaming Minds Studios in Gütersloh and Paderborn (Railway Empire, Port Royale, Tropico 7) and Claymore Game Studios (upcoming: Commandos Origins.) 

Specializing in the development of strategy and simulation games for a global audience on multi-platforms, Kalypso Media Group's IP portfolio includes full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike, and Railway Empire, among others. Kalypso Media's most recent releases are Railway Empire 2, Dungeons 4, The Inquisitor and the upcoming Commandos: Origins (2024). Recent releases from Kasedo Games include IXION (PC), Sweet Dreams Alex, and Recipe for Disaster (PC) and the upcoming Warhammer 40000: Mechanicus II. Find out more at www.kalypsomedia.com. 

Kalypso Media Group offers a wide range of merch products and clothing in the newly opened Kalypso Media merch store. The products available include Kalypso Media's best-known franchises, including Commandos, Railway Empire, Dungeons, and Tropico. More at merch.kalypsomedia.com.

About Shopville

Shopville is a one of North America's leading e-commerce companies specializing in collectibles, TCGs, movies, toys, and video games. Founded and operated by enthusiasts, Shopville empowers customers and vendors by offering genuine value and ensuring true ownership through the sale of physical media — because physical is king. Our mission is to support and celebrate geek and pop culture, fostering a community where shared passions thrive.

Through collaboration with vendors, suppliers, and industry partners, Shopville leads the charge to amp up consumer experiences and build a community where shared passions can run wild. Find out more at myshopville.com

Media Inquiries:

Kalypso Media

Jamie King

Sr. Marketing and PR Manager

jamie.king@kalypsomedia.com

 

Shopville

Cory Haller

Brand & Creative Director 

Cory.haller@shopville.ca

 

Sales Inquiries:

For more information, sales and distribution inquiries please contact:
Emmanuel Amardie-Mensah
Business Development / Commercial Manager, Shopville

Manny@shopville.ca