OpenRCT2 0.4.23

Open-source project that rebuilds and expands the classic simulation game RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 (RCT2).

Description

OpenRCT2 is an open-source project that rebuilds and enhances the classic simulation game RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 (RCT2), originally developed by Chris Sawyer and released in 2002. Developed and maintained by a community of enthusiasts, OpenRCT2 preserves the essence of the original game while introducing modern improvements, new features, and greater flexibility.

Key Features:

Open Source: The project is fully open, allowing anyone to contribute, modify, or study its source code, promoting transparency and collaboration.

Technical Improvements:

Support for modern screen resolutions (4K) and resizable interface.

Performance optimizations for current hardware.

Bug fixes present in the original version.

Additional Features:

Multiplayer Mode: Enables collaborative or competitive building online.

Mod/Customization Support: Facilitates the addition of custom content, such as new attractions, scenarios, and graphic elements.

Advanced Tools: Improvements in the scenario editor, more precise roller coaster building tools, and automation options (such as continuous ride testing).

Quality of Life: Enhanced interface, customizable shortcuts, translations into multiple languages, and integrated cheats.

Integration with Original Content: Requires RCT2 files (or RCT1 for access to its scenarios) to function, respecting copyright while expanding the experience.

Goal and Community:

Preservation: Keeps the game playable on modern systems, preventing obsolescence.

Innovation: Adds features requested by the community over the years, such as support for smooth mouse and more complex visitor logic.

Continuous Development: Frequent updates are released, driven by voluntary contributions from developers and fans.

OpenRCT2 is not an official sequel, but a tribute that revitalizes a classic, combining nostalgia with technical innovation. Its legality depends on the ownership of a legitimate copy of RCT2, ensuring that players enjoy an enhanced experience without infringing copyright.

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Technical Specifications

Version: 0.4.23

Size: 74.27 MB

License: Free

Language: English

Platform: Windows (64 bits)

File Type: ZIP

SHA-256: 1ab250ac61c2bbdea3327b1f0a81ae970d7228a5fc186bf34d9ec2979a4f47a3

Developer: OpenRCT2

Category: Games/Simulation Games

Last Update: 06/08/2025

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