Guide
Getting Started and Modes
Foundational tutorials cover map selection, terrain challenges, career milestones, legacy sandbox saves, and operational yards.
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Guide: Logistics, Signaling, and Progression Manual
Set up efficient rail networks, optimize production chains, and master signaling with this complete Overfreight guide for beginners and advanced players.

Maps: Guide to Terrains, Layouts, and Difficulty
Overfreight maps feature three distinct terrains: Flatlands, Twin Peaks, and Mountain Insanity. Compare map difficulties, industry spots, and route layouts.

Realistic Mode Guide: How to Unlock and Yard Setup
Overfreight realistic mode unlocks with the A nice gift badge. Learn sorting yard mechanics, locomotive switching, and reversing routes.

Sandbox Mode: Saves, Badges, and Career Changes
Overfreight sandbox mode saves allow unconstrained building, but restrict badge unlocks. See how sandbox saves function and how they differ from career mode.
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Guide FAQ
Can players start a new sandbox save in Overfreight?
New save files automatically launch under career mode, meaning dedicated sandbox creation is no longer available on standard new profiles. Read the guide
Which map is best for beginners in Overfreight?
Flatlands is recommended for beginners due to gentle topography, starter infrastructure, and low viaduct construction costs. Read the guide
What is the primary difference in Overfreight Realistic Mode?
Locomotives and wagons must be bought separately, trains require yards to decouple or reverse, and routing logic attaches to railcars. Read the guide







