Trailmakers
A physics-based vehicle construction sandbox with open world exploration.
Trailmakers is a sandbox video game from Flashbulb Games, a Danish independent studio. It is a 3D physics-based vehicle construction simulator with open world exploration elements. The game entered early access on Steam on 30 January 2018, with the full version launching for PC and Xbox One on 18 September 2019, followed by a PlayStation 4 release on 21 May 2020.
Players can choose from several game modes, including adventure, sandbox, and racing. All modes support single-player and multiplayer, and the PC version includes modding support. The default camera is third-person, but players can switch to first-person. The game offers eight free sandbox maps: Stranded, Danger Zone, Test Zone, Treasure Island, Space Sector, Great Carrier Reef, and Pioneers. Additional maps are available through DLC expansions: High Seas Expansion (High Seas), Airborne Expansion (Airborne), and Frozen Tracks (Hoff). Other maps include Dethrone Island (multiplayer only), Time trials, Race Island, and Rally (single-player only).
During its early access period, the game sold over 100,000 copies on Steam. By February 2025, Trailmakers had reached over 5 million players across all platforms.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Trailmakers
- Developer
- Flashbulb Games
- Platforms
- Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
- Released
- Microsoft Windows, Xbox One / 18 September 2019Released for early access on Steam on 30 January 2018 / PlayStation 4 / 21 May 2020
- Genre
- Sandbox, simulation
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
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Lore & Background
Trailmakers was originally released as an early access title on the Steam store on 30 January 2018, where it garnered over 100,000 sales. The game fully launched for PC and Xbox One on 18 September 2019, and for PlayStation 4 on 21 May 2020. By February 2025, Trailmakers reached over 5 million players across all platforms.
The game can be played in various modes including adventure, sandbox, and racing, all of which support both single-player and multiplayer. The camera is usually third-person but can be changed to first-person. The game offers modding support on PC. It features eight free sandbox-style maps: Stranded, Danger Zone, Test Zone, Treasure Island, Space Sector, Great Carrier Reef, and Pioneers. Additional maps are available through DLCs: High Seas Expansion (High Seas), Airborne Expansion (Airborne), and Frozen Tracks (Hoff). Other maps include Dethrone Island (multiplayer only), Time trials, Race Island, and Rally (singleplayer exclusive).
Reader's Guide
Trailmakers stands as a notable entry in the 2010s sandbox game landscape for its focus on physics-based vehicle construction within an open world. The game's early access release on Steam in January 2018 allowed it to build a community and generate over 100,000 sales before its full launch. Its availability across PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, along with modding support on PC, contributed to a broad player base that exceeded 5 million by February 2025. The variety of game modes—adventure, sandbox, and racing—and the inclusion of both single-player and multiplayer options provided flexibility for different play styles. The eight free maps and additional DLC maps expanded the exploration and construction possibilities, while the ability to switch between third-person and first-person cameras offered varied perspectives. Trailmakers' legacy is tied to its successful transition from early access to a full release and its sustained popularity across multiple platforms.
Did You Know?
- Trailmakers was developed and published by Danish independent developer Flashbulb Games.
- The game entered early access on Steam on 30 January 2018 and sold over 100,000 copies during that period.
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