From 550740fedfe081f35ab1b5fcf4a8f3c6d73f1f68 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tyler Trahan Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:52:07 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add: News post for 16.0-beta1 release --- _posts/2026-06-19-openttd-16-0-beta1.md | 31 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 31 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _posts/2026-06-19-openttd-16-0-beta1.md diff --git a/_posts/2026-06-19-openttd-16-0-beta1.md b/_posts/2026-06-19-openttd-16-0-beta1.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..32d788fd --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2026-06-19-openttd-16-0-beta1.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +--- +title: OpenTTD 16.0-beta1 +author: 2TallTyler +--- + +We've been working on some exciting new features for OpenTTD 16, and they need testing! +The first beta release is now available, and we've opened the competition to create the title game for the next release. + + + +The first beta of OpenTTD 16 is now available with a host of new features including: + +* Trains can now drive backwards! ([read more](https://www.openttd.org/news/2026/06/18/backwards-driving)) +* Multiplayer companies can be set to allow anyone to join without needing an invite. +* Map generation has been improved in many ways: Rocks on desert tiles, better coasts near map edges, better lighthouse spawning on large maps, transmitters only spawn after 1920, and custom control of average land height +* Subsidies are now enabled for cargos which use CargoDist. +* Create your own collections of saved NewGRF items in picker windows, including objects, stations, and houses. +* Scale the aging rate of cargo payments, so slow vehicles on large maps can be profitable. +* Dropdown lists now have text filters so you can find what you're looking for faster. +* Vehicle preview offers have been combined into one window instead of spamming many windows. +* Many more features, changes, and fixes, see the full changelog for details. + +We've also launched the OpenTTD 16 Title Game Competition over on TT-Forums. +This is your chance to design and later vote on the game which plays behind the main menu. +(Yes, the current Toyland game was created and chosen by you, the community!) + +If you find any bugs, please [report them here](https://github.com/OpenTTD/OpenTTD/issues/new/choose). + +* [Download](https://www.openttd.org/downloads/openttd-releases/testing.html) +* [Changelog](https://cdn.openttd.org/openttd-releases/16.0-beta1/changelog.md) +* [Bug tracker](https://github.com/OpenTTD/OpenTTD/issues)