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=OpenRCT2= |
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An open source clone of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 built by decompiling the original game one bit at a time. |
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|developer = Ted 'IntelOrca' John<br/>The OpenRCT2 development community |
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|released = '''Initial release:''' v0.0.1<br /> |
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7 December 2014<br/> |
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'''Latest stable release:''' v0.4.10<br /> |
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WW: 2 April 2023<br/><br/> |
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'''Microsoft Windows'''<br/> |
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WW: 7 December 2014<br/> |
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'''Linux'''<br/> |
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WW: 30 November 2015<ref name="Linux">[https://openrct2.org/downloads/releases/v0.0.3 Linux support available since v0.0.3] ([https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenRCT2/blob/develop/distribution/changelog.txt changelog])</ref><br/> |
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'''macOS'''<br/> |
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WW: 15 April 2016<ref name="macOS">[https://openrct2.org/downloads/releases/v0.0.4 macOS support available since v0.0.4] ([https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenRCT2/blob/develop/distribution/changelog.txt changelog])</ref><br/> |
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'''FreeBSD'''<br/> |
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WW: 29 July 2017<ref name="FreeBSD">FreeBSD support available since v0.0.6 ([https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenRCT2/blob/develop/distribution/changelog.txt changelog])</ref><br/> |
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'''Android, OpenBSD'''<br/> |
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WW: 12 July 2017<ref name="Android">[https://openrct2.org/downloads/releases/v0.1.0 Android and OpenBSD support available since v0.1.0] ([https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenRCT2/blob/develop/distribution/changelog.txt changelog])</ref> |
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|genre = Construction and management simulation |
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|modes = Single-player, online multiplayer |
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|platforms = Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Android |
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'''''OpenRCT2''''' is a free and open-source recreation of ''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon 2]]'' (RCT2) that incorporates some features from the original ''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon]]'' (RCT1) that were removed in RCT2, while also fixing some issues present in the official games, and incorporating changes seen in ''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic]]'' (RCTC). In addition, ''OpenRCT2'' adds several unique features, such as cooperative multiplayer and a built-in cheats menu. |
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== History == |
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*[http://imgur.com/a/zJTYd Screenshot 1, cheat windows] |
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Development of ''OpenRCT2'' was started on 2 April 2014 by Ted 'IntelOrca' John, with the project making steady development progress due to the efforts of other volunteers contributing towards its development. In order to keep the game playable and testing easier, OpenRCT2 called into the original RCT2.EXE for functions it did not yet have itself, replacing these functions bit by bit with its own code. On 15 October 2015, this process was finished, making the game independent (except for graphics, sounds, and objects), and easier to port to other systems. |
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*[http://i.imgur.com/kTkK5Gw.png Screenshot 2, large land tool area] (up to 64 squares at once) |
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*[http://i.imgur.com/yFzNyVu.jpg Screenshot 3, high resolution] |
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*[http://imgur.com/a/3GDuT Screenshot 4, resizable window] |
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=Contents= |
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*1 - Introduction |
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**1.1 - Background |
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**1.2 - Decompiling the game |
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**1.3 - Progress |
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**1.4 - Aim |
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*2 - Play the game |
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*3 - License |
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*4 - More information |
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=1 Introduction= |
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==1.1 Background== |
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OpenRCT2 is an attempt to decompile RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 into C. RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 was originally written in MASM and Visual C++ where functions related to interfacing with the operating system were written in C (supposedly 1%), with the rest of the game being written in pure x86 assembly. For an example of this method, OpenTTD was formed through a similar procedure; the original game, Transport Tycoon Deluxe, was decompiled into C which allowed for the addition of thousands of features to the game. RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 uses the third version of Chris Sawyer's engine, which shares some code with Transport Tycoon. This is reflected in the usage of OpenTTD 0.1 code such as the windowing system and graphics rendering. While the version of the engine used in Chris Sawyer's Locomotion is newer, OpenRCT2 is currently targeting the RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 engine to ease the decompilation process. |
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== Comparison with Official Games == |
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==1.2 Decompiling the game== |
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''OpenRCT2'' aims to continue where ''RCT2'' left off, making it an update to ''RCT2'' in a similar way ''RCT2'' acted as one to ''RCT1'', or how ''[[Loopy Landscapes]]'' acted as one towards the base installation of ''RCT1''. Unless otherwise noted, most information on this wiki about ''RCT2'' directly applies to ''OpenRCT2'' as well. |
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In order to decompile the game gradually without introducing new bugs, each procedure in RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 is to be re-written in C on an individual basis. To test the accuracy of the re-written procedures, the decompiled C procedures are compiled into a DLL (openrct2.dll) which exports an entry procedure mimicking the WinMain function in RollerCoaster Tycoon 2. The original executablerct2.exe has been patched so that openrct2.dll and WinMain are in the DLL import table and the WinMain export procedure in openrct2.dll is called at the start of the WinMain procedure in rct2.exebefore returning. With this system implemented, starting rct2.exe calls the new DLL as part of its initialization; the DLL can then run all the decompiled code whilst still being able to read / write to therct2.exe memory model and run rct2.exe procedures. |
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As ''OpenRCT2'' continually updates, it receives new features, fixes, improvements, and changes. It also carries over elements seen in ''RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic'' such as boosters that were on ''RCTC'''s [[Giga Coaster]] and [[Junior Roller Coaster]] and applies them here. Compared to the original games, the gameplay is also rebalanced in several ways such as how much money the guests would pay for rides at max depending on their stats and age has been recalculated. |
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The project therefore acts as a patch to RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, allowing each procedure to be gradually implemented while simultaneously adding new features where possible. Until all procedures of the original game are re-written in C, the project must remain a DLL which is called from the patchedrct2.exe. |
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* For [https://rct2calc.shottysteve.com example], in ''RCT1''/''RCT2''/''RCTC'', a guest would pay a maximum of £16/$16 for a newly-built Corkscrew Roller Coaster with an Excitement of 6.42, Intensity of 5.43, and 4.36 but in ''OpenRCT2'', guests would pay a maximum price of £15/$15 for it. However, at higher stats (such as 8.43 Excitement, 6.90 Intensity, and 5.43 Nausea), a guest would pay a maximum of £19.20/$19.20 for a newly-built Corkscrew in ''RCT1''/''RCT2''/''RCTC'' but the maximum price has been raised to £19.60/$19.60 in ''OpenRCT2''. |
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''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2'' used a save file format (.sv6) with limitations such as 255 rides & shops/stalls in a park and 1,000 guests in a queue line. While ''OpenRCT2'' can support this save file format, ''OpenRCT2'' removes those limitations with a new save format (.park) as of version 0.4.0. This update also included support of save files from ''RCTC''. ''OpenRCT2'' also supports ''RCT1'' save files. |
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==1.3 Progress== |
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Currently, the windowing system, graphics rendering and basic game loop are being decompiled. Decompiling all of the game's procedures is a convenient way of identifying the game's memory structure. SDL2 has been used as a replacement for the operating system calls, allowing for cross-platform support after the dependency on the original game's executable has been removed. |
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== Releases == |
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As of 16th August 2014, various UI improvements have already been made, settings are now stored in a local INI file. More drawing functions have now been decompiled but still remain cryptic C, much of the game management have been decompiled (e.g. peep generation, awards, cash out) and almost half of the windows. A rough estimate based on number of functions in the original game and number of functions now in C tells us that the project is approximately 25% complete of its target goal of having the game run on 100% C code. More information can be found in [https://github.com/IntelOrca/OpenRCT2/wiki/Changes-to-original-game changes to original game] and[https://github.com/IntelOrca/OpenRCT2/wiki/Window-progress window progress]. |
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''OpenRCT2'' is available for Microsoft Windows (Vista and higher; Windows XP support was dropped since v0.0.5<ref>MinGW builds dropped support for Windows XP as of v0.0.5 ([https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenRCT2/blob/develop/distribution/changelog.txt changelog])</ref>), Linux<ref name="Linux" />, macOS<ref name="macOS" />, FreeBSD<ref name="FreeBSD" />, OpenBSD, and Android<ref name="Android" />. |
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==1.4 Aim== |
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The aim is to completely decompile RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 into C so that cross-platform support, new features, and new gameplay can be added in a similar fashion to OpenTTD. With the addition of SDL2, the game can already be run in a resizeable window (which was not possible originally). Once the game has been fully decompiled, additional gameplay features, gameplay tweaks, and improvements can be introduced. The following is only a brief, non-exhaustive list of the possibilities - there are many more: |
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''OpenRCT2'' has two release branches: the "Develop" branch, which is updated up to multiple times a day with builds that incorporate new features and changes, but may be unstable; and the "Release" branch, which is updated every few months with a stable build of the game that incorporates the changes and additions of all builds released in the "Develop" branch since the previous build in the "Release" branch. |
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*Improved peep path-finding |
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*Increased window / ride / object / map / construction limits |
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*More sandbox-friendly gameplay |
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*Editing available objects |
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*Improved title sequence |
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*Translation into more languages |
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*Re-introduction of RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 mechanics: |
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**Shuttle Loop compatibility |
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**Have Fun! objective |
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**Finish building five coasters objective |
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**Using the mountain tool during the game |
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Due to game-breaking bugs on "Develop" branch builds being fixed relatively quickly by the development team, it is quite safe to play ''OpenRCT2'' using the latest build in the "Develop" branch (especially with the auto-save function enabled). One of the third-party ''OpenRCT2 Launchers'' is widely used to automatically install game updates. |
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=2 Downloading the game / Building the source code= |
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A couple of third parties offer downloadable precompiled builds. However, building the project is always recommended |
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== Key Features == |
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[https://openrct.net/builds.php OpenRCT.net] |
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* Native support for modern versions of Windows, macOS, Linux and other operating systems |
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* Support for widescreen resolutions, giant screenshots of the whole map |
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* Fast-forwarding the game |
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* Auto-save function |
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* Online multiplayer for co-op play |
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* Improved and extended language support, over a dozen languages available |
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* New rides, vehicles, scenery, objects, music (since v0.4.3), paths, terrain, colours (since v0.4.5), etc. |
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* New special track pieces and additional special tracks for certain roller coasters (such as large half loops on the [[Vertical Drop Roller Coaster]], re-introducing some removed RCT1 track features like [[boosters]], and new track pieces large corkscrews and Zero-G rolls on ''OpenRCT2'''s newly implemented roller coasters) |
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* Ability to import ''RCT1'' and ''RCTC'' (as of v0.4.2) saves and scenarios |
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* Various fixes for bugs in the original game and improvements |
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* Optional convenience features like automated staff placement and shops snapping to paths |
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* Built-in cheats menu and in-game hacks |
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* Custom Title Sequences |
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* Custom User Interface colouring |
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* OpenGL hardware rendering |
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* Support for user-created plug-ins (as of v0.3.0) |
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* New save file format with many increased limits (as of v0.4.0) |
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[https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenRCT2/blob/develop/distribution/changelog.txt Click here] for a full changelog of all features, fixes, and changes in ''OpenRCT2''. |
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[https://openrct2.com/download OpenRCT2.com] |
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== New objects added in ''OpenRCT2'' == |
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There is also a Launcher available from [https://openrct.net/download OpenRCT.net] that will automatically update your build so that you always have the current version as they are released. |
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These objects implemented into ''OpenRCT2'' that are not in the original games can be found in the Object Selection's advanced menu (filter "OpenRCT2 Official"). The "OpenRCT2 Official" list also includes reimplementations of objects exclusive in official downloadable content that was not presented in the main games or expansions. |
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=== Attractions === |
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===={{Roller Coasters 2D}}==== |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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{{Ridebox2D|Hybrid Coaster|OpenRCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Single Rail Roller Coaster|OpenRCT2}} |
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{{Ridebox2D|Alpine Coaster|OpenRCT2}} |
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</div> |
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=== Stations styles === |
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==<span style="font-size:24px;">3 License</span>== |
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* No entrances — This station theme makes ride entrances and exits invisible but keeps the default station theming. |
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OpenRCT2 is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3. |
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* No entrances, no platform — Besides making ride entrances and exits invisible, the station's platform and railings are also invisible. Only the black metal plating below them is visible. |
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=== OpenMusic === |
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[https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic OpenMusic] is a side project implemented in OpenRCT2 with the purpose of adding a new and alternative, high-quality soundtrack to OpenRCT2 alongside the original games' soundtrack. Karst "Jalmaan" van Galen Last is the primary composer for OpenRCT2's original soundtrack, but other artists such as Herman Riddening's 35er Voigt (previously known as The Bressingham Voigt) and [[Allister Brimble]]<ref name="OpenRCT2 Main Theme YouTube comment">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkvaRXyJOTM&lc=UgxFuczwYeRXa6mlJHx4AaABAg Allister Brimble's YouTube comment] on Marcel Vos's "[https://youtu.be/NkvaRXyJOTM New OpenRCT2 Theme Song Reveal!]" video</ref> contributed to OpenRCT2's original soundtrack. |
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*[https://github.com/IntelOrca/OpenRCT2 GitHub] |
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* Acid style "Airtime Junkies" by Jalmaan<ref group="m">https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/alternative/openrct2.music.acid/object.json</ref> <small>(added in v0.4.3)</small> |
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*[https://www.facebook.com/OpenRCT2 Facebook] |
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* Blizzard style "Snowbound (OpenRCT2 Edit)" by Silver Aura, Jalmaan, Greyfade<ref group="m">https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/alternative/openrct2.music.blizzard/object.json</ref> <small>(added in v0.4.4)</small> |
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*[https://openrct2.com/download Automated builds] |
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* Dodgems beat style 2 "Bumblebeat" by Bumblebeat<ref group="m">https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/alternative/openrct2.music.dodgems/object.json</ref> <small>(added in v0.4.3)</small> |
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*[https://openrct.net/builds.php Secondary site for automated builds] |
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* Extraterrestrial style "Style of the Extraterrestrial" by Jalmaan<ref group="m">https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/alternative/openrct2.music.extraterrestrial/object.json</ref> <small>(added in v0.4.4)</small> |
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*[https://openrct.net/download Launcher that keeps your copy up-to-date] |
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* Fairground organ style 2 by Jalmaan & Herman Riddening's 35er Voigt<ref group="m">https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/additional/openrct2.music.fairground2/object.json</ref> <small>(added in v0.4.5)</small> |
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*[http://www.reddit.com/r/rct/ rct2 subreddit] |
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** 0.flac unidentified |
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*[http://www.reddit.com/r/openrct2 openrct2 subreddit] |
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** "Granada" by Agustín Lara |
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** 2.flac unidentified |
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** "El Capitan" by John Philip Sousa |
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** "Mussinan Marsch" by Carl Karl Ludwig von Mussinan |
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** "Berliner Luft" by Paul Lincke |
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** "Die Schönbrunner" by Joseph Lanner |
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** 7.flac unidentified |
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** "Frühlingsstimmen, Op. 410" by Johann Strauss II |
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** 9.flac unidentified |
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** "Unter dem Doppeladler" by Josef Franz Wagner |
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** 11.flac to 16.flac unidentified |
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** "Colonel Bogey March", a traditional British march by [[wikipedia:Kenneth J. Alford|Kenneth J. Alford]] |
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* Galaxy style "Pandora" by Jalmaan<ref group="m">https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/alternative/openrct2.music.galaxy/object.json</ref> <small>(added in v0.4.3)</small> |
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* OpenRCT2 Title Theme "Main theme for OpenRCT2"<ref <ref group="m">https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/additional/openrct2.music.title/object.json</ref> by [[Allister Brimble]]<ref name="OpenRCT2 Main Theme YouTube comment"/> <small>(added in v0.4.6)</small> |
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* Prehistoric style "The Ancient Lands" by Flyxxpy<ref group="m">https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/alternative/openrct2.music.prehistoric/object.json</ref> <small>(added in v0.4.5)</small> |
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* Ragtime style 2 by Jalmaan<ref group="m">https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/additional/openrct2.music.ragtime2/object.json</ref> <small>(added in v0.4.5)</small> |
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** "Dill Pickles Rag" by Charles L. Johnson |
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** "Something Doing Rag" by Scott Joplin |
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** "New Era Rag" by James Scott |
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** "Peacherine Rag" by Scott Joplin |
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=== Scenery objects === |
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* [[Panda Themeing]] <small>(reimplemented from ''RCT2'''s [[Panda World]] DLC)</small> |
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** Giant Panda |
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** Bamboo Shoots |
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** Panda Litter Bin |
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** Panda Trains for [[Junior Roller Coaster]] <small>(reimplemented in v0.4.1)</small> |
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'''ToonTowner's scenery pieces''' based on Simon Foster's designs (21 objects) |
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* Small Scenery |
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** Base Block |
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** 3 Glass Roof pieces |
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** 17 Roof pieces |
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'''Mama Bear's scenery pieces''' based on Simon Foster's designs (1 object) |
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* Walls/Fences |
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** Wall with Passageway |
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'''Couger's scenery pieces''' based on Simon Foster's designs (2 objects) |
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* Walls/Fences |
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** 2 Wooden Post Wall pieces |
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=== Geography === |
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==== Footpaths ==== |
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'''Footpath Surfaces''' |
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* Invisible Footpath |
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* Invisible Queue |
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'''Footpath Railings''' |
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* Invisible Railings |
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==== Terrain ==== |
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* Void — This piece of terrain mimics the dark gray coloring of the empty background to make tiles visually appear to be off the map |
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==== Water ==== |
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* Pink water |
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== Links == |
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* [https://openrct2.io/ Official Site] |
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* [http://openrct2.org/ Pseudo-Official Site]—provides more comprehensive information and links about ''OpenRCT2'' |
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** [http://openrct2.org/features Feature List] |
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** [http://openrct2.org/downloads Downloads Page] |
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** [https://openrct2.org/forums/ Forums] |
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* ''[https://github.com/LRFLEW/OpenRCT2Launcher/releases/ OpenRCT2 Launcher]''—installs and automatically updates ''OpenRCT2'' (recommended to set to "Develop" branch to always stay up-to-date with new features, fixes, and other changes) |
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* [https://openrct2plugins.org/ OpenRCT2 Plug-ins] |
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* [https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenRCT2/ GitHub Page] |
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** [https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenRCT2/issues Issue tracker, problems can be reported here] |
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** [https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenRCT2/milestones current progress/milestone] |
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** [https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic OpenMusic GitHub Page] |
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* [http://www.facebook.com/OpenRCT2 Facebook Wall] |
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* [http://www.reddit.com/r/openrct2 OpenRCT2 Subreddit] |
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* [http://www.reddit.com/r/rct/ RCT Subreddit] |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0YvVAW9aoL0jq8XIDee0gS99iLYje3lT YouTube playlist of the OpenRCT2 Podcast/talk with the devs] |
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** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i6IPPi91Xs latest episode (not in above playlist)] |
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* Screenshots of older builds of ''OpenRCT2'', hosted on Imgur: |
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** [http://i.imgur.com/kTkK5Gw.png Large land tool area] |
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** [http://i.imgur.com/yFzNyVu.jpg High resolution] |
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** [http://imgur.com/a/3GDuT Resizable window] |
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** [https://imgur.com/t/openrct2/6895K Dynamic Lighting] |
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* [http://intelorca.co.uk/ IntelOrca's website] |
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==References== |
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<references /> |
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'''OpenMusic''' |
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<references group="m" /> |
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{{RollerCoaster Tycoon Games}} |
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[[Category:RollerCoaster Tycoon Games]] |
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[[Category:PC Game]] |
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[[Category:Mobile Game]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:10, 5 April 2024
OpenRCT2 is a free and open-source recreation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 (RCT2) that incorporates some features from the original RollerCoaster Tycoon (RCT1) that were removed in RCT2, while also fixing some issues present in the official games, and incorporating changes seen in RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic (RCTC). In addition, OpenRCT2 adds several unique features, such as cooperative multiplayer and a built-in cheats menu.
History
Development of OpenRCT2 was started on 2 April 2014 by Ted 'IntelOrca' John, with the project making steady development progress due to the efforts of other volunteers contributing towards its development. In order to keep the game playable and testing easier, OpenRCT2 called into the original RCT2.EXE for functions it did not yet have itself, replacing these functions bit by bit with its own code. On 15 October 2015, this process was finished, making the game independent (except for graphics, sounds, and objects), and easier to port to other systems.
Comparison with Official Games
OpenRCT2 aims to continue where RCT2 left off, making it an update to RCT2 in a similar way RCT2 acted as one to RCT1, or how Loopy Landscapes acted as one towards the base installation of RCT1. Unless otherwise noted, most information on this wiki about RCT2 directly applies to OpenRCT2 as well.
As OpenRCT2 continually updates, it receives new features, fixes, improvements, and changes. It also carries over elements seen in RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic such as boosters that were on RCTC's Giga Coaster and Junior Roller Coaster and applies them here. Compared to the original games, the gameplay is also rebalanced in several ways such as how much money the guests would pay for rides at max depending on their stats and age has been recalculated.
- For example, in RCT1/RCT2/RCTC, a guest would pay a maximum of £16/$16 for a newly-built Corkscrew Roller Coaster with an Excitement of 6.42, Intensity of 5.43, and 4.36 but in OpenRCT2, guests would pay a maximum price of £15/$15 for it. However, at higher stats (such as 8.43 Excitement, 6.90 Intensity, and 5.43 Nausea), a guest would pay a maximum of £19.20/$19.20 for a newly-built Corkscrew in RCT1/RCT2/RCTC but the maximum price has been raised to £19.60/$19.60 in OpenRCT2.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 used a save file format (.sv6) with limitations such as 255 rides & shops/stalls in a park and 1,000 guests in a queue line. While OpenRCT2 can support this save file format, OpenRCT2 removes those limitations with a new save format (.park) as of version 0.4.0. This update also included support of save files from RCTC. OpenRCT2 also supports RCT1 save files.
Releases
OpenRCT2 is available for Microsoft Windows (Vista and higher; Windows XP support was dropped since v0.0.5[5]), Linux[1], macOS[2], FreeBSD[3], OpenBSD, and Android[4].
OpenRCT2 has two release branches: the "Develop" branch, which is updated up to multiple times a day with builds that incorporate new features and changes, but may be unstable; and the "Release" branch, which is updated every few months with a stable build of the game that incorporates the changes and additions of all builds released in the "Develop" branch since the previous build in the "Release" branch.
Due to game-breaking bugs on "Develop" branch builds being fixed relatively quickly by the development team, it is quite safe to play OpenRCT2 using the latest build in the "Develop" branch (especially with the auto-save function enabled). One of the third-party OpenRCT2 Launchers is widely used to automatically install game updates.
Key Features
- Native support for modern versions of Windows, macOS, Linux and other operating systems
- Support for widescreen resolutions, giant screenshots of the whole map
- Fast-forwarding the game
- Auto-save function
- Online multiplayer for co-op play
- Improved and extended language support, over a dozen languages available
- New rides, vehicles, scenery, objects, music (since v0.4.3), paths, terrain, colours (since v0.4.5), etc.
- New special track pieces and additional special tracks for certain roller coasters (such as large half loops on the Vertical Drop Roller Coaster, re-introducing some removed RCT1 track features like boosters, and new track pieces large corkscrews and Zero-G rolls on OpenRCT2's newly implemented roller coasters)
- Ability to import RCT1 and RCTC (as of v0.4.2) saves and scenarios
- Various fixes for bugs in the original game and improvements
- Optional convenience features like automated staff placement and shops snapping to paths
- Built-in cheats menu and in-game hacks
- Custom Title Sequences
- Custom User Interface colouring
- OpenGL hardware rendering
- Support for user-created plug-ins (as of v0.3.0)
- New save file format with many increased limits (as of v0.4.0)
Click here for a full changelog of all features, fixes, and changes in OpenRCT2.
New objects added in OpenRCT2
These objects implemented into OpenRCT2 that are not in the original games can be found in the Object Selection's advanced menu (filter "OpenRCT2 Official"). The "OpenRCT2 Official" list also includes reimplementations of objects exclusive in official downloadable content that was not presented in the main games or expansions.
Attractions
Roller Coasters 
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Stations styles
- No entrances — This station theme makes ride entrances and exits invisible but keeps the default station theming.
- No entrances, no platform — Besides making ride entrances and exits invisible, the station's platform and railings are also invisible. Only the black metal plating below them is visible.
OpenMusic
OpenMusic is a side project implemented in OpenRCT2 with the purpose of adding a new and alternative, high-quality soundtrack to OpenRCT2 alongside the original games' soundtrack. Karst "Jalmaan" van Galen Last is the primary composer for OpenRCT2's original soundtrack, but other artists such as Herman Riddening's 35er Voigt (previously known as The Bressingham Voigt) and Allister Brimble[6] contributed to OpenRCT2's original soundtrack.
- Acid style "Airtime Junkies" by Jalmaan[m 1] (added in v0.4.3)
- Blizzard style "Snowbound (OpenRCT2 Edit)" by Silver Aura, Jalmaan, Greyfade[m 2] (added in v0.4.4)
- Dodgems beat style 2 "Bumblebeat" by Bumblebeat[m 3] (added in v0.4.3)
- Extraterrestrial style "Style of the Extraterrestrial" by Jalmaan[m 4] (added in v0.4.4)
- Fairground organ style 2 by Jalmaan & Herman Riddening's 35er Voigt[m 5] (added in v0.4.5)
- 0.flac unidentified
- "Granada" by Agustín Lara
- 2.flac unidentified
- "El Capitan" by John Philip Sousa
- "Mussinan Marsch" by Carl Karl Ludwig von Mussinan
- "Berliner Luft" by Paul Lincke
- "Die Schönbrunner" by Joseph Lanner
- 7.flac unidentified
- "Frühlingsstimmen, Op. 410" by Johann Strauss II
- 9.flac unidentified
- "Unter dem Doppeladler" by Josef Franz Wagner
- 11.flac to 16.flac unidentified
- "Colonel Bogey March", a traditional British march by Kenneth J. Alford
- Galaxy style "Pandora" by Jalmaan[m 6] (added in v0.4.3)
- OpenRCT2 Title Theme "Main theme for OpenRCT2"[m 7] by Allister Brimble[6] (added in v0.4.6)
- Prehistoric style "The Ancient Lands" by Flyxxpy[m 8] (added in v0.4.5)
- Ragtime style 2 by Jalmaan[m 9] (added in v0.4.5)
- "Dill Pickles Rag" by Charles L. Johnson
- "Something Doing Rag" by Scott Joplin
- "New Era Rag" by James Scott
- "Peacherine Rag" by Scott Joplin
Scenery objects
- Panda Themeing (reimplemented from RCT2's Panda World DLC)
- Giant Panda
- Bamboo Shoots
- Panda Litter Bin
- Panda Trains for Junior Roller Coaster (reimplemented in v0.4.1)
ToonTowner's scenery pieces based on Simon Foster's designs (21 objects)
- Small Scenery
- Base Block
- 3 Glass Roof pieces
- 17 Roof pieces
Mama Bear's scenery pieces based on Simon Foster's designs (1 object)
- Walls/Fences
- Wall with Passageway
Couger's scenery pieces based on Simon Foster's designs (2 objects)
- Walls/Fences
- 2 Wooden Post Wall pieces
Geography
Footpaths
Footpath Surfaces
- Invisible Footpath
- Invisible Queue
Footpath Railings
- Invisible Railings
Terrain
- Void — This piece of terrain mimics the dark gray coloring of the empty background to make tiles visually appear to be off the map
Water
- Pink water
Links
- Official Site
- Pseudo-Official Site—provides more comprehensive information and links about OpenRCT2
- OpenRCT2 Launcher—installs and automatically updates OpenRCT2 (recommended to set to "Develop" branch to always stay up-to-date with new features, fixes, and other changes)
- OpenRCT2 Plug-ins
- GitHub Page
- Facebook Wall
- OpenRCT2 Subreddit
- RCT Subreddit
- YouTube playlist of the OpenRCT2 Podcast/talk with the devs
- Screenshots of older builds of OpenRCT2, hosted on Imgur:
- IntelOrca's website
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Linux support available since v0.0.3 (changelog)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 macOS support available since v0.0.4 (changelog)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 FreeBSD support available since v0.0.6 (changelog)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Android and OpenBSD support available since v0.1.0 (changelog)
- ↑ MinGW builds dropped support for Windows XP as of v0.0.5 (changelog)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Allister Brimble's YouTube comment on Marcel Vos's "New OpenRCT2 Theme Song Reveal!" video
OpenMusic
- ↑ https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/alternative/openrct2.music.acid/object.json
- ↑ https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/alternative/openrct2.music.blizzard/object.json
- ↑ https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/alternative/openrct2.music.dodgems/object.json
- ↑ https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/alternative/openrct2.music.extraterrestrial/object.json
- ↑ https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/additional/openrct2.music.fairground2/object.json
- ↑ https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/alternative/openrct2.music.galaxy/object.json
- ↑ https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/additional/openrct2.music.title/object.json
- ↑ https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/alternative/openrct2.music.prehistoric/object.json
- ↑ https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenMusic/blob/master/additional/openrct2.music.ragtime2/object.json