Begin your republic not just in spirit, but in history.

The Early Start DLC adds a new layer of depth to Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic, letting you kick things off in the 1930s, 40s, or 50s. These decades introduce slower speeds, tougher logistics, and era-appropriate constraints—alongside over 90 new vehicles, updated buildings, and two brand new maps: Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Coal becomes central to your infrastructure. Construction depends on brickwork, not prefab. Trams and steam locomotives roll through streets and stations, while architectural choices reflect the era’s evolving styles—from early communal blocks to Brutalist statements. Some technologies will only become available as time passes, encouraging long-term planning and a new rhythm to national growth.

Whether you're managing brick-by-brick construction or navigating the inefficiencies of early infrastructure, these starting decades reshape the way a republic takes form. Start with a population, with empty buildings, or with nothing at all—each option brings new challenges and storytelling potential.

Early Start releases May 22.

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Community Report #100 covers it all—from coal logistics and water systems for steam locomotives to new real-scale maps and our recent Bit Awards win. Give it a read!