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Digital game code card for Chris Sawyer's Locomotion strategy simulator

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Atari 37170 Chris Sawyer's Locomotion downloadable game

SKU CH-Z65R-R6E80 MPN 37170

A 2004 strategy and simulation download where you build a transportation empire using trains, trucks, buses, aircraft and ships to outmanoeuvre rivals.

  • Product nameChris Sawyer's Locomotion [Online Game Code]
  • Published byAtari
  • ESRB age ratingE - Everyone( Mild Violence )
  • Game genreStrategy, Simulator
  • Packaging typeDownload
  • Activation platformSteam
  • Build a transport empire across a vast world
  • Strategy and simulator gameplay for everyone
  • Steam activation with online game code
  • Runs on Windows XP or Vista with 1.8 GHz CPU
  • Requires 512 MB RAM and 2 GB drive space

Chris Sawyer's Locomotion downloadable game

Chris Sawyer's Locomotion is a strategy and simulation title from Atari, delivered as a Steam activation code. Players construct a transportation empire using rail, road, air, and sea networks to move cargo and passengers across a detailed world. The ESRB rates it E for Everyone with mild violence. It suits fans of classic economic tycoon gameplay.

Upgrading from earlier transport sims

This release brings Chris Sawyer's design to a digital Steam library, removing the need for physical discs and legacy DRM. The jump is worthwhile for owners of the original 2004 retail version who want automatic updates and cloud saves. Buyers seeking modern 3D graphics, multiplayer matchmaking, or contemporary UI scaling will not find those features here.

Installing via Steam

Activation requires a free Steam account and an internet connection; the code is redeemed in the client's "Add a Game" menu. The installer then downloads roughly 2 GB of data. The most common issue is attempting redemption from a blocked region such as Russia, Iran, or Venezuela, which Steam will refuse. Ensure your account country matches an allowed territory before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $3.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 5,961 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Model name37170
Product nameChris Sawyer's Locomotion [Online Game Code]
Product typeGame
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm
Software
Published byAtari
ESRB age ratingE - Everyone( Mild Violence )
Game genreStrategy, Simulator
Activation platformSteam

Questions about this item

Does the 2 GB download require a physical disc slot or drive bay to install?

No physical media is involved; the product is a digital download that activates through a Steam account and installs directly to your hard drive.

What is the exact step that activates the game after the Steam client downloads the 2 GB of files?

Launch the Steam client, log in with your Steam account, enter the online game code when prompted, and the licence will bind to that account permanently.

Will the game need any paid subscription or separate patch download after the initial 2 GB installation?

No ongoing subscription is required; future patches and updates are delivered automatically through Steam at no extra cost.

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