In this December development update for Model Trains, we introduce two fundamental features: a powerful new Terrain Editor and our first version of Interconnected Tracks. These updates unlock deeper world-building, more realistic railway behaviour, and a major step toward fully automated networks.

TLDR: the most profitable simulation games in recent times are those that have successfully transitioned from being 'games to be played' to 'platforms to be built upon.' This is the playbook to create sustainable and replicable enduring successes with video games. Starting with this post, I am starting a series of deep dives into how we are building sustainable simulation platforms at Second Quest.

Discover the key takeaways from IGDC 2025. Kinshuk Sunil shares insights on the event's energy, the historic success of BYOG, and the next generation driving the unprecedented acceleration of India's game development sector.

Gamescom Asia 2025 in Thailand marked our second consecutive year at the event—and our biggest yet. Unlike last year’s edition in Singapore, this year we experienced a brand-new, expanded format alongside Thailand Game Show. With Vivek speaking on the official track and Kinshuk and I focused on building partnerships across Asia, this trip became a defining milestone for Second Quest.

We added new trains and a hueg amount of props to the game. We also crafted smarter node-based track editing with procedural bridges, flexible track curves, better map support—and fine-tuned prop placement in our latest update.

Second Quest has been selected for STPI OctaNE’s Open Challenge Program in Aizawl! Co-founders Shagufta and Kinshuk recently attended the OctaNE bootcamp and are excited to work with emerging talent in the Northeast. Read about our experience, vision, and next steps.

Model Trains is creator-first. We have built deep modding capabilities from day one using the same content pipeline as our dev tools and calling on playtesters to help refine them.

We showcased Model Trains at India’s WAVES 2025—kids loved creating on Creatosphere, we pitched at WAVEX, and left re-energized to build a creator-driven future.

Join us for our monthly devlogs and early playtests for Model Trains. We have refined track-laying to be more intuitive and overhauled train physics with realistic bogies and smoother motion in this update.

We showcased Model Trains at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 thanks to Bharat Tech Triumph. And we won the Gaming & Sports category of the Startup Maharathi Challenge!

Second Quest participates at GDC 2025 thanks to Bharat Tech Triumph! We showcased our debut ‘Model Trains’ at India Pavilion, met dev legends, and soaked in game design insights with our entire founding team.

We are very thrilled to announce that Second Quest has won the Elevate 2024 grant from Govt of Karnataka, boosting our Model Trains PoC and sharpening our pitch, vision, and community support.

I’m thrilled to head to GDC 2025 and London Games Festival after being propelled by IGDA and Bharat Tech Triumph. Catch my debut game’s first prototype sneak-peek on March 11th!

A 2024 recap from Second Quest's co-founder. The studio went from a game jam idea to attending global events like Gamescom and ended the year with promising progress on its debut game.

IGDC 2024 felt like a homecoming! Our team led panels on DEI & fundraising, and we demoed our game. The energy and connections were incredible. We left inspired and can't wait for IGDC 2025!

With support from Global Game Jam, We made our international debut at Gamescom Asia 2024. The team gained crucial connections and validation for our community-driven game strategy from industry leaders.

Our Co-founder Shagufta Khan participated at 'Together 2024', hosted by She Capital for women founders and investors. She drew inspiration from powerful keynotes, connected with fellow changemakers, and participated in a podcast on the future of sports and esports in India.

On Video Game Day, Second Quest was featured in a global indie developer showcase hosted by filmmaker Paul Docherty and the IGDA Foundation. During the livestream, the Founding Team shared the studio's story, unveiled a sneak peek of their first game, and represented India's growing game development community.

We at Second Quest are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Global Game Jam (GGJ), making us the first-ever participant in their new Indie Supporter Program.

GameMaker partnered with the volunteer-run community GameDev.in to host its first official meetup in Delhi. The event aimed to foster a strong developer community in India, featuring a presentation on the game engine's capabilities and future support for local creators.

Game developer Second Quest attended IGDC Dev Days Delhi 2024 and was inspired by the vibrant creativity of India's game dev community. The event was a hub of innovation, featuring insightful talks on industry trends and a strong commitment to inclusion with initiatives like the Women in Gaming Delhi Chapter.