#distribution

The OpenTTD Team says that as of March 14, 2026, OpenTTD is no longer directly available as a standalone game on Steam or GOG and is instead bundled with Transport Tycoon Deluxe for $9.99, while existing owners keep access and direct downloads from openttd.org remain free.

A high-engagement Hacker News thread (388 points, 535 comments) on Benedict Evans' OpenAI analysis focused on defensibility beyond raw model quality. Users debated stickiness, distribution leverage, and enterprise integration as the real battleground.