Updates & Exciting New Game Announcement!

🚂 Patch Notes for [Version 1.8.24 - 1.8.42] 🚂

✨ New Features & Improvements ✨

1. 🌟 New Visual Updates:
   • Updated game map icons.
   • Refreshed minimap background textures.
   • Added an infinite money symbol for the sandbox game mode.
2. ⚙️ Gameplay Enhancements:
   • Added a "Rotate Camera to North" function while the camera follows a train in Free Mode.
   • "Route Electrified" button highlights the first unelectrified rail segment for trains heading to a route or depot.
   • Added cargo toggles to train settings and pick panels to display cargo destinations.
   • Enabled removing specific cargo/passengers from trains:
     • One-time contract cargo is returned to its origin city for reassignment.
     • All other cargo/passengers are delivered without payment.
3. 🚉 Additional Updates:
   • Added second-era diesel locomotive RS 11.
   • Optimized second-era research and adjusted availability for VO 1000 and RS 1 locomotives.
   • Introduced the third-era RTL turbo train set.

🖥️ UI Updates

1. Added a settings option for custom key bindings in tutorials (instructions reference default layout).
2. Added minimize/maximize buttons for the Community Pick panel and saved state functionality.
3. Introduced a "Trains" button in the City Pick panel to display visiting trains.
4. Fixed the train settings UI layout and improved scroll view mechanics.
5. One-time contracts now have a dedicated panel for better tracking.

🐛 Bug Fixes

1. Resolved camera rotation issues in tutorials when using a keyboard.
2. Fixed "Go to Start Menu" crash.
3. Fixed tutorial text/icons for camera rotation and train replacement after research updates.
4. Resolved memory leaks related to grass and engine models.
5. Addressed crashes during rail construction near connection points and train unblocking issues.
6. Fixed overlapping bridge construction errors.

🛠️ Optimizations

1. Reduced memory usage through 3D asset optimization and updated data structures.
2. Improved asset storage for wagons and locomotives, reducing build size and game loading times.

🌍 World & Assets Updates

1. Updated bridge models with detailed bottoms and fixed material issues.
2. Enhanced world camera movement to avoid clipping through trains and buildings.

🚆 Introducing: Train World Driver 🚆

I am thrilled to announce a new game based on the Train World: Train World Driver!

1. 🎮 Take control of trains, completing exciting missions in a casual, fun-filled environment with accessible simulation mechanics.
2. 🛠️ Use the Mission Editor (will be available in Train World) to create and share custom missions using existing saves.
3. 🔄 Enjoy a switchable game mode for existing Train World players.
4. 🔗 Benefit from shared new content: New maps, trains, and features will simultaneously be released for both games.

Release Plan:
🗓️ Early Access expected in 2025.

🎉 Thank you for your continued support! 🎉

Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, we welcome your feedback. 🚂