We are pleased to announce that the update from T:ANE Beta V1.0 to V1.1 is now available via the Steam Updater.
This release includes a long list of updates improving a number of features and fixing many bugs and known issues.
With our retail release day still over 3 months away, we are addressing a number of remaining issues in each area of the simulation. We are confident the final version will be a significant improvement upon this Beta version. (Please see our recent Kickstarter Update showing some of these new graphic features in development).
This update also includes a change to the content file format which means we recommend a fresh install rather than the auto-update.
To INSTALL V1.1 please this follow these steps:
- First delete the local content files by right clicking on the game in the Steam client > Delete Local Content. This will uninstall your existing game files.
- Next, navigate to C:\Users\\AppData\Local\N3V Games\TANE and delete the TANE folder to remove the local data files. Please note, you will need to enable Show Hidden Files and Folders in Folder options to see this folder. This step will also delete any of your work-in-progress routes and sessions and any downloaded content).
Once uninstalled, re-download the new V1.1 build via Steam. (Of course you can also run the auto-update, although we have had some issues with content not behaving as expected on custom installs).
If you ordered the Deluxe Edition, you can then re-download these routes via in-game asset downloader.
Future updates for the game will download as normal via Steam Updater.
Known Issues:
- Once installed, when you click Play, the “Performing first time setup” window will appear. This step builds your database with new file format - estimated time for this step approximately 20-30 minutes. Please be patient.
- On subsequent launches, the Launcher can take 15-60 seconds to appear.
- This version includes the first stages of the post-processing graphics. The full “target graphics” look is not yet implemented but will be completed prior to release.
- Multiplayer and Trainz Download Station access requires a “MyTrainz” account (free registration as per previous Trainz versions). We are currently updating this system for Steam users, and will let you know as soon as MP functionality is available.
- If you see an error: Failed to start game (app already running) - click OK, check that Tane.exe is not running using Task Manager then click Play to relaunch the game.
Last but not least, we understand that our fans are passionate about trains (and Trainz). We would like to reassure you all that it will be well worth the wait when our final version is released on May 15.