Today we have a core patch going live across all platforms that brings a range of improvements from your feedback. Our highlights include performance updates to Nürnberg-Würzburg, fixing car crossings on Florida Tri-Rail, fixes to door systems on the Class 331 for Airedale & Wharfdale, as well as some key updates to AI Conductor and Beginner Controls.
This next patch is still only the start, with our teams building additional updates to bring even more improvements in the weeks ahead. Please continue to share your feedback with our teams, and we thank you all for the support.
Please note that updates typically load quickly, but in some cases may take up to 24-hours to release across each platform.
Please see our full list of highlights and updates below:
Patch Highlights
Nürnberg-Würzburg - Memory improvements to improvement performance and reduce instances of blurred textures
Florida Tri-Rail - Car traffic will now correctly stay stopped at crossings
Airedale & Wharfedale - Class 331 improvements to ensure doors open correctly and function as expected with the guard panel
Class 333 - Updated DVD behaviour to ensure it works as expected
Beginner Controls - Improvements to prevent trains getting stuck, physics stability, and SPADing when crossing red lights
AI Conductor - Improvements to Realistic setting which now waits for player door closure correctly
Nürnberg–Ingolstadt - Added ICE 4 to timetable, alongside key performance improvements and range of fixes and art updates
Full Changelog
Core
Updated LOD so some items on trains don’t pop in when moving around.
Various localisation improvements throughout the game.
When using Beginner Controls, expert mode will now be disabled by default
Fixed an issue where the train could get stuck on a junction when using Beginner Controls
Made logic changes to AI Conductor so they now wait for the player to close the doors before continuing their tasks.
Fixed an issue where the player couldn’t go to Control Guide or Options in the Pause Menu on Steam Deck
Airedale & Wharfedale
Fixed an issue where the doors wouldn’t close on the Class 331 from a guard panel after being previously opened by another guard panel
Various localisation improvements throughout the route
Class 333
Sander light now works when the sander is active
DVD now times out when stopped and in forwards/reverse
Door task buzzer is now consistent based on the signal ahead
Changed the text for the Headlights Off objective to correctly say ‘OFF’ in the 'Divine Diversion' scenario
Florida Tri-Rail
Cars will no longer travel through the train at crossings
Updated the road textures when wet to be correctly reflective
Fixed an issue where train doors weren’t opening when using Beginner Controls
Fixed issues with the BL36PH safety system around the alerter, HUD and missing switch for the TMS system
Fixed an issue where the player was unable to insert the reverser upon spawning the F40PH-3C Tri-Rail locomotive
Various localisation improvements throughout the route
Tri-Rail GP49H-3
Updated HUD Function to use the correct 0-1 power range for Dynamic Brake handle
EATC speed is now shown in the cab and HUD when in Training Centre
Nürnberg – Würzburg
Performance improvements throughout the route to improved FPS
EU Dosto coaches should have appropriate PIS Information during AI services.
Fixed an issue in the introduction for the route where the train was delayed too much
Fixed an issue where last passenger door of the BR 440 locomotive failed to close when the AI Conductor is set to Realistic
Fixed an issue where the 2D map failed to highlight for all the services of the BR 442 Talent 2
Fixed an issue with a signal not showing correctly on service 58249
Fixed an incorrect signal when leaving Nürnberg
Removed the default decals in the Livery Editor for BR193 Vectron
Updated French VO in the ICE 1 Introduction
Various localisation improvements throughout the route
DB BR 412 ICE 4
Fixed an issue where the cab screens couldn’t be interacted with when using a controller.
Nürnberg – Ingolstadt
Added ICE 4 on Nurnberg – Ingolstadt timetable
Added more cars to the autobahn based on player feedback
Added route hopping to Nurnberg – Wurzburg
Updated lighting for the tunnel near Allerberg
Updated visuals of Nürnberg Hbf Area based on player feedback
Fixed various scenery issues such as floating cars and bushes throughout the route
Fixed an issue with wheels wobbling on the Apmz wagon
Fixed an issue when driving the ICE 3 towards a red signal with LZB speed dropping below 200 km/h.
Fixed an issue where the platinum medal was unachievable in the Test Drive scenario.
Fixed an issue when a train is running on a high-speed line the amperage limit and WB SB indicator were not functioning as expected.
Fixed an issue where the High-Speed Record scenario couldn’t be completed due to an issue with the LZB
Fixed an issue where the ICE 823 was incorrectly spelt as RE 823
Fixed yard tracks in Nürnberg that were wrongly spelled as Ingolstadt
Various localisation improvements throughout the route
Thank you all, please keep sharing your feedback in our channels, and we'll aim to share news on upcoming updates with you all in the coming weeks.