We are happy to announce that we have implemented a new vehicle into the game: Say hi to the DT5.1 series!
The background: In the real world, the DT5 was delivered in a total of 10 batches during the years from 2011 to 2023. There are various differences in detail between the different batches, and the equipment of the DT5 was also modified over time. Up to now, we had exclusively focused on the DT5.2 series in SubwaySim, and from now on, you will be able to experience the DT5.1's particular features as well.
There are a number of differences between the DT5.1 and DT5.2 series, for example regarding the exterior, the interior and the cab. The vehicles 301 to 418 are referred to as the DT5.1 series, and vehicles 419-463 are associated with the DT5.2 series.
Interior
The most striking difference for passengers is probably the vehicle's interior. The DT5.1 series are equipped with older screens for the passenger information system (PIS). These screens are comparably small and built with an aspect ratio of 4:3. Since the delivery of the DT5.2 in 2020, larger PIS screens in 16:9 have been used, which look much more spacious and modern.
Driver's Cab and Door Controls
In the past, some of you had pointed out to us that the door controls of the game's DT5 were not the same as the original. In fact, the HOCHBAHN has made significant changes to the door controls in recent years, causing the confusion.
We have therefore decided to feature the DT5.1 series in its original state, similar to how it was delivered in 2011. In this state (on the left of the screenshot), there are 3 yellow buttons (L, A, T) for door controls as well as two buttons for side-selective door unlocking. Force-opening all doors is possible by holding down the door unlocking button for 3 seconds or more.
In contrast, the DT5.2 (the current 2024 version) is equipped with a separate button dedicated to force-opening the doors (in the centre in white), and its button layout therefore deviates from the DT5.1. Another special feature of the DT5.2 is that the doors can only be released on one side when the cab is activated. If you want to unlock both sides, you will need to deactivate the cab.
Attention: Due to the different button layout in the cab, the keyboard assignments of both variants are also slightly different, so you will actually notice a difference when driving.
Exterior and Front
As part of the MEGA update, we have also reworked the front of the DT5. The front section and the rubber seals of both variants are now even closer to the original, and the windscreen wipers have also received a facelift. However, the differences between the DT5.1 and DT5.2 are less obvious on the outside than in the interior. The contemporary version of the HVV logo is noticeable, and there is also a difference in the headlight arrangement, which is reversed on the DT5.1 compared to the DT5.2. You can see the difference in the arrangement of the white and red lights in the screenshot above.
Audio
There's one more detail, namely the vehicle's audio. Recently, the DT5 vehicles at HOCHBAHN received a software update so that the brake squeal when stopping is no longer present. Accordingly, DT5.1 and DT5.2 will differ in SubwaySim: The DT5.1 will continue to have the typical squealing sound, while the DT5.2 will only brake electrically (and therefore silently) until at standstill.
The SubwaySim MEGA update: Not long to go until the release!
In the next few weeks, we will be releasing the MEGA update, with which we have made fundamental changes to the game. To do this, we've redeveloped all of the game's core systems from the ground up to provide you with the best possible entertainment.
Stay tuned - there are more announcements to come on this topic!