All Editions of Train Sim World 6 launch from 30th September, following a period of 5-Day Early Access for Deluxe and Special Edition players.
For players of Standard Edition or the Free Starter Pack, full launch is live from:
1600 BST on PlayStation & Xbox
1800 BST on Steam & Epic Games
Also out now is the Free Starter Pack, which will allow players to upgrade to Train Sim World 6 for free. The Free Starter Pack includes Training Center and 5 different trains to learn.
It does not contain the routes or locomotives included in other Editions of Train Sim World 6.
Separate route and loco Add-ons
The individual route and loco Add-ons for Train Sim World 6 are also now available to purchase.
We can confirm that a boxed copy of Train Sim World 6 will be coming to selected platforms at a later date.
Our FAQs also have information for new and existing players on how to download Train Sim World 6 on each platform. We also have this in handy video format for Steam, Epic, PlayStation and Xbox players.
Here, you can also find technical information about how profile transfers work, how to continue use of the PC Editor (beta) and information about achievements and Creators Club content.
All players can now access their Compatible Content for use in Train Sim World 6.
A full rollout plan for Compatible Content can be found in our FAQs.
Following our previous statements in our FAQs concerning compatible content for Epic Games players, we have some good news!
Your entire Train Sim World collection will be coming with you in Train Sim World 6!
Our team have been working hard behind the scenes to support the releases, which will come in phases over the coming weeks.
The rollout plan:
Phase 1, Launch: At launch (Phase 1), you’ll be able to bring with you 43 Add-ons, featuring some of your favourite content, alongside content featured in editions of TSW6, and some of the content that layers into the new routes.
Phase 2, October 14: This will be followed on October 14 by Phase 2, with 17 additional pieces of content.
Future Phases: We will confirm dates for future phases to release the remaining Add-ons as soon as we can.
You can see the content coming in both Batches 1 and 2 on our FAQs.
Today we’re sharing a full plan of our approach for upcoming TSW6 improvements, and a rough timeline of when you can expect these updates to arrive. Our teams are working hard to make sure we keep the TSW6 experience as smooth as possible, prioritising key community-reported issues and folding these into our update plan.
Currently, our team are working towards the first few patches, and we’ve detailed a summary for the issues we’re aiming to include in each of these drops. As a disclaimer, this won’t be the entire list of changes, and some items may be subject to change, but this is an overview of the key improvements our teams are working towards, and when you can expect them.
TSW6 Patch One (arrived today) to improve key issues from early access, including:
PS5 Audio popping and crackling
PS5 Audio cutting out during gameplay
Removed train faults from incorrectly appearing in scenarios
Fixed an issue causing Dovetail Live login to not appear when selecting the ‘sign in’ option.
Fixed an issue causing an incorrect controller layout to appear in the UI.
Fixed an issue causing announcements to stop playing after 20 minutes.
Added the ‘climb up’ prompt that was missing from Summit platforms.
Removed the headlight objectives for Leipzig’s Big Helper scenario to prevent it from bring incompletable.
Fixed a display issue on the DB BR 442 causing the HUD and screens to report power being applied when no power is actually being applied during wheel slide conditions.
To view our full changelog, please see the September 30th Update Notes post.
TSW6 Patch Two (Expected next week)
to target further key reported community issues.
TSW6 Patch Three (2-3 Weeks post-launch)
will target more reported issues/feedback.
The patches won’t stop after this, our teams will continue to bring regular improvements to TSW6 built from our internal reports, community raised issues and general feedback we’re seeing.
Thank you all for using our feedback channels and helping us keep track of the issues you’ve seen in game, please continue to share your thoughts, and check out our TSW6 FAQs, Getting Started Guide, and Support Website for more information as you need it.
There's loads to get into when you first play, including:
Operating new locomotives!
The Arrow III, GWR Class 802 and all three Deluxe Edition locos are brand new to Train Sim World!
Explore new horizons.
Look out over the English Channel, go beyond Riesa all the way Leipzig and head out into the suburbs of New Jersey.
Become the expert and solve train faults. - Manage your service with engine stalls, fix lights and wiper failures or sort door issues mid-service.
Keep your eyes open... for Temporary Speed Restrictions
and prepare to slow down when you least expect it.
Keep you ears open... for Announcements!
Roam the platforms and check tickets in Conductor Mode all to a tune of audio announcements.
Tailor your experience.
Manage your layers, alter the frequency of faults and toggle new audio settings for a bespoke experience.
Don't forget to send us your awesome screenshots! Head into Photo Mode and get creative! Share your best snaps via Dovetail Live or simple tag us on social media... we love to see what trains you're driving and the routes you're enjoying.
If you’re just joining us and are learning about Train Sim World 6 for the first time... welcome! There’s a lot to catch up on!
Over the last few weeks we’ve been showcasing all the new content available, from routes, to locomotives and the new features.
Here’s a summary of everything we’ve put out so far!
Train Sim World 6: Leipzig-Dresden
Train Sim World 6: Morristown Line
Train Sim World 6: Riviera Line
Train Sim World 6: New Features
If you’re keen to hear about what’s next for Train Sim World 6, head over to Part One and Part Two of our August Roadmap where we talk about some of the exciting new routes coming as Add-ons to Train Sim World 6.
This includes the first Add-on to release post-launch with WCML: Birmingham - Crewe, along with other route Add-ons covering railways in Czechia, Portugal and Japan!
We’ll have more to share in our October Roadmap which will come on Tuesday October 7th!
Our handy FAQs should give you all the information you need, along with the various information threads on our Forums.
You can also follow us on socials to keep up to date with everything happening through launch and beyond!
What are you looking forward to most in Train Sim World 6?
Head over to our shiny new Discord Server to hear the latest news from our teams, get unique rewards in our Discord community, and be involved in exclusive Discord events.
There's been a cavalcade of streaming content broadcast over the last few days to celebrate Railway200 and TSW6's launch! Catch the Launch Day Livestream over on YouTube and Twitch.
Thank you for all your enthusiasm, feedback, and questions as we've shown you all TSW6 has to offer. For those playing - we hope you enjoy it as much as we've enjoyed making it.
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