Announcements All the latest news and updates - all visitors call here first Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:11:01 +0000 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:11:01 +0000 Dovetail Games Forums https://forums.dovetailgames.com/forums/announcements.73/ Week Beginning 10th August 2026 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:06:53 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-10th-august-2026.98977/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-10th-august-2026.98977/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
This is the RFTV Schedule for next week:

Monday, August 10th: Nürnberg - Ingolstadt German Preview Stream, 6 pm BST
Join Ambassador TrainSimPlay as he welcomes Lukas, Corin and Dion from the Train Sim Germany team for a German-speaking preview of the upcoming Schnellfahrstrecke Nürnberg Ingolstadt route.



Wednesday, August 12th: Discord Q&A, 3:30 pm BST
Join our team on the Discord stage to ask us questions live!...

Week Beginning 10th August 2026]]> An Update On The Tadami Line Release Date Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:57:16 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/an-update-on-the-tadami-line-release-date.98854/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/an-update-on-the-tadami-line-release-date.98854/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
We’d like to share an update regarding the release date for the Tadami Line.

Ahead of the original release this week, our teams reviewed initial feedback sent from early testers of the Add-on and identified areas of performance lower than we had expected.

Good performance is a key critical area that can impact your enjoyment with new content, and we’d like to ensure TSW’s first visit to Japan is reflected of the peaceful and smooth ride it’s designed to be. This is why...

An Update On The Tadami Line Release Date]]> 1 Train Sim World 6 Update Notes – August 6th 2026 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:48:58 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-%E2%80%93-august-6th-2026.98967/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-%E2%80%93-august-6th-2026.98967/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex

Hello everyone,

Today we have a minor update, including a selection of key improvements to texture and memory use on UK locos, including the Class 380, 802 and 220, as well as a few additional improvements for Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn, the Expert BR 145, and when using a raildriver control input.

This update will be going live from 10:00am BST, and please note that updates may take up to...

Train Sim World 6 Update Notes – August 6th 2026]]> Dovetail Live Website Changes & Scheduled Maintenance Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:59:20 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/dovetail-live-website-changes-scheduled-maintenance.98953/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/dovetail-live-website-changes-scheduled-maintenance.98953/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex

Starting tomorrow, we will be making changes to Dovetail Live website, and shifting to a new system, which will improve the usability and loading speed of our pages and articles.

The Dovetail Live website will be unavailable from Thursday August 6th at 10:00am BST and is expected to remain unavailable for a few hours. Other DTL services, including Creators Club, will be unaffected...

Dovetail Live Website Changes & Scheduled Maintenance]]> Train Sim World – Update For Supported Game Platforms Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:38 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-%E2%80%93-update-for-supported-game-platforms.98920/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-%E2%80%93-update-for-supported-game-platforms.98920/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan

Today we’d like to outline a change for the game platforms we support for Train Sim World, what this means for players and the title in the future.

Train Sim World titles and new TSW Add-on releases developed from this date onwards will only be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms (Steam, Xbox for PC and Epic Games).
This change is essential for allowing the teams that create TSW...

Train Sim World – Update For Supported Game Platforms]]> Week Beginning 3rd August 2026 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:55:22 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-3rd-august-2026.98900/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-3rd-august-2026.98900/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
This is the RFTV Schedule for next week:

Wednesday, August 5th: Discord Q&A, 12 pm UTC
Join our team on the Discord stage to ask us questions live! If you can't make it, catch the recorded session on YouTube later on.

If you'd like to join the server, you can do so by clicking here.

Thursday, August 6th: Schnellfahrstrecke Nürnberg Ingolstadt, 6 pm UTC
Join Executive Producer Matt and Community...

Week Beginning 3rd August 2026]]> Train Sim World 6 Update Notes – July 29th 2026 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:05:54 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-%E2%80%93-july-29th-2026.98880/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-%E2%80%93-july-29th-2026.98880/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
Today we're releasing a smaller update, which introduces optimisations we hope will reduce the occurrence of blurry textures for a few UK Add-ons. This update also adds route hopping from Great Western Express to Thames Valley Branches and should fix issues with announcements in certain cases.

Core
  • Fixed an issue with onboard announcements when departing the first station of a service
  • Fixed an issue where announcements would play with trains arriving at the...

Train Sim World 6 Update Notes – July 29th 2026]]> Week Beginning 27th July 2026 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:07:35 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-27th-july-2026.98852/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-27th-july-2026.98852/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
This is the RFTV Schedule for this week:


Wednesday, July 29th: Discord Q&A, 12 pm UTC
Join our team on the Discord stage to ask us questions live! If you can't make it, catch the recorded session on YouTube later on.

If you'd like to join the server, you can do so by clicking here.

That is all for this week :)

See you there,
Jan]]> Week Beginning 20th July 2026 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:54:34 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-20th-july-2026.98794/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-20th-july-2026.98794/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
This is the RFTV Schedule for this week:

Wednesday, July 22nd: Discord Q&A, 12 pm UTC / 1 pm BST
Join our team on the Discord stage to ask us questions live! If you can't make it, catch the recorded session on YouTube later on.

If you'd like to join the server, you can do so by clicking here.

That is all for this week :)

See you there,
Jan]]> 1 Week Beginning 13th July 2026 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:06:53 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-13th-july-2026.98724/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-13th-july-2026.98724/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
This is the RFTV Schedule for this week:

Thursday, July 16th: Thames Valley Branches Preview Stream, 6 pm UTC
Join Executive Producer Matt and Community Manager Jan from Dovetail Games alongside Johannes from Incredible Trains for the preview livestream of Thames Valley Branches!



That's all for now. We hope you have a good start into the new week and we'll see you in chat!

All the best,
Jan]]> Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - July 9th 2026 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:05:31 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-july-9th-2026.98667/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-july-9th-2026.98667/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan

Hello folks,

Our next update is almost ready and will be released tomorrow, July 9th, at 10 am BST. It’s a big one!

Unfortunately, the fixes for Niddertalbahn, Mittenwaldbahn, and the BR 194 & E94 railtour pack originally announced in our June Roadmap will be moved to a future patch. We apologise for any inconvenience.

On a positive note, we were able to include many fixes for a...

Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - July 9th 2026]]> 3 Week Beginning 6th July 2026 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:34:49 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-6th-july-2026.98606/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-6th-july-2026.98606/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
Here is next week's streaming schedule:

Friday, July 10th: July Roadmap Stream, 6 pm UTC
Join Senior Community Manager Alex and Executive Producer Matt for the Train Sim World July 2026 Roadmap as they share insights on current developments, updates from development partners, improvement timelines, and community news!

The July Roadmap article will be shared earlier in the week on July 8th, but due to some scheduling conflicts, the stream will be hosted a few...

Week Beginning 6th July 2026]]> Upcoming Changes To The Dovetail Games Forums Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:51:07 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/upcoming-changes-to-the-dovetail-games-forums.98464/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/upcoming-changes-to-the-dovetail-games-forums.98464/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan EDIT: There have been follow-up announcements made which will change the context for this message.

The original announcement is still available, hidden under a spoiler tag to help prevent confusion.
Hello folks,

We wanted to share some upcoming changes to the Dovetail Games forums and explain why we’re making them.

As a summary, we will begin adjusting the forum structure across all...

Upcoming Changes To The Dovetail Games Forums]]> 4 Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - June 25th 2026 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:58:41 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-june-25th-2026.98458/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-june-25th-2026.98458/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
We’ve got another update coming up tomorrow, on June 25th, primarily focussing on a range of add-ons from the USA, including Morristown Line, San Bernardino Line, as well as various single improvements for various add-ons, including New York – Trenton, NJ Transit ALP-45DP, Cajon Pass, LIRR Extended, Peninsula Corridor, Sherman Hill and a few additional minor changes for select UK content.

View a list of highlights and a full changelog of updates below.

As a note, we...

Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - June 25th 2026]]> 3 Week Beginning 29th June 2026 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:17:09 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-29th-june-2026.98511/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-29th-june-2026.98511/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
Hope everyone is staying cool and hydrated in this heat! Here is the upcoming RFTV schedule:

Tuesday 30th June: Discord Q&A
Join our team on the Discord stage to ask usk questions live! If you can't make it, catch the recorded session on YouTube later on.

The VOD can be found here:


That's all for this week folks!]]> Steam Summer Sale 2026 - Buy Now! Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:11:30 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/steam-summer-sale-2026-buy-now.98494/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/steam-summer-sale-2026-buy-now.98494/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan

Steam Summer Sale Kicks Off!
The Steam Summer Sale has arrived, and the discounts are coming thick and fast from June 25th to July 9th.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your collection with new routes, add depth to your roster of locomotives, or simply pick up a bargain before the...

Steam Summer Sale 2026 - Buy Now!]]> Dovetail Games Forum Rules Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:13:51 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/dovetail-games-forum-rules.98465/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/dovetail-games-forum-rules.98465/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
This is the go-to place for you if you’re looking to connect with other forum members, if you need help/support for any of our games, or if you’re looking for the latest in Dovetail news!

We want the forums to be a welcoming, constructive, and enjoyable space for everyone. Healthy discussion, feedback, and disagreement are encouraged. Hostility, disruption, and behaviour that creates an unpleasant environment for others are not.

To achieve this, we...

Dovetail Games Forum Rules]]> Week Beginning 22nd June 2026 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:44:41 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-22nd-june-2026.98452/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-22nd-june-2026.98452/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
We do hope you aren't melting too much. But in case wherever you are is a little cooler, we have our next livestream coming in hot!

Tuesday 23rd June: BNSF GP60M Preview Livestream
Join Executive Producer Matt and Community Manager Jan as they preview High Iron Simulations' BNSP GP60M Locomotive ahead of it's release!

Be sure to check out the...

Week Beginning 22nd June 2026]]> Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - June 17th 2026 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:07:54 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-june-17th-2026.98361/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-june-17th-2026.98361/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan

Hello everyone,

We’ve got a major update coming tomorrow, primarily focussing on a range of UK add-ons, including the Class 90 improvements from the Alan Thomson Simulation team, as well as a huge patch for the Expert DB BR 145, and additional improvements for Stuttgart Heilbronn.

View a list of highlights and a full changelog of updates below.

Patch Highlights...

Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - June 17th 2026]]> 1 Week Beginning 15th June 2026 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:51 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-15th-june-2026.98347/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-15th-june-2026.98347/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
We have a livestream planned for TONIGHT! And it's a Northern extravaganza!

Monday 15th June: WCML Preston - Crewe Preview Livestream
Join Matt, Harry and Tom, a 'crewe' (get it?) member from Just Trains as they preview the upcoming WCML: Preston - Crewe Add-on!



Also, if you missed Just Train's preview stream, catch up here.

Finally, make sure to watch...

Week Beginning 15th June 2026]]> [complete] Mastery Down For Essential Maintenance - 11th June 2026 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:40:52 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/complete-mastery-down-for-essential-maintenance-11th-june-2026.98299/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/complete-mastery-down-for-essential-maintenance-11th-june-2026.98299/ invalid@example.com (DTG-Chris) DTG-Chris
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. While we carry out essential maintenance we are doing our best to cause as little disruption as possible.]]> 3 Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - May 28th 2026 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:14:11 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-may-28th-2026.98127/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-may-28th-2026.98127/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan

Good day folks,

Today, we're releasing a patch across all platforms that introduces various improvements for multiple route and loco AddOns.
Please allow up to 24 hours for the patch to arrive on your system. Some systems may update in standby mode without your notice.

Highlights
  • Class 805 - Performance optimisation to help reduce crashes and memory issues...

Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - May 28th 2026]]> 6 Week Beginning 8th June 2026 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:03:58 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-8th-june-2026.98246/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-8th-june-2026.98246/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
Apologies that we didn't share this RFTV update sooner, whilst I have you, I wanted to talk more about the stream events coming up next week that you can look forward to, including our next TSW Roadmap!

Monday, 8th June 18:00 UTC: Train Sim World June 2026 Roadmap
Join Senior Community Manager Alex and Executive Producer Matt for the Train Sim World June 2026 Roadmap as they share insights on current developments, updates from development partners, improvement...

Week Beginning 8th June 2026]]> A Joint Statement On The Br Class 90 (and Next Steps) Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:27 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/a-joint-statement-on-the-br-class-90-and-next-steps.98200/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/a-joint-statement-on-the-br-class-90-and-next-steps.98200/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
Today we would like to share an important update regarding the BR Class 90 Electric Freight Loco, addressing the feedback surrounding its launch, and outlining what you can expect next from our teams at Dovetail Games and Alan Thomson Simulation (ATS).

Firstly, we want to apologise for the quality of the add-on on its release. We know how highly anticipated this iconic piece of UK freight traction was, and the launch build fell far short of the quality and standards you...

A Joint Statement On The Br Class 90 (and Next Steps)]]> Status Update – June 1st 2026 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:07:23 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/status-update-%E2%80%93-june-1st-2026.98179/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/status-update-%E2%80%93-june-1st-2026.98179/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
We wanted to share an update on a few topics, and check back in on the recent TSW patch for a few core issues, where we’re at

Crashes On Launch for PlayStation 4 Users
Firstly, since our update last week, we’ve noticed users on PS4 crashing when loading up TSW, and our teams are currently still investigating how to resolve this issue. We continue to apologise for the inconvenience and are working to restore normal function as soon as possible.

If you are...

Status Update – June 1st 2026]]> Week Beginning 1st June 2026 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:08:14 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-1st-june-2026.98150/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-1st-june-2026.98150/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
We don’t have any streams lined up for next week, but be sure to check out our fantastic group of ambassadors who are creating great videos just for you to enjoy.

You can find a full list of ambassadors in this thread.

All the best,
Jan]]> 1 Week Beginning 25th May Wed, 27 May 2026 15:03:28 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-25th-may.98076/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-25th-may.98076/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
We've got a slightly earlier RFTV for you this week, as we go into a (hopefully very sunny) bank holiday weekend here in the UK.

Thursday 28th May: TBC
What's this? A MYSTERY? Yes. We're looking to livestream something on this day, but keep your eye open next week for what this could be.

Thank you!
Harry]]> 1 Week Beginning 18th May Tue, 19 May 2026 14:28:41 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-18th-may.98062/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-18th-may.98062/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
There aren't any livestreams from our channels this week, and whilst we do have a couple of events in planning, we're still looking for a suitable date to share them. In the meantime, please check out our ambassadors for further Train Sim World content!

English

Week Beginning 18th May]]> Week Beginning 11th May Tue, 12 May 2026 15:45:45 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-11th-may.97995/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-11th-may.97995/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
Apologies for the lateness of this. We're aware you're used to having the RFTV on a Friday, but there are sometimes delays to this as we work on upcoming content.

There aren't any preview livestreams this week. However, please check out our ambassadors for further Train Sim World related content!

English

Week Beginning 11th May]]> Train Sim World 6: New York - Stamford Update 12th May 2026 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:06:17 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-new-york-stamford-update-12th-may-2026.97992/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-new-york-stamford-update-12th-may-2026.97992/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
We've released an update to add fixes and improvements to recently released New York - Stamford route. This includes improvements to the M8, other rolling stock, route visuals, audio and more. You can check the full changelog below for all the details.

Please allow up to 24 hours for the update to appear. If it hasn't appeared, check you have auto-update switched on as it could have updated without you knowing.

Full Changelog

New York -...

Train Sim World 6: New York - Stamford Update 12th May 2026]]> A Statement Regarding The Class 802 Gbr Livery On Creators Club Wed, 06 May 2026 13:12:06 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/a-statement-regarding-the-class-802-gbr-livery-on-creators-club.97900/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/a-statement-regarding-the-class-802-gbr-livery-on-creators-club.97900/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
We have seen many comments regarding the removal of the Great British Railways liveries from the Creators Club, and we would like to provide some clarification.

The Creators Club is intended to be a platform where anyone can create and upload custom content. However, all content must comply with our terms and conditions and is subject to ongoing moderation.

Additionally, we must adhere to the terms of our licensing agreement, which permits us to use the livery and branding in...

A Statement Regarding The Class 802 Gbr Livery On Creators Club]]> Train Sim World 6 Update Notes – May 5th 2026 Tue, 05 May 2026 09:14:29 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-%E2%80%93-may-5th-2026.97876/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-%E2%80%93-may-5th-2026.97876/ invalid@example.com (DTG Jamie) DTG Jamie
Today, we are releasing a small update for Great Western Express and the Riviera Line.


Full Changelog


Great Western Express

  • The GWE 2017 timetable should show the correct duration for services.

Riviera Line
  • Fixed 'Running on Fumes' scenario asking the players to take off the fuel cap on the wrong side of the train (PC ONLY)


Please allow up to 24 hours for the patch to arrive on your...

Train Sim World 6 Update Notes – May 5th 2026]]> Week Beginning 4th May Fri, 01 May 2026 14:38:43 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-4th-may.97845/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-4th-may.97845/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
We have the RFTV schedule for next week, though you can probably guess...

Tuesday 5th May 19:00 BST: TSW May 2026 Roadmap
Join Executive Producer Matt along with Marketing & Community Director JD for the Train Sim World May 2026 Roadmap!

The article will be posted earlier in the day, but you can ask any questions in preparation on the Roadmap Q+A...

Week Beginning 4th May]]> Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - April 27th 2026 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:10:29 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-april-27th-2026.97804/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-april-27th-2026.97804/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan

Good day folks,

Today, we're releasing a patch across all platforms that introduces various improvements for multiple route and loco AddOns.
Please allow up to 24 hours for the patch to arrive on your system. Some systems may update in standby mode without your notice.

Full Changelog

Core
  • Updated onboard “Calling At” announcement audio...

Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - April 27th 2026]]> Week Beginning 27th April 2026 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:57:06 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-27th-april-2026.97803/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-27th-april-2026.97803/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
We don’t have any streams lined up for this week, but be sure to check out our fantastic group of ambassadors who are creating great videos just for you to enjoy.

All the best,
Jan]]> Medway Valley Line – Ps5 Audio Hotfix Expected Next Week Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:42:31 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/medway-valley-line-%E2%80%93-ps5-audio-hotfix-expected-next-week.97767/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/medway-valley-line-%E2%80%93-ps5-audio-hotfix-expected-next-week.97767/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
Today we'd like to share news of an upcoming hotfix update for PS5 players on the Medway Valley Line Add-on, addressing the audio being incorrectly inaudible/lower than expected for the Class 375.

Our teams are currently updating to the latest development build, and we're expecting this hotfix to be live with PS5 players next week (Looking at Monday). The Firefly Simulations team would like to state that there will be further refinements of the audio coming in later...

Medway Valley Line – Ps5 Audio Hotfix Expected Next Week]]> Week Beginning 20th April 2026 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:42:13 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-20th-april-2026.97739/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-20th-april-2026.97739/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
We have no streams planned for this week. To satisfy your need for train simulation content on YouTube, make sure to check out our diverse list of ambassadors creating great content for you.

All the best,
Jan]]> Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - April 16th 2026 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:06:18 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-april-16th-2026.97664/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-april-16th-2026.97664/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
Please allow up to 24 hours for the patch to arrive on your system. Some systems may update in standby mode without your notice.

Full...

Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - April 16th 2026]]> Week Beginning 13th April 2026 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:14:58 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-13th-april-2026.97636/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-13th-april-2026.97636/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
Hope you all had a good weekend. We have this week's RFTV schedule, but those of you who are speed readers may have seen already what we'll be up to this week!

Tuesday 14th April 6pm UTC: GWR HST Farewell Pack
Join Community Manager Harry alongside Grumpdog Games Liam as they preview the upcoming GWR HST Farewell Pack, which launches on Thursday 16th April! As Matt is still off, Harry will be driving and Liam will be discussing his work on the route, with...

Week Beginning 13th April 2026]]> Week Beginning April 6th Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:09:35 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-april-6th.97543/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-april-6th.97543/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
Apologies for not getting this to you sooner, but here is this week's RailfanTV schedule:

Tuesday, April 7th, 6 pm UTC / 7 pm BST: April Roadmap
Join Senior Community Manager Alex as we share insights on current developments, updates from development partners, improvement timelines, and community news!

Thursday, April 9th, 6 pm UTC / 7 pm BST: DB BR 147 Showcase
Join Community Manager Jan, Senior Technical Producer Lukas along with special...

Week Beginning April 6th]]> Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - April 2nd 2026 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:01:29 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-april-2nd-2026.97487/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-notes-april-2nd-2026.97487/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan

Hello everyone,

Today, we're releasing a patch for the Frankenbahn: Stuttgart - Heilbronn AddOn.

Please allow up to 24 hours for the patch to arrive on your system. Some systems may update in standby mode without your notice.

Full Changelog
Frankenbahn: Stuttgart - Heilbronn
  • Added multiple new virtual destinations for AI displays...

Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - April 2nd 2026]]> Medway Valley Line – An Update On Ps5 Audio Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:01:52 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/medway-valley-line-%E2%80%93-an-update-on-ps5-audio.97477/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/medway-valley-line-%E2%80%93-an-update-on-ps5-audio.97477/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
As a summary, shortly after launch the team identified that some elements of the 375 audio seemed to be playing at an much lower volume than intended (~1%) on the PlayStation. It wasn’t missing entirely, but due to the low...

Medway Valley Line – An Update On Ps5 Audio]]> Db Br 147 – Delayed On All Platforms Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:02:13 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/db-br-147-%E2%80%93-delayed-on-all-platforms.97437/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/db-br-147-%E2%80%93-delayed-on-all-platforms.97437/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex Ahead of the launch of the DB BR 147 Loco Add-on tomorrow, our teams have concluded a final round of testing with some changes that we want to let you know about.

Firstly, we have identified performance issues that are limited to console platforms (PS5 & Xbox Series S/X), and as a result, we’re now aiming to release PC and console platforms separately in order to ensure everyone has the best experience with the release.

PC platforms (Steam & Epic Games)...

Db Br 147 – Delayed On All Platforms]]> 1 Medway Valley Line - Known Crashes Using Mods Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:24:56 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/medway-valley-line-known-crashes-using-mods.97394/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/medway-valley-line-known-crashes-using-mods.97394/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
We’re aware of reports of crashes on the Medway Valley Line, which are very likely caused by outdated mods or .ini changes.

JetWash has provided a solution in the following posts:

Medway Valley Line - Known Crashes Using Mods]]> Southeastern Highspeed Update Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:18:50 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/southeastern-highspeed-update.97366/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/southeastern-highspeed-update.97366/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry Alongside the Medway Valley Line release, we are pleased to share the improvements that Firefly have made to the rolling stock included in Southeastern Highspeed, the Thameslink Class 700 and Railhead Treatment Train. This update not only improves each train, but also acts as a first pass on texture memory improvements.

The update will be rolling out from now (10am UTC) but please give upto 24 hours for the update to take effect.

Class 395, 375/9, 465/9 and...

Southeastern Highspeed Update]]> Playstation Spring Sale Is Here! Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:24:50 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/playstation-spring-sale-is-here.97350/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/playstation-spring-sale-is-here.97350/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan

The PlayStation Spring Sale is here, with discounts on Train Sim World 6, add-ons and more!

Train Sim World® 6: Deluxe Edition
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Embark on your next journey and discover the joy of train simulation. Be ready for anything as you master formidable trains across...

Playstation Spring Sale Is Here!]]> Week Beginning 23rd March 2026 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:57:08 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-23rd-march-2026.97319/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-23rd-march-2026.97319/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
We have two livestreams for you this week, starting with tonight!

Monday 23rd March: BR Class 90 Preview Livestream
Join Executive Producer Matt, Community Manager Harry alongside Alan and Kevin from the Alan Thomson Simulation team for a showcase of the BR Class 90 Electric Freight ahead of its release!

Wednesday 25th March: Medway Valley Line Preview Livestream
Join Matt, James and Jamie from Dovetail Games alongside Adam and Charlie from...

Week Beginning 23rd March 2026]]> Steam Spring Sale - Live Now! Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:21:49 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/steam-spring-sale-live-now.97237/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/steam-spring-sale-live-now.97237/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan

Spring has arrived, and with it we have a bunch of discounts across Train Sim World for you to enjoy!

Train Sim World® 6
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Embark on your next journey and discover the joy of train simulation. Be ready for anything as you master formidable trains across 3 new routes; from...

Steam Spring Sale - Live Now!]]> Week Beginning 16th March 2026 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:31:57 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-16th-march-2026.97125/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-16th-march-2026.97125/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
It's once again Friday, which means it's once again time for the RFTV update! We have two livestreams going ahead next week...

Monday 16th March NEC: New York - Stamford Preview Livestream
Join Matt and Harry from Dovetail Games, Tyler from Rivet Games and Eddie and Brian from our beta testing team for a packed NEC: New York - Stamford Preview Livestream! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them in the...

Week Beginning 16th March 2026]]> 3 Train Sim World 6 Update - March 18th 2026 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:07:08 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-march-18th-2026.97204/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-march-18th-2026.97204/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry Train Sim World 6 Update Notes – March 18th 2026

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Store
  • The Expert DB BR 145 now shows up correctly on Xbox Store Pages
Core 
  • ATC overspeed penalties now keep alarms and brake enforcement active until acknowledged
  • Fixed incorrect speed readings from rearfacing cabs so ACSES/ATC behaves consistently in dualcab...

Train Sim World 6 Update - March 18th 2026]]> [resolved] Expert Br 145 Visibility On Xbox Store Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:22:35 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/resolved-expert-br-145-visibility-on-xbox-store.97123/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/resolved-expert-br-145-visibility-on-xbox-store.97123/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
The Expert BR 145 has been published and has been available on all storefronts since 10 AM UTC. However, it appears that it is currently not searchable on Xbox consoles.

We have attempted to republish the add-on, but this has not resolved the issue. We are in direct contact with Microsoft, who is investigating the problem.

For now, you can find the AddOn using a direct link:
  • ...

[resolved] Expert Br 145 Visibility On Xbox Store]]> 1 Expert Br 145 Expert Manual - Now Available! Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:39 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/expert-br-145-expert-manual-now-available.97093/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/expert-br-145-expert-manual-now-available.97093/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan

Hello folks,

This Friday, March 13th, is the release date for the Expert BR 145 - TSG's next expert-level loco Addon!

With its expert-level functions and high level of detail, like the fully modelled and interactive machine room, Bremsgerüst, interactive fuses, fault simulation, and GSM-R simulation down to individual cell towers, mastering this loco can be a challenge.

To ensure you're fully...

Expert Br 145 Expert Manual - Now Available!]]> Week Beginning March 9th 2026 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:16:49 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-march-9th-2026.97032/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-march-9th-2026.97032/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
What an exciting week we had, I hope you were able to enjoy it as much as we did. Here is next week's streaming schedule.

Monday, March 9th, 7 pm UTC: March Roadmap
Join Senior Community Manager Alex and Executive Producer of Trains, Matt as they share insights on current developments, updates from development partners, improvement timelines, and community news! Full Roadmap article - Coming Monday 9th!

]]> Week Beginning 2nd March 2026 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:07:57 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-2nd-march-2026.96913/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-2nd-march-2026.96913/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
We have another exciting Preview stream next week. But before we get to that, let's take a look at the weekend.

Saturday 28th February & Sunday 1st March: Matt Peddlesden's GameBlast26 Marathon Weekend!
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Join our very own Executive Producer of Trains, Matt Peddlesden, for his SpecialEffect GameBlast26 Weekend Marathon! He'll be streaming for a while on both Saturday and Sunday, raising money for the incredible...

Week Beginning 2nd March 2026]]> 1 Sehs Unintentional Updates Released [status: In-progress] Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:05:05 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/sehs-unintentional-updates-released-status-in-progress.96898/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/sehs-unintentional-updates-released-status-in-progress.96898/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
Alongside our release for the East Coastway Remaster, we've noticed that the Southeastern Highspeed route received an update which we weren't anticipating to be shared today, including an early version of some really great improvements and optimisation enhancements that we're hoping to deliver to you all soon, as part of our progress into supporting better game stability moving forwards, with development from the Firefly Simulations team.

However, these updates are not yet ready...

Sehs Unintentional Updates Released [status: In-progress]]]> 1 Ecw Remastered - Xbox Launch Issue [resolved] Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:58:51 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/ecw-remastered-xbox-launch-issue-resolved.96889/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/ecw-remastered-xbox-launch-issue-resolved.96889/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
We've been informed overnight by Microsoft that there were some outages in their submissions system overnight, and the update for East Coastway (adding all the Remastered content) will not launch at 10am GMT alongside the Southern BR Class 171 & BR Class 377/3 Add-On.

This will affect Xbox and Xbox on PC only. All other platforms will release at the expected times.

Whilst the remastered...

Ecw Remastered - Xbox Launch Issue [resolved]]]> 1 Week Beginning 23rd February 2026 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:49:25 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-23rd-february-2026.96803/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-23rd-february-2026.96803/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
I hope you've all had a good week. Here's the RFTV schedule for next week!

Wednesday 25th February: Metro Rivals Developer Q+A
Join Community Manager Jan, Lead Game Designer Gabriel and Environmental Artist Sam for our Developer Q&A. Want to ask them questions directly? Join the official Dovetail Games Discord server...

Week Beginning 23rd February 2026]]> Week Beginning 16th February 2026 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:10:42 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-16th-february-2026.96730/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-16th-february-2026.96730/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
We're not getting into the habit of posting these on Mondays, we just had a busy week last week! Thank you for waiting on this week's RFTV schedule. We'll have two different events this week:

Tuesday 17th February 3pm UTC: Discord Q+A
Executive Producer Matt will be answering your questions live on The Dovetail Discord alongside the Community Team. We will need to be...

Week Beginning 16th February 2026]]> Week Beginning 2nd February 2026 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:02:07 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-2nd-february-2026.96433/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-2nd-february-2026.96433/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry We have a late RFTV announcement!

"That's unusual... it's a Monday," I hear you say. That is because we wanted final confirmation on...

GWE Remastered Preview - Tuesday 3rd February

Join Matt on a solo Preview stream for the GWE Remaster by Grumpdog Games. Matt plans on doing a long stream for this one, and Liam is preparing some fun...

Week Beginning 2nd February 2026]]> 2 Week Beginning 26th January 2026 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:29:08 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-26th-january-2026.96312/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-26th-january-2026.96312/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
We will have no livestreams running next week while we support the release of the Avanti West Coast Class 805.

Thank you,
DTG Harry]]> Train Sim World 6 Update - 22nd January 2026 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:51:31 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-22nd-january-2026.96294/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-update-22nd-january-2026.96294/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry View attachment 208655

Our next Train Sim World 6 update is now live, with various fixes for both core and add-on content. These include fixes for some longer standing bugs like the LNER Class 801 fuse cabinet issue and the DB BR 101 LZB distance counter.

We also have fixes for Train Sim World 6 specific content, and we will be continuing to improve your experience with more fixes to come.

Be sure to wait 24 hours for the update to appear, and make sure to check if you have...

Train Sim World 6 Update - 22nd January 2026]]> 1 Week Beginning 19th January Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:50:32 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-19th-january.96227/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-19th-january.96227/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry Happy Friday to everyone but me, who've having her braces tightened today!

Next Week:
We're still looking for a suitable date to share the Class 805 Preview, so we'll update this space next week when we have more details.

Thank you and have a lovely weekend!]]> 1 Week Beginning January 12th 2026 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:42:35 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-january-12th-2026.96141/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-january-12th-2026.96141/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
Our first stream of the year is due next week. But what is it? Well...

Wednesday 14th January: Class 805 Preview Livestream
Join Matt and Harry from Dovetail Games along with All Aboard guests Dan and Kieran as they preview the upcoming Class 805, as mentioned during the 2025 Season of Reveals!

All livestreams will take place at 7pm UTC on YouTube and...

Week Beginning January 12th 2026]]> 1 Frankenbahn: Stuttgart - Heilbronn Patch - 5th January 2026 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:10:10 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/frankenbahn-stuttgart-heilbronn-patch-5th-january-2026.96082/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/frankenbahn-stuttgart-heilbronn-patch-5th-january-2026.96082/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
A patch for Frankenbahn: Stuttgart – Heilbronn is now live across all platforms. This patch contains key fixes for the route, including multiple fixes for the DB BR 140. There are also fixes and improvements for lighting and texture issues across the route, as well as adding missing ambient sounds from Stuttgart.

We are already working on the next patch for TSW6. We currently do not have a timeline on when this will be, but we will update...

Frankenbahn: Stuttgart - Heilbronn Patch - 5th January 2026]]> Dovetail Discord - December 23rd Q&a Event Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:32:02 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/dovetail-discord-december-23rd-q-a-event.95913/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/dovetail-discord-december-23rd-q-a-event.95913/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
Catch our latest recorded Q&A session, shared here to support the communities who aren't in our Discord and catch up on the answers we gave.
These videos will remain unlisted to prevent impacting other videos/events going live.

Dovetail Discord Q&A - 23rd December 2025


Want to get involved? Join the official Dovetail Games Discord server!]]> Playstation Holiday Sale - Now On! Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:17:48 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/playstation-holiday-sale-now-on.95887/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/playstation-holiday-sale-now-on.95887/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan Save big on Train Sim World 6 and a selection of Add-ons on PlayStation over the holiday season!

22nd December 2025 - 7th January 2026

Save 40% on Train Sim World 6!
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Upgrade your collection, explore three new routes and make the most of brand-new features!...

Playstation Holiday Sale - Now On!]]> Week Beginning December 22nd Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:12:41 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-december-22nd.95845/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-december-22nd.95845/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
We are slowly starting to wind things down around here. Yesterday's Roadmap stream was the last official Dovetail Games livestream for this year.

However, our wonderful creators got you covered with a wide variety of videos and streams over the festive period and well into the new year. Make sure to give them a watch!

[​IMG]...

Week Beginning December 22nd]]> Steam Winter Sale - Now On! Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:05:07 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/steam-winter-sale-now-on.95822/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/steam-winter-sale-now-on.95822/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan Winter sales season continues with discounts on Train Sim World 6 and Add-ons in the Steam Winter Sale!

18th December 2025 - 5th January 2026

Save 40% on Train Sim World 6!
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Upgrade your collection, explore three new routes and make the most of brand-new features! Both Train Sim...

Steam Winter Sale - Now On!]]> Xbox Winter Sale: Now On! Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:40:57 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/xbox-winter-sale-now-on.95815/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/xbox-winter-sale-now-on.95815/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan Sales continue with the addition of... Train Sim World 6: Deluxe Edition on Xbox!

18th December 2025 - 7th January 2026

Save 30% on Train Sim World 6!
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Upgrade your collection, explore three new routes and make the most of brand-new features!...

Xbox Winter Sale: Now On!]]> Train Sim World 6 Minor Core Update - 18th December 2025 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:13 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-minor-core-update-18th-december-2025.95812/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-minor-core-update-18th-december-2025.95812/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
Today we have a single core change that will support loading screens not updating as expected. This update will be available for all platforms.

We will also have a batch of improvements to the Stuttgart-Heilbronn route for all platforms coming next week.

Please allow up to 24 hours for updates to load to your systems.

Core
  • Fixed an issue preventing Loading Screens from correctly updating
]]> Dovetail Discord - December 16th Q&a Event Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:54:45 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/dovetail-discord-december-16th-q-a-event.95787/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/dovetail-discord-december-16th-q-a-event.95787/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
Catch our latest recorded Q&A session, shared here to support the communities who aren't in our Discord and catch up on the answers we gave.
These videos will remain unlisted to prevent impacting other videos/events going live.

Dovetail Discord Q&A - 16th December 2025


Want to get involved? Join in the official Dovetail Games Discord server!]]> Week Beginning 15th December Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:14:09 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-15th-december.95716/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-15th-december.95716/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
We'll be continuing to get into the festive spirit and Season of Reveals with x2 livestreams next week.

Tuesday 16th December: Discord Q & A
Join Alex and guests the Discord Q & A session. Last week we covered questions on fixes, multiplayer and more. Joining ensures you can watch these sessions (or attend and ask questions) live, but there will be a summary of questions posted to Discord afterwards. This event will take place at 2pm...

Week Beginning 15th December]]> Note: Ps5 Missing Timetable Services For Stuttgart Heilbronn Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:51:09 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/note-ps5-missing-timetable-services-for-stuttgart-heilbronn.95713/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/note-ps5-missing-timetable-services-for-stuttgart-heilbronn.95713/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
With help from your feedback here and on other platforms, we've been able to confirm that Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn: Mannheim - Kaiserslautern is causing issues with the Frankenbahn: Stuttgart - Heilbronn timetable service count on PlayStation 5 consoles.
While we are still working with Sony to resolve this issue, uninstalling Mannheim as a temporary workaround has been confirmed to increase the total service number to 779.

Thank you for your continued feedback and...

Note: Ps5 Missing Timetable Services For Stuttgart Heilbronn]]> Train Sim World 5 Minor Core Update - 11th December 2025 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:01:45 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-5-minor-core-update-11th-december-2025.95697/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-5-minor-core-update-11th-december-2025.95697/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
Today we have some minor updates to support store pages and amend legal text on Train Sim World 5. These are only minor changes that shouldn’t impact other routes and content, but please let us know if you encounter any issues.

This should be going live across all platforms imminently, but please allow up to 24 hours for updates to load to your systems.

Full Changelog
Core
  • Added support for cross-promotion on Main Menu
  • In-game...

Train Sim World 5 Minor Core Update - 11th December 2025]]> Dovetail Discord - December 9th Q&a Event Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:47:57 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/dovetail-discord-december-9th-q-a-event.95675/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/dovetail-discord-december-9th-q-a-event.95675/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
From popular demand, we've started recording our Q&A sessions to support the communities who aren't in our Discord and catch up on the answers we gave.
These videos will remain unlisted to prevent impacting other videos/events going live.

Dovetail Discord Q&A - 9th December 2025


Want to get involved? Join us next week with our Q&A on Tuesday, 16th December in the official...

Dovetail Discord - December 9th Q&a Event]]> Week Beginning 8th December (and Today!) Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:15:20 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-8th-december-and-today.95614/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-8th-december-and-today.95614/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
RFTV is going out earlier today so we can include today's livestreams. First up...

Yogscast are Live for Jingle Jam with TSW6 UNTIL 2pm!
They'll be playing TSW6 while raising money for Jingle Jam Charities, including CALM! You can watch the livestream here, and be sure to take a look at the...

Week Beginning 8th December (and Today!)]]> 1 Join The Yogscast Jingle Jam 2025 Event - Starting Now! Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:59:58 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/join-the-yogscast-jingle-jam-2025-event-starting-now.95608/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/join-the-yogscast-jingle-jam-2025-event-starting-now.95608/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex

Join the Yogscast team today, starting now until 2PM UTC as they play Train Sim World 6, hosted on official Yogscast channels!


From now to December 14, grab the Train Sim World 6: Jingle...

Join The Yogscast Jingle Jam 2025 Event - Starting Now!]]> Train Sim World 6 Game Update - 2nd December 2025 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:57:22 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-game-update-2nd-december-2025.95556/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-game-update-2nd-december-2025.95556/ invalid@example.com (DTG Jamie) DTG Jamie Our next patch is live and, while shorter than usual, provides some important fixes for Birmingham – Crewe alongside a few core updates. We have been working with All Aboard Studios on going through feedback provided by the community and have implemented some updates to the route performance including blurred textures and Class 350 improvements.
On the core side of things, we’ve managed to get a fix in for a problematic bug that was causing Temporary Speed Restrictions not to...

Train Sim World 6 Game Update - 2nd December 2025]]> 1 Week Beginning 1st December Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:11:24 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-1st-december.95490/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-1st-december.95490/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
Next week is the start of December. And while we'd like to keep some surprises up our sleeve, I can confirm that we have two livestreams next week!

Wednesday 3rd December: Jingle Jam Charity Livestream with Matt Peddlesden
Join Executive Producer Matt for our Jingle Jam charity livestream, who will once again be raising money for CALM. We'll have more details on where to donate next week!...

Week Beginning 1st December]]> 1 Week Beginning 24th November Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:43:54 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-24th-november.95375/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-24th-november.95375/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
We've got more streams coming up next week, with a TfW Class 142 add-on preview from the Just Trains development team, as well as our own showcase on launch! We'll also be preparing for another livestream later in the week, which we'll announce more details about on Wednesday.

Dovetail streams will be live starting at 19:00 BST. See below for our channel links.
Train Sim World channels...

Week Beginning 24th November]]> 1 Week Beginning 17th November Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:11:10 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-17th-november.95293/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-17th-november.95293/ invalid@example.com (DTG Jamie) DTG Jamie
There will be no streams this week, but make sure you check out our fantastic creators and ambassadors who regularly make new Train Sim World content!

Have a great weekend everyone!]]> Train Sim World 6 Game Update - 13th November 2025 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:25:06 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-game-update-13th-november-2025.95271/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-game-update-13th-november-2025.95271/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
We're pushing live our next core update today, bringing a range of improvements across core routes and locos, as well as additional improvements to Cardiff City Network, San Bernardino, Maintalbahn, Frankfurt Fulda, Thames Link Class 700 and Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn.

Performance has been a particular area of feedback that we’ve continued to work on for core routes, and we’ve made some optimisations to try and mitigate frame rate drops and deliver an overall smoother...

Train Sim World 6 Game Update - 13th November 2025]]> 1 Week Beginning 10th November Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:36:38 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-10th-november.95168/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-10th-november.95168/ invalid@example.com (DTG Jamie) DTG Jamie
We're currently planning a new stream next week from Train Sim World, and we'll let you know more details soon.

Dovetail streams will be live starting at 19:00 BST. See below for our channel links.
Train Sim World channels - YouTube and Twitch
Train Simulator Classic channels -...

Week Beginning 10th November]]> 1 Epic Games Compatible Content Final Phase Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:17:03 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/epic-games-compatible-content-final-phase.95124/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/epic-games-compatible-content-final-phase.95124/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
The final phase of the Epic Games Compatible Content rollout is now complete. You should now be able to access all remaining add-ons that were not available at launch or during phase 2.

For information on how to download compatible content, check out the...

Epic Games Compatible Content Final Phase]]> Week Beginning 3rd November Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:42:15 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-3rd-november.95063/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-3rd-november.95063/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
Don't worry, we did our Halloween stream last night. We'll have significantly less ghouls and ghost stories next week for:

TSW6 November Roadmap Stream - Thursday 6th November
Join Matt and Alex for the November Roadmap stream next Thursday. They'll be covering upcoming Train Sim World 6 news and updates, as well as answering answering community questions live.

You can...

Week Beginning 3rd November]]> Dovetail Games Will Be At To The Moon Expo! Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:07:48 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/dovetail-games-will-be-at-to-the-moon-expo.95020/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/dovetail-games-will-be-at-to-the-moon-expo.95020/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan
We’re excited to announce that Dovetail Games will be at To The Moon Expo in Birmingham on November 12th & 13th!

Come meet the team, explore a range of our games, and get an exclusive first, hands-on look at our brand-new game, Metro Rivals!

Want to join us? Use code TSW20 at checkout for 20% off your To The Moon Expo ticket. But hurry, availability is limited!

Where: Birmingham National Exhibition Centre | When: November 12...

Dovetail Games Will Be At To The Moon Expo!]]> [resolved] Train Sim World 6 - Platform Entitlement Status Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:01:37 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/resolved-train-sim-world-6-platform-entitlement-status.94159/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/resolved-train-sim-world-6-platform-entitlement-status.94159/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
We wanted to share a pinned thread to discuss the TSW6 entitlement status across all our supported platforms that we're seeing reported from players, so that we can help refer and inform you of any progress.

Thank you for being patient while the various store pages are updated!

All Platforms
  • [Resolved] Free Starter Pack Upgrade Links - The Free Starter Pack upgrade links for TSW 6 bundles now link to the correct store page,...

[resolved] Train Sim World 6 - Platform Entitlement Status]]> 7 [resolved] Tsw6 Early Access - Build Status Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:59:32 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/resolved-tsw6-early-access-build-status.93927/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/resolved-tsw6-early-access-build-status.93927/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
We're aware of texture and timetable issues impacting Xbox platforms with the current build. We have confirmed internally that this is an outdated build, which we are working to update currently, and we're expecting to get you to the latest version as soon as possible.

Thank you for sharing. We'll let you know once a public update is rolling out and update this thread with further news.]]> 8 Train Sim World 6 Game Update - 28th October 2025 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:01:45 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-game-update-28th-october-2025.94991/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-game-update-28th-october-2025.94991/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry [​IMG]

Good afternoon,

Our next update for Train Sim World 6 is now live. This update includes key fixes for issues that have been fed back to us by the community, such as a fix for the TSW6 Free Starter Pack pricing issue, profile transfers for PS4 players, announcement fixes, further improvements to train faults and much, much more. The Fife Circle Sprinter timetable has also...

Train Sim World 6 Game Update - 28th October 2025]]> Wcml: Birmingham Crewe - Upcoming Improvements & Tsw6 Updates Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:01:53 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/wcml-birmingham-crewe-upcoming-improvements-tsw6-updates.94880/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/wcml-birmingham-crewe-upcoming-improvements-tsw6-updates.94880/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
We’ve just released our first Train Sim World 6 route, All Aboard Studios’ WCML: Birmingham-Crewe route, and we hope that you’re enjoying some of the detailed scenery and gameplay options for the team’s first TSW release.

We are aware of feedback from our communities experiencing some issues, and we wanted to take some time to run through how we’ll be addressing them, workarounds you can use in the meantime to be able to enjoy the route, and next steps for when you can...

Wcml: Birmingham Crewe - Upcoming Improvements & Tsw6 Updates]]> 1 Week Beginning 27th October Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:02:25 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-27th-october.94911/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-27th-october.94911/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
Next week is Halloween. One particular community manager's 2nd favourite time of year...

Thursday 30th October - Let's Play the Harvest Market Scenario!
Grab a hot chocolate and join Community Manager Harry as she plays through a very Autumnal scenario in TSW6's Riviera Line, while reading some railway themed ghost stories picked by the community!

Know any good railway themed ghost stories?...

Week Beginning 27th October]]> Wcml: Birmingham-crewe - Ps5 Build Update Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:25:20 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/wcml-birmingham-crewe-ps5-build-update.94806/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/wcml-birmingham-crewe-ps5-build-update.94806/ invalid@example.com (DTG Jamie) DTG Jamie WCML: Birmingham-Crewe - PS5 Build Update,
Hi everyone - Our teams have just pushed a patch for PS5 this should be with you soon. This should bring builds the current version (1140)

Please check for updates before launching the game to make sure you're on the latest version. If the issue persists, please don't hesitate to contact us.]]> Week Beginning 20th October 2025 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:25:38 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-20th-october-2025.94720/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-20th-october-2025.94720/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex
We're currently planning a new stream next week from Train Simulator Classic, and we'll let you know more details soon. We don't have any plans for TSW livestreams next week, but please check out the wonderful range of ambassador content across YouTube that you can find!

Dovetail streams will be live starting at 19:00 BST. See below for our channel links.
Train Sim World channels...

Week Beginning 20th October 2025]]> New Announcement - Metro Rivals: New York Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:00:05 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/new-announcement-metro-rivals-new-york.94683/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/new-announcement-metro-rivals-new-york.94683/ invalid@example.com (dtg_jan) dtg_jan Your Ride, Your Rivals, Your Reputation. Metro Rivals: New York - Coming 2026 - Wishlist now!

We’re thrilled to announce this brand-new title for Dovetail Games: welcome to Metro Rivals: New York. Metro Rivals is an exciting new train simcade experience. Set in near future New York City, the Metro system has been taken over by fearsome adversaries, who each govern their own patch: The Track Titans. In this world, reputation is everything; strategy is king, and all-out...

New Announcement - Metro Rivals: New York]]> 2 Train Sim World 6 Game Update - 10th October Sat, 11 Oct 2025 07:05:54 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-game-update-10th-october.94537/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-game-update-10th-october.94537/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry Train Sim World 6: Post Patch Update

Hello everyone!

Our second Train Sim World 6 patch is now live. This update focuses on some of the higher reported community issues that were raised to us over the initial TSW6 launch period, including fixes for the Riviera Line’s missing water textures, braking issues on the Class 220 and tweaks made to train faults.

As always, we appreciate your feedback on the dedicated feedback threads in the forums, or in our feedback section on...

Train Sim World 6 Game Update - 10th October]]> 3 Week Beginning 13th October Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:04:25 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-13th-october.94550/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-13th-october.94550/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
Tuesday 14th October: Birmingham - Crewe Preview with All Aboard Studios!
Join Matt and Harry from Dovetail Games, along with Dan and Kieran at All Aboard Studios, for the Birmingham - Crewe Preview Livestream!

Our Q+A section can be found here for any questions you...

Week Beginning 13th October]]> Weekend Charity Livestream And Week Beginning 6th October Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:32:42 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/weekend-charity-livestream-and-week-beginning-6th-october.94305/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/weekend-charity-livestream-and-week-beginning-6th-october.94305/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
We have an early RFTV post this week, as we want to give you plenty of time to catch the very special stream over the weekend...

Saturday 4th October and Sunday 5th October - One Special Day with Matt
Join Matt for SpecialEffect's One Special Day charity stream, running this Saturday and Sunday for 12 hours on each day, starting at 12pm. He'll be raising money for SpecialEffect, who are a charity dedicated to creating accessible setups for people with...

Weekend Charity Livestream And Week Beginning 6th October]]> 1 Train Sim World 6 - Available On Nvidia Geforce Now Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:10:53 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-available-on-nvidia-geforce-now.94245/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-available-on-nvidia-geforce-now.94245/ invalid@example.com (DTG Alex) DTG Alex View attachment 202892

We're happy to announce that Train Sim World® 6 is now supported by Nvidia's GeForce NOW cloud streaming service! I know this has come up in a few recent Q&As. If you're hoping to learn more about the service, please see the official documentation and guides linked below!

Train Sim World 6 - Available On Nvidia Geforce Now]]> Train Sim World 6 Game Update - September 30th Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:28:56 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-game-update-september-30th.94136/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/train-sim-world-6-game-update-september-30th.94136/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
Today we’re sharing the first patch for Train Sim World 6, improving some known issues we outlined ahead of early access, and some key fixes from player reports and feedback, including a fix for train faults appearing during scenarios, core route improvements, and later this week improvements to PS5 audio.

Currently this update is being shared on Steam and shortly Epic Games platforms, with PlayStation and Xbox coming later this week once we pass...

Train Sim World 6 Game Update - September 30th]]> 2 Week Beginning 22nd September 2025 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:43:43 +0000 https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-22nd-september-2025.93801/ https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/week-beginning-22nd-september-2025.93801/ invalid@example.com (DTG Harry) DTG Harry
We hoped you enjoyed the Morristown Line stream earlier this week. But now we're onto next week!

Sunday 21st September: Bahnstrecke Leipzig - Dresden German Preview Livestream
TrainSimPlay will be hosting a special German Preview Livestream for Leipzig - Dresden this Sunday! He'll be joined by Lukas as they go through what's included with the route, and answer any questions you...

Week Beginning 22nd September 2025]]>