Out Now Expert Db Br 101 Gameplay Pack - Out Now!

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  1. dtg_jan

    dtg_jan Community Manager Staff Member

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    Return to the Expert DB BR 101 and put your skills to the test in a dedicated Expert Gameplay Pack from TSG, releasing 31st July!

    Approximate release times: 1000 BST PlayStation & Xbox, 1800 BST Steam

    Release Information and Requirements
    Note that this Gameplay Pack will be released on Gen 9 (Xbox Series S|X & PS5) and Steam platforms only. It will not release on the Epic Games Store.

    The following content is required to make use of this Gameplay Pack:
    • Train Sim World 5
    • Schnellfahrstrecke Kassel - Würzburg
    • Expert DB BR 101 & IC Steuerwagen Add-on
    This new pack contains unique gameplay elements contained within 5 Expert-level Scenarios, along with a new timetable for the Kassel - Würzburg route.

    It is priced at €9.99/£7.99/$9.99

    Timetable Gameplay and Scenarios
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    The Expert DB BR 101 delivered the ultimate in-depth simulation experience for IC traffic in Train Sim World. TSG introduced multiple variants and liveries of the iconic locomotive, twinned with its sleek cab car, in a study-level format for use on routes throughout Germany and beyond such as Salzburg - Rosenheim, Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn and more.

    In this Gameplay Pack, a comprehensive expansion of Expert 101 experiences is up for grabs. Accelerate to a faster pace on Schnellfahrstrecke Kassel - Würzburg (currently the longest route in the franchise) in a suite of new Scenarios and an authentic timetable which are designed from the ground up to further test your mettle.

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    Throughout the Scenarios, look for unique details such as voiceovers, in-cab written orders and alterations to the scenery! Experience the route as it was in 2018 with the new timetable, race between Kassel, Fulda and Würzburg across IC services and more. A total of 6 hours of additional Scenario gameplay is included with many more hours to play in timetable mode!

    Expert level Scenarios:
    A new set of expert-level Scenarios will put your driving skills and BR 101 knowledge to the test on Schnellfahrstrecke Kassel - Würzburg.

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    These Scenarios contain detailed gameplay elements unique to this release:
    • All Scenarios feature voice-overs to set the scene.
    • Two Scenarios require the Expert DB BR 101 to be 'cold started'.
    • Some Scenarios have dynamic changes to the environment during certain stages, including track being ripped up as part of engineering works. (These changes are unique to Scenarios. No such changes are made in timetable mode).
    • One Scenario begins with dynamic camera movement
    • One Scenario begins with you riding a train hauled by the DB BR 101. You are then asked to takeover once it stops.

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    New 2018 Kassel - Würzburg Timetable
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    A new 2018 timetable will also be available for players with this Gameplay Pack.

    This new timetable will feature:
    • Revamped IC layer with many more 101 services, plus the use of the cab car, including some light loco runs where LZB use is prohibited
    • Reworked ICE layer to swap around ICE 1 and ICE 3 formations where appropriate, and including the addition of a DB BR 411 ICE-T layer from Frankfurt - Fulda
    • Added a layer for 2x FlixTrain BR 193 services
    • Added a high-speed railtour layer for Linke Rheinstrecke’s DB BR 103 and Mittenwaldbahn’s IC Rheingold coaches
    • Reworked freight layers, including allowing Semmeringbahn’s ÖBB 1116 to substitute into them
    • Added realistic AI to multiple points along the route where the high-speed line interacts or passes conventional rail lines

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    Train Sim World 5: Expert DB BR 101 on Kassel - Würzburg Gameplay Pack is out now for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and Steam for €9.99/£7.99/$9.99

    Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on Twitter/X, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok
     
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  2. antony.henley

    antony.henley Well-Known Member

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    I will be giving this pack a go in my stream tonight. I saw the preview stream yesterday and was impressed by it it was really hard trying to hear you guys the audio for the voice was really low.

    Hentis
     
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  3. Clint Steamenginewood

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    Honestly whilst the add ons you need for this pack are expensive, the pack itself is very fairly priced for the amount of changes to the timetable and the depth of scenarios, looking forward to playing it!
     
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  4. mestdagfilip

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    Not for Ps4 and Xbox One
     
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  6. mestdagfilip

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    thanks, too bad for the ps4 users
     
  7. richtayls

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    I'll definitely be waiting to see the comments in the feedback thread before buying this one, it looked great on the stream but the fact they couldn't get it to work without crashing on Epic, and there is such a variety of layers it's guaranteed to be a blurry mess on console, makes me very wary of buying for PS5.
     
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  8. foggy#2817

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    I'm playing this on PS5 now, no issues here.
     
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  9. Sharon E

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    I am getting this, pc on Steam, for the new tt only. I played the expert 101 several times when it first came out. Good idea but since I do not speak or read German, it was a tedious experience to operate it. I had developed a plan which involved using my Bandicam to grab what the error was, then pause the game, go to the manual to figure out what was going on and find the fix then back into the game to do it. I found this interrupted the flow of play so much it was not fun to do. I may use the expert 101 a few times here and turn off errors, so once I am going I do not have to worry.
     
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  10. ericb

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    I got it for time table and more traffic. I got it just for that. I want to see lots and loads of traffic. More traffic more better. This route pretty amazing. This route like a keep back route. Long route but enjoyable. This particular route stop taking other local due to space. But I enjoy this route. Hats off.
     
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  11. Inkar

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    If you got a cellphone with Android, it usually includes Google Sense. With that you can just point your cellphone camera to the in-game computer screen with the text in german and it will auto-translate it for you. The 101 instructions are usually clear enough that you dont need to go read the manual.
     
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  12. kurtosizm

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    So what's the difference between Steam and Epic, then? Will it release on Epic later?
     
  13. eldomtom2

    eldomtom2 Well-Known Member

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    In my experience machine translation is often dubious when it comes to technical jargon.
     
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  14. Inkar

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    For sure it is not perfect, but usually good enough.
     

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