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Discussion in 'TSW General Discussion' started by dal#7945, Sep 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM.

  1. dal#7945

    dal#7945 Well-Known Member

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    Why does early access start so late in the day? Thanks
     
    dal#7945, Sep 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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    On which platform? On Steam 19:00u in Europe is always the standard release time
     
    jesper2805, Sep 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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    dal#7945 Well-Known Member

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    Xbox is 16.00 i just curious why its always so late in the day if there was a reason.
     
    dal#7945, Sep 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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    jesper2805 Well-Known Member

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    Xbox i have no clue but steam they use office times for the east coast of the US to activate new games or DLCs. They have to been approved by Valve
     
    jesper2805, Sep 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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    A brief introduction to time zones. It may be teatime here but in the office at Microsoft the day has barely started.
     
    stujoy, Sep 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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    Actually, Steam/Valve is located on the West Coast ( UTC -7hrs. ) which is 8 hrs behind British Summer Time.

    So, as I post this, it's only 7:25 AM at Steam HQ. I doubt anyone is in the office yet. It'll be after 5pm in the UK before anything gets launched on 9/25/25.

    I hope that's clear enough! ;)
     
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    And by the time the content is downloaded probably be four days of actual early access. I would say DTG should agree a preload with Steam at any rate, but as things seem to be going I doubt the “Gold” version of the game and new routes will be ready much before release time anyway.
     
    OldVern, Sep 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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  8. DTG Jamie

    DTG Jamie Community Manager Staff Member

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    Which area are you in?
     
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    dal#7945 Well-Known Member

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    Uk
     
    dal#7945, Sep 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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    DTG Jamie Community Manager Staff Member

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    We are releasing the same timings as last year, which means our teams are able to work with the platforms to ensure everything runs smoothly.
     
    DTG Jamie, Sep 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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    its always been like this
     
    lovetrains 3628, Sep 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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    I’m sure it was 10am last year?
     
    Double Yellow, Sep 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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  13. dal#7945

    dal#7945 Well-Known Member

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    Thats what I thought.
     
    dal#7945, Sep 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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    So no pre-load then?
     
    OldVern, Sep 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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    Release Schedule
    When will Train Sim World 5 be released?

    • Xbox - 17th September 16:00 (BST)
    • PlayStation - 17th September 16:00 (BST)
    • Steam - 17th September 18:00 (BST)
    • Epic - 17th September 18:00 (BST)
    When does Early Access begin?

    • Xbox - 12th September 16:00 (BST)
    • PlayStation - 12th September 16:00 (BST)
    • Steam - 12th September 18:00 (BST)
    • Epic - 12th September 18:00 (BST)
    https://www.reddit.com/r/trainsimworld/comments/1fey0b9/how_when_to_download_train_sim_world_5/
     
    FredElliott, Sep 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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