from devs discord On April 22, we will publish a major SimRail update that will add a functional ETCS level 1 and 2 system and a new route - a test track in Żmigród, where you will have the opportunity to learn how to use new functionalities. There will also be many new signal boxes - including on railway line 62, as well as numerous corrections to the errors you reported. But that's not the end of surprises! Our first DLC - Cargo Pack - will also be released on the same day. You can add it to your Steam Wishlist today so you don't miss anything!
No price shown yet on Steam though and what has happened to the improved SP game and checkpoint system? The ET22 looks nice though and providing it’s not a silly price will probably be a Day One purchase.
I assume we will get to know more about the big update in the coming days/weeks running up to the announced date just like they did last time. It was possible to test ETCS already, altho with some bugs, in SP with some file alterations. As someone that drives under ETCS on a daily basis irl I can tell you that the implementation is spot on.
It will be a replica of the original system with all the functionality you need. I mean things like being able to change the language, brightness, volume, etc. I tried it and it's very well put together. Here is a old video of me pushing the buttons: And there will be a new test track (Żmigród) where you can learn how the ETCS system works. I found a picture of what it will look like (the station is not part of the map)
The devs said on Facebook "People without DLC will see vehicles with DLC passing by but will not be able to drive them
Exactly why it needs a proper SP game. Much as I might be tempted by the new additions, I really can’t see me spending more money on this game until the SP and a related save game facility is up and running.
Well the devs communication continues to be a bit erratic. I asked on their Steam forum why there is currently no price listed against the ET22 DLC. That was two days ago and still no response. Feels like the same stonewall we had in the run up to the EA release when questions about the SP game and save function were studiously ignored. Seems to me if you don’t fit in with their very narrow vision for the game, they don’t want to know. Don’t get me wrong, not becoming anti SimRail. Just do not think it’s quite the new god of train simming we were all hoping for.
I agree. The update was promised withing 3 months, it is delayed and offers less than we expected and there is virtually no communication. I think with respect to this, we are a bit spoiled for TSW. TSW offers updates for DLC, even long after they are released. (Keep in mind the big contrast with TSC, which usually offered one update a few weeks after each release). The preview streams, the roadmap streams and the forums where at least Matt and some community managers are active.
First, 3 months have not past yet. Secondly, not all infotmation about the upcoming patch has been revealed. This time, patch, DLC and coming out of EA are close together. I prefer devs doing in silence than constant talking about nothing. I have stopped watching DTG's roadmap streams, it is useless.
There will be prev. stream on 21st April : https://discord.com/events/1067073812560093264/1226256658825478195
This was promised to be a LUA mission editor in the next update. But whether it will be in this update or just when the game goes out of early access I don't know. I also didn't get an answer about the save game and AI trains in single player mode. But they said that the shunting movements will only be available in single player mode now, this is an encouraging sign. (to make it available in multiplayer mode need to completely rework the timetable)
New mechanical PIS (Demo video from simrail forum): https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.c...5-36.mp4.8b863bab46f91a5b1070ccc784474ca5.mp4 ET22x2
I think I'd rather have a better SP experience and working save game, before Solari boards, nice touch that it might be.
Has anyone seen any news about the American route (searchlight Simulation) . I have only seen a few pictures of the locomotive. It feels like over a year since we heard they were going to make it
Yes it all feels rather quiet. Vapourware? TBH at present SimRail is uninstalled here. Really no further interest in playing multiplayer. They still haven't listed the price of the cargo Pack on Steam, despite being only a week from release - which looks like it is going to be into a game still categorised at as early access and still no decent SP or save game. With respect to those who enjoy it, it's not quite the Messiah of train sims we hoped it would be.
I mean, Searchlight aren't a full time developer, they work on it in their spare time, as AFAIK most members of their group work for some of the actual Class 1 railroads in the US. Though it is odd they haven't posted anything related to Simrail since the 3d scans last year. Of course they could just be working on it in silence as well.
But at the same time, they will probably stop early access at some point and have a finished version 1.0 and then they want to show off the new things and it will be like real news. Applies to the Steam Locomotive as well as the German routes perhaps as well. so it doesn't have to be bad news if it is quit now.
Maneuvers and trains on station tracks? Your eyes are not deceiving you Hope this functionality not only in a single mission. We are waiting for the update on 04/22/2024
On 21.04.2024 at 19:00 (CEST) we will present the content for the next update and the first DLC for SimRail in different languages. Everybody is welcome and feel free to ask questions that are EXPLICITLY related to the update. DasMoooritz - Twitch (we also answer English questions) Przedpremierowa jazda ET22! - Lajt Kolejowy *Losujemy DLC* (youtube.com)
I just watched the broadcast. I've never driven an ET22 locomotive, but I think it's a 100% replica of the original loco everything in the engine compartment has been modelled and works. The update will be Monday at 5pm. There will be 7 new dispatch points, test track, ETCS, shunting(single player only), Lua mission editor, new livery, steam workshop coming a bit later, and a lot of other things. It will cost 20 euros but there will be a 10% discount for the first week. ET22 will have 6 livery and 2 new freight wagons Zas,Fals. https://www.youtube.com/live/SF7cjArSdV4?si=laayhHGo3ekyRVwl&t=10875
They are working on shunting for multiplayer. But now shunting will be implimented in SP. It is the first step.
What are the hardware requirements for this sim? Do I need a superduperhypermeganuclear NASA Mars mission PC or will something more affordable be able to handle this?
In today's update you will receive a fully functional ETCS (European Train Control System) level 1 & 2, new missions with AI movement and shunting operations, as well as numerous updates.
CHANGELOG: SINGLEPLAYER: Added a new scenario system using the LUA language Added the ability to unlock and lock the coupling of specific vehicles Added the ability to take control of other vehicles during a scenario Added the ability to place obstacles Added a driver model in vehicles Added a scenario introducing the ETCS system. Shunting introduced to singleplayer, both for players and AI drivers MULTIPLAYER: Players can now be banned for driving or dispatching mode individually Players can be banned from using text chat and/or voice chat separately Driving bot can now be engaged by a moderator for any train A 3D driver is now visible in bot-driven trains Improved player model synchronization and fixed issues with other drivers' characters flying. Added the ability to display player nicknames above models. Collision-protection introduced for Sz (supplimentary signal) - a message regarding being dispatched on a occupied track will pop up in the chat box Interlock logic improved in order to prevent deadlocking TRAINDRIVER: Added train length and weight to the GUI timetable Sparking on icy overhead lines improved Corrected camera inertia force directions in vehicles A current brake lever indication bar was added to the HUD HUD now shows brake pipe pressure, and not percentage The tracks are now slippery when it's snowing or raining The cruise control setting is now indicated on the HUD STOCK: The 111A carriage passengers no longer sit in the aisle Fixed a bug causing the pantographs failing to raise after using the emergency lowering button Improved the abillity to interact with the left and center sunblinds EN57/71 Fixed a windshield washer system error that occurred after restarting the scenario You need to raise the window blind first before leaning out the window now Fixed keyboard shortcuts for the ED250 cruise control Fixed swapped horn sounds in the EN57/71 408S car default cargo weight fixed Improved SHP and CA response to key hold in ED250 EU07 wiper hotkey fixed ED250 radio channel buttons fixed ETCS introduced to ED250 and ET25 New EP08-013 livery added Three new EAOS car liveries added EN57 main breaker will now close again after lowering and raising the pantographs A pantograph compressor was added to EN57/71, working automatically when needed A second main compressor was added to the EN71 Brake was fixed in the EN71 sb car EN57/71 texture fixes regarding voltage meters EN76, EN96: main breaker fixed in multitraction EN76, EN96: rear lights bug in multitraction fixed EN76, EN96: many buttons were fixed and are not stable anymore EN76, EN96: pantographs now work after being emergency lowered EN76, EN96 sunblind fixed Brake mass information introduced together with it being calculated automatically Orbit camera (2) now follows the active cab Vehicle fixes regarding driving from the rear cab Z2 cars descriptions fixed Horns now work separately from each cabin Wrmnouz car door control buttons location fixed, unnecessary buttons removed from the interior EU07: a high current warning buzzer was added after 5 minutes driving with high current setting engaged EU07: radio power supply and cab separator were added You are now able to choose between continuous and step brake control in EU07, ET22 and ED250 Z2 car: model fixes Overcurrent protection release button is now bindable Vehicle brake pads location fixed SCENERY: Removed the abillity to spawn passengers on the Katowice platforms Improved the Chruszczobród platfom for passenger stops DISPATCHER MODE: Added new dispatcher posts: Łazy ŁB (Łazy), Dąbrowa Górnicza Huta Katowice, Sosnowiec Kazimierz, Bukowno, Tunel, Kozłów, Pruszków ŁA dispatch post windows fixed, with the signal names now visible Fixed a bug disabling voice chat when using a dispatcher screen KO block logic fixed Fixed a bug that clipped train numbers at the edge of the screen in the tooltip on the computer screen Added the ability to zoom the CCTV camera view using the mouse wheel A reminder for using a KO or PO block was added, should the dispatcher forget to use it The KO and PO blocks can be operated automatically per option now The train number input field was replaced with a list, filled with nearby train numbers Two timetable screens can now be placed in a signal box The EDR arrival and departure times can now be filled in automatically per option OTHER: Mouse scroll wheel binding fixed Snow is now cleaned more thoroughly from the track heads Motion blur and TAA artifacts around rotating wheels fixed Motion blur isn't now FPS-dependant Fixed a bug that did not remove distant snow after changing the season from winter. Fixed an issue with persistent snow after changing graphic settings. Fixed a bug allowing the camera to go underground when rotating it quickly The conductors now whistle on departure Vehicle loading fixes, reducing lags when loading them Cars will now stop at open railway crossings when a train is approaching Eco-driving stats added - now you are able to see how much energy was consumed and returned during your ride
