Dovetail Games Announcing Train Sim World 6 And Dovetail Direct: Summer 2025

As it stands now, Caltrain will not be coming to TSW6. We will need to keep TSW5 (or earlier) to play those. DTG is exploring options, including unbranding, but has nothing to report right now.

 

Thank you.

 

Thank you.

 

FWIW, I installed TSW5 with just the three Caltrain DLCs, and the footprint comes to a bit under 10 gb.

 

Can I delete TSW 5 before downloading TSW 6 free starter pack and still get in my old stuff from the Dovetail live profile or Steam and Xbox profile?

 

No, IIRC you had to retain the previous version to transfer your profile and progress across, before deleting.

 

As I recall, on PC and XBox at least, it's fine as long as you don't have uninstall toggled to "also delete local savegames", as that way the game still sees your profile folder from the prior game to import it.

 

Do you transfer your profile before downloading your DLCs into the new version?

 

Fairly certain it was the first thing I did after installing the base game. Anyhow, DTG normally post instructions on how to do all this a few days before the new version goes live which will confirm the procedure this time round.

 

I seem to recall that my profiles came up on a screen after the new game was installed and I was asked to choose which one I wished to use.

 

Thanks!

 

I think you're correct. I remember there was a bit of confusion last year when the PS5 profiles didn't show up right away, though. Hopefully we don't see that again.

 

Speaking on the topic of route like many people here could guess what American route it is it could be Amtrak Northeast route to Washington DC with the new Acela fleet. Because in a few more week or day Amtrak will add their new Acela fleet with upgraded improvement overhaul as you can see from this news
https://wtop.com/business-finance/2025/08/amtraks-new-acela-trains-hit-the-rails-august-28/

 

Here is another article
https://secretnyc.co/americas-fastest-train-amtrak-nextgen-acela-launches-from-nyc-this-august/

 

Hi guys, question from a first time TSW version upgrader here. I've always used TSC up til this year and been familiar with the annual re-brand, but obviously with TSC it requires no user involvement.

DLC wise, I see it's just a case of redownload everything (and hope there's room on the drive), but where do we stand with mods? Just bulk copy the folder?

 

Hmm, indeed - this could very well become one of the TSW6 routes

 

There are always a few mods that will break with the new version. Personally, I just reintroduce them as I need them on a route by route basis as it makes it easier to identify anything that’s not working.

I also watch the modding areas of various discords to get a heads up on any updated / not working mods.

Most will likely still work as TSW6 will essentially be the same as TSW5 with a couple of extra bits bolted on.

 

Hmm Maybe the new UK LINE would have to do with the new Piccadily line route

 

More video on the new trainset
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LwoDFW9Rm9k

 

The only problem I see with something that literally has just started service in the last few months is how would they have gotten the research done in time?

 

In theory, the period prior to opening might be a time the operator would be able to invite you to get recordings and the like, without getting in the way of normal operations, not having to deal with passengers, etc.
But that would then leave a fair lag before having anything close to a releasable state. It would be purely pre-production work. You might be looking at such a route releasing a year down the line from the actual opening.

 

Here is more video of the new amtrak acela

 

Wait a minute i just realize something it might definitely be the new Amtrak Acela train because the train itself will release two days after DTG Unveil TSW 6 official. Is this a coincidence or NOT, Who Know, IT MIGHT BE.

 

Oh great, another thread degenerates into route speculation.

 

As the bundle of routes will be one of the main features of Dovetail Direct and the launch of TSW6, why not? I mean DTG have stimulated the discussion around that topic with some of the veiled, vague hints they have dropped.

 

i still would really love to see a new metro north line cause it has been a while since they released a new line. Hoping that is going to be the Hudson line featuring the p32, GE Genesis P32AC-DM locomotives with Shoreliner cars or the Connecticut Line featuring the M8

 

(my emphasis)

Why not indeed!

 

Will there be an update to the roadmap for TSW 6 in August 2025?

 

No, there won't be.

Because on 26 August, Dovetail Direct will be released on YouTube!

 

Fair, my point though was that there are already at least 3 TSW6 route speculation threads. I just had a Brenda from Bristol moment at yet another one.