A very bold title I have here, but hear me out! Yesterday marked three months since Wonders of Sodor launched. First off, congratulations to Dovetail. I'm genuinely happy this game exists and made it to release. That said, I think the lack of communication and community engagement is becoming a bigger issue. I understand Dovetail has other games to work on, but communication is important. Players need a reason to stay invested, and right now many of us are left guessing about the future of the game. Wonders of Sodor has a great foundation, but it still feels like there's a lot of untapped potential. The timetable system can become repetitive, some areas could use improvements, and many fans are hoping to see more of the classic Awdry-era characters added over time. I don't think people are asking for every engine in the franchise—just the iconic ones that helped define the series. I would be just happy if we got the main engines from 1-12, plus Daisy, Mavis, Bill and Ben. My biggest concern isn't even the lack of content. It's the lack of clarity. The updates we do get often feel vague and don't really tell us what's next. If content is a long way off, I'd rather hear that directly than be left guessing. While Dovetail has given us the Switch release and a patch, I feel like they've relied heavily on the initial hype surrounding the game. The problem is that hype can only carry a game for so long before players start wanting something new. The honeymoon phase is over, and naturally people want more content, more communication, and more reasons to keep coming back. That's not fans being picky or ungrateful—it's simply how games and businesses work. If players are invested in your product, they're going to want to know what's next. Some people will probably say I'm being impatient, entitled, or asking for too much. I disagree. You can be patient and still express concerns. Wanting more from a game you enjoy isn't a bad thing—it's a sign that people care. I have an abundance of ideas that could be added to the game, and I've shared them quite a lot, but it just proves that I really do want this game to be big. This is probably deluded, but it could be bigger than the show that's coming up. This isn't meant as an attack on Dovetail. I appreciate the work they've put into the game, and I want it to succeed. But after three months, I think it's fair for fans to ask for more communication, more engagement, and a clearer idea of where Wonders of Sodor is headed.
The 'Is this game a flop?' thread was premature. This thread is quite pertinent. And for the reasons you have stated. I agree. I haven't dealt with Dovetail before. When I first bought WOS, I thought maybe TSW would be worth an investment. I'm not so sure now.
Yeah, this is probably the most unique answer I've heard. Through all marketing, this game is a train simulator made by Dovetail, the same company that has made Train Simulator World. Since this game is complex not only for the lack of content, but also for just the usual bugs that a lot of people are complaining about. The signals, the glitches, the lags, everything about it has started to maybe shift my opinion about how this game is going to turn out for the future, and it sucks because I really wanted this game to go far.
It’s 20% off (£31.99 for the deluxe edition) on Xbox - the first time it’s been on sale, the Thomas version of TSW6 (both Thomas DLC’s and West Somerset Railway) is 50% off (£17.49) too I’m not writing off WOS, I feel like it’s just beginning, however I would like a roadmap announcement
I do agree with your sentiment completely. While I am worried about Wonders of Sodor and Dovetail's commitment, I'm not really letting go of this game. I already bought it, so I'm not going to give up. Besides, I don't really see myself playing another train simulator game if I want to play Thomas and friends characters. I only see Wonders of Sodor as good because it seems easy. Just boot up the game and bam, you got Sodor. I'm not trying to discourage anyone nor slander Dovetail; I am just expressing how I feel about this game. But I never said I was going to give up on the game. However, I will hold off on it until we get more updates. Other than that, that's just how I feel.
I don't think the game is dead. I think the next update is a big patch. That must be why it's taking a while. The platinum trophy saids "base game" trophies so more content is definitely coming. Otherwise it wouldn't make sense for the platinum trophy to say this
Exactly. It’s pretty clear this isn’t the “final” version of the game, they clearly have plans to expand and add more. Just give it time, I’m sure we will hear updates on a DLC/expansion soon. They wouldn’t be outright mentioning several characters that aren’t in the game or showing spur tracks that go nowhere in the game if that weren’t the case.
DTG dont add dlc trophies anymore and havent done since TSW 5. I wouldn't get your hopes up either, as this is the time of year they work on the next TSW and everything else gets pushed aside until a later date, usually around October time.
Id love more achievements/trophies TSW is a different beast with new versions being released every year and lots of legacy DLC’s. WOS is a standalone game so it’d be more akin to them adding achievements with an old TSW DLC for that version of the game which they certainly have the capabilities to do without causing issues
