Hello folks, Please find below the changelog for today's update. It's a bit of a whopper, but includes the Preservation Crew updates for Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr, Ruhr-Sieg Nord, and Rapid Transit routes, some Core improvements related to the Spirit of Steam update, and assorted other improvements (including a new horn for Clinchfield's SD-40, a fix for the 'Fast Lane' Scenario on London Commuter, and a special Queen's Jubilee decal for Creators Club to celebrate this weekend's Platinum Jubilee! Read on for more. Note: we've bolded the ones we think are headliners, and tried to categorise where appropriate. Core Improvements Route Operation After running through a red signal on a Scenario, objectives should no longer fail to load after returning to their last checkpoint (save point) - originally flagged on Cathcart Circle Players should no longer be incorrectly put into a driving state when something blocks them from taking control of a service (either player permissions, or AI train in motion) Loco display screens should now stay consistent with the speed the loco is traveling at - originally noted on Harlem Line’s M7A [PS4] Whilst Exploring on Foot, pressing Triangle/Y should no longer force the player to enter Driver Mode - originally noted on PS4, Bakerloo Line [Xbox] - Players should no longer crash after pressing in Right Stick after standing - originally flagged on Xbox, London Commuter, in the Class 377/387 Passengers Platforms with services due should feel busier, whilst passenger volumes on other platforms should feel more appropriate Fixed passengers getting stuck when trying to alight from a train that has a lower floor height than the platform, as well as getting stuck within the platform Passengers should no longer... Be stuck on the platform facing the wrong direction, waiting to board a train that has already left Interact with the same seat as another passenger (on trains and platforms) Stutter when alighting the train Controls Fixed estimated service time in the timetable menu showing as negative if the start and finish time of the service are either side of midnight Fixed gamepad navigation in Mastery tier rewards Fixed wait objectives not displaying title and description text On the Route Map, when using a controller, the cursor should now properly snap to the nearest interactable object on the route map if the two objects are very close together or intersecting Pressing the ‘Open Interaction Shortcuts’ button whilst the menu is open will now close the menu Livery Designer/Creators Club Added ability to redownload uploaded content and resave it as local and editable Added Decals for Queen’s Jubilee for Livery Designer as part of the ‘logos’ section Preservation Crew - Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr Route Operations Added Contact Signaler functionality to trackside telephones Changed ‘Light Rain’ to fully raining on ‘Destination Duisburg’ and 'Route Introduction' scenarios Added functioning level crossings to route Removed any references in Route Introduction to engage with controls players cannot access Art Added new skies to route Improved track rendering distance Locos and Rolling Stock [DB BR 422] Added specific train formations in Scenario Planner [DB BR 425] Reduced intensity of interior lighting [DB BR 101] AI trains were not running with passenger lights turned on – they now are [DB BR 101] Updated name to improve experience in Livery Designer [DB BR 101] Added missing Chinese translations Fixed locked throttle after recovering from Emergency Stop situation in Route Introduction [DB BR 422 and DB BR 425] Added Rail Driver compatibility [DB BR 422 and DB BR 425] Improved passenger lighting, and resolved reflection of said lighting in the windows [BR101] Updated Rail Driver button mapping in line with convention [All] Added Contact Signaler and Simple Radio functionality Timetable/PIS Added PIS to route Preservation Crew - Ruhr Sieg Nord Route Operations Players should now be able to climb the platform at any point, rather than just designated locations Updated Level crossings to be operational Added Contact Signaller functionality to telephones Changed ‘Lightly Raining’ to full raining weather for ‘Steel Gaze’, ‘Letmathe Lite’, and ‘Fossil Fuels’ Scenarios Updated train shutdown objectives in ‘Letmathe Lite’ scenario to be clearer Added a year date to the services in Chapter 4 of DB BR 363 Journey Mode. Services 11-13 should now work as intended Art Added Dovetail Live Mastery Reward – ‘Explorable signal box Updated route to support new skybox Updated ballast with white concrete sleepers Added PIS for all stations and platforms Added traffic to main roads on route Fixed floating scenery outside entrance to signal box at Finnentrop station Locos and Rolling Stock [DB 767.2] Added Contact Signaller and Simple Radio [DB 767.2] Wipers will now start on Parked, rather than Off [DB 767.2] Fixed issue whereby blue lights were coming through the roof of the train [DB 767.2] Spelling and translation improvements [DB BR 143] Added Contact Signaller and Simple Radio functionality [DB BR 143] Added green glow to the PIS display board [DB BR 143] Installed PIS system [DB BR 185.2] Changed Program Mode to U on the PZB service [DB BR 185.2] Updated digital displays to display correct number on-screen when starting PZB [DB BR 363] Updated Livery Designer name to improve player experience [DB BR 363] Updated controls for Throttle and Dynamic Brake to be correct way round on Rail Driver [DB BR 363] Updated custom liveries previously not being selectable for timetable services [All locos] Updated RailDriver compatibility, and button mapping to bring it in line with convention (Alerter is however still not operational with Rail Driver on the DB 767_780 [All locos] Removed lock on Classic Controller lock in gameplay [All locos] Removed control locks during tutorials to prevent unrecoverable situations Passengers Rush Hour passenger behaviours added Rush Hour passenger volumes added Passengers should now correctly populare the platforms and embark/disembark trains at Lethmathe Timetable Fixed missing line numbers for all terminating services Added virtual stations (off-world) to service mode, and updated station directory Preservation Crew - Rapid Transit Route Operations Changed ‘Light Rain’ to full raining for ‘Metropolitan’ Scenario Art Cars should no longer clip on road corners Locos and Rolling Stock [DB Talent 2] Changed PZB to 85/O in default start-up [DB Talent 2] Deleted rogue First-Class door which was causing players to be blocked [DB Talent 2] Recentred Throttle/Brake so ‘0’ falls in centre for Rail Driver [DB Talent 2] Updated seating [DB Talent 2] Updated screens to show correct time of day [DB Talent 2] Softened reflections in windows [DB Talent 2] Added functionality for Parking Brake lighting [DB Talent 2] Increased interior lighting of passenger compartments [DB BR 182] Updated Livery Designer Name to improve player experience [DB BR 182] Replaced old AFB system with updated AFB system [DB BR 182] Updated doors not opening and closing on Doppelstock [Doppelstock] Updated Livery Designer name to improve player experience [Doppelstock] Updated wipers to start on Park, rather than Off [Doppelstock] Updated with new PIS system [Doppelstock] Updated sounds to now be audible on the stairs [All] Added Simple Radio for Contact Signaller [All] Updated Rail Driver button mapping to bring it in line with convention Timetables/PIS [DB Talent 2] Added functioning PIS displays Passengers Rush Hour passenger behaviours added Rush Hour passenger volumes added Mastery Added Dovetail Live Mastery Reward – ‘Landing Cargo Plane' London Commuter ‘Fast Lane’ scenario should now be completable on all platforms Bakerloo Headlights operation moved to button 28 of Rail Driver, to avoid issues with headlights not turning on Added Contact Signaler and Simple Radio functionality Koln-Aachen AI trains were not running with passenger lights turned on. Now they do. Sand Patch Grade Changed ‘Lightly Raining’ to ‘Misty’ weather in Scenarios 1 and 3, specifically services Ch1 Y103, Ch1 Y107, Ch3 U876-C, Ch3 U876-D, Ch3 Q353, Ch3 I368 Improved operation of CSX C40-8W’s independent brake to work to correct pressures Clinchfield Railroad [SD40] Improved operation of independent brake to work to correct pressures [SD40] Added new horn for SD40, based on audio from SD40 featured in ‘New Journeys’ Add-on [SD40] Added Contact Signaler and Simple Radio functionality Main Spessart Bahn [Dopplestock] Updated Cab Controls to enable headlights, coach lights and headlights to be operated [Doppelstock] Updated Destination Display to be shown on the PIS Added translation improvements DB BR 204 Updated locomotive thumbnail to remain consistent with other TSW2 content Added Rail Driver functionality Added Simple Radio and Contact Signaler functionality, as well as Walkie Talkie model to the cab Sherman Hill Smoothed landscape and lowered telephone poles around Cheyenne Rail Yard Updated Route Name to allow it to fit into Route Selection screen Harlem Line Updated service 775 to be completable by players Updated Route Name to allow it to fit into Route Selection screen G6 Shunter Updated safety system sounds not being audible from outside Updated an issue whereby cruise control got reset by SIFA reset button Changed ‘Light Rain’ to Misty weather in ‘Piece of Cake’ Scenario The update will download automatically for owners when it becomes available. Players should allow at least 24 hours after restarting Steam, EPIC Game Store, or their console for the update to appear and before contacting Customer Support.
Quick note: The Mastery items need to be added manually, and there have been a couple of issues getting them live. I'll update here when we've resolved them. [EDIT - Now fixed and live]
