What are Beginner Controls? (Main Menu > Settings > Controls) Beginner controls are an excellent choice for players wanting a more casual experience or an easy way to jump in and play for the first time. This will completely remove the need for setting up the cab and instead allow you to focus on the driving experience. Beginner controls are enabled by default if you select Beginner/Casual on first launch. How will my experience differ when using Beginner Controls? You train will use simplified physics and audio. You cannot interact with the cab, everything you need is on the HUD. You will be able to pass red lights, but doing so may make a service impossible to complete as you will end up blocking other trains and breaking the timetable. Your train cannot be derailed from collisions or speeding. Beginner controls will use a simplified HUD that cannot be customised. Compatibility: At this time Beginner Controls are only compatible with Timetable Mode and Free Roam mode. A warning message inviting you to swap to Immersive Controls will appear if you select something that is incompatible. How do I disable Beginner Controls? If you change your mind and want a more authentic experience, you can disable Beginner Controls from the main menu under Settings > Controls. What's the controller layout for Beginner Controls? Set Direction Forward = D-Pad Up Set Direction Reverse = D-Pad Down D-Pad Down S Increase Brake = L2/LT Decrease Brake = L1/LB Increase Throttle = R2/RT Decrease Throttle = R1/RB Exit Seat = Triangle/Y Open/Close Left Side Doors = D-Pad Left Open/Close Right Side Doors = D-Pad Right Up/Down - Zoom = Left Stick Click to Switch Cameras = R3/RS Click (Pressed) Horn = L3/LS Click Cab Options Menu = Square/X Rotate Camera = Right Stick Map / (Hold) Toggle Schedule = Touchpad/View Button Pause / Clipboard = Options Button/Menu Button What's the keyboard layout for Beginner Controls? Set Direction Forward = W Set Direction Reverse = S Increase Brake = ' Decrease Brake = ; Increase Throttle = A Decrease Throttle = D Exit Seat = E Open/Close Left Side Doors = Y Open/Close Right Side Doors = U Up/Down - Zoom = Mouse Scroll Wheel Click to Switch Cameras = Keys 1-8 (Pressed) Horn = Space Bar Cab Options Menu = Use HUD Rotate Camera = Mouse Map / (Hold) Toggle Schedule = 9 Pause / Clipboard = Esc Important: Beginner controls are only compatible with an English keyboard layout at time, which can cause issue with the mapping on the brake controls on a Non-English keyboard layout. Remapping these buttons under Settings > Controls can be used a a temporary solution. Increased compatibility is coming after launch. If you have any questions about beginner controls, please post below.
