Just getting it out of the way: Yes, I'm German, yes I worked as Deutsche Bahn (IT department though), yes I like Strategy and Sim games ;)
Train Sim World 2 was just announced, here some key facts and screenshots:
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Train Sim World 2 was just announced, here some key facts and screenshots:
- Release: 6th August 2020
- Systems: PC, PS4 and Xbox One
- Main info: New game, you can use your add-ons from Train Sim World 1 (no gameplay/visual upgrades for them though)
- Features:
- Two new routes and new trains included, one upgraded route for PC and new one for console players (wasn't released on console before)
- Bakerloo Line – First opened in 1906 Bakerloo is one of the oldest lines on the London Underground. Master the modern-day complexity of rush hour in the British capital.
- Köln Schnellfahrstrecke – Step into the renowned DB BR 406 ICE 3M and drive passengers at speeds up to 250km/h as you race between Köln and Aachen on this German inter-city line.
- Sand Patch Grade – Enjoy epic power with the CSX AC4400CW. Haul freight across the Allegheny Mountains, battling adhesion on one of the steepest grades in the United States.
- Train Sim World 2 features iconic locomotives to master. The classic 1972 Mark 2 Stock on the Bakerloo Line, modern fast commuters with DB BR 406 ICE 3M and DB BR 442 'Talent 2' and powerful hauliers with the AC4400CW, GP38-2 and SD40-2.
- Livery Designer – Get creative and add a personal touch to your Train Sim World 2 locos with this easy to use tool that allows custom liveries.
- Scenario Planner – Drive what you want, where you want, as you plan out your own scenarios. Quick drive, your way.
- New Adhesion Physics – Feel wheelslip and wheelslide in adverse weather, master moving heavy freight and keep control of your loco power on steep inclines.
- Dynamic Skies – Multiple cloud layers and realistic sunlight filtering means greater visual fidelity for the skies in Train Sim World 2.
- Journeys – Start a new Journey on any route to explore more than 24 hours of gameplay featuring scenarios, services and more to complete.
- Tutorials – Learn all you need to take to the rails with detailed tutorials for each locomotive. Master every switch, lever and dial.
- Powered by Dovetail Games' proprietary SimuGraph® vehicle dynamics engine and Unreal Engine 4® technology.
- Two new routes and new trains included, one upgraded route for PC and new one for console players (wasn't released on console before)
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