SubwaySim Hamburg News

The MEGA update has been in public beta for almost two weeks now. We are delighted with the incredible amount of positive feedback from you and would like to thank you for your support!

We have just now released the third update for the public beta phase. That's enough reason enough to publish a changelog of all things modified since the MEGA update. Don't worry, we will also announce the changelog of the MEGA update at the end of the public beta phase.

[h2]Today's Update (MEGA UPDATE v3):[/h2]

▶️ Improvements regarding the vehicle:

• Adapted headlights
  
• Improved curve driving noise with smoother transitions
  
• Fixed faulty artefacts in the door closing sound
  
• Improved interior lighting logic with smooth fade in/out
  
• Improved light sources for interior lighting
  
• Missing cancellation of door unlocking at >= 40 km/h added
  
• Fixed loss of traction after opening the "Traction" page on the DMI
  
• Bug fixes for the train destination display in connection with repaints

▶️ Improvements regarding Dispatch and Control Center:

• Fixed red signals due to overly restrictive flank protection (occurred e.g. in Mundsburg, Baumwall, Hbf. Süd/Mönckebergstraße and Wandsbek-Gartenstadt)
  
• Fixed faulty route exclusion in Kellinghusenstraße (route conflict between reversing journeys and U1 services)
  
• Fixed an error in connection with a service departing at 06:12 from Kellinghusenstraße
  
• Fixed signalled speed when travelling from Barmbek to Wandsbek
  
• Improved conflict detection for prioritising routes
  
• Improved timetable accuracy on AI services of U1, U2 and U4

▶️ Improvements regarding the Level:

• Newly placed stop signs in all stations, which now correspond better to the displayed markers
  
• Revised placement of stop signs in reversing tracks for shorter distances
  
• Incorrect speed restriction end after Baumwall towards Wandsbek fixed
  
• Incorrectly placed 30 km/h announcement between Rathaus and Mönckebergstraße fixed
  
• Incorrectly configured 50 km/h announcement between Dehnhaide and Hamburger Straße fixed
  
• Fixed incorrect speed restriction end between Berliner Tor and Hauptbahnhof Süd
  
• Some missing buildings corrected

[h2]The Previous Update (MEGA Update v2, 05.04.2024):[/h2]

▶️ Highlights:

• Entirely reworked joystick Input System - you can now calibrate joysticks in Main Menu!
  
• Fixed issues with expert mode (which now works correctly for 2 or more rides)
  
• Fixed Route Closure scenario (now works without red signal at Mundsburg station)
  
• Sensitivity of throttle lever increased to your feedback, and reduced threshold to get to neutral position
  
• Added antennas for the Platform CCTVs to all stations

▶️ Improvements and New Features:

• DT5.1: Added correct triggering of brake sounds
  
• Added an input key that immediately brings the throttle lever to its neutral position. Default keybinding: S
  
• Signal speed limit is now automatically repealed after the station's last switch (and not just at the next signal afterwards)
  
• Signal speed limit when coming from siding tracks is now repealed upon arrival at the platform
  
• Trains from WK terminating at BK will now be directed to siding track 12 instead of 11 (allows for more flexibility)
  
• Intensity of Camera Dynamics Effects can now be configured in settings menu
  
• Increased Maximum FOV angle
  

▶️ Further bugfixes:

• DT5: Automatic door closing now works as expected
  
• Timetable mode: AI trains can no longer spawn for future player services
  
• Fixed issues with selecting the audio output device causing "no audio" issues
  
• Fixed CCTV camera in Saarlandstraße track 1
  
• Added missing building at Rödingsmarkt
  
• Fixed automatic interior light controls
  
• Minor fixes for the exterior camera
  
• Fixed log issues when despawning trains
  
• Fixed misconfigured RA->RD speed limit
  
• Increased MU->HS speed limit to 70 kph
  
• Added missing DE->HS speed limit

[h3]The previous hotfix (MEGA Update v1.1, 29.03.2024):[/h3]

• Bugfixes regarding the selection of the game's language
  
• Optimized Field of View
  
• Minor Fixes

[h3]The SubwaySim MEGA Update[/h3]

Since 28 March 2024, you can finally try the long-awaited MEGA update for yourself in the public beta. Remember that you will have to switch to the beta branch before you can enjoy the new experience.

Note: This is a beta version which may contain bugs and issues. If you are experiencing problems, we'd like to ask you to share them in the #en-support section of our Discord server (see https://discord.gg/aWG2k6VPbQ). If you don't have a Discord account, please use the Steam Discussions section instead. Thanks a lot!

We hope you continue to enjoy the MEGA Update and thank you for all the feedback!

Just in time for the Easter weekend, we have prepared a very special surprise for you. Finally, you've waited for long enough, and we can proudly present the SubwaySim MEGA update in PUBLICBETA!

With more than 70% newly developed source code and more than 1,500 internal versions since the last public release, months of hard work and an incredible amount of passion have gone into the SubwaySim MEGA update. Almost all of the game's systems have been redeveloped from scratch to offer you the best possible experience in SubwaySim.

In the next few days, we will continue publishing highlights from the MEGA update - and until then you can try them yourself ingame! For that, you'll need to subscribe to the publicbeta branch.



Note: This is a beta version which may contain bugs and issues. If you are experiencing problems, we'd like to ask you to share them in the #en-support section of our Discord server (see https://discord.gg/aWG2k6VPbQ). If you don't have a Discord account, please use the Steam Discussions section instead. Thanks a lot!

Enjoy the MEGA update - we're looking forward to your feedback. Happy Easter!

Your HR Innoways Team

Today we are announcing another long-awaited feature. Many of you have requested it - and now it's part of SubwaySim Hamburg. We're talking about no other feature than the DT5's destination display!

Similarly to the information displays on the platform, we have now redeveloped the train destination displays from scratch, among many other things in the game. This means that we now use fonts which are perfectly true to the original. Finally, the DT5 matrix does look exactly as you know it from reality.



As with the information displays on the platform, the train's destination is also displayed in as much width as possible on the screen. For the platform info displays, this means that the character spacing is adjusted in order to utilise the entire display width.

For the DT5 it's not as easy as that! Here, we don't just have different character spacings but a total of 5 different fonts with various widths, heights and font thicknesses. Of course, the line label itself also has its very own font, resulting in 6 fonts with around 380 characters in total. Each of them has been traced by hand. Take a closer look: The widest font version is used for "Barmbek" as in the picture at the top. In contrast, the font for "Bitte nicht einsteigen" ("Do not enter", see second image) is much narrower. And the destination "Wandsbek-Gartenstadt", which we will show you another time, uses the narrowest of all fonts.



By the way: You can also use the DT5's Driver Machine Interface (DMI) on the right-hand cab screen to enter any station as destination. You can choose any of Hamburg's stations - no matter whether from the U3 or from another underground line. There's also a list of around 10 special destinations such as "Probefahrt" ("Test drive"), "Fahrschule" ("Driving school"), "Jazztrain" or "www.hochbahn.de". Oh, and one more thing: The train destination display now actually has an effect on passengers! While you can continue travelling on the "Jazztrain" with passengers hopping on and off, they will not board a driving school train.

It won't take too long until you'll be able to try all of these features in the upcoming SubwaySim MEGA update.

Everything you need to know about the MEGA Update!

Soon we will be releasing a MEGA update that will include fundamental changes to the game, with approximately 70% of all gameplay-related code being rebuilt from scratch. We've rewritten all the game's core systems from the ground to provide you with the best possible experience.

We are still progressing quite well regarding the MEGA update's development and we hope to be able to launch a public beta phase rather soon. Stay tuned - we'll keep you updated!

We're taking big steps towards the SubwaySim Hamburg Mega Update. 🚟 In this interview, Max gives you a little foretaste.

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A large part of the game has been rebuilt from scratch and will soon be available to you free of charge.

If you would like to see regular updates and take part in the development process, check out the SubwaySim Hamburg Discord .

Today we are announcing the next big feature for the SubwaySim MEGA Update: The brand-new Scenario Mode!

In a total of 6 exiting scenarios with a total play time of 240 minutes, you will experience a wide variety of situations along the U3 route. The picture below is just showing a first teaser.

What is Scenario Mode about?

In Scenario Mode, we will guide you through various events relating to the operation of Hamburg's U3 line. Each scenario has its own backstory, and in some cases, there are even special announcements and radio messages from the dispatch.

The particular advantage of Scenario Mode is that there is a close coordination between environment, story, timetable and signalling. For example, scenarios can influence AI traffic on the U3 or on other lines, and scenarios can also alter how busy the line is in terms of passengers. As part of the scenarios, we can even transfer player trains to the AI and vice versa. And of course, there's the hazard signal, which is particularly important for one scenario.

Thanks to the completely rebuilt signalling system - you'll perhaps remember our post from earlier this year - we can now depict processes that are far more complex. This includes the coupling and uncoupling of vehicles, which is part of a scenario. In that particular case, the signalling system must recognise that the one part of the train is actually allowed to enter the track section that's already occupied by the other half. Accordingly, you will see a special signal aspect for this case. Oh, and in many of the scenarios, you'll also have to turn around and continue in the opposite direction, sometimes three times or more.

Actually there's even a special version of the DT5, namely the graffiti-covered train in the picture below. To wrap it up, there's lots of exciting content waiting for you - and more information will follow soon!



Everything you need to know about the MEGA Update!

In the next few weeks, we will be releasing a MEGA update that will include fundamental changes to the game, with approximately 70% of all gameplay-related code being rebuilt from scratch. We've rewritten all the game's core systems from the ground to provide you with the best possible experience.

We are progressing quite well regarding the MEGA update's development and we hope to be able to launch a public beta phase in the next weeks. Stay tuned - there's more announcements on the MEGA update to come!