City Transport Simulator News

Welcome to the new CTS: Tram Roadmap Update! Since our last roadmap update, a lot has happened in City Transport Simulator: Tram. We're excited to bring you up to date and share a look ahead at the upcoming improvements and features coming your way in the next few months.



[h2]A Look Back at v0.3.0 and v0.3.1[/h2]

With Update v0.3.0, we introduced major expansions and officially completed Phase 1. We added important content like the Vienna Tram Type D, new career mode levels, and a variety of liveries.



We also expanded the map with a siding track, giving you the option to start as a special service train or finish your route there. To make the gameplay experience more dynamic, we updated the loading screen gallery and added AI trains at the main station to bring the world of Tramau even more to life.



The latest update, v0.3.1, marked the beginning of Phase 2. In this phase, we focused primarily on optimizing AI behavior, switches, and signals, along with fixing numerous bugs reported by you. Additionally, we increased the variety of street traffic and passengers to create an even more immersive game world.



[h2]New Update in the Works – v0.3.2[/h2]

Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and based on that, we’re focusing primarily on bug fixes and stability improvements for v0.3.2. We take your reports on Discord and the Steam Forum seriously and are working to create an even more solid gameplay experience.



However, we will be adding a brand-new feature: collectible keychains! Similar to the postcards you know, you’ll now be able to find souvenir machines around the city that offer keychains.



Each keychain features a tram and includes fascinating background information about that particular tram model—perfect for those who want to get to know the vehicles outside of their daily routes!

[h2]The Roadmap – A Look Ahead[/h2]

Our roadmap offers you a clear overview of what to expect in upcoming updates. It gives you a taste of the features and expansions that are on the way.



[h3]Joystick Support and Customizable Controls[/h3]

We know how important joystick support is to many of you. That’s why we’re working hard on providing joystick and presets for keyboard and controller. Although this feature has been delayed slightly, you can look forward to enjoying it in CTS: Tram later this year!




[h3]Two Planned Map Expansions[/h3]

These new expansions are designed specifically to enhance the unique old town feel. In the old town areas, the atmosphere of Tramau really comes alive—without the usual car traffic that shapes the cityscape elsewhere.



Another highlight of this expansion is the grass tracks, which not only enhance the aesthetic but also give the route a different feel.



We’ve also added an interesting construction site at one station, providing an engaging change of pace and allowing you to experience the ever-evolving city landscape.



Overall, these expansions not only provide a deeper immersion into the world of Tramau, but also deliver a varied gameplay experience, allowing you to explore both the tranquil old town and the city’s new, underutilized areas.



[h2]The Path to Console Release[/h2]

The release of console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S is within reach. In the next Dev Diary, we’ll give you a first look at the console version. Stay tuned—exciting insights await!

You can also watch the latest CTS: Tram Dev Diary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrTk1GDnDEA

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Hello everyone,

We would like to express our gratitude for your continued support and patience while we worked on this update, which addresses the most pressing issues reported by our community.

This update includes several improvements, such as enhanced stability to prevent crashes and improved AI behavior, ensuring that trams operate as intended. We've also made adjustments to passenger behavior by randomizing the number of people spawning at each station.

Additionally, we have added various ambient sounds to enhance immersion, including variable passenger sounds that change based on how many passengers are currently on your tram.

Once again, we truly appreciate your patience. If you encounter any additional issues, please don’t hesitate to share them with us. Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping our development approach, and we always strive to listen to your insights.

[h2]Changelog:[/h2]
[h3]Performance & Stability[/h3]

• Improved overall stability, significantly reducing crashes.
  
• Various visual issues resolved.

[h3]Signals & Switches[/h3]
Signals

• "Signal ignored" and "Signal respected" indicators now function as intended.
  
• All signals are fully operational and respected by all vehicles.

Switches

• All switches can now be changed automatically or manually (via the switch iron).
  
• Switches operate as intended across all routes.
  

[h3]AI Behavior Enhancements[/h3]
AI Trams

• Follow their designated routes correctly.
  
• Stop at all scheduled tram stations along the line.
  
• Respect signals, ensuring smoother traffic flow.
  
• Prevented from driving through player trams.
  
• Allow passengers to embark and disembark as expected.
  

AI Vehicles & Passengers

• Optimized spawn behavior for better performance.
  
• Added new settings in “Graphics Settings” for AI car and passenger density.
  
• Increased variety in taxi appearances.
  
• Passengers aren't stuck in the ground anymore.
  
• AI cars now feature a randomized number of passengers.
  

[h3]Gameplay & HUD Improvements[/h3]
Markers & Stops

• Green Markers now display correctly at all tram stops.
  
• Option to toggle Green Markers on/off in “Gameplay & HUD” settings.
  
• All tram stops display their correct names on shelters and info boards.
  
• The “TRAM” graphic on info boards has changed from green to red.
  
• AI passenger density is now randomized across stops along a line.
  

HUD Updates

• Correctly displays the distance to the next tram stop.
  

Collisions

• Mesh-based collisions added, allowing players to approach AI vehicles more closely before receiving collision warnings.
  

[h3]Ambient Sounds[/h3]

• Added siren, car honking, and passenger sounds.
  
• Passenger sounds inside trams added that vary based on passenger count.
  

We will have more news to share soon, so make sure to follow us on Twitter/X, TikTok and Instagram and join our Discord server.

Hello everyone,
We are excited to give you a deeper insight into the latest developments and improvements for City Transport Simulator: Tram. Due to the high demand from the community, we have decided to publish this Dev Diary to highlight some of the most important changes and bug fixes.

You can watch the video version of our Dev Diary here (only available in German): https://youtu.be/TrTk1GDnDEA



In recent weeks, we have been working intensively to stabilize and optimize the gameplay experience in CTS: Tram. We are currently in an intensive testing phase of a new version of the game. We are working on testing and fixing the remaining bugs before we release the update.

[h2]New Gameplay Options[/h2]



Some changes we've already implemented include new options that give players more control, such as:

Green Stop Markers: These can now be toggled on or off.
Tram Braking Power Adjustment: This option was added specifically for the "Type D" tram, which now has stronger braking power.
AI Density: The density of AI cars and pedestrians can now be set to "low," "medium," or "high." This improves the game’s adaptability to different performance configurations.

[h2]Improved AI Pedestrians and Vehicle Behavior[/h2]



One of our focuses in the past weeks has been improving the behavior of AI vehicles and pedestrians. Here's an overview of the changes:

Traffic Lights and Pedestrians: Pedestrians now behave more realistically at traffic lights, no longer crossing on red, and respecting traffic rules.
AI Trams: AI trams now stop properly to allow passengers to board and disembark and no longer get stuck on the tracks.
Optimized Vehicle and Passenger Spawning: The spawn logic has been revised so that vehicles and passengers are now integrated more efficiently and realistically into the game without negatively impacting performance.

[h2]Gameplay Adjustments[/h2]

There are also gameplay improvements:

Green Markers: These now work as they should, accurately indicating when and where to make the perfect stop.
Distance Display: The HUD now accurately shows the distance to the next stop after being revised.
Collision Logic Adjusted: Collisions now occur more realistically and at the correct times—whether between trams, cars, or pedestrians.



[h2]Switches and Signals[/h2]

Another major update concerned the functioning of the switches and signals in the game.

All the signals you encounter in the game now work correctly and are respected by both your tram and AI vehicles. As a result, there are no longer any issues with trams running red lights or unexpectedly stopping.



Bugs related to switches have also been removed. The automatic switch recognition and control now work as intended, contributing to smoother gameplay.





In the last update (version 0.3.0), we added many new features like the Type D tram, a map expansion, and over 100 new loading screens to enrich the game experience.

With the upcoming update 0.3.1, we will primarily focus on bug fixes and improvements. While there will be no new features, the update will deliver a more stable and immersive gameplay experience.

[h2]Console Versions[/h2]

Another major focus is the work on the console versions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. Particularly for the Xbox Series S, it’s been a challenge to achieve optimal performance without simply reducing graphics quality and AI density.

We are working on ensuring that the game runs on consoles at medium graphics settings with stable 60 FPS. These improvements will also benefit the PC version.

[h2]What’s Coming Next?[/h2]

In the coming weeks, our focus will be on thorough testing. We want to make sure all systems are working flawlessly before releasing the update. Since quality is our top priority, there is no exact release date for the update yet, but we are planning to roll it out within the next few weeks.

We are very pleased with the progress we've made and are looking forward to delivering Update 0.3.1 to you soon.

It’s important to us that the game runs smoothly and stably for all players—whether on PC or console. That’s why we are taking the time to test everything thoroughly.

Thank you for your patience and support! We’ll keep you updated and are eager to hear your feedback.

Stay tuned—there’s much more to come!

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First of all, we sincerely apologize for the silence over the past few weeks. After the Dovetail Direct and the holiday period, some internal matters came up that unfortunately prevented us from responding to your requests more quickly. But from now on, we will be more active in engaging with the community and addressing all support tickets.

We want to assure you: Your messages are reaching us, and we hear you. Internally, we've had many discussions as we are just as dissatisfied with the quality of the v0.3.0 update as you are. This huge update was supposed to address several of your requests, but unfortunately, errors crept in that should not have happened – and we take full responsibility for that.

[h2]What are we doing now?[/h2]
Our first priority is to revise our internal processes. As you may have noticed, we are taking more time than usual for the next update. The reason for this is that we want to make this update as stable as possible. We are focusing heavily on bug fixes and gameplay balancing to finally resolve issues like malfunctioning traffic lights, stations, switches, or AI trams. Additionally, we are improving our QA process and investing more time in testing to identify and fix errors earlier, before the update is released.

[h2]What does this mean for you?[/h2]
There will be delays with the next update. We will keep you regularly updated via our Steam page, social media channels and community Discord and inform you exactly about the progress and current status of the update.

[h2]What can you expect in the next update?[/h2]
We are focusing primarily on bug fixes and stability, so there won’t be any major new features. However, these improvements are coming:

[h3]AI Behavior[/h3]
- Passengers will no longer be stuck in the ground.
- AI trams will follow their correct routes and no longer stop unexpectedly.
- AI trams will no longer pass through player trams.
- Collisions with vehicles and pedestrians will be more realistic and won’t trigger too early.

[h3]Signals & Switches[/h3]
- All switches will function correctly and can be operated either automatically or manually.
- All (switch) signals will work correctly.
- Traffic light phases will be realistically and correctly timed.
- Warnings like "Signal Ignored" will only appear after actually passing the signal.

[h3]Stations[/h3]
- Green stop markers will always be displayed correctly and can be disabled in the settings.
- All stops will appear correctly on the map.
- The "Missed Stop" warning will only show up if the stop was actually missed.

[h3]Gameplay[/h3]
- Tram brake force can now be customized in the settings.
- Speed limits are displayed correctly.


At the same time, we are continuing to work on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of CTS: Tram. We’ll be able to share more details on the console version in October and possibly even announce a release date.

We hope you understand that we are working hard on addressing these issues and doing our best to ensure that something like this doesn’t happen again in the future. City Transport Simulator is just as important to us as it is to you, and we are committed to delivering a high-quality and enjoyable simulation based on your feedback. Your player experience is our top priority, and we will continue to do everything we can to improve it continuously.

Thank you for your patience and support!

Hello again everyone!

We’re delighted to bring you version v0.3.0, the biggest patch to City Transport Simulator: Tram to date! Alongside some fixes and improvements, we’ve also got a whole host of new content for you to enjoy, including another map extension. This one also includes sidings at “Grüner Hügel”, giving you another start and end point when beginning a new session.



This new update also includes the fantastic fan favourite and much anticipated Type D Vienna! You’ll no doubt have seen these striking red and white beauties if you’re no stranger to the city of Vienna. They’ve been a mainstay on Viennese streets since 2018 and they boast a low floor height of 215mm, are 33.8m long, and have a carrying capacity of 211 people.



Patch v0.3.0 raises the level cap to the maximum of 50, unlocking new resources for your network as well as new logos and icons for your tram operation.



In addition to the above content, this latest patch also introduces brand new loading screens that break down the lore of Tramau and provides helpful game hints and tips, the inclusion of AI trains at the Central Station and along the tracks, and ambient sounds from locations all across the city, such as chimes of church bells.



That’s all the new content you’ve got to look forward to in this brand-new patch, so let’s move on to the full list of fixes and changes you’ve also got coming your way:

[h3]Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed issue where quick play game sessions can be started when having no lines in the network
  
• Fixed issue when deleting all lines and selling all vehicles would not restore all operation points
  
• Fixed assortment of localisation errors
  
• Fixed drop in framerate after completing ‘Passenger Transport Initiative’ career task
  
• Fixed issue where 'EXP' points fail to update when players redeem the reward for the tasks in the Manage Operation
  
• Fixed issue where camera collision is missing certain instances
  
• Fixed issue where a checkered texture appeared for the stalls at the 'Bernhardsplatz' station
  
• Fixed issue where the 'Restart Mission' was missing from the pause menu for the 'Switch Tutorial'
  
• Fixed issue where players were unable to scroll through the logos in the 'Operation Logo' screen
  
• Fixed issue when if creating lines, the select station button does not work after deleting the same station
  
• Fixed issue where time couldn’t be chosen when switching hours
  
• Fixed game crashes caused by returning to the main menu when in the session summary screen
  
• Fixed issue where sound of driving over switches was still heard despite master volume set to 0
  
• Fixed issue where player can get stuck after entering and leaving the shunting area when the passenger is seated next to the shunting panel of the ULF A1 tram

[h3]Changes[/h3]

• The brakes automatically apply when standing up.
  
• Added jump button for controllers ("Y" and "RB")
  
• Added station loading screen images and story-text for every station
  
• Vehicles that should not be available on the marketplace are now properly filtered.
  
• Unlocked operation icon for level 34
  
• Added text for DOWN on the Dpad when looking at controls
  
• Added Operation logos and replaced placeholders
  
• Added livery icons. Liveries without icons are not shown in level progression
  
• Introduced unlockable liveries so that there is more variety of unlocks for levels
  
• Players can now start at sidings
  
• More in-depth explanation added to Quick Play
  
• Changed derailing message-time to 1 second so derailing message appears earlier after derailing

[h3]Added[/h3]

• Type D Tram
  
• New Map extension
  
• Level 50
  
• New Operation Icons
  
• New liveries for all trams
  
• Licensed DB AI trains
  
• Ambient sound improvements

As always, if you have any suggestions or requests or any sort of feedback whatsoever, please do let us know. Be sure to follow us on our social channels (Discord, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter/X), visit our official website, and sign up to our mailing list.