Welcome to the CTS: Tram Early Access Roadmap Update for July!
We have exciting news for you! Last week, we released a new update for City Transport Simulator: Tram. Early Access Version 0.1.3 includes several bug fixes based on your feedback from Discord and Steam. We have addressed issues with switches and graphic errors in R2.2b. Additionally, the ULF now operates as an AI tram in the city, and the stop announcements have been updated to "Next Stop" as requested by the community.
Unfortunately, the latest update also introduced a bug. If you start a session with the R2.2b in the evening or at night, the game might crash when the door opens. We are already working on a fix and will release it soon.
However, there’s a major update coming up that not only includes bug fixes but also introduces new features.
Version 0.2.0: New Features and Improvements
We are excited to present all the details about City Transport Simulator: Tram Early Access Version 0.2.0! In addition to several bug fixes, this update will bring new features.
[h2]Quickplay Feature in Sandbox Mode[/h2]
You will finally be able to use the Quickplay feature in Sandbox Mode! This feature will generate a session with just one click, allowing you to start immediately. All lines, vehicles, and start times you’ve created in your Sandbox network will be randomly selected to quickly play any session.
[h2]Collectibles: Postcards[/h2]
In Version 0.2.0, you will also receive the first collectible items: beautifully designed postcards that you can find throughout Tramau. You just need to locate the large postcard dispensers at specific landmarks to unlock a postcard. Each postcard will provide background stories about the landmarks, allowing you to dive deeper into Tramau.
[h2]First Map Expansion[/h2]
Version 0.2.0 will also introduce the first map expansion! Although initially planned for the second phase of Early Access, it’s ready earlier than expected. This update will add three new stations, including one end station. The southwestern part of the Tramau network will be expanded, creating new connections to the stations Amtsstraße, Friedlandstraße, and Igor-Yurkevic-Platz, providing more variety in your network.
[h2]Updated Early Access Roadmap[/h2]
With this new update, we are also excited to show you the updated Early Access Roadmap. Based on your feedback and requests, we have added several new points. In addition to the map expansion coming in the next update, we will also introduce new liveries for all trams, which you can immediately use in Sandbox Mode and unlock progressively in Career Mode. We’ve come up with some really cool and also funny alternative liveries that we think you’ll love.
[h2]Joystick Support and Further Updates[/h2]
In the first phase of our Early Access Roadmap, we have also added support for alternative controls for mouse & keyboard and controllers. Many of you have requested controls similar to TramSim and Train Sim World, which you will be able to select.
This is just the first phase of our control expansions. In the second phase, you will finally be able to use joysticks in City Transport Simulator: Tram. We are currently working on this functionality, which will take some time, so this feature is scheduled for the second phase of our Roadmap. Additionally, we plan to offer fully customizable key bindings. You will be able to assign any key on your keyboard or button on your controller to suit your preferred control setup.
[h2]Dovetail Direct Event[/h2]
We’ve already provided you with information about new updates and the updated Early Access Roadmap. But that’s not all! Our publisher Dovetail recently announced another Dovetail Direct Event on August 20th, and we will, of course, be participating with CTS: Tram. We will share some exciting new information about the development. Tune in to Dovetail on August 20th to find out what’s coming up in the next few months!
[h3]Epic Game Store Release[/h3]
About a month ago, we released City Transport Simulator: Tram on Steam Early Access. We are now excited to announce that CTS: Tram will soon be available on the Epic Game Store in Early Access as well. We are currently finalizing the Epic Game Store version and hope to announce a release date soon. We are also continuing to work on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of City Transport Simulator: Tram. We don’t have new information on the release dates yet but will update you on our social media as soon as we know more. You can already wishlist CTS: Tram on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Epic Game Store to stay updated.
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