City Transport Simulator News

Hello everyone,

Update 1.0.3 brings several important improvements and new features to enhance your gameplay experience! Based on your feedback, we have introduced a customizable control system and added a new personalization menu. Additionally, we have fixed numerous bugs and crashes and optimized performance.

Thank you for your patience and dedication—your feedback helps us continuously improve City Transport Simulator: Tram!

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[h2]🟢 Key Features[/h2]

🔹 Customizable Controls
- Custom keybindings for both keyboard and controller.
- Invert X & Y axis for camera movement via mouse & gamepad.
- Additional settings for joystick users.
- Support for multiple bindings and reset-to-default options.

🔹 Personalization
- New personalization menu added to the career mode menu.
- Option to rename the city added within the personalization menu.
- Operational personalization options have been moved to the personalization menu.

🔹 Improved Vehicle Lighting
- Speedometer, voltmeter, and door sensors now illuminated.
- Dynamic interior lighting for better readability day and night.

🔹 Station Announcements
- Station announcements are now activated and function as intended on PlayStation 5.

🔹 Trams
- Error notifications now trigger when attempting to release the doors without applying the parking brake.
- An error notification for the main switch has been added.
- Illuminated speedometers and battery voltmeters added for ULF and R2.2b trams.
- Pantograph rope-hold animations implemented for the GT8N tram.

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[h2]🔧 Bug Fixes & Optimizations[/h2]

Crash Fixes
- Fixed a crash that occurred when walking near Sternengasse while E1 AI trams were assigned to a line.
- Fixed a crash when saving and starting the game.

🚋 AI Traffic & Vehicle Behavior
✔ Fixed an issue where AI cars were driving on the wrong side of the road near Hauptbahnhof West stop.
✔ Adjusted AI car spawn distances to improve traffic flow.
✔ After a forced green phase, the traffic light now completes a full cycle before another forced green phase is triggered.
✔ Taxis now appear more frequently and in the correct color.
✔ DHL delivery vans now appear more frequently.
✔ Trains at Hauptbahnhof Tramau now spawn more frequently.

Tram Switch Logic
✔ Fixed an issue where switches near Oberer Ring stop were incorrectly set after loading a new save.
✔ Corrected the signal direction indicator between Jacob-De-Zoet and Eglundsdorf.

🚧 Collision Fixes
✔ Fixed missing ground collision near Löwenstraße stop.
✔ Improved collisions between Eglundsdorf and Löwenstraße areas.

⚙️ Passenger & NPC Behavior
✔ Improved passenger pathfinding from waiting areas to tram doors.
✔ Fixed an issue where NPCs mistakenly boarded AI trams on the opposite side of the street near Gabriele-Münter-Straße.
✔ Improved pedestrian behavior to prevent passengers from getting stuck inside each other.
✔ Adjusted pedestrian paths to prevent passengers or pedestrians from crossing roads incorrectly.

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Enjoy Update 1.0.3!

📢 Update v1.0.2 is now available! 📢

The latest update includes the following improvements:

✅ Fixes:
AI E1 trams no longer get stuck in traffic
Crashes related to the E1 & GT8N trams have been fixed
Various crashes on PlayStation 5 & PC have been addressed
Target and line display on GT8N and E1 trams corrected

🔧 What’s next?
We are already working on the next update, which will bring further improvements. Hopefully, it won’t take too long!

👀 Want to be a Beta Tester?
If you missed the announcement yesterday, you can sign up for a chance to join the CTS: Tram Beta and test new features early: https://forms.gle/8NNrkvXhCue6UR588

💬 Help us improve our Community Discord!
We’re currently brainstorming ways to enhance our Discord server and will be asking for your feedback soon. A survey will be coming shortly to our Community Discord!

First of all, we would like to sincerely thank you for the great launch of City Transport Simulator: Tram! Your support and constructive feedback mean the world to us. It shows that what we are building together has a strong and engaged player base behind it.

Of course, not everything went perfectly, and some issues have affected your gameplay experience. That's why today, we want to be transparent with you about what we're currently working on and what is planned for City Transport Simulator in the near and distant future.

[h2]Stability and Bug Fixes[/h2]

The first week was intense. We've been closely monitoring your feedback and are working hard on an update that will address the most reported issues. Right now, the focus is on crashes, especially those related to the E1 tram model – both the player and AI versions.

In the next patch, you can expect:
- Fix for AI E1 trams getting stuck in traffic
- Fix for crashes related to the E1
- Fix for crashes on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S & PC
- Corrections to the target and line display on the GT8N and E1

Another important point is the missing station announcements on consoles. Unfortunately, we still have to wait for an update to the plugin that handles these annotuncements, which will cause a slight delay. But rest assured, we will deliver the announcements as soon as we can. Since the crash fixes are a higher priority, we don’t want you to wait any longer for those.

[h2]AI Improvements, Feedback, and Dynamic Weather[/h2]

The optimization of the vehicle and passenger AI remains a central focus, particularly when it comes to realistic priority rules and smoother traffic flow. We also continue to pay attention to your feedback, which is why we are currently working on a free track selection at certain termini when creating lines. The goal is to avoid traffic jams and make the simulation even more realistic together with improvements in tram AI.

Of course, dynamic weather is still a major focus. Since we want to implement realistic effects such as changed driving behavior, functional windshield wipers, and heating, as well as adjusted passenger behavior, this feature will take a bit longer.

What is nearly finished, however, is the fully customizable controls. We know that everyone has their own preferences when it comes to control settings, which is why you will soon be able to reassign all the relevant keys and functions for both keyboard and gamepad. Additional improvements for joystick configuration will also be coming.

[h2]What’s Next?[/h2]

We want to give you more ways to personalize your gameplay experience in the future. Soon, you'll be able to not only set custom names for stations, but also give the city itself a name of your choice.

This is an important step in further enhancing immersion and turning your city into a personal, unique game world. We're also working on offering station announcements in more languages, making the experience even more authentic and international.

Additionally, we want to give you the ability to customize the appearance of your stops. With different presets, inspired by real cities, your city's look will become more varied and lively.

[h2]Navigation and City Design[/h2]

A major point of feedback was the minimap, which at times caused more confusion than help. Therefore, we are working on a new solution, similar to the green circles at the stations, that will guide you naturally through the city without being intrusive.

There will also be some changes to the map itself. In addition to further improvements to switches and signals, we plan to expand and decorate many of the inner-city streets to make the city even more immersive.

[h2]New Vehicles and Surprises[/h2]

Yes, new vehicles are still planned! Which ones exactly will be kept a surprise for now, but we’re sure you won’t expect some of the models coming your way.

Thank you for your support and feedback. We look forward to continuing to work on City Transport Simulator with you!

Join the discussion in our Steam Forum, Discord Server, and explore our social media channels (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook).

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The day has finally arrived! City Transport Simulator: Tram is officially out today, bringing you the ultimate tram-driving experience.

After a successful Early Access run on PC, we’re proud to deliver a game that’s more immersive, more detailed, and more exciting than ever before. Whether you’re a fan of tram driving or new to the world of urban transport simulations, this is the experience you’ve been waiting for.

[h2]Limited-Time Launch Discount[/h2]
To celebrate the full release, we’re offering a 10% launch discount for a limited time:

• Standard Edition: £17.99 €22.49 $22.49 (regular price: £19.99 €24.99 $24.99)
  
• Deluxe Edition: £26.99 €31.49 $35.99 (regular price: £29.99 €34.99 $39.99)
  
• Collector’s Edition: £40.49 €44.99 $44.99 (regular price: £44.99 €49.99 $49.99)

This is the perfect opportunity to jump on board and start your tram-driving adventure at a discounted price. But hurry, the discount is only available for a short time!

[h2]Available Versions[/h2]



You can choose between three versions of CTS: Tram catering to all types of players:

• Standard Edition: Includes the ULF A1, ULF B1, and R2.2b trams, allowing you to dive straight into the diverse world of tram operations in the bustling city of Tramau.
  
  
• Deluxe Edition: Includes everything from the Standard Edition, plus the StadtRegioTram and Type D Vienna tram DLCs for those looking for even more variety and excitement in their fleet.
  
  
• Collector's Edition: The ultimate version for fans who want it all! Includes everything from both the Standard and Deluxe Editions, plus the E1 Vienna and GT8N Mannheim trams and the Depot + South-Route Add-On DLCs. This edition is packed with exclusive content to give you the most complete CTS: Tram experience possible.

[h2]Special Thanks to Early Access Players[/h2]



A huge thank you to everyone who supported us during the Early Access period. As a token of our appreciation for your fantastic support, all Early Access players will retain access to the Standard Edition trams, as well as the Deluxe Edition trams.

On top of that, you’ll receive 50% off the E1 Vienna and GT8N Mannheim tram DLCs, and as a special gift, we’re giving you the Depot + South-Route DLC for free. We couldn’t have made it this far without you—thank you for being part of this incredible journey!

[h2]Get Ready to Drive[/h2]



Whether you're steering the sleek GT8N Mannheim, handling the larger ULF B1, cruising in the nostalgic E1 Vienna, or adding extra flair with the StadtRegioTram and Type D Vienna, City Transport Simulator: Tram gives you everything you need to experience the thrill of tram operations.

With a rich cityscape, detailed vehicles, and a variety of gameplay options, this is the definitive tram-driving simulator.

Get started today and explore the world of tram driving in the beautifully detailed city of Tramau!

A note for all players with savefiles from the 0.4.1 beta
With the Full Release, we made several changes that unfortunately prevent automatic transfer of save files from the update-experimental version to the Full Release. However, you can manually transfer your save by following these steps:

Navigate to the following folder:

C:\Users\[YOUR USERNAME]\AppData\Local\TramSimNext\Saved_Steam\SaveGames\update-experimental\0.4.1\

Copy the files from this folder and paste them into the "Saved_Steam" folder.

While this method should work without issues, we cannot guarantee it 100%. Please create a backup of your save files beforehand to ensure no data is lost.

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Get ready everybody! City Transport Simulator: Tram, the ultimate tram driving experience, is gearing up for its full release on January 28th, and it’s bringing along something special: The Collector’s Edition.
This edition is perfect for both dedicated simulator enthusiasts and those eager to explore the fascinating world of tram driving and operations.

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[h2]What’s in the Collector’s Edition?[/h2]



The Collector’s Edition of City Transport Simulator: Tram comes packed with exclusive content that’ll be sure to enhance your tram-driving experience. In addition to everything included in the Standard and Deluxe editions of the game, it also includes:

E1 Vienna



A classic model from Vienna, the E1 is beloved for its vintage charm and iconic design. Operating this tram lets players immerse themselves in a nostalgic tram-driving experience, harking back to the golden age of public transport.

GT8N Mannheim



Representing a more modern and innovative era of tram engineering, the GT8N is known for its sleek look and advanced features. It’s perfect for players who want to experience the evolution of tram technology firsthand.

Depot + Southern Route Add-On



This add-on expands the southern portion of the map with four new stations, multiple stops, a new end-station with a drive-through track, and two new access points from the north and southeast. As the name suggests, the add-on also includes a tram depot, complete with a loop circuit, storage halls, two sidetracks, manual branching switches, and two access points! But not only that, the Depot + Southern Route Add-On also contains some cool new aesthetic features for you to enjoy: a large construction site with skyscrapers, Japanese garden, shopping streets with Asian-themed shops, green-strip track sections.

[h2]Early Access Bonuses[/h2]



Did you happen to pick up City Transport Simulator: Tram while in Early Access? By way of saying thanks for believing in us all this time, upon full release on the 28th of January, you’ll receive the Depot + Southern Route Add-On completely free! Additionally, you’ll also enjoy 50% off the E1 Vienna and GT8N Mannheim for a limited time! If you’re still thinking about picking up City Transport Simulator: Tram while in Early Access and take advantage of these sweet offers for yourself, you’ve only got about two weeks to do so before we go into 1.0!

[h2]Why Choose the Collector’s Edition?[/h2]



The Collector’s Edition offers iconic trams like the E1 Vienna and GT8N Mannheim, adding variety and a chance to experience different eras of tram transportation. Meanwhile, the Depot + Southern Route Add-On adds a fresh area to explore, making the game more than just a tram driving simulator—it becomes a full-fledged public transport experience!

For players seeking the most complete and immersive tram simulation experience available, the Collector’s Edition is the perfect choice. With more vehicles, expanded routes, and enhanced gameplay, it offers a richly detailed world that goes beyond standard tram driving.

[h2]Mark Your Calendar![/h2]



January 28th is the date to remember. Whether you’re looking to master the intricacies of tram driving in Career Mode, relax with a leisurely drive in Sandbox Mode, or explore new routes and the depot, the Collector’s Edition of City Transport Simulator: Tram has something for everyone.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build, expand, and operate your very own tram operation across a beautifully designed cityscape. Get ready to hit the tracks and experience the most detailed and engaging tram simulation yet—available 28th January!