City Transport Simulator News

We’re excited to bring you Version 1.0.4 of City Transport Simulator: Tram! The biggest additions in this update are the overhauled navigation system and the now fully functional station announcements on Xbox Series X/S.

While this update does not yet include improvements to the traffic light and signal system, we’re actively working on them! Steam players can expect an experimental beta update as early as tomorrow, featuring major improvements in this area—so you can get back to running on schedule!

Here’s the full changelog for Version 1.0.4:

[h2]Highlights[/h2]
- New navigation system added (can be enabled in the gameplay settings, with three selectable styles under "Navigation Style")
- Station announcements now work on Xbox Series X/S

[h2]Vehicles & Gameplay[/h2]
- Automatic station announcements now work even when IBIS is manually configured
- GT8N wheels now rotate at the correct speed
- StadtRegioTram pantograph now functions correctly when operated via the vehicle menu
- Door sensors added to the E1
- Upcoming speed limits in Engelsbrunnen and Johann-Friedrich-Gasse are now displayed correctly
- The destination display for the E1 & GT8N is no longer duplicated

[h2]AI Passengers & Vehicles[/h2]
- Passengers no longer get stuck inside each other
- Passengers no longer clip through the floor of the tram when waiting to exit
- AI vehicles now spawn at improved intervals

[h2]UI & Menus[/h2]
- The mailbox no longer overlaps with the menu tutorial when the game is launched for the first time and a career session is played first
- The "Save & Start Session" button no longer disappears under certain conditions when creating a draft line
- Missing camera/view control icon in the introduction tutorial has been added
- Tutorial hints now correctly display movement axes
- The HUD has been rearranged to prevent vehicle controls from overlapping with the speedometer
- Fallback added to prevent players from losing XP



Thank you for your patience, and enjoy the ride!

Thank you for your great feedback on the new version 1.0.3 of City Transport Simulator: Tram!

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Here’s a look at our upcoming plans:

[h2]🔹 More Frequent Updates[/h2]
We have optimized our development and testing processes, allowing us to release updates more quickly and regularly—sometimes as frequently as every 2–3 weeks!
To ensure the quality of these updates, we have carefully selected dedicated players from our community as beta testers. These testers get early access to new versions and help us detect bugs and test improvements. Their feedback has already contributed significantly to optimizations!
If you haven’t already, join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ZqFJeTQS

[h2]🔹 Adjustment of Tram Signal Phases[/h2]
With update 1.0.3, we have reworked the signaling system to create more realistic traffic light phases. However, this has also resulted in trams sometimes having to wait too long. We are actively working on adjusting the signal timings and line schedules to make the process smoother—without making the simulation too easy. 😉

[h2]🔹 Improved Driving Physics for the R2.2b[/h2]
The sinusoidal movement of the R2.2b tram is currently being adjusted! This will reduce lateral swaying in curves and even on straight tracks, making the driving experience even more realistic.

[h2]🔹 Performance Optimizations & Crash Fixes for Xbox Series X/S[/h2]
Some of you have reported performance issues and crashes, especially on Xbox Series S. In the upcoming updates, we are optimizing roads, sidewalks, and trams to prevent crashes and improve overall performance—benefiting all platforms!

[h2]🔹 Announcements for Xbox Series X/S[/h2]
We recently received an update for the announcements plugin on Xbox Series X/S, but there are still technical issues. The plugin developer is already working on a fix, and as soon as the feature is stable, we will release a hotfix so you can use announcements as soon as possible.

[h2]🔹 New Navigation System[/h2]
The previous HUD navigation didn’t meet our expectations. In the next update, you can expect a dynamic navigation system that will guide you directly through the city. You can choose between different display styles: the full route, short distances, or only switch points. Check out our latest ViewApp Insights for a first look: https://youtu.be/5pOy5Nr8apE?feature=shared

Thank you for your support! 🚋

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!

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