City Transport Simulator News

From now on, ViewApp will also take over the publishing of City Transport Simulator! That means: everything is now in one hand – directly from us, for you!

After a successful collaboration with Dovetail Games, this is the logical next step for both sides. We sincerely thank the Dovetail team for their support around the release and the initial phase of CTS: Tram.

By taking over the publishing, we’ll be able to respond to community feedback even more directly, act more flexibly, and involve you more closely in the continued development.

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[h2]What does this mean for you?[/h2]

Nothing changes for you! All existing features, updates, and content remain available. We're committed to implementing your feedback more directly and making City Transport Simulator even better for you.

Looking ahead: With the publishing now in our hands, we can guide the development of City Transport Simulator: Tram – and the entire series – even more in line with the community’s wishes.

What’s next? Exciting news is coming in May! We have a lot planned and are looking forward to revealing new features and content during our major online event. 🌟

[h2]FAQ – Your most frequently asked questions:[/h2]

🔹 Is City Transport Simulator: Tram being discontinued?
No! Quite the opposite. We’re committed to City Transport Simulator as an active, long-term project. It’s not being replaced, cancelled, or neglected!

🔹 Who is now responsible for the game?
ViewApp is now fully in charge of City Transport Simulator's development and publishing!

🔹 Will the game still be available on Steam, PlayStation & Xbox?
Yes! City Transport Simulator: Tram remains available across all platforms. Nothing changes in terms of availability. All features will remain, and new content and updates will continue regularly.

🔹 Will the publishing change affect purchased content (like DLCs)?
No – all previously purchased content and DLCs remain available and usable.

🔹 Will my save data remain intact?
Yes, all save files in City Transport Simulator: Tram will remain intact and compatible with future updates.

🔹 Will updates and expansions continue regularly?
Yes! With the publishing now under ViewApp, we can tailor updates more directly to your needs and ensure a regular update schedule.

🔹 Why did ViewApp take over the publishing rights?
We want to act more independently in the long term, be closer to the community, and steer development more directly. This helps us react faster to your feedback and develop the game in the direction you want.

🔹 Will there be new content or expansions?
Oh yes! 😎 We’re already working on new features and improvements behind the scenes. More info will be shared later this May during our big online event with a first look at what’s coming next.

Thank you for your continued support – we wouldn’t be where we are today without you! Stay tuned and follow our next steps. We’ve got big plans for the future of City Transport Simulator! 🔴🔵

– Your ViewApp Team

Update v1.0.6 is now official available and brings major performance improvements, a brand-new timetable feature and many bug fixes to make your experience smoother — especially on consoles. Available now on all platforms!


[h2]Changelog v1.0.6[/h2]

Performance & Optimization
- All trams now use Nanite, significantly boosting performance.
- Improved station information storage, reducing loading times across the board.
- Resolved multiple crashes occurring while driving through the city.

New Feature: Time Allocation Profile
Choose from four profiles in the timetable editor of each line to adjust travel times between stations, offering flexible gameplay!

Bug Fixes
- Fixed various issues related to switches, traffic lights and decoration in the city.

Jump in and explore what’s new!

Update v1.0.5 is now official available for everyone and is specifically designed to address traffic light and signal issues. With this version, those problems should now be fully resolved.

[h2]Changelog v1.0.5[/h2]

🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements
- Fixed an issue where vehicles were not displayed correctly in the marketplace.
- The "Start Game" button now works even if the player repeatedly presses the "A" button while loading the game.
- The Easy Mode throttle can no longer reach -100% when using a gamepad, making driving easier.
- Increased text size in emails.

🚋 Driving Behavior & Environment
- Slightly reduced the sinusoidal motion of the R2.2b.
- Improved the signal system so that trams receive priority faster.
- Optimized spawning of vehicles, trams, and passengers when loading the map for the first time.
- Fixed a road path issue (Sommerfeldgarten – Am Schlosspark) that caused AI vehicles to despawn at the intersection.
- Missing track switch rumble effect has been restored in the Depot DLC area.

Update v1.0.5 is now official available for everyone and is specifically designed to address traffic light and signal issues. With this version, those problems should now be fully resolved.

[h2]Changelog v1.0.5[/h2]

🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements
- Fixed an issue where vehicles were not displayed correctly in the marketplace.
- The "Start Game" button now works even if the player repeatedly presses the "A" button while loading the game.
- The Easy Mode throttle can no longer reach -100% when using a gamepad, making driving easier.
- Increased text size in emails.

🚋 Driving Behavior & Environment
- Slightly reduced the sinusoidal motion of the R2.2b.
- Improved the signal system so that trams receive priority faster.
- Optimized spawning of vehicles, trams, and passengers when loading the map for the first time.
- Fixed a road path issue (Sommerfeldgarten – Am Schlosspark) that caused AI vehicles to despawn at the intersection.
- Missing track switch rumble effect has been restored in the Depot DLC area.

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!