We’ve just returned home from our SubwaySim 2 Launch Event in Berlin. You can already find a few impressions from it on our Instagram channel – and more detailed impressions are coming soon.
Important: As of today, the first preview videos of the game are live on YouTube. Feel free to leave us your feedback here on Steam and on Discord – we’re excited to hear your thoughts!
As announced last week, today’s post is all about Career Mode. This is a new game mode in SubwaySim 2 where you step into the shoes of a Berlin or Hamburg subway driver and face the daily challenges of operational life.
[h2]What is Career Mode?[/h2]
So what does it look like exactly? You can start your career directly from the main menu or from the city page. From there, you choose one of three shifts you’d like to take on. A shift consists of multiple tasks and usually starts – unlike a classic timetable ride – somewhere along the route. You wait until a colleague drives the train into the station, and then you take over the train there.
The shifts vary in length and difficulty – from simple, short shifts to long and demanding duties. So there's something for everyone – whether you’re a beginner or a pro. During operations, random events can occur that you’ll need to react to. For example, construction sites may cause a line to be short-turned. There are also random incidents leading to unexpected line closures – complete with appropriate announcements.
[h2]Disruptions[/h2]
Random events also include disruptions. For instance, a passenger might activate an emergency column, triggering a danger signal – either while at a station or while leaving it. So stay alert at all times! Also, due to the random line closures, you might need to turnaround at a station unexpectedly.
You might also encounter a defective signal. In that case, you’ll need to radio the control centre yourself to find out if it’s an actual malfunction. Since SubwaySim 2’s trains finally feature a working train stop system, you’ll have to pass the signal with the stop system overridden. (Don’t worry, we explain how to do this in the game.)
Speaking of the train stop system: Berlin’s small-profile network features numerous speed monitoring points (Gü). Always stick to the speed limits – otherwise, the next Gü will bring you to a halt.
[h2]Experience and Achievements[/h2]
If you successfully complete a shift – meaning you finish your duties without major mistakes – you’ll receive a summary of your run along with experience points. These points are credited to your career profile and let you level up. You’ll also regularly earn new ranks. And on top of that, you can now collect achievements – across all game modes!
All aboard – stay with us over the next few days for even more exciting SubwaySim 2 updates and announcements!
[h2]About SubwaySim 2[/h2]
SubwaySim 2 will be released on 29 April 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some exciting insights into the game here in the Steam News, before you can start playing it for yourself next week. Share your thoughts in the
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Note: This is a work-in-progress version of the game. All screenshots and videos shown are for preview purposes only and are not representative of the final product. Please feel free to share your feedback in the Steam Discussions if you like what you see or notice any specific issues!
