Tracks - The Train Set Game News

Hello all,

I'm proud to announce that Tracks is now available in Japanese!



To change the language, boot up Tracks and head to settings in the main menu. There, you can change your language to Japanese, or any of our other currently supported languages: English, German, Russian and Simplified Chinese.

Tracks is currently 25% off in the Steam Autumn Sale, lasting until 27th Nov 10AM PST/28th Nov 3AM JST.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/657240/Tracks__The_Train_Set_Game/

Thanks,
The Tracks Team

Firstly I want to say thank you for all the kind words and feedback on the latest update, and welcome to all the new players who have recently found the game!

Because the update added a lot of stuff (read the full details here) I knew there would be some things which needed fixing so I've been working on a quick patch to fix the immediate issues, with more content of course coming in later updates.


ːfixː Fixed various issues linked to deleting the last train you drove
ːfixː Trains are less likely to go through each other after colliding head-on
ːfixː Fixed Junction switches being invisible in the Modern Apartment
ːfixː Fixed Save game slots not formatting some times/dates correctly
ːfixː Fixed the train menu not being closed with Escape and Gamepad B button
ːfixː Fixed typos on the Bus and in the Train menu
ːfixː Fixed a duplicate image behind the gamepad controls menu
ːfixː Fixed Modern Apartment (Night) not using the night music set

ːcsgoglobeː Fixed the 'Clone' suffix on duplicated saves not being translated
ːcsgoglobeː Fixed several parts of Save/Load menu text overflowing in certain languages
ːcsgoglobeː Improved some inconsistent text sizes

Screenshot by PokeMaster718_GD

The content in this update has been many months in the making and I'm so happy to be able to finally release it all. Multiple new features, new ways to play, new objects, and new languages! Plus of course the usual batch of fixes and polishing.


You can now place a second, third, fourth.. as many trains as you like!
Once a second train has been placed, pressing T will open the new train menu.



Here you have access to options such as choosing which train to drive, adding carriages, customisation and starting points. This menu will eventually replace the carriages and start point objects in the toy box, though they are still there at the moment and will still only apply to the starting train. When you have only one train, holding T will now open the train menu instead of resetting the train.

This is a big milestone and a lot of different parts of the game have been tweaked and reworked to allow for more than one train. Many interactive objects have been temporarily moved to the experimental category due to big changes made so they would work with multiple trains. There is still a lot of work to be done on them so please report any issues in the forums!


Junction pieces can now be clicked when in build mode to automatically guide a train down that path. This is very useful with multiple trains since you no longer need to be driving a train to make it turn!

• German
• Russian
• Chinese (Simplified)

This is a first round of translations and my first time ever doing it as a developer so please excuse any mistakes you find! Reports in the forum of any issues/problems are greatly appreciated.
More languages are coming soon!

Gingerbread carriages coming soon


ːromopolis_houseː Train Shed
ːromopolis_houseː Wind Turbine
ːromopolis_houseː Crane
ːromopolis_houseː Sailboat



ːromopolis_houseː Scooter
ːromopolis_houseː Yellow Taxi
ːromopolis_houseː Bus
ːromopolis_houseː School Bus



ːfixː Replaced/improved the Example save files
ːfixː Fixed the train sometimes falling through track (often after using a Starting Point)
ːfixː Holding T now opens the train menu instead of resetting the train
ːfixː Music notes can no longer be deleted while they're playing
ːfixː Improved the performance and responsiveness of sockets
ːfixː Fixed some vehicle's lights being misaligned when loaded/respawned with undo
ːfixː Fixed issues using tunnels with the gingerbread train
ːfixː Improved carriage textures
ːfixː Improved carriage collision checking
ːfixː Fixed getting a Down suggested track when already on the floor in Modern Apartment
ːfixː Fixed being able to click items behind a Passenger-mode object restriction pop-up
ːfixː Fixed Camping tents clipping into certain surfaces
ːfixː Fixed certain objects clipping into the bed in Bedroom
ːfixː Changed the F1-F5 debug keys so they're less likely to be accidentally pressed

The Scenery menu has new options for changing the look of your train:

• Individually pick colors for the body, base and trim
  
• 3 paint patterns: Blank, Lines and Checkerboard
  
• Paint condition - Optional chipping and damage
  
• Paint thickness - How intense you want the colors to be
  
• Option to hide the whistle
  

Styles are currently saved and loaded within your track files. Let me know if you would prefer them to be in their own little category.

There is a checkbox to prevent your current style from being overwritten when loading a new save.





Fog Color has been replaced with Sky Color.

It works in a very similar way but now you can set the color of the sky (and fog) even with a very low Density value - no more default yellow when you want a clear day.

Lowering Fog Density now also changes how quickly it becomes thick, so slightly lower values can fade out far away objects while close ones remain clear.

If you load a save made in a previous version you might need to tweak the values a bit to get the same look that you had before.



Tracks now runs on the latest version of the Unreal Engine.

Upgrading can add new bugs (reports in the forum are appreciated) but keeping up-to-date is important for the long term health of the game, and the latest version includes some nice new features for me as the developer.



ːromopolis_houseː Funfair Tent
ːromopolis_houseː Circus Tent
ːromopolis_houseː Ferris Wheel
ːromopolis_houseː Hot Air Balloon


ːromopolis_houseː Lorry
ːromopolis_houseː Caravan
ːromopolis_houseː Camping tent
ːromopolis_houseː Barbecue


ːromopolis_houseː Bushy Tree
ːromopolis_houseː Palm Tree
ːromopolis_houseː Palm Tree Group




ːfixː Fixed Track Supports sometimes being flipped when loaded
ːfixː Fixed certain objects immediately creating another copy when placed
ːfixː Fixed Scenery Tone not being saved correctly
ːfixː Various improvements to the quality of the train textures
ːfixː Fixed the snapping size option failing when it became incredibly small
ːfixː Fixed collision shapes for the lamp and TV stand in Modern Apartment
ːfixː Fixed the train getting stuck when running through tunnels in quick succession
ːfixː Fixed an issue when changing level while mid-transition from the menu to the game
ːfixː You will no longer be shown a red Down piece option if you're already on the floor
ːfixː Moved Turntable from the experimental category
ːfixː Color wheel shade now adjusts based on the value slider
ːfixː Added an animation to make it clearer when the color wheel switches function
ːfixː Scenery sliders now work with percentages instead of arbitrary numbers
ːfixː Fixed scenery options not updating when loading if the save has the default settings
ːfixː Fixed some text in the Toy Box not changing size with icon scale
ːfixː Fixed tutorial saying you need to hold Alt for alternate mode

Hello everyone,

We're delighted to announce that a brand new update is now live for Tracks! Tons of new objects have been added, including charming helicopters, planes and bikes - plus controller support is finally here!

Check out the brand new trailer we've made to mark the occasion:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxHdggLYQbg





Tracks can now be played with a controller!

This is our first pass at controller support, and we are looking to refine the controls over time. If you have any feedback please post in the controller feedback thread.

We've gone with Xbox controllers as the default, meaning that only the Xbox user interface is currently visible. But you can still play the game with alternate controllers such as the PS4 controller and the Steam controller.



A printable version of this layout can be found here.


ːromopolis_houseː Bicycle
ːromopolis_houseː Car
ːromopolis_houseː Van
ːromopolis_houseː Post Van
ːromopolis_houseː Helicopter
ːromopolis_houseː Plane

ːstoneː Rock
ːstoneː A differently shaped rock
ːstoneː A bigger rock
ːstoneː There are quite a few rocks
ːstoneː I figured 5 was a good amount



ːromopolis_houseː Climber
ːromopolis_houseː Skydiver
ːromopolis_houseː Scuba Diver

ːromopolis_houseː Fire Station


Every track piece has been replaced to improve alignment and we've also overhauled textures for many of them. Not only does this improve visuals, but it should also fix some derailment bugs.



Below is the change log for this build. We'll have more content and features to show off within the coming weeks and we thank everyone who has joined us on this journey throughout development so far!


ːfixː The train can now be reset during build mode
ːfixː Alternate mode (alt key) is now a toggle rather than needing to be held down
ːfixː Alternate mode (alt key) now has a pop-up indicator/description
ːfixː Fixed the train slowly shifting and rotating when it should be stationary
ːfixː Fixed the train shuddering when switching to reverse
ːfixː Fixed the train sometimes wobbling along a straight track
ːfixː Fixed the Save Discovery load animation getting stuck
ːfixː Fixed issues with tunnels when they aren't on solid ground
ːfixː Linking tunnels will now be deselected when opening the toy box
ːfixː Improved lighting in the Modern Apartments environment
ːfixː Improved Modern Apartments layout
ːfixː Fixed a crash caused by closing the save menu quickly after creating a save
ːfixː Fixed toy box exit issue after using the size slider
ːfixː Passenger moustache colour is now randomised
ːfixː Fixed placement grid not loading correctly
ːfixː Adjusted the Police Station so the roof/helipad can have objects placed on it
ːfixː Reorganised the toy box with new categories
ːfixː Walking passengers should now be deleted when clearing track
ːfixː Build sockets no longer appear when you're placing objects
ːfixː Menu refinements
ːfixː You can now spawn a max of 20 passengers at a time rather than 19
ːfixː Fixed cancel button on the music note selection screen
ːfixː Fixed issue with environment change sound effect