Train Sim World 3: September launch date announced along with updated Spirit of Steam

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Southeastern High Speed in Train Sim World 3
Southeastern High Speed in Train Sim World 3 // Credit: Dovetail Games

Dovetail Games have announced their latest version of the series, which is set to be released this September.

Train SIm World 3 develops on the already popular Train Sim World 2, which brought steam to the game for the first time as well as building on TSW1 which allowed you to drive the iconic HST.

The latest version brings highly detailed environments and handling to the latest game consoles.

Matt Peddlesden, Executive Producer at , said “For Train Sim World 3, the team have done an amazing job enhancing and building on the immersive experience of our previous titles. The new lighting system transforms the visuals along with all-new weather dynamics that will significantly impact the operation of trains in-game,”

Spirit of Steam in Train Sim World 3
Spirit of Steam in Train Sim World 3 // Credit: Dovetail Games

This and the development of our dedicated Training Center, guiding users through the controls, will see Train Sim World 3 bring existing players new and exciting challenges, whilst giving those new to the franchise an enjoyable introduction to the railway world.”

One of the most popular routes returns after being improved and expanded for Train Sim World 3. Southeastern Highspeed brings the Class 395 to the game which now includes the highspeed section from Ebbsfleet to Ashford and the section through .

The /9s allow for operation of local services as well as the Class 465 – bringing a trio of EMUs to drive aswell as the locomotives.

California’s Cajon Pass comes to Train Sim World 3 along with BNSF’s ES44C4.

Training Centre in Train Sim World 3
Training Centre in Train Sim World 3 // Credit: Dovetail Games

Players of Train Sim World 2 will be pleased to hear that previously owned DLC will be transferred to the new game (but wont include the new features of the game), including the popular Spirit of Steam addon. The latter DLC has been upgraded for the Deluxe Edition of Train Sim World 3.

Train Sim World 3 will be available on Xbox, PC and Playstation from September 6th 2022, with the standard edition being available for £39.99 and the Deluxe Edition costing £49.99.

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