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Train Simulator 2013 gets 20th September release
Posted: 12.09.2012 19:41 by JonahFalcon Comments: 6
RailSimulator.com has announced that the latest edition of their train simulation series, Train Simulator 2013, is now available for pre-order, a week before its worldwide release on the 20th September 2012. Gamers who preorder will receive a 10% discount.

 
Train Simulator 2013 features new local content including highly-detailed locomotives and routes, complete with improved weather effects. It will also feature improved graphics, new control options, Microsoft Xbox 360 controller compatibility, and asynchronous multiplayer in which gamers can combine efforts online to complete scenarios via Relay Play.

The game, for the first time in the series, will include full Steam Workshop integration which will allow players to create and share content instantly.

Gamers can preorder Train Simulator 2013 from Steam here.

Comments

By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Sep 13, 2012
herodotus
For very, VERY hardcore anorak-wearing, coke bottle eye glass gamers. I have "TS:212" and before if the "Rail Simulator 2" and while a relaxing diversion, the DLC's will kill your bank account stone dead. The visuals can be good, aside from herds of cattle, or people for that matter that don't move an inch but for the big name trains and routes you'll be forking out $25 or more.
There is also the time factor. This game plays in real time only so if you wish to travel, from London to Hereford pack a lunch - literally.
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Sep 13, 2012
herodotus
PS. I'd just get "TS:2012" at a decent price if you like simulators, as I do. The promised features may or may NOT appear as "RS" gamers have found is often the case.
By JonahFalcon (SI Elite) on Sep 13, 2012
JonahFalcon
And now Steam Workshop is attached, herod. I feel for you. :p

The 360 controller makes perfect sense, tho, if they make it feel like a train's controls. If ever a game needed an analog throttle...
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Sep 13, 2012
herodotus
Bah humbug - I loath 350 controllers as most simmers do.
By HenoKutus (SI Core) on Sep 18, 2012
HenoKutus
Railfan PS3 !
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Sep 21, 2012
herodotus
Hmmm. I'll look into that Heno. I like PS3 controllers.
Well the game's out and it looks damn good. Now to look t the Forums to find the wails and screams of the faithful as changes and bugs are reported.