Train Simulator 2015 developed by Dovetail Games is set to come to Xbox One via ID@Xbox, as announced by program director Chris Charla at Microsoft's Gamescom presser.
Dovetail Games' website states:
Train Simulator delivers everything you love about trains with the exhilaration of speed, stunning graphics, a variety of trains, real-world routes and challenging assignments. Whether you love driving trains, creating new routes or just watching the landscape fly by, your journey starts with Train Simulator.
Train Simulator provides everything you need to drive, create and collect. Drive a wide variety of trains on iconic routes around the world, and start your career as a train driver. Build and share fantastic routes, and download more created by other players. Build your dream train fleet with our growing range of add-ons.
Your Journey Starts Here!
Since release on the 18th of September 2014 on the PC, Train Simulator 2015 has gathered a small West Coast mainline carriage full of DLC featuring new trains from around the world. No word as to whether these will be added to the Xbox version but we will endeavour to keep you up to date with the news as we hear it. Until then, satisfy yourself with this jocular trailer:
[source dovetailgames.com]
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Yes! I already own this and a few scenarios/trains on PC, but I will definitely double dip for the Xbox One version.
This news has made my day. Now all I need is SCS Software to bring American Truck Simulator to Xbox One and I can say goodbye to Steam.
I like the game Go! Train. How is it compared to Go! Train?
@GreatPlayer MUCH more in-depth, I'd say. This one is for hardcore train simulation enthusiasts.
@GreatPlayer I've never played or heard of Go! Train, so I can't compare the two. I would recommend checking out Train Sim Live or Squirrel on Twitch. Engine-Driver.com is another good resource. It's where I started when I got into TS15.
The add-on content is very pricey. Take for example if you want the Soldier Summit route it will set you back $39.99. Which, brings up the question of how Dovetail will approach Xbox One version of the game. I usually wait for Steam sales to get my add-on content. Also the visual quality on some of the add-on content is hit and miss. But it is a fantastic game and I really love it.
While I'm going to double dip on TS15 I would love to see Pure Xbox sit down with Dovetail and ask them the hard questions about the Xbox One version of TS15. Is it a straight port of the PC version or being built from the ground up for Xbox One? Will there be cross buy/cross play via the RailWork hub? Will the PC version be moved off of Steam and branded a Xbox for Windows game? Will the pricing for add-on content cost the same on Xbox and PC? Will Xbox One version support mods? So many questions.
@SuperKMx @PacificMustang Good idea to wait for sales. I am unsure if I like realistic simulation games, but I am sure others like them a lot.
I was just reading a blog post on Dovetail Games website about it's partnership with Microsoft. It looks like Xbox One will be getting TS16 instead of TS15 and it is being built on Unreal Engine 4. Which is freakin' fantastic news!
Other news that seem to slip under the radar at Gamescom is Dovetail is also working on an Xbox One flight simulator too. Both simulation games are slated for 2016 release. I can't wait!
http://www.dovetailgames.com/news/2015/aug/4/dovetail-games-looks-to-the-future-collaborating-with-microsoft
@PacificMustang Well spotted on the flight simulator. We'll write that one up a bit later to get the news out!
Looked into it, and it looks like the flight sim is coming to Windows 10 and not necessarily Xbox One, sadly.
Definitely Train Sim 2016 and Dovetail Games Fishing coming to Xbox One though.
TS 2017 is coming soon, woop woop https://www.futuregamereleases.com/train-simulator/
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