The update for May 4 for Train Sim World 3 has arrived, and here are all the changes and improvements mentioned in the patch notes. This update brings some major changes to the Steam physics and fixes some of the major bugs in the game just as in the previous update. This time around, though, visual flickering issues are improved, and there are now additions for the PS4/PS5 versions of the game. Here is the complete list of patch notes for the update for May 4 for Train Sim World 3:
Train Sim World 3 Update for May 4 Patch Notes
Headliners:
- Update to Steam physics across Spirit of Steam and West Cornwall Local Steam Railtour (details below)
- Fixed AI ‘phantom’ SPAD issue on Spirit of Steam
- Various derailment fixes for Spirit of Steam
- Reduction of volume of safeties on Steam locomotives
- PS4/PS5 fix for reported missing services in Timetable Mode for Main Spessart Bahn, West Somerset Railway, and Tees Valley Line
- Added new scenario for Loco Add-on Bundle 2’s German content
- New prototypical trailers for BSNF SD70ACe on Cajon Pass
Spirit of Steam – Liverpool-Crewe:
- Updates to Steam physics.
- Fixed various ‘phantom SPAD’s, caused by AI locomotives not interacting with the turntable as intended
- Fixed a derailment on the ‘Time for Scouse’ scenario.
- Fixed various derailments on services shunting around Edge Hill
- Fixed an issue in ‘The Tables Have Turned’ scenario where the “Climb aboard” objective waypoint wasn’t completable.
- Adjusted AP point scores to allow for a gold medal to be earned on ‘Bovine Blockage’
- Updated Spirit of Steam thumbnail image.
- Updated Steam particle textures to feel less flat.
- Rain should no longer fall through the ceiling at Liverpool Lime Street station.
- Adjusted BR Paraffin tail lamp brightness.
[LMS Jubilee]
- Headlamps will now work when starting a service.
- Safety volume sound should be slightly quieter.
[LMS Stanier 8F]
- Fixed a derailment when coupling wagons.
- Safety volume sound should be slightly quieter.
- 8F with wagons will correctly load on Scenario Designer.
[20T Brake Van]
- [20T Brake Van] Hand brake now able to stretch the train if applied.
[12T Brake Van / Conflat Wagon / MLS5 Wagon / Mineral Wagon]
- Slightly increased brake force.
- Fixed vacuum brake cylinder animation, so it now animates correctly.
West Cornwall Local Steam Railtour:
- Updates to Steam physics (see above)
- Updated wheel linkage to remove rust.
Loco Add-on Bundle 2:
Southeastern High Speed
- For Class 37 ROG ‘Out With the Old’ scenario, removed red light at Chatham that only clears when you ‘Go Via’.
- Added missing Voiceover to Class 37 ROG tutorial
- Sparks will now come from middle of the carriage when operating the Loco Add-on Bundle Class 375 on 3rd rail
- Livery editor: Resolved issues with decal placement on back left side of 37-5 loco
Cajon Pass
- For BNSF SD70ACe ‘Twilight Train’ scenario, player should now not be stuck at a red light waiting for AI traffic to pass
- Rain and snow should now appear on BNSF SD70ACe’s windows
- Corrected rewards when operating Headlights/Backlights/Coupler Lock/Bell on BNSF SD70ACE
- Resolved issue whereby rain and snow precipitation effects wouldn’t appear on SD70ACE windows
- Added new trailer designs to be more prototypical of American trailers
Kassel-Würzburg
- Added new Scenario, ‘Eco Pride’
- In ‘Going Green’ Scenario, train rewards should now appear when interacting with ICE1 loco controls
- Corrected rewards when operating Left and Right cab doors on ICE
Dovetail Games signs off by highlighting that other localization improvements have been made to the add-on bundle. Players who have concerns or issues can contact the team over on the dedicated forum thread.
For more information on future updates and patch notes, keep it locked on The Nerd Stash. We have patch notes on other popular games, like Temtem and Ultimate Admiral Dreadnaughts. Otherwise, check out this excellent interview with Dovetail Games about the making of Train Sim World 3.
Train Sim World 3 is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
