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This guide was designed to help new and returning players get the best value out of their purchases. If you are looking to start your journey with Train Sim World or expand your collection, then this article is for you.
Platforms
Depending on which platforms you own, there are many places to start your journey. However, once you start your collection on one of these platforms, you will not be able to transfer it to another platform. So, please keep that in mind.
The one exception being where Train Sim World content is purchased on the Microsoft Store, and it is marked as a "Play Anywhere" title. This will allow you to play that content on both the console and PC version of the Microsoft Store. You will see this reflected in the platforms listed in the product description.
Example:
Available Platforms:
Purchasing Train Sim World 6
If you are interested in purchasing Train Sim World 6, please check out your options by visiting the Train Sim World 6 FAQ.
Bundles
Bundles may or may not contain the base game, so it is important to check the details before you commit to a purchase. However, bundles can be a great way to get multiple add-ons in one purchase and save money. Often, they will be cheaper than buying the add-ons individually. If you were to purchase a bundle which contains something you already own, you will not receive a giftable/duplicate copy of that item. Lastly, the range of bundles available may differ, depending on which platform you are on.
Base Game Bundle
An example of a base game bundle would be the Train Sim World® 5: UK Regional Edition. This bundle will come with base game (Training Center) game and one add-on.
- Train Sim World 5 (Training Center)
- West Coast Main Line: London Euston - Milton Keynes Route Add-On
Add-on Bundle
An example of an add-on bundle would be the Great Western Bundle. This bundles will come with four similarly themed British add-ons.
- Diesel Legends of the Great Western Add-On
- Great Western Express Route Add-On
- West Cornwall Local: Penzance - St Austell & St Ives Route Add-On
- West Somerset Railway Route Add-On
How do I know what is included in a bundle?
Steam
Using Train Sim World® 3: US Freight Bundle as an example. Click on "Package Info" to view a breakdown of what the bundle contains.
Epic
On the Epic Games Store, check the product description for details of what is included in the bundle.
Example: Train Sim World® 3: New York Starter Pack
PlayStation
On the PlayStation Store, scroll down to "Editions" and you will find a bullet pointed breakdown of what each bundle contains.
Example: Train Sim World 3: US Passenger Bundle
Xbox
On the Microsoft Store, scroll down to "Compare Editions" to find a breakdown of what each bundle contains.
Example: Train Sim World 3: US Super Bundle
Expanding your Collection
If you are enjoying your time with Train Sim World and wish to expand your collection, there are three types of add-ons you can purchase.
Route Add-ons
Route add-ons will expand the game into new regions and countries. Content may vary, so always check the product description for the "Key Features". However, your route add-on may include:
- Locomotives + Rolling Stock
- Route Introduction + Training Modules
- Scenarios
- Timetable Services
- Rail Journey Mode (A guided tour of the included content)
- Route Tasks (Collectibles)
- Livery Designer & Scenario Planner compatibility
Requirements:
Route add-ons will only require you to own the base game on the same platform and account.
Example:
Birmingham Cross-City Line: Lichfield - Bromsgrove & Redditch Route Add-On
- 37-mile (60 km) route from Lichfield Trent Valley to Redditch and Bromsgrove
- BR Class 323 EMU in West Midlands Railway livery
- Highly detailed, feature-rich, driving cab
- True-to-life performance and handling
Accessible Tutorial on the Training Center
Includes 5 Scenarios and an extensive 24-hour Timetable
Journey Mode tying together Training, Scenarios and Timetabled Services
A selection of Route Tasks to complete
Livery Designer and Scenario Planner compatible. Share your creations with the Creators Club
Powered by Dovetail Games’ proprietary SimuGraph® vehicle dynamics engine and Unreal Engine 4® technology
Loco Add-ons
Loco add-ons will always have a "home" route on which to play the included content. Therefore, it will require you to own a certain route-add-on in order to get the most out of it. The content on offer may vary, so please check out the product description for "Key Features". However, these add-ons will often include:
- A highly detailed locomotive with feature rich drivable cab.
- Training Module/s
- Scenarios
- Timetable Services
- Livery Designer & Scenario Planner compatibility
Requirements:
The requirements of a loco add-on will always be explained in the product description. So please make sure you fully understand requirements before you commit to a purchase. In the case of Steam, there is a Recommend/Required DLC section directly below the purchase button, allowing you to see which add-ons are needed.
Example:
Description:
Expansion Add-ons
Expansion add-ons are designed to expand the amount of content you have for one or more of the add-ons you already own. The content on offer may vary, so please check out the product description for "Key Features". However, these add-ons will often include:
- New Liveries
- Training Module/s
- Scenarios
- Timetable Services
- Livery Designer & Scenario Planner compatibility
Requirements:
Expansion add-ons may require routes and/or loco add-ons for the full experience. So please make sure you fully understand requirements before you commit to a purchase. In the case of Steam, the description will also include handy links to the add-ons it requires.
Example:
Train Sim World® 3: Union Pacific Heritage Livery Collection
- UP SD70Ace diesel locomotive in 6 Fallen Flag railroad liveries:
- UP 1982 Missouri Pacific
- UP 1983 Western Pacific
- UP 1988 Missouri-Kansas-Texas The Katy
- UP 1989 Denver & Rio Grande Western
- UP 1995 Chicago & North Western
- UP 1996 Southern Pacific
- Highly detailed, feature-rich, driving cab
- True-to-life performance and handling
- Includes Training Module on the Training Center
- Includes 6 Scenarios and is operable on the Timetable for Sherman Hill
- Livery Designer, Scenario Planner and Creators Club compatible
- Powered by Dovetail Games’ proprietary SimuGraph® vehicle dynamics engine and Unreal Engine 4® technology