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How to Download Add-ons for Train Sim World 6

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Downloading Compatible Content

If you own a previous game in the Train Sim World series or add-ons on the same platform and account, then you may already have a collection of compatible content waiting to be downloaded in Train Sim World 6. In this section, we will learn how to download these add-ons on your chosen platform.

Got a Train Sim World game on disc?

If you own a Train Sim World game on a PlayStation or Xbox disc, you will need to Contact Dovetail Support to use the add-ons included on the disc with Train Sim World 6. However, you will not need to do this if you have previously claimed the digital version of these add-ons.

Important Information for PlayStation Users (READ FIRST)

Upgrade add-ons in order (TSW 3 > TSW 4 > TSW 5 > TSW 6)

As you can see in the example below the version you own is marked as "Purchased" (TSW3), the next version up (TSW4) is marked as "Free" meaning it can be downloaded/redeemed. 

Once you download the TSW 4 version, it becomes "Purchased" and the next version becomes "Free" and so on. You will need to repeat the process to upgrade you add-ons in sequential order (from TSW 3 > 4 > 5 > 6)

Claim that add-on to Download

Compatible Content won't appear in your Manage Game Content menu, unless you have claimed it from the PlayStation Store. Claiming an add-on is the act of downloading it for the first time, which will add it to your account. 

Following that, you will be able to re-download that add-on using the normal download instructions rather than going back to the store. 

  1. Open the PlayStation Store on your console.
  2. Select Search, and type in the name of the add-on
  3. Select the version that appears as "Free".
  4. Select Download (This will "Purchase" the add-on and make the next one "Free")
  5. Then Cancel the download, as you do not need to install older versions.
  6. Select the next version that appears as "Free" and repeat the process to upgrade all your add-ons.

Cancel unwanted downloads

Downloading from the PlayStation Store will add both the PS4 and PS5 version of an add-on to your download queue. You will need to cancel and delete any unwanted downloads.

PlayStation Download Instructions (Read Above First)

Before using these instructions, please make sure you have read and understood the Important Information for PlayStation Users section.

PlayStation 4: 

  1. From the Home Screen, go to Library > Games.

  2. Select Train Sim World 6.

  3. Go down to PlayStation Store > View All.

  4. Select an add-on and the Download.

If you can’t find an add-on...

  1. Go to the PlayStation Store from the Home Screen.
  2. Then, select Search and type in the add-on name.
  3. Select the add-on marked “Train Sim World 6 Compatible”.
  4. Then select Download
  5. To check on the progress of your download, go to Notifications Downloads.
  6. Before starting the game, please complete any active downloads.

Important: If you still can't find an add-on: Activate Your Console as the Primary PS4 and Restore Your Licences

PlayStation 5:

  1. Highlight Train Sim World 6 and press the Option button on your controller.
  2. Select Manage Game Content and select an add-on to start downloading.
  3. To view the progress of your downloads, press the PlayStation button and navigate to Downloads/Uploads.

If you can’t find an add-on...

  1. Go back to the home screen, and highlight Train Sim World 6.
  2. Scroll down to Add-ons, then scroll right to View All.
  3. Select the add-on you want, then select Download to claim the TSW 6 version. After you have done this, the add-on will be available to redownload from the Manage Game Content menu.
  4. If you have downloads for games or platforms you don’t need, press the PlayStation button and navigate to Downloads/Uploads.
  5. Now, select the unwanted download and press the Options button, then Cancel and Delete.
  6. Before starting the game, please complete any active downloads.

Important: If you still can't find an add-on: Restore your Licences and Enable Console Sharing

Xbox Consoles

Xbox One/Series S|X

  1. From the Dashboard, select My games & apps Games.
  2. Then, highlight Train Sim World 6 and press the View button to Manage Game.
  3. Select Train Sim World 6 again and then Manage installation on Internal storage.
  4. Next, check the add-ons you want to install.
  5. Then press Save Changes to start downloading.
  6. To view your download progress, simply go to My Games & Apps Manage Queue.
  7. Before you start the game, make sure you have completed any active downloads.

Important: If you have downloaded your add-ons, but you don't see them in-game, please make sure you have fully closed and restarted the game. By default, the game will be suspended by Quick Resume if it is not manually closed.

PC Platforms

Steam

  1. Open Steam.
  2. Navigate to the Library Train Sim World 6.
  3. Right-click on Train Sim World 6 and go to Properties DLC.
  4. Add a tick next to the add-on you want to download. Simply remove the tick to uninstall an add-on.
  5. To check on the progress of your download, go to Library > Downloads at the bottom of the window.
  6. Before starting the game, please complete any active downloads.

Epic Game Store

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  1. Open the Epic Games Launcher.
  2. Navigate to the Library and locate Train Sim World 6.
  3. Now click on the "..." under the game art.
  4. Go to Manage Add-Ons.
  5. From here, you may use the toggle button in the Installed column to add/remove an add-on.
  6. Then, click on Apply Changes to start the download.
  7. To check on the progress of your download, click on Downloads in the lower left corner of the window.
  8. Before starting the game, please complete any active downloads.

Microsoft Store/Xbox App for PC

  1. Open the Xbox app and go to My Library.
  2. Select Owned and select Train Sim World 6.
  3. Scroll down to Add-ons for this game and click on Show All.
  4. Select an add-on (it should be marked as "Owned").
  5. Click on Install to start the download process. The Install button should update to display Installing.
  6. To check on the progress of your download, go to Downloading in the bottom left of the window.
  7. Before starting the game, please complete any active downloads.

Important: If you experience any problems, please check out the troubleshooting instructions provided here: How to Manage Your Games & Add-ons on the Xbox App for PC

 

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