What is a Gen 8 console?
The 8th generation of consoles covers PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
How is Gen 8 support changing?
Train Sim World titles and new TSW Add-on releases developed from this date onwards will only be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms (Steam, Xbox for PC and Epic Games).
Will I still be able to play TSW6 and TSW6 Add-ons on Gen 8?
Yes, Train Sim World 6 and previous games in the series will remain fully playable on Gen 8 platforms.
Will I be able to play future editions of TSW and new Add-ons on Gen 8?
No, future editions of Train Sim World will not be playable on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.
Will Gen8 consoles still get sales?
Yes, for the foreseeable console sales will include content content across gen 8 and 9.
If I upgrade to PS5 or Xbox Series S|X, will my games and add-ons come with me?
Yes, so long as you stay in the same ecosystem (e.g. PlayStation or Xbox) all games and add-ons will be available if your upgrade your console.
On PlayStation any purchase will automatically give you both the PS4 and PS5 version of a game or add-on. Whereas, on Xbox you will automatically download the best version for the console you own.
How do I download my games and add-ons if I upgrade?
To download your games or add-ons on a new console simply sign into your PSN/Xbox account then refer to the download instructions for your platform.
- How to Manage Your Games & Add-ons on PlayStation 5
- How To Manage Your Games & Add-ons On Xbox Consoles
What benefits are there to upgrading my console?
PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X|S (9th Gen Consoles) will provide a wider range of AI traffic, faster load times and higher fidelity graphics (equivalent to PC High Settings) at 4K resolution with improved performance over 8th gen consoles.
What happens if I want to move to a different platform in the future?
If you choose to change platforms (e.g. PlayStation to PC), you will be fully responsible for any costs incurred. You can find out more here: Can I Transfer Games or Add-Ons to a Different Platform?
If I upgrade, will my in-game progress transfer?
PS4 to PS5 - Unfortunately, it is not possible to transfer your in-game profile to the PS5 version of the game, but you can still play the PS4 version of TSW 6 and before on your PS5 console.
Xbox One to Xbox Series S|X - Your saved data is associated with your Xbox account and can be synchronized with any Xbox platform.
If I upgrade, will my mastery challenge progress transfer?
Yes, your mastery challenge progress is stored in the cloud through Dovetail Live and is not locked to a single game or platform.