Train Sim World 5 update 1.17 details released for PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox One players. According to the official Train Sim World 5 version 1.17 patch notes, the update brings a host of updates to the Fife Circle Line, preparing it for the upcoming Leven Branch expansion. Apart from this, Train Sim World 5 patch 1.17 also brings Guard Mode, improved scenery, lighting adjustments, and updated ballast visuals.
Train Sim World 5 Patch Notes – November 21, 2024
Core
- Fixed thumbnails on the in-game store not loading correctly
- Added improved track shadow rendering to the following routes:
- S-Bahn Vorarlberg
- Bremen – Oldenburg
- NEC: Boston – Providence
- Dresden – Riesa
Fife Circle Line
- Added 5,5 mile Levenmouth branch
- Added Guard Mode to Fife Circle Line
- Added King Alexander III monument around Burntisland station
- Added additional airport assets
- Added railfan NPCs at Haymarket station
- Added instructions to set the reverser to correct position before opening doors in the “Coming Full Circle” & “High Winds” scenario.
- Updated light baking in tunnels between Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket
- Updated Map collectables to include new Leven branch
- Replaced inaccurate blue lampposts with more accurate ones
- Improved ballast visuals around Forth Bridge
- Improved scenery along the route
- Adjusted lighting around Forth Road Bridge and Forth Bridge
- Adjusted passenger spawn rate to be more realistic
- Increased draw distance for airport assets and Edinburgh Castle
- Replaced unnecessary “Stop at” instruction with “Go Via” during High Winds scenario
- Fixed Forth Bridge lights clipping into trains
- Fixed passengers not leaving the train at Inverkeithing
- Fixed passengers walking onto tracks
- Fixed incorrect signal behaviour at Inverkeithing
- Fixed incorrect passenger behaviour at Kinghorn
- Fixed many different scenery and terrain errors across the route
- Fixed bridge near Aberdour clipping into train by raising it slightly
- Fixed materials of route map at Markinch station
- Fixed snow appearing under bridges
- Various localisation changes
BR Class 170
- Updated destination boards to use new dynamic PIS system
- Fixed driver models facing the wrong direction when sitting in driver’s and secondman seat
- Fixed “Local Fault” text position
- Fixed player model missing in Photo Mode, after player sits down in driver’s seat
- Added smoke effect to exhaust when loco is running or power is increased
WCML: London Euston – Milton Keynes
- Fixed achievement “The Collector” not unlocking
MBTA: Commuter
- Fixed collision and clipping issues with walking stick NPCs
- Fixed missing collision with NPC at Lansdowne station
- Minor optimisation improvements made across the route
- Optimised signal behaviour
Blackpool Branches
- Prepared Route Hopping to include Preston – Carlisle once it releases
- Improved brake release hiss to make it more consistent
- Improved passenger behaviour
Tees Valley Line
- Fixed instant crash when opening live map during Class 37/5 timetable service 6E13
Recently, the game was released with positive reviews. Unfortunately, since the last patch 1, players have been experiencing some issues with the game. Today’s TSW5 patch 1.17 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free TSW5 update 1.17 on PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One.
