Full Changelog

Gameplay & Services

• Adjusted frequency of red signals
• Added new checkpoints after cutscenes in several scenarios
• Added a tool tip explaining the accelerator
• Moved stopping points on Jack Frost scenario to reduce SPAD risks at red signals
• Enabled checkpoints on console platforms
• Fixed an issue causing the Live Map to intermittently freeze
• Fixed an issue causing the left stick on controllers to stop working
• Fixed controller switching to driver’s seat when going back into First Person camera
• Removed checkpoints that caused players to derail upon coupling in several scenarios
• Changed signal behaviour so that players are slowed down when approaching red signals to prevent derailing at excessive speeds
• Diesel's first service of the day now has a stop at Ffarquahr instead of going via Ffarquahr for his instruction at Ffarquahr to try to prevent the player from getting softlocked
• James first service with the tanker wagons, and his return service with them, have been updated to ensure that SPADs do not happen unexpectedly
• Adjusted the ending position of previous shunt procedure before James' final service to move to the sheds changed to prevent James rolling forward on that service before uncoupling
• Fixed an issue with Diesel's move to the harbour from Ffarquhar. The stop can now be passed through without failing, enabling the player to reverse to the marker
• Fixed an issue with throttle incorrectly invoking and revoking when pausing
• Fixed an issue in Emily and the Express where the first narrator line would sometimes not display correctly
• Fixed an issue where services involving the turntable would sometimes fail the player
• Fixed a wrong signal during Gordon’s 07:29 service
• Fixed Challenges not updating for Thomas after completing ‘Thomas and Gordon’
• Final ‘Stop At’ objectives now allow the player to reverse if they do not SPAD and complete the objective as expected
• Knapford Yard replaced with Knapford in both departure and arrival locations to allow the destination to be displayed in these circumstances
• Corrected the spelling of the word "Chuckled" in the subtitles for Percy's Driver during Jack Frost
• Various fixes to several typos in scenario subtitles

Locos & Characters

• Updated all formations using the Express Coaches (Red and Green variants) to fix an issue where the brake coach was flipped the wrong way
• Fixed Sir Topham Hatt being too blurry in some scenarios
• Fixed wheels moving after cars come to a stop
• Fixed an issue where Emily's facial expressions were not being updated correctly
• Fixed an issue where green flickering was appearing on all trains
• Fixed an issue where Gordon was still producing smoke despite being broken down
• Fixed the reversers of some locos not animating correctly
• Fixed Express Coach formations so that the last coach is placed the correct way
• Removed formations larger than 5 trucks/vans + brakevan as Percy was incapable of pulling them
• Removed Sir Topham Hatt’s speaking animation

Route & Environment

• Adjusted and improved lighting along several tunnels, mainly Henry’s Tunnel
• Adjusted the fog levels at Vicarstown
• Adjusted turntables to remove the gap between rails
• Adjusted signals around the tunnel south of Vicarstown near Killdane to make them more visible
• Fixed various rail joint rendering issues
• Fixed areas of missing collision on the far Knapford platform
• Fixed issues with rocks and buildings popping on screen when loading
• Fixed an issue where you can fall through a gap in the floor by the turntable
• Fixed an issue where a scenario start marker for ‘Thomas Goes Fishing’ was clipping with Elsbridge station
• Fixed areas where weather could pass through Cronk’s canopies
• Removed collision from gantries and all signal posts, so that the camera can pass through
• Removed floating trees near Vicarstown
• Removed floating grass at Whispering Woods
• Removed Ffarquhar sign on the Wellsworth station building

Menus & User Interface

• Added a "Reload Checkpoint" button to the pause menu
• Added brightness calibration menu to Display settings and updated design
• Adjusted sizing of subtitle bubbles
• Adjusted the height of the hitbox for the navigation bar slightly to allow for hovering Whispering Woods from zoomed out easier
• Moved the UI navigation buttons to the top
• Updated the Dovetail Live News UI
• Updated the Map Legend to include an explanation for the red exclamation mark (!)
• Updated the cursor on the Main Map so that it’s more visible
• Updated visuals for the Percy Poster so that it fits the menu thumbnail
• Updated credits with more names
• Updated Station Markers so that they point more accurately
• Fixed posters not unlocking after completing Tier 1 challenges
• Fixed an issue where players were stuck on the Profile Selection menu
• Fixed an issue where if you signed up to a new DTL account it wouldn’t complete challenges
• Fixed an issue with the HUD not updating based on the HUD type in the settings
• Fixed an issue with the photo mode staying visible when replaying a service
• Fixed an issue with news not showing up on the news section of the main menu
• Fixed an issue with inconsistent font sizes on loading screen tips
• Fixed the HUD type options to correctly remove and open parts of the HUD when changed
• Fixed an issue causing tip text on the loading screen to overlap with the loading icon
• Fixed some text overlap issues on the photo gallery and challenge menu tabs
• Fixed icons switching to mouse and keyboard when flicking controller input
• Fixed blurry "Walk Around" icon
• Fixed inconsistent font and fixed door symbol
• Removed “Next Scenario” option when the player fails a scenario
• Removed “Load Checkpoint” option appearing in the menu after completing a scenario
• Removed various unused UI settings, including Next Speed Limit HUD, Next Signal Marker HUD, references to AWS and PZB , and “Return to Timetable” option from UI

Audio

• Emily should now produce sounds when coupling to the Red Branch Coaches
• Fixed some incorrect footstep sounds

Settings & Controls

• Updated default controller settings so that Track Rumble Vibration is off by default
• Fixed an issue with Photo mode weather preset not working
• Fixed Contact Signaller keyboard input not working as expected

• Explore Mode Improvements - Updates to help make the usability and functions of Explore Mode easier to understand.