The MEGA update has been in public beta for almost two weeks now. We are delighted with the incredible amount of positive feedback from you and would like to thank you for your support!
We have just now released the third update for the public beta phase. That's enough reason enough to publish a changelog of all things modified since the MEGA update. Don't worry, we will also announce the changelog of the MEGA update at the end of the public beta phase.
Today's Update (MEGA UPDATE v3):
▶️ Improvements regarding the vehicle:
- Adapted headlights
- Improved curve driving noise with smoother transitions
- Fixed faulty artefacts in the door closing sound
- Improved interior lighting logic with smooth fade in/out
- Improved light sources for interior lighting
- Missing cancellation of door unlocking at >= 40 km/h added
- Fixed loss of traction after opening the "Traction" page on the DMI
- Bug fixes for the train destination display in connection with repaints
▶️ Improvements regarding Dispatch and Control Center:
- Fixed red signals due to overly restrictive flank protection (occurred e.g. in Mundsburg, Baumwall, Hbf. Süd/Mönckebergstraße and Wandsbek-Gartenstadt)
- Fixed faulty route exclusion in Kellinghusenstraße (route conflict between reversing journeys and U1 services)
- Fixed an error in connection with a service departing at 06:12 from Kellinghusenstraße
- Fixed signalled speed when travelling from Barmbek to Wandsbek
- Improved conflict detection for prioritising routes
- Improved timetable accuracy on AI services of U1, U2 and U4
▶️ Improvements regarding the Level:
- Newly placed stop signs in all stations, which now correspond better to the displayed markers
- Revised placement of stop signs in reversing tracks for shorter distances
- Incorrect speed restriction end after Baumwall towards Wandsbek fixed
- Incorrectly placed 30 km/h announcement between Rathaus and Mönckebergstraße fixed
- Incorrectly configured 50 km/h announcement between Dehnhaide and Hamburger Straße fixed
- Fixed incorrect speed restriction end between Berliner Tor and Hauptbahnhof Süd
- Some missing buildings corrected
The Previous Update (MEGA Update v2, 05.04.2024):
▶️ Highlights:
- Entirely reworked joystick Input System - you can now calibrate joysticks in Main Menu!
- Fixed issues with expert mode (which now works correctly for 2 or more rides)
- Fixed Route Closure scenario (now works without red signal at Mundsburg station)
- Sensitivity of throttle lever increased to your feedback, and reduced threshold to get to neutral position
- Added antennas for the Platform CCTVs to all stations
▶️ Improvements and New Features:
- DT5.1: Added correct triggering of brake sounds
- Added an input key that immediately brings the throttle lever to its neutral position. Default keybinding: S
- Signal speed limit is now automatically repealed after the station's last switch (and not just at the next signal afterwards)
- Signal speed limit when coming from siding tracks is now repealed upon arrival at the platform
- Trains from WK terminating at BK will now be directed to siding track 12 instead of 11 (allows for more flexibility)
- Intensity of Camera Dynamics Effects can now be configured in settings menu
- Increased Maximum FOV angle
▶️ Further bugfixes:
- DT5: Automatic door closing now works as expected
- Timetable mode: AI trains can no longer spawn for future player services
- Fixed issues with selecting the audio output device causing "no audio" issues
- Fixed CCTV camera in Saarlandstraße track 1
- Added missing building at Rödingsmarkt
- Fixed automatic interior light controls
- Minor fixes for the exterior camera
- Fixed log issues when despawning trains
- Fixed misconfigured RA->RD speed limit
- Increased MU->HS speed limit to 70 kph
- Added missing DE->HS speed limit
The previous hotfix (MEGA Update v1.1, 29.03.2024):
- Bugfixes regarding the selection of the game's language
- Optimized Field of View
- Minor Fixes
The SubwaySim MEGA Update
Since 28 March 2024, you can finally try the long-awaited MEGA update for yourself in the public beta. Remember that you will have to switch to the beta branch before you can enjoy the new experience.
Note: This is a beta version which may contain bugs and issues. If you are experiencing problems, we'd like to ask you to share them in the #en-support section of our Discord server (see https://discord.gg/aWG2k6VPbQ). If you don't have a Discord account, please use the Steam Discussions section instead. Thanks a lot!
We hope you continue to enjoy the MEGA Update and thank you for all the feedback!
