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LOTUS-Simulator

Also known as LOTUS-Simulator, lotus simulator, lotus-simulator

For the first time, bus, tram and train are simulated extremely realistic in a single game – and you can drive them, build them or create the world around. LOTUS – simulation will never be the same!

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12 May 2026

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AnnouncementPublished 09 Jun 2025

New engine picks up speed

Hello everyone! After a long time, we now have some short but very good news to report: The features of the next major release stage have been finalised and are in beta! At the moment, ‘only’ bugs need to be fixed and t…

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July 2022
A new patch has been released, which adds complex tunnel lighting/switching to LOTUS. Don't miss the patch notes right here. In addition, it is on you how we proceed - take part in our poll to decide which feature shoul…2 changesGameplayPatch notes12 Jul 2022
May 2022
The developers of the Dusseldorf Addon recently added a new part of the map and now provided another big update! Don't miss it, patch notes can be found here. Have fun!1 changeMapsPatch notes24 May 2022
April 2022
We added tunnels to the simulator! Have a look at our decent tunnel base content and start equipping your maps from now! Detailed patch notes can be found here.1 changeMapsPatch notes30 Apr 2022
February 2022
Pushbutton Signal Box for all maps in LOTUS! Check our latest patch notes here!1 changeMapsPatch notes14 Feb 2022
December 2021
Patch Highlights: Control Centre (Headquarters) in Multiplayer! - Passengers in Multiplayer! - Passenger Voices! - and much more... All patch notes can be found here.Patch notes22 Dec 2021
November 2021
Release: Dresden 2000Welcome to the cultural and regional capital Dresden and marvel with us at the millennium year 2000. With this addon, you not only get to experience the beautiful city, but also a very special and unique tram... You wan…Announcement01 Nov 2021
October 2021
Patch 1.EA.099Highlights: Berlin map continued in direction of Brandenburger Tor and countless changes and improvements to timetable/tour planning and passenger handling (e.g. usage of light barriers). Details: Click here.Announcement1 changeMaps28 Oct 2021
August 2021
Big Update for the Dusseldorf addon!With each update of LOTUS, the add-ons also grow in their range of functions. With the current Dusseldorf update, there is a lot of fun to be had on the map - with timetables and colleagues, more rail network; and all o…Announcement1 changeServer23 Aug 2021
July 2021
Patch 1.EA.097Finally, the Berlin map with a section of the M1 tram line has been released. There were also numerous improvements and bug fixes as part of this patch. Have fun! Details: Click here. Berlin: Click here.Announcement1 changeMaps28 Jul 2021
Patch 1.EA.096We have continued to diligently improve the AI that runs according to the timetable. From now on, in multiplayer, even the tours that are not driven by a player are filled and it should now be appropriately crowded on t…Announcement12 Jul 2021
June 2021
Finally, the time has come! Even in Single Player you are no longer alone on the road if you wish! Since the recently released patch, timetables can be filled with life - with AI vehicles that come to meet you as virtua…1 changeGameplayPatch notes27 Jun 2021

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