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Steam News12 June 20251y ago

Major Update #5 - Migrated the game to a newer engine version

We’ve finally migrated the game to a newer engine version. Thanks to this, nircmd and the extra executable file are no longer needed to run the game on 10th-gen Intel CPUs and newer.

In this update5

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Full Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator update

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What changed

3 fixes5 additions5 changes1 removal
  • Gameplay
  • Store
  • Performance
  • Fixes
removedWe’ve finally migrated the game to a newer engine version. Thanks to this, nircmd and the extra executable file are no longer needed to run the game on 10th-gen Intel CPUs and newer.
addedDay-Night Cycle & Random Weather VariationAdded a dynamic weather system with snow and fog.
addedDay-Night Cycle & Random Weather VariationAdded snowflake effects on the locomotive’s front windows during snowfall.
fixedDay-Night Cycle & Random Weather VariationFixed the sun’s movement across the sky, improving sunrise and sunset positions.
changedDay-Night Cycle & Random Weather VariationAdjusted day-night lighting.
addedGameplaySimulator Mode: flashlights are now available for purchase in shops.

Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator changes

removedWe’ve finally migrated the game to a newer engine version. Thanks to this, nircmd and the extra executable file are no longer needed to run the game on 10th-gen Intel CPUs and newer.
addedAdded a dynamic weather system with snow and fog.
addedAdded snowflake effects on the locomotive’s front windows during snowfall.
fixedFixed the sun’s movement across the sky, improving sunrise and sunset positions.
changedAdjusted day-night lighting.

We’ve finally migrated the game to a newer engine version. Thanks to this, nircmd and the extra executable file are no longer needed to run the game on 10th-gen Intel CPUs and newer.

In addition, we did everything on the list below:

Day-Night Cycle & Random Weather Variation

  • Added a dynamic weather system with snow and fog.

  • Added snowflake effects on the locomotive’s front windows during snowfall.

  • Fixed the sun’s movement across the sky, improving sunrise and sunset positions.

  • Adjusted day-night lighting.

Gameplay

  • Simulator Modeflashlights are now available for purchase in shops.
  • Survival Modeintroduced a new weapon, the RPG-7 . You can find it in a special location near Izhmorskaya station. (It’s not yet available in Story Mode).
  • Survival Mode

    new explorable locations.

    You can find ammunition in these new areas

    • Abandoned Military Base (between Anzherskaya and Sudzhenka)

    • Old Factory (Izhmorskaya)

    • Yuri Ivankov’s House (Antibesskaya)

    • Abandoned Building (Suslovo)

    • Barrack (between Bogotol and Vagino)

    • Abandoned Department Store (Chernorechenskaya)

Performance

  • Significantly improved performance of the Measurement Apparatus illumination.

  • Optimised Buffer Lights and flashlights.

  • Improved overall lighting performance.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where the police would never stop chasing you.

  • Fixed a bug where the glass could clip into the camera while drinking at the bar.

  • Reduced the frequency of navigation-system-related crashes.

What’s Next?

We’re heading back to work on the continuation of Story Mode and have further optimisation plans in the pipeline. Thanks for your support!

Source

Steam News / 12 June 2025

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