Summary
Xbox Game Passis taking to the tracks with its next Day-One release, which should keep train enthusiasts entertained for months. Following Gamescom 2024,Microsoft has been riding high on several day-one announcements as the company looks to make the service’s pricier tiers more valuable to consumerswho may be unsure of the larger price stage. Withbig titles likeCall of Duty: Black Ops 6,Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, andSniper Elite: Resistanceheading for Game Pass, the latest announcement will appeal to a much more niche audience.
PerGematsu, Dovetail Games announced thatTrain Sim World 5, the next installment in its popular hyperrealistic simulator, will be a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass on September 17.The version that will be available through the service is the Standard Edition, which won’t provide users with five days early access and the few additional trains that are included in the Deluxe Edition and Special Edition. Regardless, it’s still a fantastic addition, especially sinceTrain Sim World 4left the platform on July 31.
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What To Expect In Train Sim World 5
More Tracks, More Trains, More Stations
Anyone who’s playedTrain Sim World 4knows what to expect in the fifth game, as Dovetail Games is looking to expand upon the formula with “new challengesand new roles” which will require players to learn and master various tracks around the world.Some of the iconic routes include London’s chaotic West Coast Main Line, Frankfurt’s scenic Kinzigtalbahn, and the gritty San Bernadino Line in Los Angeles. Ahead of the game’s launch, Dovetail Games has already revealed a staggering amount of DLC content for enthusiasts with some cash burning a hole in their pocket.
One of the major new additionsTrain Sim World 5is bringing to the series is Conductor Mode.This twist on the game takes players out of the cockpit and makes them a conductor tasked with walking through the train while collecting tickets, operating all the doors, and generally making sure everyone is safe. While it may not be as exciting as driving a train, it’s still an important job that needs a different set of skills.
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Train Sim World 5 Is Just One Of Many September 2024 Game Pass Additions
Great Month For Simulation & Strategy Game Fans
Train Sim World 5isn’t the only major title slated toarrive on Xbox Game Passin September 2024.It will be joined by heavy hitters likeAge of Mythology: Retold, Frostpunk 2, andAra: History Untold, and fans of massive vehicle simulators should keep their eyes onStar Trucker’s Game Pass premier, which will debut on the service on September 3. With all these games coming alongsideTrain Sim World 5, it’s a great month for those who enjoy strategy, management, and simulation games.
Age of Mythology: Retoldis a remakeof the classic RTS, giving players control of ancient civilizations and their powerful mythological deities. Though similarly historical,Ara: History Untoldleans closer to theCivilizationseries, focusing on the development of nations rather than singularly honing in on building up an army and crushing the enemy.Age of Mythology, however, will be coming to Xbox consoles alongside PC, whileArawill only be playable on the latter.
Frostpunk 2takes a similar tack asAra, but on a smaller scale, giving players control over a single city trying to survive a volcanic winter in the early 20th century.As a direct sequel,Frostpunk 2follows the Steward, the successor to the first game’s player character, as they propose new laws, negotiate with prominent citizens, and deal with external threats to New London. The story mode is likely to be a big draw, especially for returning players, but a sandbox mode also provides significant control over the parameters around building a city.
Star Truckeris likely to be attractive to those looking forward toTrain Sim World 5, but it clearly has a distinct sci-fi slant.The trucking sim genre has gained a dedicated fan base, andStar Truckerappears to be one of the more clever entries yet, having players deliver interstellar cargo while navigating dangers like asteroid fields. September is sure to be a big month forXbox Game Pass, with multiple day-one releases, including plenty of sim and strategy games.
