Tuesday 7th February 2012
FOR ALL Train Simulator 2012 USERS: update to core software, 8 February
Train Simulator 2012 will be updated on Steam around 19:00 (UK time) on 8 February. This will be an automatic update for all TS2012 users as soon as you next go online.
We have worked hard to ensure that this is a trouble-free migration with full backwards compatibility - however, if you make content, make sure you have backed up before the upgrade starts. (See below for details of how to backup)
This update fixes a number of reported problems with TS2012 and should improve the performance for many of you.
We hope you will continue to enjoy Train Simulator 2012. Thanks from everybody at RailSimulator.com.
Content creators - hints for backing up
1) Backup your source assets: In the TS2012 Launch Window, click on “Tools & Docs”. Click on “Open the Source Folder”. Copy everything to a backup drive or directory
2) Backup Content: Use the Package Manager to create packages (*.RWPs) of all of your key routes, scenarios etc. Save this to a backup drive or directory.
Key change list-
Fix for floating grills
Digital Clocks illuminate at night
Less GPU stalling at high frame rates
FXAA replaces MLAA
Brake pipe pressure gauge fully working in HUD
Fix for mixed double head steam running out of fuel
Fix for facing double head steam fighting
Particle optimisations (e.g. exhaust effects)
Multicore improvements
Superelevation works on 3D track
Smoothed ‘dirty network building’ to stop stutters
FXAA less blurry when SSAA enabled
Electric power on 3rd rail with no pantograph
Scenery decals are correctly lit
Seasonal lighting up times
Anti-Aliasing issues with precipitation fixed
Smoothness improvements in scenery streaming