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TSW5 Free Starter Pack, available 17th September - 17th October
A reminder that if you're looking to upgrade all your existing content from an earlier Train Sim World game, the Train Sim World 5: Free Starter Pack is available from 17th September to 17th October to download and keep forever!
This Starter Pack only contains the Training Center 'test track' route and adds some of the new Train Sim World 5 features to your existing collection, such as Live Map upgrades and Fast Travel.
The Free Starter Pack includes the Training Center, Livery Designer, Free Roam, Formation Designer and Scenario Planner.
Download the Train Sim World 5: Free Starter Pack to get access to the TRAINING CENTER, a tailor-made environment designed to train you up with the fundamentals of loco operations!
• Learn the basics of passenger operations with the Class 323 & BR 146
• Discover the complex controls of the Class 66 loco
• Fan the flame of nostalgia by learning how to drive an 8F steam loco
• Navigate the Training Center environment and interact with junctions and switches, perform coupling procedures and more
• Watch additional videos understand operational practices like signalling, as well as how to use in-game tools like Free RoamTry your hand at mastering this introductory experience, as well as the in-game tools such as Free Roam & Livery Designer, before discovering your favourite routes. Take your newfound skills onto the latest routes of Train Sim World 5 by purchasing Standard, Deluxe or Special Edition.
PC launches at 3am AEST.
What is the Train Sim World 5 Free Starter Pack?
The Free Starter Pack gives you access to the Training Center and the full feature set of Train Sim World 5, including Free Roam, Livery Designer, Scenario Planner, Formation Designer and Creators Club. Once you claim the Free Starter Pack, it is yours to keep. If you already play Train Sim World on the same platform and account, you can download the Train Sim World 5 version of any compatible add-ons you already own. The only thing you will be missing out on are the new routes and locos. However, these add-ons can be purchased separately.
Who is the Train Sim World 5 Free Starter Pack for?
The Free Starter Pack is for everyone! Whether this is your first time playing a Train Sim World game, coming from Train Sim World 4, or returning after a long break.
Upgrading from an older game in the series will unlock a huge back catalogue of 100+ add-ons to expand your collection with (available for purchase separately). This includes the latest releases such as LIRR Commuter, the Suffragette line. Your existing collection of add-ons will also benefit from the latest improvements and remastered content, such as Cathcart Circle Line and West Somerset Railway.
How will the Train Sim World 5 Free Starter Pack differ from paid bundles?
The Free Starter Pack does not come with any of the new routes and locos. If you don’t own any add-ons, you will see the Training Center welcome screen when you launch the game and receive periodic upgrade offers.
However, if you already own compatible content on the same platform and account you will get the full version of Train Sim World 5, minus the new routes and locos, unless these are purchased separately. This will include notifications about newly released content, which can be disabled in the settings menu.
How do I upgrade from the Free Starter Pack to the full version of Train Sim World 5?
You can upgrade the Free Starter Pack at any time, by purchasing a Train Sim World 5 bundle or compatible add-on.
Anyone that has played this game able to comment on how much content this actually is?