I'm proud to announce that Tracks is now available in Japanese!
To change the language, boot up Tracks and head to settings in the main menu. There, you can change your language to Japanese, or any of our other currently supported languages: English, German, Russian and Simplified Chinese.
Tracks is currently 25% off in the Steam Autumn Sale, lasting until 27th Nov 10AM PST/28th Nov 3AM JST.
Firstly I want to say thank you for all the kind words and feedback on the latest update, and welcome to all the new players who have recently found the game!
Because the update added a lot of stuff (read the full details here) I knew there would be some things which needed fixing so I've been working on a quick patch to fix the immediate issues, with more content of course coming in later updates.
Changes:
:fix: Fixed various issues linked to deleting the last train you drove
:fix: Trains are less likely to go through each other after colliding head-on
:fix: Fixed Junction switches being invisible in the Modern Apartment
:fix: Fixed Save game slots not formatting some times/dates correctly
:fix: Fixed the train menu not being closed with Escape and Gamepad B button
:fix: Fixed typos on the Bus and in the Train menu
:fix: Fixed a duplicate image behind the gamepad controls menu
:fix: Fixed Modern Apartment (Night) not using the night music set
:csgoglobe: Fixed the 'Clone' suffix on duplicated saves not being translated
:csgoglobe: Fixed several parts of Save/Load menu text overflowing in certain languages
:csgoglobe: Improved some inconsistent text sizes
New Update Now Live! Multiple trains, Junction switches, new languages!
Hello everybody!
The content in this update has been many months in the making and I'm so happy to be able to finally release it all. Multiple new features, new ways to play, new objects, and new languages! Plus of course the usual batch of fixes and polishing.
:HealUp: Trains are available in the Toy Box
You can now place a second, third, fourth.. as many trains as you like!
Once a second train has been placed, pressing T will open the new train menu.
Here you have access to options such as choosing which train to drive, adding carriages, customisation and starting points. This menu will eventually replace the carriages and start point objects in the toy box, though they are still there at the moment and will still only apply to the starting train. When you have only one train, holding T will now open the train menu instead of resetting the train.
This is a big milestone and a lot of different parts of the game have been tweaked and reworked to allow for more than one train. Many interactive objects have been temporarily moved to the experimental category due to big changes made so they would work with multiple trains. There is still a lot of work to be done on them so please report any issues in the forums!
:HealUp: Junction switch
Junction pieces can now be clicked when in build mode to automatically guide a train down that path. This is very useful with multiple trains since you no longer need to be driving a train to make it turn!
:HealUp: Tracks has been translated to:
German
Russian
Chinese (Simplified)
This is a first round of translations and my first time ever doing it as a developer so please excuse any mistakes you find! Reports in the forum of any issues/problems are greatly appreciated.
More languages are coming soon!
:HealUp: Carriages now match the style of the train they're attached to
:romopolis_house: Scooter
:romopolis_house: Yellow Taxi
:romopolis_house: Bus
:romopolis_house: School Bus
Changes:
:fix: Replaced/improved the Example save files
:fix: Fixed the train sometimes falling through track (often after using a Starting Point)
:fix: Holding T now opens the train menu instead of resetting the train
:fix: Music notes can no longer be deleted while they're playing
:fix: Improved the performance and responsiveness of sockets
:fix: Fixed some vehicle's lights being misaligned when loaded/respawned with undo
:fix: Fixed issues using tunnels with the gingerbread train
:fix: Improved carriage textures
:fix: Improved carriage collision checking
:fix: Fixed getting a Down suggested track when already on the floor in Modern Apartment
:fix: Fixed being able to click items behind a Passenger-mode object restriction pop-up
:fix: Fixed Camping tents clipping into certain surfaces
:fix: Fixed certain objects clipping into the bed in Bedroom
:fix: Changed the F1-F5 debug keys so they're less likely to be accidentally pressed
New Update Now Live! Train Customisation, Circus Items, Camping Items
:HealUp: Train customisation
The Scenery menu has new options for changing the look of your train:
Individually pick colors for the body, base and trim
3 paint patterns: Blank, Lines and Checkerboard
Paint condition - Optional chipping and damage
Paint thickness - How intense you want the colors to be
Option to hide the whistle
Styles are currently saved and loaded within your track files. Let me know if you would prefer them to be in their own little category.
There is a checkbox to prevent your current style from being overwritten when loading a new save.
:HealUp: Improved Scenery controls
Fog Color has been replaced with Sky Color.
It works in a very similar way but now you can set the color of the sky (and fog) even with a very low Density value - no more default yellow when you want a clear day.
Lowering Fog Density now also changes how quickly it becomes thick, so slightly lower values can fade out far away objects while close ones remain clear.
If you load a save made in a previous version you might need to tweak the values a bit to get the same look that you had before.
:HealUp: Updated engine
Tracks now runs on the latest version of the Unreal Engine.
Upgrading can add new bugs (reports in the forum are appreciated) but keeping up-to-date is important for the long term health of the game, and the latest version includes some nice new features for me as the developer.
:HealUp: New Objects
:romopolis_house: Funfair Tent
:romopolis_house: Circus Tent
:romopolis_house: Ferris Wheel
:romopolis_house: Hot Air Balloon
:romopolis_house: Bushy Tree
:romopolis_house: Palm Tree
:romopolis_house: Palm Tree Group
Changes:
:fix: Fixed Track Supports sometimes being flipped when loaded
:fix: Fixed certain objects immediately creating another copy when placed
:fix: Fixed Scenery Tone not being saved correctly
:fix: Various improvements to the quality of the train textures
:fix: Fixed the snapping size option failing when it became incredibly small
:fix: Fixed collision shapes for the lamp and TV stand in Modern Apartment
:fix: Fixed the train getting stuck when running through tunnels in quick succession
:fix: Fixed an issue when changing level while mid-transition from the menu to the game
:fix: You will no longer be shown a red Down piece option if you're already on the floor
:fix: Moved Turntable from the experimental category
:fix: Color wheel shade now adjusts based on the value slider
:fix: Added an animation to make it clearer when the color wheel switches function
:fix: Scenery sliders now work with percentages instead of arbitrary numbers
:fix: Fixed scenery options not updating when loading if the save has the default settings
:fix: Fixed some text in the Toy Box not changing size with icon scale
:fix: Fixed tutorial saying you need to hold Alt for alternate mode
NEW UPDATE NOW LIVE | Controller Support, Skydivers and Scuba Divers - New Items
Hello everyone,
We're delighted to announce that a brand new update is now live for Tracks! Tons of new objects have been added, including charming helicopters, planes and bikes - plus controller support is finally here!
Check out the brand new trailer we've made to mark the occasion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxHdggLYQbg
:HealUp: Full Controller Support
Tracks can now be played with a controller!
This is our first pass at controller support, and we are looking to refine the controls over time. If you have any feedback please post in the controller feedback thread.
We've gone with Xbox controllers as the default, meaning that only the Xbox user interface is currently visible. But you can still play the game with alternate controllers such as the PS4 controller and the Steam controller.
A printable version of this layout can be found here.
:HealUp: New Items
:romopolis_house: Bicycle
:romopolis_house: Car
:romopolis_house: Van
:romopolis_house: Post Van
:romopolis_house: Helicopter
:romopolis_house: Plane
:stone: Rock
:stone: A differently shaped rock
:stone: A bigger rock
:stone: There are quite a few rocks
:stone: I figured 5 was a good amount
:romopolis_house: Climber
:romopolis_house: Skydiver
:romopolis_house: Scuba Diver
:romopolis_house: Fire Station
:HealUp: Track Improvements
Every track piece has been replaced to improve alignment and we've also overhauled textures for many of them. Not only does this improve visuals, but it should also fix some derailment bugs.
Below is the change log for this build. We'll have more content and features to show off within the coming weeks and we thank everyone who has joined us on this journey throughout development so far!
Improvements and Bug Fixes
:fix: The train can now be reset during build mode
:fix: Alternate mode (alt key) is now a toggle rather than needing to be held down
:fix: Alternate mode (alt key) now has a pop-up indicator/description
:fix: Fixed the train slowly shifting and rotating when it should be stationary
:fix: Fixed the train shuddering when switching to reverse
:fix: Fixed the train sometimes wobbling along a straight track
:fix: Fixed the Save Discovery load animation getting stuck
:fix: Fixed issues with tunnels when they aren't on solid ground
:fix: Linking tunnels will now be deselected when opening the toy box
:fix: Improved lighting in the Modern Apartments environment
:fix: Improved Modern Apartments layout
:fix: Fixed a crash caused by closing the save menu quickly after creating a save
:fix: Fixed toy box exit issue after using the size slider
:fix: Passenger moustache colour is now randomised
:fix: Fixed placement grid not loading correctly
:fix: Adjusted the Police Station so the roof/helipad can have objects placed on it
:fix: Reorganised the toy box with new categories
:fix: Walking passengers should now be deleted when clearing track
:fix: Build sockets no longer appear when you're placing objects
:fix: Menu refinements
:fix: You can now spawn a max of 20 passengers at a time rather than 19
:fix: Fixed cancel button on the music note selection screen
:fix: Fixed issue with environment change sound effect
Final Week at $9.99 + Incoming Controller Support
Hello Everyone,
Tracks - The Train Set Game is continuing to evolve and improve. On 2nd August we will be implementing controller support and adding a few more objects which can be added to your wonderful towns and other creations. Over the coming months there are more items and more features planned.
Take a peak below at the new screenshot and you may even be able to spot a few of the new items:
We will also be transitioning to full release within the next few months. This means that we will also be increasing the price of Tracks, alongside this new update on 2nd August, to $19.99. We will not be increasing the price again after this.
This price increase reflects how far the game has evolved and how much more content it has, opposed to when it launched in Early Access. We wanted to give you all a week's notice so that you do have a chance to purchase the game now before the price increases on 2nd August.
We have an internal schedule of content over the next few months and you will soon see much more regular updates.
Thank you for all of the support so far and I hope that you enjoy the content we have planned over the weeks ahead!
Thanks,
The Tracks Team
New Track Piece, Workers and a Merry Go Round!
Hello everybody!
Today's Tracks update includes a lot of bug fixes and the addition of a couple of new objects and new passenger types. Over the coming months we are working on several new additions and features for Tracks: The Train Set Game. Once we have more details, we'll make sure to share them with you in a future announcement. But for now, let's go through today's additions.
The Turntable Track Piece
Stop on the turntable and turn left or right to spin the train in place. It can also act as a normal cross junction which automatically switches when the train approaches. This has been added as an experimental object meaning that it may need more testing - if you notice this track piece behaving oddly, do let us know!
Merry Go Round!
The Merry go round will rotate, play music and also light up when placed in a night time environment.
New Passenger Types
A few new passenger types have made their way into the game. Right now they behave just like the standard passengers without their own special station but we hope to continue adding more types throughout development. Let us know what kind of passengers you'd like to see in the future.
The full change log for today's update is below:
New Objects:
:romopolis_house: Construction passengers
:romopolis_house: Rail Worker passengers
:romopolis_house: Farmer passengers
:romopolis_house: Skier passengers
:HealUp: Passengers are now saved to your save-games if they haven't walked to a Platform
:HealUp: Passenger placing can now be undone
:romopolis_house: Turntable
Easily one of the most requested features finally comes! Turn left or right while sitting on the turntable to spin in place. It'll automatically turn to catch you if it isn't aligned with where you're coming from and it is big enough to turn with one carriage attached.
:romopolis_house: Merry-Go-Round
A spinning, bouncing, music playing, lit up carousel.
:HealUp: Objects with track (Tunnel, Turntable) now have sockets to easily build from
:HealUp: For the first time ever every object has a thumbnail ːsteamhappyː
:HealUp: Added Snow as an option for Floor texture and added labels for each
:HealUp: OpenGL 4 mode
:fix: Passengers no longer clip into the floor in Clear
:fix: Improved ramp building to make going back to a flat piece easier
:fix: Text boxes (e.g. Signs) no longer need to be clicked before typing
:fix: Improved Buffer Stop so it won't block track building as often
:fix: Fixed restrictions on allowed characters in a save-game name being ignored when renaming
:fix: Improved passenger layout in the Spawn menu
:fix: Swapped around some categories in the Spawn menu
:fix: Fixed carriages not spawning at the correct initial rotation/location
:fix: Fixed the build socket ball being blurry when first appearing
:fix: Swapped the Clear and Bedroom music for some variety
:fix: Fixed an issue with Undo when removing track placed after a building
:fix: Adjusted the positioning of Passengers in a Carriage so they have more space
:fix: Replaced the tooltips for Cargo related objects
:fix: Improved how Passengers pick their spot in a Carriage to reduce clipping
:fix: Decreased the default snapping size for Signs
:fix: Adjusted the text in the Sign pop up message
Easter Update - 29th March 2018
Hello everyone,
Today's update contains a few new objects, introduces animals, new building objects and the introduction of cabin toys for you to use while driving the train.
Easter Eggs
To celebrate Easter, we've introduced a 10% discount and have added a few more bits of content into the game! One of these is an Easter egg which can be placed into your environments. It's a rather bright and quite large egg - multicoloured and comes in various sizes in-fact.
For those of you who enjoy Easter egg hunts, we've hidden ten Easter eggs in the image below. See if you can find them all! A link to the full size image can be found just below too!
This update includes the first of many different interactive trinkets for your train cabin. Eventually they'll be optional and customisable, and perhaps impact gameplay. The first is the steam whistle, which you can look at, and click & hold left click to activate.
Take a look at this short Youtube video to hear the whistle in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_KvsRW9TYc
New objects:
A selection of new objects included in this update are below:
And below are the other changes and fixes included in this update:
:HealUp: Added an option to mute all gameplay sounds
:fix: Made passengers a little bigger
:fix: Removed the snapping restrictions from:
Stations
Platform
Corkscrew
Collect/Deposit towers
Tunnel
Fatal Error - D3D device being lost. (Error: 0x887A0006- 'HUNG')
For anyone who has been experiencing this error message, please check the forum thread for an update and new instructions for a potential fix.
More to come
We still have more planned for Tracks - we are working on a few ideas to increase the scope of the game. Once we cement these ideas down we'll begin communicating them publicly, but rest assured that we really want to see Tracks grow!
As always thank you for being a part of the development and we hope you continue to enjoy the game and the new additions.
Hotfix (20th March 2018)
Just fixing up some issues with the latest patch, new content coming in the next one.
:HealUp: Added a V-sync option to the graphics menu
:HealUp: The currently active graphics option is now highlighted
:HealUp: Replaced the snap option symbols with new icons
:fix: Fixed issues which made you unable to select/build track caused by using undo to reverse:
Placement of spawn-menu track pieces
Clicks to move along track pieces in build mode
Cycling through track endings with R
:fix: Improved undo behaviour by filtering out actions which had no impact (e.g. selecting the previously selected piece of track) so you don't need to double click passed them
:fix: Fixed some pieces sometimes not being saved to your file
:fix: Fixed certain pieces of loaded track not being removed with Clear Track
:fix: Moved the Hay items into the Nature spawn category
:fix: Fixed an incorrect track suggestion with two opposite turns facing each other
:fix: Fixed reverse collisions (e.g. into a buffer stop) not working correctly
:fix: Fixed the speedometer not changing to match the gingerbread train
:fix: Fixed save games created this session not being cached for the fast load system
:fix: Fixed the Flower Shop turning black when very far away
Update - 5th March 2018
New objects:
:romopolis_house: Buffer stop
:romopolis_house: Barn
:romopolis_house: Hay Bail
:romopolis_house: Haystack
:romopolis_house: Terrain: Hay
:romopolis_house: Terrain: Sand
Finer object placement controls:
You can now rotate objects in amounts smaller than 90 degrees
Both Rotation and Location snapping options are now available in the Scenery menu
Added a Constant Grid option to choose whether acutely rotated objects will stick to the normal track grid, or stick to one based on their rotation (so it can line up with others)
Boosted performance of the Save/Load menu, especially with many files
When you open the save menu for the first time ever after this update, there will be a potentially long delay/stuttering. Just let it run, this will only happen once and then loading will be much faster forever!
:HealUp: You can now delete a platform with passengers waiting on it
:HealUp: Added some sounds for the Passengers Jump objective
:HealUp: Added train camera keys to the Controls menu
:HealUp: F10 and § can now be used to open the console for non-English keyboards
:HealUp: All number key bindings are now duplicated on the matching Function key
:fix: Fixed Terrain Blocks sometimes clipping into objects placed on top of them
:fix: Water Blocks are now slightly lower than the others
:fix: Banned some special characters from save file names because they cause problems, and added more descriptive warnings if your name is rejected
:fix: Fixed some issues with the Jumps objective in Passenger mode
:fix: Fixed an issue loading scenery settings if you haven't played this session
:fix: Fixed Lamp Post 3 not having a night-time icon
:fix: Fixed Spawn and Scenery menus both being visible in certain scenarios
:fix: Placement snapping now locks to the standard size and rotation for objects which require track alignment (e.g. Stations, Corkscrew, Tunnel)
:fix: Fixed a typo in Terrain Block descriptions
:fix: Fixed many objects not having placement sounds
:fix: Fixed the game no longer starting in Windowed mode by default
:fix: Fixed some outdated credit/license information
