Today we have released build 5112. The build fixes a number of serious issues which came up with the last updates (build 5068 / 5080).
Most important, players reported freezes at the end of each game month. We have identified the problem and it is fixed now. Because since the last update, the game runs faster during the months, on certain systems (parallel) simulation calculations which need to be finished at the end of each month were still in progress and caused these freezes.
In addition, several small fixes and improvements are included in this update. Please find the release notes here.
Finally, let us mention that due to a lot of feedback and criticism related to the street main connection feature, we have decided that it will be possible to disable the feature in a future version. However, when doing so, the game will switch to “sandbox” mode (i.e. achievements cannot be earned in such games). Most likely this will be released together with the USA DLC. Also, we are thinking about other ways to "force" the player to maintain the main connections.
Train Fever is a railroad-focused business simulation game. In other words, it's a modern-day Transport Tycoon with procedural content and a sophisticated city simulation.
"It’s the year 1850, and there are great times ahead! Establish a transport company and be its manager. Build infrastructure such as railways and stations, purchase transportation vehicles and manage lines. Fulfill the people’s needs and watch cities evolve dynamically.
Train Fever runs on an engine specifically developed for this game. The engine has a great innovative scope and is specialized in procedural content and urban simulation. A key point is the fact that there is no grid that game objects have to be aligned to, allowing for a great degree of freedom.
Features
Randomly generated, modifiable terrain with realistic dimensions
Advanced passenger simulation
Dynamically simulated urban development
Procedurally generated buildings
No grid - that is, the game world is not limited to 90 (or 45) degree angles
Vehicles from more than 150 years of transportation history
Passenger and freight transport
Achievements and experience points
Detailed 3D graphics
Freely adjustable zoom factor
MINIMAL SETUP
OS: Ubuntu 12.10 or higher (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core 2 DuoMemory: 2 GB RAM
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 8800 512 MB. ATI Radeon HD 3850 512 MBAdditional Notes: Proprietary graphics driver needed