Any update on A train 9 v3.0 and the trains?

[h39_h40]

I was wondering is there any update on when A train 9 v3.0 premium will be released and when will the trains in the Japanese version of A train 9 base game and the V3.0 be release to the english version of A train 9?

[Doc Clarke]

We are hoping to release in the next few weeks. Our intention is to provide as many trains as possible.

We are in the slightly tricky situation whereby the likenesses of the Japanese trains have to be licensed from the real life owners of those designs (i.e the train companies) and while there is a license to use the liknesses for the Japanese release of A-Train 9, in some cases, no such license yet exists to allow us to put some of these in the Steam release.

I must stress, this isn't an issue with the Artdink, this is the actual real life train companies. The licensing rules in Japan are somewhat different to those we might be used to in Europe or the USA.

We understand this could be an issue, and we are looking to solve it and are approaching a solution on two fronts;

Firstly, we are actively looking to get these licenses and have the trains available. This may not be in time for launch.

Secondly, we are in negotiation with other rail companies (Currently European ones) to allow us to add their trains and rolling stock licenses - trains which the Japanese version does not have.

It is also our intention to update the game with new trains when possible after release. Where any financial implications allow, these will be free updates.

We are also hoping to add this new release to the Steam Workshop to allow users to share track and layouts designs.

[GnoSiS]

We don't mind *SO* much about the extra trains, they can always be added later through DLC especialy given the licensing situation you described, gamerss will understand.

The major patch thought with new mechanics, fixes, UI updates and the extra long list of features should be released ASAP!!!

[Charlie Love]

It sounds like you guys are doing a bang up job of updating the game for us which is much appreciated. Now about the 3.0 premium update, will that be a free update to this base game or will it be a new product all together?

[GnoSiS]

My guess would be paid xpac/addon.

[Doc Clarke]

The idea is the trains we add are free. Only if the licence costs an "arm and a leg" (as we say here in the UK :) ) will charging for them as DLC be considered.

@Gnosis. Yes V3 is the latest version. All patches and all "Premium 3" features included. Steam trains, P-in-P, metros, Y junctions, 4K support... It's a new SKU. Released as a new product in Japan as recently as June this year.
The delay is for localization. I hope to have a "Quick start" manual for you guys to see some time next week. This will highlight the changes between Premium 3 and other versions in particular.

[h39_h40]

I was wondering lets say in the Steam version of A Train 9, will there be any difficulties in including a LNER A4?

[GnoSiS]

I really can't wait.

What will be the upgrade paths offered?

Will there be an option for reduced price for owners of v2.0? What about people that don't have v1.0 on steam?

[gordon861]

Just found this game, from what I've read it looks promising. But from reading above, if I read it right, there is no point in buying this game because you are close to releasing a version 3 that will need to be paid for, even though it still appears to be called 'A-Train 9'.

Am I reading the situation right?

[gordon861]

No one know?

[Jolly 0yster]

Originally posted by gordon.*****:

No one know?

Nope...no one know... hahaha We just wait patiently and hope... I am in same boat...don't want to buy current version for fear of having to dump more money at the V3.0 update...that we are not sure if will be available on Steam...I think that about sums it up...

[Planetfist]

I would pay serious money to have an array of Shinkansens as DLC! Personally I am sick of all the Euro trains and want to see a game that boasts a strong library of Japanese locomotives ;) Don't get me wrong, I'll be happy with whatever you give us - just know that I'm sure people would be prepared to pay for additional content if you can somehow arrange things on the licencing front. (^_-)

[qlf00n]

Originally posted by Doc Clarke:

The idea is the trains we add are free. Only if the licence costs an "arm and a leg" (as we say here in the UK :) ) will charging for them as DLC be considered.

@Gnosis. Yes V3 is the latest version. All patches and all "Premium 3" features included. Steam trains, P-in-P, metros, Y junctions, 4K support... It's a new SKU. Released as a new product in Japan as recently as June this year.
The delay is for localization. I hope to have a "Quick start" manual for you guys to see some time next week. This will highlight the changes between Premium 3 and other versions in particular.

I've bought recently an electronic only version of the game and it says version 1.00 build 001. Is the current Steam version newer than that? I don't want to pay twice for the same product. Also is there any chance to get a Steam key if I have already bought the game out of the Steam?

I can't wait for the version 3, i'ts so bad I can't even update to version 2 :(

[bluspawn]

Originally posted by qlf00n:

I've bought recently an electronic only version of the game and it says version 1.00 build 001. Is the current Steam version newer than that? I don't want to pay twice for the same product. Also is there any chance to get a Steam key if I have already bought the game out of the Steam?

I can't wait for the version 3, i'ts so bad I can't even update to version 2 :(

No, the Steam Version is also Version 1.00 build 001 at the moment.

[FishGills]

As someone interested in buying this game...

I'm a little confused.

Should a new player be buying this game from Steam right now or should I wait or get it from somewhere else?

[HansOlav]

I will also buy the game, but I'm waiting for V3.

Is there no one who can tell if V3 will be a completely new game or DLC?

Is it a waste of money to buy the one that is on Steam right now?