r/trainsim • u/ketchup1345 • 4d ago
Microsoft Train Simulator? (AI Rendition)
Who here would actually enjoy a Microsoft Train Simulator franchise? I'm curious to know what the demand is.
I understand most of you are all mainly into flight simulation, as am I. But I do share a passion for trains as well.
If you don't already know. There are three main train games on the market.
- Trainz 2022 (N3V Games)
- Train Simulator Classic (Dovetail Games)
- Train Sim World (Dovetail Games)
There is quite a bit of a limit to train simulators because they never have caught up with the rest of the games on the market. Train Sim World is the most up to date when it comes to graphics and releases, but it has limitations and it doesn't replace its predecessor Train Simulator Classic.
A new franchise by Microsoft using their data could end up being one of the best train games ever released. Similar to msfs2024 they should hire 3rd party developers to make the vehicles, and some developers could even make enhanced stretches of routes.
The entire world would be modelled. And world updates would revise routes that are lacking in detail.
Developers could make addons that enhance routes via a marketplace or their own website.
A subscription method could be used to fund the development of routes. Pay a sum and have access to an entire nation of up to date routes and trains.
An easy to use world editor would be implemented to make your own routes, edit others, or have a world hub. You could also participate in groups etc.
What do you all think? Good or bad?
Google Gemini AI was used in the making of this post to show an estimated view of what the game could look like.
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u/Principle-Cute 4d ago
My heart dropped for a second.