{"id":15814,"date":"2025-10-10T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/train-sim-world-6-review-ps5\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T19:00:00","slug":"train-sim-world-6-review-ps5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/train-sim-world-6-review-ps5\/","title":{"rendered":"#Train Sim World 6 Review (PS5)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/train-sim-world-6-review-ps5\/#Train_Sim_World_6_Review_PS5\" >Train Sim World 6 Review (PS5)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/train-sim-world-6-review-ps5\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Train_Sim_World_6_Review_PS5\"><\/span>Train Sim World 6 Review (PS5)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"body body-text article-text\">\n<section class=\"text\">\n<figure class=\"picture\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"scanlines\" title=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 1 of 8\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159530\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159530\/900x.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 1 of 8\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Train Sim World 6 has evolved dramatically since the first game in the franchise, released in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Back then, the franchise felt scrappy and simplistic, but it\u2019s come on leaps and bounds in the years since.<\/p>\n<p>This newest instalment is perhaps the most polished yet: its presentation \u2013 while flawed under scrutiny \u2013 gives you the real sense you\u2019re on a journey, and its suite of available content is bordering on unfathomable at this point.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because Dovetail has been iterating on the same core foundations for several years now, and while this sixth edition of the series is undoubtedly the best, it also feels somewhat superfluous.<\/p>\n<div class=\"for-mobile insert insert-label\">\n<div id=\"inject-primis-player\" data-src-primis=\"https:\/\/live.primis.tech\/live\/liveView.php?s=117168&amp;vp_content=plembed39b4tigwxqjz&amp;cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&amp;playerApiId=primis_player_float&amp;schain=1.0,1!ziffdavis.com,22392450815,1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For a few years now, the UK studio has been releasing annual updates for this series which improve upon the core experience without really reinventing it. It\u2019s become a bit like a sports game in some ways.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"scanlines\" title=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 2 of 8\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159519\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159519\/900x.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 2 of 8\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>But the developer would rightly argue that you don\u2019t <em>need<\/em> to purchase this new version if you don\u2019t want to: available until 11th November, a free client named the Starter Pack will allow you to download the upgrade and import all of your existing content for free. Generous.<\/p>\n<p>So, what <em>is<\/em> new, then? Well, the slogan for this year\u2019s game is \u201cexpect the unexpected\u201d, and that\u2019s underlined by a variables system which will impact your journeys in unpredictable ways.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a light failure, a signalling issue, or a broken window wiper, you may find your journeys halted by unexpected issues. The idea is to give variance to each journey which will keep you on your toes, increasing replayability.<\/p>\n<p>When you consider that each route in Train Sim World 6 comes with upwards of 500 different timetables to complete, it\u2019s an addition that will make each journey feel fresh. Pair this with the dynamic weather system and you do have a beautifully versatile basis for a near-infinite number of scenarios.<\/p>\n<div class=\"insert-label centered insert lazyload for-mobile insert-extended lazyload\">\n<div id=\"PS_MPU_X_S68E98683429B5\" style=\"min-width:300px; min-height:250px\" data-dfp-id=\"pushsquare\/mobile_web_display\/article\" data-dfp-sizes=\"300x250,300x600\" data-dfp-targeting=\"pos=1,gto=false,experiment=nl-article-mobile-2\" class=\"lazyload\" data-dfp-refresh-direct=\"true\" data-prebid-config=\"Lazy_Load_HP_MPU\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"scanlines\" title=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 3 of 8\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159518\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159518\/900x.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 3 of 8\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>But the team, perhaps recognising not everyone will want to deal with these obstacles, has made the random encounters a toggleable option, so you don\u2019t <em>have<\/em> to deal with them if you don\u2019t want to. That seems smart.<\/p>\n<p>The other big new addition this time \u2013 and no small feat to implement, we\u2019re sure \u2013 are passenger announcements. These include the announcements of upcoming stops and really do add a level of immersion to the experience that\u2019s hard to put into words. Once you\u2019ve heard them, it\u2019s hard to go back.<\/p>\n<p>It should be noted that these passenger announcements <em>only<\/em> apply to new routes for now, but Dovetail has shown some interest in potentially patching them into popular past locations, which would be nice.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, that\u2019s about it for the core game itself \u2013 there are various bug fixes and optimisations, but nothing transformative really. The user interface \u2013 which was revised a couple of games ago \u2013 is mostly the same, and all of the core features from past instalments remain.<\/p>\n<div class=\"insert-label centered insert lazyload for-mobile lazyload\">\n<div id=\"PS_MPU_X_V68E98683429DB\" style=\"min-width:300px; min-height:250px\" data-dfp-id=\"pushsquare\/mobile_web_display\/article\" data-dfp-sizes=\"300x250\" data-dfp-targeting=\"pos=1,gto=false,experiment=nl-article-mobile-3\" class=\"lazyload\" data-dfp-refresh-direct=\"true\" data-prebid-config=\"Lazy_Load_HP_MPU\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"scanlines\" title=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 4 of 8\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159514\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159514\/900x.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 4 of 8\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re purchasing the Standard Edition, however, you will get access to three new routes and their associated locos: Morristown (USA), Riviera (UK), and Dresden (Germany).<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s once again an emphasis on the same three countries that have dominated Train Sim World since its inception, but with new expansion routes planned for Japan, Portugal, and Czech Repubic, it does feel like the series is <em>finally<\/em> beginning to properly live up to its name.<\/p>\n<p>Of the three new routes, we\u2019ve been enjoying Riviera the most, which is a coastal route that hugs the Dawlish Sea Wall and takes you on a scenic journey from Exeter to Plymouth and Paignton.<\/p>\n<p>This route in particular really highlights the improvements to the game\u2019s engine over the years: you\u2019ll pass iconic red rock cliff faces, seaside towns, and even funfairs \u2013 it\u2019s stunning.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"scanlines\" title=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 5 of 8\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159521\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159521\/900x.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 5 of 8\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>We completed one timetable starting early evening, around 5PM, during late summer. And we got to watch the sun slowly set as we made our way along the 28km-ish line through Torquay, with the sky turning a subtle shade of purple as the day turned to dusk.<\/p>\n<p>The presentation does still suffer when observed closely: some of the track details use fairly basic geometry, and the framerate can hiccup even on PS5 as it pulls in new assets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"insert-label centered insert lazyload for-mobile lazyload\">\n<div id=\"PS_MPU_X_A68E9868342A01\" style=\"min-width:300px; min-height:250px\" data-dfp-id=\"pushsquare\/mobile_web_display\/article\" data-dfp-sizes=\"300x250\" data-dfp-targeting=\"pos=1,gto=false,experiment=nl-article-mobile-4\" class=\"lazyload\" data-dfp-refresh-direct=\"true\" data-prebid-config=\"Lazy_Load_HP_MPU\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>But what it does brilliantly is convey the passage of time.<\/p>\n<p>You can spend upwards of an hour completing a single timetable in Train Sim World 6, and you\u2019ll always feel like time has moved forward from when you started to when you finished. That\u2019s fantastic.<\/p>\n<p>Personally, we\u2019re less keen on the Morristown line just because we\u2019re not particularly fond of the operation of the American trains, like the Jersey Arrow featured here. But your mileage may vary, and finding your own personal preferences is part of the fun.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"scanlines\" title=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 6 of 8\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159517\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159517\/900x.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 6 of 8\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>We should also mention the new Leipzig line which expands upon Nahverkehr Dresden from a previous release. Entering the colossal Leipzig Hauptbahnhof is, frankly, a jaw-dropping sight \u2013 it\u2019s one of the biggest railway stations in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>We also really like the ICE-T train added as part of this route \u2013 it\u2019s such a smooth ride.<\/p>\n<div class=\"insert-label centered insert lazyload for-mobile lazyload\">\n<div id=\"PS_MPU_X_C68E9868342A26\" style=\"min-width:300px; min-height:250px\" data-dfp-id=\"pushsquare\/mobile_web_display\/article\" data-dfp-sizes=\"300x250\" data-dfp-targeting=\"pos=1,gto=false,experiment=nl-article-mobile-5\" class=\"lazyload\" data-dfp-refresh-direct=\"true\" data-prebid-config=\"Lazy_Load_HP_MPU\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>But we must admit, our eyes are half fixated on upcoming additions, like the aforementioned Tadami Line in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>Fans have been waiting for this one for a few years now, and we suspect it\u2019s going to be a milestone moment for the franchise which will put fresh eyes on it. You will need to buy that separately, we should stress.<\/p>\n<p>If we had one major criticism for Train Sim World 6, outside of the fact we don\u2019t think an annual release was really necessary, it\u2019s that with so much content in the game it\u2019s becoming difficult to keep track of it all.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"scanlines\" title=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 7 of 8\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159515\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159515\/900x.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 7 of 8\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>We\u2019re not sure we have a solution for Dovetail really, and obviously it\u2019s at the mercy of platform holders like Sony in terms of how it rolls all this content out, but the game can feel like a bit of a jumble at this point. It\u2019s great that everything carries forward, but good luck maintaining it all.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps further user interface refinements could help engaged players get a better handle on everything they own and how it all interconnects? We\u2019ve personally reached a point now where we only keep our very favourite content installed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"insert-label centered insert lazyload for-mobile lazyload\">\n<div id=\"PS_MPU_X_C68E9868342A4B\" style=\"min-width:300px; min-height:250px\" data-dfp-id=\"pushsquare\/mobile_web_display\/article\" data-dfp-sizes=\"300x250\" data-dfp-targeting=\"pos=1,gto=false,experiment=nl-article-mobile-6\" class=\"lazyload\" data-dfp-refresh-direct=\"true\" data-prebid-config=\"Lazy_Load_HP_MPU\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"text conclusion summary\" id=\"conclusion\">\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you consider how far Train Sim World 6 has come since its original introduction, it\u2019s staggering. But compared directly to its predecessor, this new version doesn\u2019t change a lot.<\/p>\n<p>The new Riviera route is breath-taking, and we really appreciate the addition of passenger announcements and the random events that can impede your journey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"scanlines\" title=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 8 of 8\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159524\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159524\/900x.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Train Sim World 6 Review - Screenshot 8 of 8\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>But if you\u2019re not immediately attracted to any of the new lines, we\u2019d recommend you focus on the free Starter Pack and wait for some of the upcoming expansions, which will include all-new countries like Japan, Portugal, and Czech Republic.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"positive-negative\">\n<ul class=\"positives\">\n<li class=\" first\">Riviera route is jaw-dropping<\/li>\n<li>Announcements add immersion<\/li>\n<li>Random events add replayability<\/li>\n<li>Existing content can be imported<\/li>\n<li class=\" last\">Captures the passage of time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"negatives\">\n<li class=\" first\">Mostly identical to previous game<\/li>\n<li>New countries will be DLC<\/li>\n<li>UI is getting busy and cluttered<\/li>\n<li class=\" last\">Frame rate hiccups and flaws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"scoring rating\">\n<p class=\"stars\"><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"score\"><span class=\"accent\">Good<\/span> <span class=\"value accent\">7<\/span>\/<span class=\"best\">10<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"policy\">Review copy provided by Dovetail Games<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"ethics#product-reviews\">How we review products<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"scoring#score-7\">Scoring Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/game\/\" target=\"_blank\" >Game<\/a><\/span> category.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pushsquare.com\/reviews\/ps5\/train-sim-world-6\" target=\"_blank\" >Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Train Sim World 6 Review (PS5) Train Sim World 6 has evolved dramatically since the first game in the franchise, released in 2018. Back then, the franchise felt scrappy and simplistic, but it\u2019s come on leaps and bounds in the years since. 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