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Downloading Train Sim World 5

In this example, we will be downloading Train Sim World 5: Standard Edition, which comes with the core game (Free Starter Pack including Training Center), and 3 route add-ons. In total, this means we have 4 items to download, but this number could differ depending on which bundle you have purchased and what compatible content you already own. 


If you are not sure what your bundle comes with, please have a look at our bundle comparison in the Train Sim World 5 FAQ.


Important:Train Sim World 5 launches on 17th September 2024. Early Access begins for players who pre-ordered the Deluxe/Special Edition on 12th September 2024. For approximate timings on your platform, please check the Train Sim World 5 FAQ.

PlayStation Consoles

PlayStation 4

  1. From the home screen, go to Library and then select Purchased.
  2. Select the Train Sim World 5 and then select Download.
  3. From there, you will be asked to select which add-ons you want to install. 
  4. Choose Select All > Download.
  5. To check on the progress of your download, go to Notifications > Downloads.
  6. Before you start the game, please complete any active downloads.


PlayStation 5

  1. From the home screen, select Game Library > Your Collection > Train Sim World 5.
  2. Select the PS5 version to download the best version of the game for your console.
  3. Now select Download > Select All > Install, to download all the add-ons you are entitled to.
  4. To view the progress of your download, press the PlayStation button and navigate to Downloads/Uploads.
  5. Before you start the game, please complete any active downloads.

Xbox Consoles

Xbox One/Series S|X

  1. From the Xbox dashboard, go to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games. 
  2. Select Train Sim World 5 and press Install All (This will Install the game and every add-on you own)
  3. To check on the progress of your download, go to My games & apps > Manage > Queue.
  4. Before you start the game, please complete any active downloads.

PC Platforms

Steam

  1. Open the Steam and go to the Library and select Train Sim World 5.
  2. Click on Install and select the installation location (This will automatically install the game, plus any add-ons you own).
  3. To check on the progress of your download, go to Library > Downloads at the bottom of the window.
  4. Before you start the game, please complete any active downloads.


Epic Games Store

  1. Open the Epic Games Launcher and navigate to the Library > All.
  2. Select Train Sim World 5, then click Install.
  3. Choose the installation folder, and click Install again.
  4. Once the core game has downloaded, you will need to download the add-ons included in your bundle.
  5. Now click on the "..." under the game art.
  6. Go to Manage Add-Ons.
  7. From here, you may use the toggle button to download the add-ons included in your bundle:
    • San Bernardino Line Route Add-On
    • WCML: London Euston - Milton Keynes Route Add-On
    • Frankfurt - Fulda Route Add-On
  8. Then, press Apply Changes to start the download.
  9. To check on the progress of your download, click on Downloads in the lower left corner of the window.
  10. Before you start the game, please complete any active downloads.


Microsoft Store/Xbox for PC

  1. Open the Xbox app and go to My Library and select Owned.
  2. Now Select Train Sim World 5 > Install.
  3. At this point, unselect all add-ons, so you are only downloading the base game.
  4. Choose the installation folder, and click Install again (This will install the core game with the Training Center, but you will need to download your add-ons separately to access all the content included in your purchased bundle).
  5. After the core game has finished downloading, select Train Sim World 5 from the sidebar, and scroll down the page.
  6. Then, click on the edition you own (e.g. Standard Edition).
  7. Where it says "Included in this bundle" click on each of the add-ons, select Install and choose the same location. Please make sure the status of each add-on changes to "Installing", before moving on to the next.
    • San Bernardino Line Route Add-On
    • WCML: London Euston - Milton Keynes Route Add-On
    • Frankfurt - Fulda Route Add-On
  8. To check on the progress of your download, go to Downloading in the bottom left of the window.
  9. Before you start the game, please complete any active downloads.

Additional Information

If you already have a collection of compatible content to download, please head over to How to Download Add-ons for Train Sim World 5


Important: Compatible Content will be available to download after the launch of Train Sim World 5. For approximate timings on your platform, please check the Train Sim World 5 FAQ.