2026-07-20 17:01 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
Hi everyone! We have a couple of items to discuss today: reporting on the progress of our next major update; taking part in Train Fest 2026; celebrating 10 years of Derail Valley development and; announcing a major update to our soundtrack. Let's dive right into all these:Steam is launching a new event today - Train Fest 2026! Being strictly focused on trains, it could put Derail Valley in front of many eyes that have never seen our game before. To that end we're taking part and are running a special -25% discount for the next 7 days.Make good use of this discount, because we rarely run them.
2025-10-04 11:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
Hey everyone!About This PatchWe have a small and quick update today. Two days ago, Unity, the game engine that Derail Valley is based on, announced a newly discovered security vulnerability and a patch for it (more info here).We included the patch in Derail Valley today, for increased safety. No confirmed exploits have been observed so far in any Unity-based games, so no one should be affected - this is just precautionary.That said, we advise you all to update the game as soon as possible, now that the vulnerability is publicly known. This update doesn't include any changes to the game itself,
2025-08-02 09:20 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
Hello everyone!We've released another set of minor fixes today. Thank you for your bug reports! You can see the changes listed here:B99.7 ChangelogIn the meantime we're hard at work on the next major update, B100. It’s going to take a long time, but it’ll be absolutely worth it! For more information, please see:Thank you!-Your DV Team
2025-07-18 19:09 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
Hi everyone! As promised, we’re delivering more bug fixes in today's release - addressing many of the remaining less critical issues. Thank you for your bug reporting!To spice it up a little, we've also added a new ladder-climbing feature, now allowing you to seamlessly walk onto locomotives to climb up, without jumping. You can also climb ladder-equipped cars and buildings, adding to the immersion. For the full listing of what's new, please see:B99.6 ChangelogAs previously announced, we're already working on the next major update, B100. It will likely take a very long time to do, but also be
2025-06-07 17:02 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
Hi everyone! Over the past several weeks, we've released 8 hotfixes that resolved the last remaining major bugs and more than doubled FPS in certain situations. With today's hefty hotfix just out, we're wrapping up and giving them all a collective title, - B99.5. For more detailed information on what's new, please see: B99.5 Changelog We'll release one final small hotfix next week, to ensure a smooth experience, and with that we're ending the B99 development. Currently, we don't foresee more updates in the near future. If, however, any notable issues arise beyond the domain of ultra-rare anoma
2025-04-19 19:48 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
Hello everyone! We've just released a new update, bringing some new content, features and numerous other improvements to the game. Here are some of the highlights: Item Containers {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27746033/e902d9fe81fe04257419425839f7154d4df29a87.jpg We've added item containers, which let you better store, organize and carry your items. Item containers provide extra inventory space, each with their own pros and cons when it comes to capacity and cumbersomeness. Proximity Sensor/Reader & Defect Detector {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27746033/94fab0a5b81e05f531e262ac2868145ce3a18a4f.jpg Proximity Sensor
2025-02-10 19:38 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
We're excited to announce that, starting today, our team is expanding with three new positions! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27746033/c6bca521d8481d76e1f6182efbdd8f543f16df04.png We're hiring in order to further improve our interaction with the community, and reduce developer workload with these new positions: Community XP Coordinator – Helping the community and processing feedback Marketing Video Editor – Shipping informative and fun short videos on our social media Business Operator – Taking care of the (mostly Serbian) administrative duties To see more info & apply – click here If you see yourself as
2024-12-10 20:13 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
Hello everyone, We just released a small patch to fix a critical saving bug introduced a few days ago. For players who had items placed in hangers or sticky tapes mounted somewhere outside of trains, the game wasn't able to save progress. The number of affected users should be small, but the issue still warranted the hotfix. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27746033/0b88fe4bff407c16f3d91b27ecd7ca3e833e9958.png The patch also includes a couple more bug fixes we made in the past two days. You can see the changelog here: https://www.derailvalley.com/changelog Thanks, -Your DV Team
2024-12-06 23:57 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
Hi everyone! We have another small update today. It's bug fixes mainly, but also a little bit of fun stuff. We added a new cargo type, Forestry Trailers – which go from the machine factory and harbor to forests and the sawmill. The update also adds a new model for the S282 restoration train parts. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27746033/5ea4036d8487fba4c895a05f3af55895e0c51067.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27746033/5f495b38b7813b4daf5069f61589e02bab9f55c4.jpg You can see more about what's new here: http://derailvalley.com/changelog We're now working on the next patch, which, unless an urgent fix gets in the way,
2024-11-29 21:13 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
Hi everyone! Two patches made it to the game since the last week's release - one last Friday and another just now. Various bug fixes are included in them, now listed together under the title B99.1: https://www.derailvalley.com/changelog Next week we'll release another patch with more fixes. We'll likely have a few more in the next months, each with greater complexity, some also adding new industries, cars and cargo types, before we fully move on to the B100 release sometime in 2025. B99 Summary The B99 release was awesome! Not only the announcement had more reactions than any other post in DV
2024-11-21 18:18 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
Hi everyone, Our latest update is now available! It's a large one, so we made a dedicated video to showcase all the main points: The update adds 4 new locations, 16 new cargo types, numerous new items, gadgets and their installation process, restoration of abandoned museum locomotives, new shop and shed looks, finished steam powertrain and train brake simulation, and many more improvements to graphics, performance and UX. For more information please see the video above. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27746033/4a8b28f2e907371d3dbf77af6e3cfe23a00737af.jpg The full changelog is available here: derailvalley.c
2024-11-12 20:11 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
Hello everyone! This is a quick post to let you know that the next Derail Valley update that we've been working on since the start of the year, B99, will be released on November 21, 2024! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27746033/64b78263f47de309276a99570675b34091d5b8e8.png The update will be rather large, introducing a couple of new stations, some train customization features, a new rail vehicle and many more improvements. We'll dive into showcasing the essentials in a long-form video that will be posted on the release date, alongside the screenshot above — unblurred. Rather than stick to an arbitrary date
2024-02-09 18:42 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
Hi everyone! We've just released build 98, our latest update bringing you a new vehicle, new features, numerous improvements and bug fixes! BE2-260 Microshunter The tiny, quirky new battery-electric shunter takes the spotlight! There's two practical functions to it: it's the first vehicle to utilize the all new electric powertrain simulation, and, once unlocked, it can be requested anywhere with comms radio for a small fee! Microshunter isn't powerful enough to replace a regular locomotive, but it can still pull some load. That, combined with its size and ability to be requested, give it a uni
2023-11-10 19:22 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
Hey everyone! We've just released a massive update, bringing numerous new features and bug fixes to Derail Valley. Domestic animals & new cars To start off, we've added livestock, which can be found at the Farm industry. The animals are lively, moving around, making noises, and just generally contributing to the countryside atmosphere. Some of the smaller critters may even be seen crossing the tracks, but not to worry – they are immune to trains. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27746033/eae8fc61668a817cf91b031ded02f6d26126a64b.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27746033/4ce35f5eab4bc2403d23f872e74f561ab9cf1845.png Alo
2023-08-18 16:22 UTC · Community Announcements · Altfuture
Hi everyone! We've just released the new update, featuring the new DE6 Slug and many other improvements to the game! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27746033/14dba89fff30d2e7df04f1825cd1e21c0851ee54.png Slug What is the Slug? In real life when a locomotive reaches its end of life, some of its components can still be reused. Slugs are an example of that. They are modified diesel-electric locomotives, in this case a DE6, in such a way that they no longer have a diesel engine or a cab. What they do still have are the traction motors, and a body filled with concrete to make them heavy. In Derail Valley the DE6
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