Trainwatch — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Sign-up for Closed Trainwatch Playtests! | 2026-10-08 | Hi guys! Along with the release date reveal for my little project, we’re also opening sign-ups for the closed playtests of Trainwatch! You can sign up here:https://trainwatch.firstlook.gg/signup/playtester Once they will start, I would really appreciate all your feedback, as it will help me improve the game and deliver the best possible experience for you when it launches in March! Stay tuned! ~ The Harvester Games & 11 bit studios Teams |
| What is Trainwatch? | 2026-10-08 | Hello everyone! I am so excited that you made it here and visited the page of my little project - Trainwatch. Some of you may be wondering what this game is all about and what you can expect from it. So, I decided to write this dev diary to give you a closer look at what awaits you in Trainwatch. I am planning to publish these updates from time to time to give you even more info, so stay tuned! And don’t forget to join my Discord and X! I am there chatting with the community from time to time :D But let’s move into the game: What is Trainwatch?Trainwatch is a mix of life-sim, time-management, and a horror adventure game that allows you to pla |
| Trainwatch Arrives on Steam on March 10th! | 2026-10-08 | Hello everyone, Today, I’m bringing you some amazing news! Trainwatch will officially debut on Steam on March 10th, 2027! Check out a brand-new date reveal trailer made with my friends from 11 bit studios!: But what exactly awaits you when you step into the role of a gatekeeper? One month. One station. One job to do. Your task might sound simple enough: keep to the schedule, stay sober, and stick to your daily routine. But as the days pass, you’ll have to stay alert, pay attention to what is happening around you, and make it through your shift. After all, being a gatekeeper is about more than just showing up for work. Simple, right? Can’t wai |
| Trainwatch will be at The Triple-i Initiative on October 8th! | 2026-09-16 | Hello Everyone! The Triple-i Initiative has announced its return on the 8th of October at 9am PT/6pm CEST, and we’re excited to share that Trainwatch will be part of it! The show is only back-to-back trailers of games from other studios like us - all in 45 minutes - with world premieres, gameplay reveals, launch dates, demo drops and more. It'll be streamed on YouTube here: Don't miss it and look out for trains! Take care, ~ Harvester Games and 11 bit studios Teams |
| Meet us at Gamescom 2026! | 2026-08-24 | Hi everyone! If you’re heading to Gamescom 2026, we have some exciting news for you! We’ll be there together with our friends from 11 bit studios, alongside the teams behind some other amazing upcoming games, including Moonlighter 2, and Crop!Gamescom is always a great opportunity for us to meet players in person, and this year we’re especially excited to show you what we’ve been working on. If you’re attending the event, make sure to stop by our stand and say hello! We’ll be happy to show you the game, answer your questions, hear your feedback, or simply have a chat. You’ll also have the chance to meet other developers working on the upcomin |
| We Are Partnering with 11 bit studios to Publish Trainwatch Next Year! | 2026-08-18 | Hello Everyone! We have massive news to share today: We are officially partnering with our friends from 11 bit studios to bring our game to Steam in 2027! Why 11 bit studios?Known globally for creating and publishing deeply meaningful, atmosphere-rich titles like Frostpunk, This War of Mine, and The Invincible, 11 bit studios shares our exact core belief: games should tell stories that stay with you long after the screen goes dark. And that's how our paths has crossed, as we both know this story will be just like that! Join Us on the Tracks on GamescomBefore the release you will be able to try our game on Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany! Fi |