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Derail Valley
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Altfuture · Altfuture·-25%$29.99
Feb 15, 2019 · 90mo ago

Build #56 - Steamer improvements, CPU optimization and more!

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Build #56 focuses on CPU optimization, steam locomotive resource management fixes, and various VR and train physics bugfixes.

Buffs10

  • General
    • Rewritten vehicle simulation code reduces overall CPU usage by approximately 10% and reduces stuttering.-10% %
    • Potentially fixed an issue where Oculus SDK supersampling could not be set above 100%.100%>100% %
  • Steam Locomotive
    • Firebox:Fire and coal now last significantly longer on the final stretch of burning, reducing the need for constant refueling.Longer
    • Firebox:Fixed a bug where tender coal was still consumed even when adding it to an already full firebox.Consumed on fullNot consumed
    • Boiler:Fixed a bug where tender water was still consumed when adding water to an already full boiler.Consumed on fullNot consumed
    • Firebox:Fire now automatically ignites when adding coal to a hot firebox.ManualAutomatic
    • Tender:Added a back tender water hatch for better accessibility.Added
  • Trains
    • Shunter:Added headlights to the shunter (currently a work in progress).Added
    • Brakes:Fixed a bug where uncoupled trains only applied brakes to the first car.First car onlyAll cars
  • VR ControlsLeaning:Fixed a bug where leaning on a moving train in VR caused the player to be teleported around.TeleportingFixed

Bug fixes3

  • Steam LocomotiveWhistle:Fixed an issue where the whistle would sound off automatically when entering the locomotive.Auto-soundFixed
  • Trains
    • Coupling:Fixed an issue where cars still appeared coupled after being deleted.Showing coupledCorrect
    • Brakes:Fixed brakes remaining active on cars after uncoupling the second locomotive.Stayed activeDeactivated

Other changes4

  • Steam Locomotive
    • Shoveling:Shoveling in non-VR mode now requires the firebox door to be open for realism.AnyDoor Open
    • Firebox:Updated the minimum firebox temperature to 25 C.0 C25 C C
    • Blower/Draft:Added wind sound effects for the blower and draft effects.Added
  • JobsHaul Job:Haul job payments are now based on the total mass of the train rather than the number of cars.Car amountTrain mass gold

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Patch history

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  1. Unity Security PatchOct 4, 2025 · 9mo

    Security update to address a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-59489) involving unsafe file loading and local file inclusion in the Unity Engine.

  2. B99.7 - More Small Bug FixesAug 2, 2025 · 11mo

    B99.7 is a minor update focusing on small bug fixes and stability while the team prepares for the major B100 update.

  3. B99.6 - Bug Fixes, Ladder-climbing & MoreJul 18, 2025 · 12mo

    B99.6 introduces a new ladder-climbing mechanic for locomotives and buildings alongside various bug fixes.

    +1
  4. B99.3 - Quick FixesDec 10, 2024 · 19mo

    A critical hotfix addressing a saving bug related to item placement and general stability.

  5. Build #92 HotfixAug 24, 2021 · 59mo

    Hotfix for Build #92 addressing stability issues with inventory, VR interactions, and vegetation rendering.

    +2
  6. Hotfix for the rare case of players missing items/moneyOct 14, 2020 · 70mo

    Hotfix addressing a rare save-game corruption bug where derailed cabooses caused players to lose items and money.

  7. Known issues & tips on how to solve themMay 22, 2020 · 75mo

    A guide detailing known issues, technical workarounds for crashes and VR input, and a clarification of the insurance mechanic.

  8. Overhauled Changelog - Build #80May 21, 2020 · 75mo

    A massive overhaul focusing on train simulation physics, a new license-based career economy, expanded cargo types (Hazmat), and comprehensive VR/Non-VR control revamps.

    +101

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