#MICROSOFT TRAIN SIMULATOR 2 SERIES#
#MICROSOFT TRAIN SIMULATOR 2 SIMULATOR#

#MICROSOFT TRAIN SIMULATOR 2 SIMULATOR#

As a result, all future development on Train Simulator 2 (which was entering the final stages of development at the time of the closure) was immediately halted, marking the second time that the project was terminated.

#MICROSOFT TRAIN SIMULATOR 2 SERIES#

On January 23, 2009, Microsoft announced that it was permanently closing Aces Game Studios, the internal development studio responsible for the Microsoft Flight Simulator series and the development of Microsoft Train Simulator 2. A post on 'The Little Wheel Goes in Back' blog, written by one of the developers, on Augsuggested the working title was 'Train Simulator 2'. The game would have used the Microsoft Flight Simulator X graphics engine and it was planned to be compatible with both Windows Vista and Windows XP. This time the game was being made in-house by Aces Game Studio ( Microsoft Game Studios) known for its long line of Microsoft Flight Simulators, as a part of the ' Games for Windows' initiative. On January 19, 2007, Microsoft announced the relaunch of the Microsoft Train Simulator project. We remain focused on the simulations category with successful, platform-driving franchises such as 'Microsoft Flight Simulator.' Microsoft Game Studios has halted the Windows-based game 'Train Simulator 2.0.' The decision to halt 'Train Simulator 2.0' was made some time ago and was based on a long, hard and difficult look at our business objectives and product offerings. This project was ultimately halted, as the following statement on Apfrom Microsoft confirmed: Despite restructuring efforts at Kuju, the project was however handed over to Microsoft Game Studios on August 18, 2003. It was being developed by Kuju Entertainment, the original MSTS creators. passengers waiting at the stations, people operating the new locomotive roster, etc.), more realistic crashes and other accidents, and turntables. Seemingly its main improvements were the addition of people to the game (e.g. On May 7, 2003, Microsoft announced that it would be developing a sequel called Microsoft Train Simulator 2 and it was first demoed to the public at E3 on May 15. Main article: Microsoft Train Simulator 2 Shelby to Whitefish, including Kalispell branchline

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