LOTUS-Simulator Steam news

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• Release dateSep 14, 2018
• DeveloperOriolus Software GmbH
• PublisherOriolus Software GmbH

Genres: Indie, Simulation, Early Access

Company pages: Developer: Oriolus Software GmbHPublisher: Oriolus Software GmbH

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LOTUS-Simulator Steam news

LOTUS-Simulator news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• LOTUS.NG Version 0.3.0 is here! - 15 September 2026

  Hello everyone! As of today, it is finally available to everyone: NG Version 0.3.0! This version brings a whole lot of new features – first and foremost, support for buses! To make this possible, we have implemented a proper physics engine, while still implementing and refining the tire-road-curb contact separately. For those switching from or driving alongside OMSI, we have also adjusted the mouse controls in NG to make them feel much closer to OMSI again. But of course, that's far from everything. Version 0.3.0 introduces fundamental new features and improvements in many areas. Vehicles & Physics In addition to bus support, new features include: a specially implemented and refined tire-road-curb contact systemsimulation of head movement caused by acceleration forces acting on the driver's bodythe ability to control vehicles even when the map camera is not in flight modethe ability to…

• New engine picks up speed - 9 June 2025

  Hello everyone! After a long time, we now have some short but very good news to report: The features of the next major release stage have been finalised and are in beta! At the moment, ‘only’ bugs need to be fixed and the script standards required for this stage need to be finalised; at the same time, the basic functions of the new script for the GT6N will be completed so that it can now also be driven around properly in the NG. And according to rumours, various other scripts are already being created behind ‘other’ scenes... Since the last public version, where you could only fly over the map, this stage has been labelled ‘Driving’ with all its facets: Load rail vehicles,... assemble them into trains and... place them on existing Entrypoints Almost everything about Scripts - this aspect alone would merit five bullet points... :-) But for the sake of simplicity: The only things that are…

• Patch 1.EA.104 + Poll for next feature! - 12 July 2022

  A new patch has been released, which adds complex tunnel lighting/switching to LOTUS. Don't miss the patch notes right here. In addition, it is on you how we proceed - take part in our poll to decide which feature should be added next.

• Dusseldorf Patch! - 24 May 2022

  The developers of the Dusseldorf Addon recently added a new part of the map and now provided another big update! Don't miss it, patch notes can be found here. Have fun!

• Patch 1.EA.103 - 30 April 2022

  We added tunnels to the simulator! Have a look at our decent tunnel base content and start equipping your maps from now! Detailed patch notes can be found here.

• Patch 1.EA.101 - 14 February 2022

  Pushbutton Signal Box for all maps in LOTUS! Check our latest patch notes here!

• Patch 1.EA.100 - 22 December 2021

  Patch Highlights: - Control Centre (Headquarters) in Multiplayer! - Passengers in Multiplayer! - Passenger Voices! - and much more... All patch notes can be found here.

• Release: Dresden 2000 - 1 November 2021

  Welcome to the cultural and regional capital Dresden and marvel with us at the millennium year 2000. With this addon, you not only get to experience the beautiful city, but also a very special and unique tram... You want to know more? Then take a look here!

• Patch 1.EA.099 - 28 October 2021

  Highlights: Berlin map continued in direction of Brandenburger Tor and countless changes and improvements to timetable/tour planning and passenger handling (e.g. usage of light barriers). Details: Click here.

• Big Update for the Dusseldorf addon! - 23 August 2021

  With each update of LOTUS, the add-ons also grow in their range of functions. With the current Dusseldorf update, there is a lot of fun to be had on the map - with timetables and colleagues, more rail network; and all of this in multiplayer, of course! Have fun! More information can be found here. Buy Dusseldorf here.

• Patch 1.EA.097 - 28 July 2021

  Finally, the Berlin map with a section of the M1 tram line has been released. There were also numerous improvements and bug fixes as part of this patch. Have fun! Details: Click here. Berlin: Click here.

• Patch 1.EA.096 - 12 July 2021

  We have continued to diligently improve the AI that runs according to the timetable. From now on, in multiplayer, even the tours that are not driven by a player are filled and it should now be appropriately crowded on the tracks and roads. Have fun :) Patchnotes as always here: Click me!

• Patch 1.EA.095 - 27 June 2021

  Finally, the time has come! Even in Single Player you are no longer alone on the road if you wish! Since the recently released patch, timetables can be filled with life - with AI vehicles that come to meet you as virtual colleagues! Patch notes: https://www.lotus-simulator.de/forum/index.php?thread/309-lotus-patch-notes-1-ea-095/&postID=68460#post68460

• Patch 1.EA.095 (NB) - 17 June 2021

  From now on in the public beta test of LOTUS: Timetable-bound AI vehicles! Patchnotes can be found here.

• Patch 1.EA.094 - 16 May 2021

  The performance Update has now been published to all LOTUS users. Have a look! Here you can see what else has been improved.

• Patch 1.EA.094 - 12 May 2021

  Our recent major performance update has been released to the Open Beta. Have a look into the patch notes and feel free to leave any feedback!

• Patch 1.EA.092 - 17 April 2021

  Patch Highlights: Very comprehensive and versatile Stationary announcement system + passenger information systems for your maps! Check out the patchnotes in our forum.

• Patch 1.EA.090b - 3 April 2021

  The Freeze when starting a singleplayer game or opening the options has been fixed!

• Patch 1.EA.090 - 28 March 2021

  Patch Highlights: - Timetables - extremely comprehensive feature! - Usage time tracking of Workshop items - Fresh content! Further information in the forum.

• Patch 1.EA.090 - 28 March 2021

  Timetables and a ton of further bug fixes and convenience features. Further information in the forum.

Patch notes and updates