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We’re absolutely thrilled to announce, in collaboration with our friends at Mattel, Dovetail will be releasing a brand-new standalone Thomas & Friends™ experience across the Island of Sodor. Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor will be coming soon in 2026.

Hop into the cabs of North Western Railway’s classic steam team to enjoy timeless stories and all-new narratives right from the drivers’ seats. Explore the Wonders of Sodor - fun and magic await!

Take the controls of Thomas, Percy, Gordon, Emily, and Diesel to explore iconic landmarks across the Island of Sodor faithfully recreated for the first time in a video game. At Sir Topham Hatt’s invitation, carry passengers in Annie & Clarabel along Thomas’ branch line, hurry Express passengers over the top of Gordon’s Hill, or transport freight with the Troublesome Trucks.

What to expect:

Experience the sights, sounds, and feelings of Sodor as you explore iconic Thomas & Friends™ locations like you’ve never seen them before, including Tidmouth Sheds, Knapford Station, and the famous Windmills.

A total of 8 stories await including Thomas & Gordon, Thomas & Bertie’s Great Race, Percy’s Troublesome Day, and more. Each story features full narration by the legendary Mark Moraghan for the ultimate storytelling immersion.

Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor is powered by Train Sim World, combining the unparalleled detail and realism of Unreal Engine and Simugraph with accessible controls to create a timeless experience that all Thomas & Friends™ fans can enjoy.

Where can I play Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor?

Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor will be playable on PC (Steam & Epic), PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S | X and Nintendo Switch (Switch 2 via backward compatibility). You can wishlist now!

Our Teams - Meet The Artists

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What do our Artists get up to at Dovetail Games? We've asked some of the team to talk about what they do and what makes them tick.

Our values

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Have Passion

Believing in all we do, we take pride in our work and strive for excellence.

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Show Care

Embracing our true selves and valuing individuality, we are socially concious and enhance life for our players and our people.

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Aspire for Greatness

With a collective commitment to success, we aim high and achieve greatness together.

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Be Bold

Pushing boundaries, we lead with honesty and integrity, welcoming change and constantly evolving.

Our Vision

At Dovetail we craft digital hobbies for passionate enthusiasts. This focus on our customers is core to our strategy - continuing to offer them premium products that cater for all their hobbying needs.

We will continue to develop and publish content for our Train and Fishing simulator franchises, focussing on the continued creation of new core products and associated DLC to maintain an attractive and extensive library of content for our customers. This will include developing content aimed more directly at next generation gaming platforms, as well as developing our multiplayer offering.

In addition, Dovetail will look to develop new products aimed at hobbyists, focussing on niche markets with limited competition which already have an established community of enthusiasts and real world brands we can partner with.

 

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Our history

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Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce, in collaboration with our friends at Mattel, Dovetail will be releasing a brand-new standalone Thomas & Friends™ experience across the Island of Sodor. Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor will be coming soon in 2026.

2026
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Metro Rivals: New York - Coming 2026!

We’re thrilled to announce this brand-new title for Dovetail Games: welcome to Metro Rivals: New York - coming 2026! 

Metro Rivals is an exciting new train simcade experience. Set in near future New York City, the Metro system has been taken over by fearsome adversaries, who each govern their own patch: The Track Titans. In this world, reputation is everything; strategy is king, and all-out speed can mean all-out disaster.

Metro Rivals will launch in 2026 and is ready for you to Wishlist on Steam, Epic Games, Xbox Series S/X and PS5 platforms. -  Find out more on the website!

2025
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Train Sim World 6

Dovetail Games has officially released Train Sim World 6, on the 30th September!

The game will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4, with a Free Starter Pack for existing players and new players alike. The game will feature new routes, including the picturesque Riviera Line in the UK and the route between Dresden and Leipzig, offering a range of freight, passenger, high-speed, and shunting services. Additionally, Train Sim World 6 will introduce random events and train faults, with signal delays and speed restrictions to adapt to unpredictability on the lines.

The Deluxe Edition will include the CrossCountry Voyager and BR 294 shunter, while the Special Edition will offer all of the above, plus five routes from the Train Sim World back catalogue.

2025
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Gemma Brown and Rob O’Farrell Appointed Co-CEOs of Dovetail Games

PARIS, FRANCE – February 21, 2025 – PULLUP Entertainment (FR0012419307 - ALPUL), is pleased to announce the appointment of Gemma Brown and Rob O’Farrell as Co-CEOs of Dovetail Games, one of Europe’s leading video game development studios and a subsidiary of PULLUP Entertainment.

2025
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City Transport Simulator: Tram

City Transport Simulator: Tram is out on Xbox X|S, PlayStation 5, Epic and Steam

2025
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Train Sim World VR: New York

Train Sim World VR: New York, a brand-new experience for Meta Quest players available to wishlist now! Become a train engineer from the comfort of your own home. Immerse yourself in the cab of the MTA, M3A, and M7A trains, and accelerate above the streets of Park Avenue safely transporting thousands of commuters!

2025
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Mattel’s Thomas & Friends™ is coming to Train Sim World 5!

In collaboration with our friends at Mattel, Thomas & Friends™ Visit the West Somerset Railway will be an Add-on coming to Train Sim World next year. Naturally, the star of the show is Thomas the Tank Engine, with his friends Annie and Clarabel joining him. Adding an element of mischief is Diesel and the Troublesome Trucks. What will they get up to?

2024
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Train Sim World: Tycoon

Train Sim World: Tycoon, a brand-new experience on the Roblox platform developed by Talewind

2024
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Train Sim World 5

Train Sim World® 5 released on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Epic

2024
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Train Sim World 4

Train Sim World® 4 released on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Epic

2023
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Train Sim World 3

Train Sim World® 3 released on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Epic

2022
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Bassmaster® Fishing 2022

Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 released

2021
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We are on the Epic Games Store

Train Sim World® 2 released on Epic Games Store.

2021
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Nick Field joins the team

Nick Field ACA joins the team as CFO

2021
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Train Sim World® 2 released on PC, PlayStation & Xbox

Train Sim World® 2 released on PC, PlayStation & Xbox

2020
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Fishing Sim World Bass Pro Shop Edition released on PC, PlayStation & Xbox

Fishing Sim World Bass Pro Shop Edition released on PC, PlayStation & Xbox

2020
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The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing released on PC, PlayStation & Xbox

The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing released on PC, PlayStation & Xbox

2020
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Train Sim World® 2020, developed in Unreal 4

Train Sim World® 2020, developed in Unreal 4, released on PC, Xbox and PlayStation

2019
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Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour, launched on PC, Xbox and PlayStation

Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour, launched on PC, Xbox and PlayStation

2018
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We Launch on console

Train Sim World, launched on Xbox

Euro Fishing launched on Xbox and PlayStation

2017
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Euro Fishing launched on PC

Euro Fishing launched on PC

2015
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Company rebranded - Dovetail Games is here!

With franchise verticals expanded, Dovetail Games was born

2013
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Rob O'Farrell joins the team

Rob (ex. EA) joins the team

2013
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Gemma Johnson-Brown joins the team

Gemma, FCIPD, joins the team.

2012
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Jon Rissik joins the team

Jon (ex EA and Codemasters) joins the team

2012
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Railworks launched on PC

Railworks launched on PC

2009
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Company is Founded

The company was incorporated by Paul Jackson OBE, Charles McMicking and Timothy Gatland as Railsimulator.com Limited

Rail Simulator, our first train simulator, was launched on PC

2008

Our Products

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