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What's Next For Thomas & Friends™: Wonders Of Sodor!

26 Mar

What an incredible couple of days it’s been, we've had such a good time engaging with everyone in this community around the release of Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor, and we hope you are all excited to get to explore the Island of Sodor like you've never seen it before!

We want to extend a thank you to everyone who has been involved across our spaces, shared feedback, captured incredible screenshots and to everyone who has jumped into the game so far. You've made the Launch extra special.

To celebrate the launch of Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor, we’ve put together a video for you: “The Sights and Sounds of Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor”! You can watch this below.

We’re working hard behind the scenes to address the issues / bugs you’ve been experiencing so far. We’ve taken note of all the feedback and are working with the development team to ensure these are ironed out quickly.

We've also seen many players jumping into Explore Mode and feeling stuck, or unable to drive the trains they’ve spawned, as passing signals results in the service ending. In order to allow for Explore Mode to work correctly, you'll need to first set a Destination using the map, find an area of the world you'd like to drive to (specifically clicking on the track), and choosing the 'Set Path' option. This will unlock the signals to allow you to drive onwards.

There is a brilliant guide from TheBritishAce that can talk you through the steps to set this up, which we highly recommend.

What's next for Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor?

We know many of you are very eager to know more about what the future holds, but we first want to make sure that your experiences on the Island of Sodor are the best they can be before we share any news here, which is why we're prioritising working through your feedback and our first patch for the game, coming to you soon.

We'll share more news on this, but in the meantime we'd welcome your continued discussions and feedback.

Grab James in the Deluxe Edition!

Don’t forget, the Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor Deluxe Edition includes James, the North Western Railway’s Number 5 red engine, with four extra adventures! James was also our most recent character video, check it out.

Meet the Characters

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been introducing the characters in Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor to you across the Dovetail Games YouTube channel. Within the videos we also highlight some of the core gameplay options and tell you a little bit about each of the characters. Make sure to check them out!

Our FAQs[support.dovetailgames.com] are also a great place to learn some more details around the game – including key information such as how we re-created the Island of Sodor, or the minimum requirements needed to play it on your PC.

Want to share your journey, chat with fellow fans, or hear directly from the team? Join our official Discord server[discord.gg], where we’ll be sharing updates and celebrating all things Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor. We can’t wait to hear about your adventures.

Need support whilst playing Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor? Feel free to check in via our player support options[support.dovetailgames.com] so that we’re able to assist you.

From all of us at Dovetail Games and Mattel, we hope you enjoy being Really Useful Engines in Thomas and his friends' latest adventures in Sodor; as much as we've all enjoyed making it. Full steam ahead!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3743790/Thomas__Friends_Wonders_of_Sodor/

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Unstuck option?

My son is playing and keeps getting his character stuck behind a fence, or between the platform and the train car, etc. I can't figure out any way for him to climb or jump, and I don't see an unstuck command? Is there any option other than completely restarting the mission? This has happened a couple of times....

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Precisi

3 Apr @ 6:14am

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Parent questions

I am going to be getting this for my autistic son. He’s 11 and does pretty well with Roblox and Minecraft, and games on the Switch. Are the quests fairly straightforward or does it require some sleuthing to complete them? Is controller better or keyboard/mouse? Are the graphic options detailed enough that I can get it running on an older pc by turning down some things? It should meet the minimum just making sure. I just need to know if he will be good to go on his own on the old Frankenstein PC or i...

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Precisi

1 Apr @ 12:13pm

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A Thank You From Dovetail - And What's Next!

What an incredible launch day, we've had such a good time engaging with everyone in this community around the release of Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor, and we hope you are all excited to get to explore the Island of Sodor like you've never seen it before! We want to extend a thank you to everyone who has been involved across our spaces, who has shared feedback, incredible screenshots, or helped players whilst they get downloading. You've made today extra special, and have been a huge help to our t...

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DTG_Alex

2 Apr @ 2:57pm

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Game crashes between Dryaw and Elsbridge

Its pretty much what the title says, anytime I run a timetable service on Thomas's branchline, the game will crash when I get to the section of track between Dryaw and Elsbridge stations. It happens in both directions. I've not encountered this problem anywhere else in the game. Anyone else having similar issues?...

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The Desert Railfan

2 Apr @ 5:41pm

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Thomas & Friends™: Wonders Of Sodor Is Available Now

17 Mar

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that, in collaboration with our friends at Mattel, Dovetail Games has officially launched this brand-new standalone Thomas & Friends™ adventure. The Island of Sodor is ready, the signals are green, and your journey begins today.

Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor tells classic and original tales inspired by the publishing and content series, now told for the first time in an interactive, first-person perspective. Take the controls of the classic engines Thomas, Percy, Gordon, Emily, and Diesel to explore iconic landmarks across the Island of Sodor. You can also play as James, the Number 5 red engine as part of the Deluxe Edition!

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.
We’ve made sure that all the sights and sounds are as authentic as you remember. The team looked at locations throughout all eras of the brand, from publishing to content, to build the best version of Sodor. Examples include: Elsbridge Station, Tidmouth Station, and Vicarstown Station, which are variants from the publishing and content series.

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. As part of the development of the game, we’ve also composed unique music for your experience across Sodor.

When you’re not experiencing the wonderful stories, you also have access to three additional game modes: Timetable Mode, Explore Mode, and a Shunting Challenge.

Timetable Mode – Select a character and drive a day in the life of that character on the Island of Sodor. You can also select a service at different times of the day.
Explore Mode – Walk, ride and drive trains around the Island at your freedom.
Shunting Challenge – Challenge Diesel to shunt Troublesome Trucks into a certain order in as few moves as possible and try and beat your personal best.

In addition to these modes, players will be able to take screenshots of their experiences with Photo Mode, allowing them lots of options to capture their favourite moments of Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor. We can’t wait to see what the community creates!

Keep an eye out across the Island too, whilst exploring across the various modes there are hidden collectables for you to find!

Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor is powered by Train Sim World, blending richly detailed environments and immersive simulation technology with accessible, easy-to-learn controls. The result is a timeless experience that invites players of all experience levels to explore, discover, and enjoy the essence of Sodor.

Grab James in the Deluxe Edition!

Don’t forget, the Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor Deluxe Edition includes James, the North Western Railway’s Number 5 red engine, with four extra adventures! James was also our most recent character video, check it out.

Meet the Characters

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been introducing the characters in Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor to you across the Dovetail Games YouTube channel (link). Within the videos we also highlight some of the core gameplay options and tell you a little bit about each of the characters. Make sure to check them out!

Our FAQs[support.dovetailgames.com] are also a great place to learn some more details around the game – including key information such as how we re-created the Island of Sodor, or the minimum requirements needed to play it on your PC.

Want to share your journey, chat with fellow fans, or hear directly from the team? Join our official Discord server[discord.gg], where we’ll be sharing updates and celebrating all things Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor. We can’t wait to hear about your adventures.

Need support whilst playing Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor? Feel free to check in via our player support options[support.dovetailgames.com] so that we’re able to assist you.

From all of us at Dovetail Games and Mattel, we hope you enjoy being Really Useful Engines in Thomas and his friends' latest adventures in Sodor; as much as we've all enjoyed making it. Full steam ahead!

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Thanks Devs!, Feed Back and Suggestions

As a major Thomas fan since early childhood, I have always wanted a game like this, and after 28 years, we finally have something official that isn’t a mod. The game is fun and interesting if you're into trains. But this game is really for the Thomas fans. It really warms my heart that this game is doing well and getting recognition. Like seeing streamers and newcomers coming in and playing and asking questions about Thomas, and learning the amount of surprising lore is so surreal. The game is good, but ...

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Dakota

3 hours ago

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Guide

All Collectibles Guide

A guide detailing all the locations for the Paintings, Mr Conductor Hats, Guard Whistles and Thomas Books found across the Island of Sodor in the base game.

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XavierC97

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Meet The Characters: James In Thomas & Friends™: Wonders Of Sodor Deluxe Edition

12 Mar

For our final character spotlight, it’s time to welcome the North Western Railway’s splendid No.5 Red Engine, James. James shines brightly in Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor as part of the Deluxe Edition, available on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and the Epic Games Store 17th March 2026.

James loves doing things in style, whether he’s pulling a passenger train or tackling a heavy goods run. In Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor, his stories showcase both his confidence and his growth as he learns important lessons about teamwork, humility, and what it really means to be a really helpful engine.

In Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor’s Deluxe Edition, we introduce four brand-new scenarios for you to experience, inspired by stories you’ll know and love, such as Jack Frost. Players will have access to James across all of the other game modes you can enjoy too.

James concludes our Meet the Character series - but there’s much more coming for Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor. Stay tuned here where we’ll be highlighting some unforgettable moments across the island. We can’t wait for you to explore everything the game has to offer and experience the adventures that await.

Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor Deluxe Edition launches very soon on March 17th on Steam. You can wishlist now using the link below!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3743790/Thomas__Friends_Wonders_of_Sodor/

Want more Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor news, as soon as it’s available? Join our Discord server[discord.gg]. Here, we’ll share all the information about the new game, and you’ll be able to chat to other enthusiasts (including our wonderful team!) about all-things Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor and more. Come and join us! And to check out all the other characters we've unveiled, visit our YouTube channel.

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Guide

Proper Controls Guide

The controls for this game can be very confusing! From free cam to explore mode, I went through a lot of confusion and I want to make this guide for those who seek help and need a better control guide than what the game tells you.

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SamTheAvianite

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4 people found this review helpful

Recommended

12.7 hrs on record

Posted: 30 March

This is the game my 10 year old self wanted. Even though I'm in my 40's now there was no chance I could pass this up. The stories from the original series hit my nostalgia and while it's not an exact replica of the show episodes, it works.

Price may feel steep at first glance but I understand it's an official license and I think they made a fair offering if you do all the Timetable missions and sidequest stuff. If you only do the Story missions then it will feel short at 5-7 hours. The Shunting Missions add a few more hours. Now at 12 hours of gameplay, I still have 90% of the Timetable missions left to do and almost all the collectables to still find, so I'm expecting around 20-25 hours to finish all the main and extra content combined.

PSA: If you want to unlock all the Challenge sidequests, sign up for the account. It unlocks the greyed out modes and does not count anything you did before logging in. So if you complete a bunch of stuff before signing up then you have to run those missions again after signing up/in. Also, I notice it takes time to update when you complete a challenge, so it must be verifying or syncing with their servers in some way before progress shows in the menu.

I like the graphics and how the trains look, I railfan my way through most missions lol. Game runs fairly smooth for me with only a frame dips. Audio is really well done, though part of me wants to hear more music during missions.. the other part of me isn't sure if it would drive me insane like a 10 hour loop video of theme songs.

Overall I recommend if you are a fan of the original series. I already know that when the Edward and Henry DLC drop I'll flop down money instantly. Once we start getting to the newer series stuff I'll likely be done with the game. It was a wise choice for them to target the engines they have, unfortunately for my wallet.