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+====== Updates ======
+Since the launch on December 11th 2019, the developers continue to improve the game and add further functionality. These changes are released as updates. Every major update is announced at [[https://www.transportfever2.com|transportfever2.com]] as well as on [[https://steamcommunity.com/app/1066780/allnews/|Steam]].
 ===== Release Notes =====
-Please find the latest release notes on Steam:
+If you are interested in what the exact changes are that come along with the updates, have a look at the [[:releasenotes|release notes for pc]] and the [[:releasenotes_consoleedition|release notes for consoles]].
-[[http://steamcommunity.com/app/446800/discussions/1/224446432325393106/|Release notes]]
-==== Downloading the latest build ====
+===== Get the latest Update =====
-The latest build is automatically downloaded by the [[http://store.steampowered.com/about/|Steam]] client or [[https://www.gog.com/galaxy|GOG Galaxy]] client. GOG users not using GOG Galaxy can download the latest build in the [[https://www.gog.com/account|GOG games library]].\\
+The latest build is automatically downloaded by the [[http://store.steampowered.com/about/|Steam]] client, Epic Games launcher or [[https://www.gog.com/galaxy|GOG Galaxy]] client. GOG users not using GOG Galaxy can download the latest build in the [[https://www.gog.com/account|GOG games library]]. The MacOS App Store supports both manual and automatic updates. For more information see the [[https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202180|guide from Apple]].
-\\
-To verify that you are using the latest build, compare the build number displayed in the bottom right corner of the main menu with the latest build number in the release notes on Steam.
-==== Testing version ====
+To verify that you are using the latest build, compare the build number displayed in the bottom right corner of the main menu with the latest build number in the [[:releasenotes|release notes]].
+==== Testing Version ====
+Before a game update, the oncoming changes are often available as a beta version to be tested by the users.
+=== Steam ===
+{{ :gamemanual:setup:steam_properties.png?nolink&300|}}
+If you want to try out new features and help us testing the stability of new versions, upcoming patches can be accessed in advance by using Steam branch "external testing".
+To switch the branch, close the game and open your Steam game library <span label>1</span>. Right click Transport Fever 2 in the game list <span label>2</span> and selected “Properties”<span label>3</span>. Under the “BETAS” tab <span label>4</span> you can select “external testing” from the pulldown menu <span label>5</span>. This can be reverted anytime.
+The "testing" version is equal or newer than the current release version on the main Steam branch.
+{{ :gamemanual:setup:steam_testing_branch.png?nolink&300|}}
+=== GOG ===
+To access the beta branch, use the GOG Galaxy client and go to Transport Fever 2 > Settings icon (at the top) > Manage Installation > Configure... and select the Testing branch in the dropdown.
+Unfortunately it is not possible to access the beta version for Linux as GOG Galaxy is not available for Linux and the beta channels can't be accessed without the client.
+<div important 60%>
+Please note that the testing version **might not be stable**, so you should always save your game under a new name when using it. Games saved in a newer testing version may not be loadable in an older release.
+It is possible that **some mods get broken due to updates**. Please be patient, in most cases it is possible to sort the issues out sooner or later.
+</div>
+==== Older Versions ====
+If you have problems with current versions of the game and prefer to switch back to an older version, this is possible as well for the Steam version.
+To switch to a previous version, close the game and right click Transport Fever 2 in your Steam library and selected “Properties”. Under the “BETAS” tab you can enter the code "buildArchive" plus the number of the build you want to access, for example ''buildArchive29596''. After that, select the build from the pulldown menu. This can be reverted anytime by switching back to ''testing'' or ''NONE'' (stable version).
+Available builds are:
+  * ''buildArchive35716'' Maintenance update in July 2023
+  * ''buildArchive35320'' Deluxe update in March/April 2023
+  * ''buildArchive35049'' Spring update in May 2022
+  * ''buildArchive34983'' Nvidia driver update in October 2021
+  * ''buildArchive34108'' Summer update in August 2021
+  * ''buildArchive31994'' MacOS/Vulkan update in March 2021
+  * ''buildArchive29596'' Modding update in June/July 2020
+  * ''buildArchive28271'' Convenience update in March 2020
+  * ''buildArchive27767'' Stability update in January 2020
+  * ''buildArchive27600'' Initial release in December 2019
+<div center important 100%>
+Please be aware, that using an older version is not officially supported and **might result in corrupted save games** and **can cause issues with mods released at a newer date**.
+</div>
-If you want to try out new features and help us testing the stability of new versions, upcoming patches can be accessed in advance by using Steam branch "testing".\\
-\\
-To switch the branch, close the game and right click Transport Fever in your Steam library and selected “Properties”. Under the “Betas” tab you can select “testing” from the pulldown menu. This can be reverted anytime.\\
-\\
-The "testing" version is equal or newer than the current release version on the main Steam branch. Please note that the testing version might not be stable, so you should always save your game under a new name when using it. More information can be found in the [[http://steamcommunity.com/groups/transport_fever_beta_test|Transport Fever testing group]]. Feel free to join the group and discuss upcoming patches.
-==== Older versions ====
-It is possible to revert to an older version of the game. Please be aware, that using an older version is not officially supported and **might result in corrupted save games** and **can cause issues with installed mods**. \\
-\\
-To switch to a previous version, close the game and right click Transport Fever in your Steam library and selected “Properties”. Under the “Betas” tab you can enter the code "buildArchive" plus the number of the build want to access, for example "buildArchive14485" (without quotes). After that select the build from the pulldown menu. This can be reverted anytime.\\
 \\
-You can find a complete list of the build numbers in the [[http://steamcommunity.com/app/446800/discussions/1/224446432325393106/|Release notes]].
+<div page_prev>[[gamemanual:troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]]</div>

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