TF3 Is On Track for 2026 — Episode 5 Highlights Are INSANE

Transport Fever 3 is officially still on track for a 2026 release, confirmed through the latest press release and a direct developer reply on the Episode 5 First Look video. I haven’t covered TF3 in a while because the diaries didn’t show enough to get me excited… until today. Urban Games just dropped Episode 5: Highlights, and this update finally shows the depth, systems, and long‑term gameplay Transport Fever 3 is built around. The Colonel’s video does a fantastic job breaking it all down — link below.    • Transport Fever 3 - First Look: Highlights   Here are some of the biggest features revealed: ✅ Deeper long‑term tycoon progression Town development → world population → company rank → perks → new mechanics ✅ 300+ vehicles at launch Older vehicles stay useful with unique configurations ✅ Day‑one cross‑platform mod support Modders have had access for almost a year — tools available at release ✅ Weather & time adjustments on the fly Huge for cinematic creators and track rides ✅ More detailing items from the start Better Schönbauer tools and more assets ✅ Dynamic industry spawning Industries appear based on biome + demand ✅ Cargo delivery windows Every cargo type has an expected delivery time — affects town growth ✅ Repurposing old vehicles Older stock has meaningful roles in different scenarios TF3 is shaping up to be a massive leap forward for the series, and for the first time, I’m genuinely excited. Thanks for watching — more TF3 coverage coming soon. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Why I Haven’t Covered TF3 Until Now 01:00 2026 Release 01:34 Progression & Company Rank 02:09 300+ Vehicles & Repurposing Old Stock 02:59 Day-One Mod Support & Tools 03:49 Weather & Time Adjustments 04:19 More Detailing Tools 04:37 Dynamic Industries & Cargo Delivery 05:40 Notables 06:11 Outro ================================================ 📊 System Spreadsheet: [Google Sheets link] https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... 📬 PO BOX: VanHam Gaming, PO Box 5102, Daisy Hill QLD 4127 🔗 Twitch:   / vanhamgaming   🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/Van_Hamlet 💸 Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/vanhamgaming/tip 🎵 Music: “Local Forecast - Slower” by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)