- Dovetail Direct Recap: Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor - 25 August 2026
It's been an exciting few weeks for the team, and we're delighted to share some of the latest news from the world of Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor.The annual Dovetail Direct showcase was packed with content and announcements for the game - this included our first roadmap for Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor! We also released a new livery for Thomas and introduced some of the team who worked on the game with a behind the scenes segment.A glimpse into the futureIntroducing the very first Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor Roadmap highlighting our future Add-On plans.You can expect two additional character Add-Ons. Each Add-On will come with a new engine and more scenarios to experience life on the Island of Sodor. We hope you enjoy what’s to come, and we can’t wait to share more when it’s ready. We know many of you have already started guessing, and we love seeing the community…
- Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor Update – August 25th 2026 - 25 August 2026
Our latest update for Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor is out today! As a thank you for your incredible support for the game and in celebration of the Dovetail Direct, this update includes a free bonus livery, featuring Thomas in his LBSC Anniversary Green. You can choose this livery in both Timetable Mode and Explore Mode. The excitement doesn’t stop there! Tune into Dovetail Direct: Summer 2026 tonight at 17:00 UTC / 13:00 EDT / 10:00 PDT. Join us where we'll share an exclusive meet the team segment with the team who made the game and share some big news about the game's future. Don't miss the livestream! Dovetail Direct - August 25th, 17:00 UTC / 13:00 EDT / 10:00 PDT This update will be going live from 12:00 UTC, and please note that updates may take up to 24-hours to release across each platform. Some platforms can also download and install updates while in Standby mode, without…
- Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor will be in the next Dovetail Direct! - 3 August 2026
Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor will be appearing in the next Dovetail Direct!Join us as we share what's next for the game and celebrate Thomas & his friends. 📆 August 25⏰ Countdown begins 17:00 UTC / 13:00 EDT / 10:00 PDT
- Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor is joining the May Madness celebrations! - 11 May 2026
Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor is receiving its first-ever discount on Steam, making now the perfect time to begin your adventure across Sodor. Join the classic engines, Thomas, Percy, Gordon, Emily and Diesel to explore iconic landmarks across the Island of Sodor. Players can ride along with North Western Railway’s Number 5 engine, James. Experience 4 additional scenarios as part of the Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor Deluxe EditionThomas & 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, now at a great new price for a limited time only!Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor - 20%Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor Deluxe Edition - 20%Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor - James Add-on - 20%
- Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor – Patch Notes 27th April 2026 - 23 April 2026
Hello everyone, today we have exciting news about the first major update coming to Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor, built using your community feedback with changes we hope will make the experience even better! This patch will be coming to all platforms next week, on Monday, April 27th, 2026, at 10am UTC. We’ve detailed the full list of changes in this article for you to view below: Full Changelog Gameplay & Services Adjusted frequency of red signals Added new checkpoints after cutscenes in several scenarios Added a tool tip explaining the accelerator Moved stopping points on Jack Frost scenario to reduce SPAD risks at red signals Enabled checkpoints on console platforms Fixed an issue causing the Live Map to intermittently freeze Fixed an issue causing the left stick on controllers to stop working Fixed controller switching to driver’s seat when going back into First Person camera…
- What's Next For Thomas & Friends™: Wonders Of Sodor! - 26 March 2026
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 quic…
- Thomas & Friends™: Wonders Of Sodor Is Available Now - 17 March 2026
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 su…
- Meet The Characters: James In Thomas & Friends™: Wonders Of Sodor Deluxe Edition - 12 March 2026
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 Ch…
- Thomas & Friends™: Wonders Of Sodor Arrives on March 17th, 2026! - 5 March 2026
Great news from the Island of Sodor - we can finally share the date you’ve all been waiting for. Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor launches on March 17th, 2026!Following our recent announcement of this brand-new standalone adventure from Dovetail Games, in collaboration with Mattel, we're thrilled to announce that Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor launches on March 17th, 2026! The countdown to steam-filled stories, familiar faces, and railway fun has officially begun.To celebrate this exciting announcement, we also wanted to share an exclusive look at Percy. Today’s character spotlight begins with a cheerful toot - it’s Percy, the No. 6 engine of the North Western Railway. Whilst smaller compared to some of the other engines, Percy is a sweet and clumsy engine who is always trying his very best. Percy brings warmth and charm to Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor as players join him…
- Meet The Characters: Gordon in Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor - 26 February 2026
Rolling onto the tracks of Episode 4, and very fitting for Sodor's Number 4 engine, is Gordon. Gordon is one of Sodor’s most iconic engines. He’s a strong, powerful and proud engine, in charge of hauling the Express line for Sodor. In Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor, players get to experience his power, his pace, and yes… his personality, all from right inside the cab.Gordon makes an appearance in multiple scenarios, alongside the recreations of some stories which you’ll no doubt remember, such as Thomas & Gordon.One of the core features of Wonders of Sodor is Explore Mode. In Explore mode, you’re able to team up with Gordon, or any of the other classic engine, to drive without any timetable or story to worry about. Starting wherever you like, choose your train, create your own run and explore at your own pace.Gordon also loves to be admired, and Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor…
- Meet The Characters: Emily In Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor - 19 February 2026
Episode 3 shines a light on one of Sodor’s most kind, helpful and intelligent engines – Emily. She’s North Western Railway’s number 12 engine, acting as a sisterly figure to the other engines. She is sensitive to the feelings of others and will stand up for other engines if they are being teased or treated unfairly, even to authority figures!Emily’s story in Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor introduces players to a heartfelt moment of growth and bravery. Emily is put in charge of the Express line when she runs into some trouble along the way. Though, we aren’t going to reveal much more of her story at this stage!Beyond her featured story, Emily also plays a key role in Timetable Mode - a free-roam experience where players take charge of running authentic services across Sodor’s famous lines. She’s not the only playable character though. In Timetable Mode, you’ll be able to choose your…
- Meet The Characters : Diesel In Thomas & Friends™ Wonders of Sodor - 12 February 2026
Next in our character spotlight series, we’re heading into the yard tracks of Sodor with one of the railway’s most mischievous engines – Diesel!In Wonders of Sodor, Diesel plays a key role in the Shunting Challenge. Here you’ll have to think fast and battle it out against Diesel. You’ll be sorting lines of Troublesome Trucks and ensuring the yard flows smoothly, battling it out on who can get the highest score in the Shunting Showdown. Diesel’s strength and precision make him ideal for the role… at least, according to Diesel!Diesel’s journey doesn’t stop in the yards. One of the brand-new scenarios sees him stepping onto Thomas’ branch line for a very special passenger duty. A rare moment that pushes him out of his comfort zone, giving him a chance to shine in a whole new way.We’ll continue to reveal more about the classic engines in the days ahead. Stay tuned for more updates coming so…
- Meet The Characters : Thomas in Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor - 12 February 2026
Today, we’re kicking off our episode features with the one who started it all - Thomas the Tank Engine! In Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor, Thomas takes centre stage as players explore his branch line, meet his closest friends, and relive some of his most iconic adventures.Thomas is the No.1 blue engine on the North Western Railway - cheeky, eager, and always ready to help. In Wonders of Sodor, players can hop straight into his cab to experience the railway exactly as Thomas does: from bustling mornings at Knapford Station to peaceful runs toward Ffarquhar. With Annie & Clarabel faithfully behind him, you’ll carry passengers along the classic routes fans know and love.Experience some of the cherished stories brought to life in an all-new way. From Thomas & Gordon to the famous race with Bertie the Bus, you’ll experience existing and brand-new adventures inspired by the originals. Al…
- Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor - FAQ - 10 February 2026
What is Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor?Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor is an all-new game developed by the Dovetail Games team in collaboration with Mattel. It features your favourite characters from Thomas & Friends™ and allows you to explore the Island of Sodor like never before. You will be able to walk around all the famous locations you know and love. Be part of the stories and help Thomas and his friends complete jobs around the island.When will Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor be released?Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor is Coming Soon to SteamYou can Wishlist on Steam Now!ContentWhat content is included with Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor?There are 8 Stories to play along in Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor, as well as 3 other Game Modes: Timetable Mode, Explore Mode, and a Shunting Challenge.Story Mode – This is where you play along with some of your favo…
- Introducing Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor - 5 February 2026
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 yo…
