{"id":819419,"date":"2025-02-27T15:03:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mattel-and-dovetail-games-launch-thomas-friends-add-on-for-train-sim-world-spring-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-02-27T15:03:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:03:04","slug":"mattel-and-dovetail-games-launch-thomas-friends-add-on-for-train-sim-world-spring-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mattel-and-dovetail-games-launch-thomas-friends-add-on-for-train-sim-world-spring-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Mattel and Dovetail Games Launch Thomas &amp; Friends Add-On for Train Sim World Spring 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Mattel and Dovetail Games Launch <i>Thomas &amp; Friends<\/i> Add-On for <i>Train Sim World <\/i>Spring 2025<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Watch the trailer <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZf5reXFpRO4&amp;esheet=54216093&amp;newsitemid=20250227720335&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=HERE&amp;index=1&amp;md5=f47cd466503897a7acb8b7b4a046485f\"><i>HERE<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Download key art and assets <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dropbox.com%2Fscl%2Ffo%2F514ei9j3hp7ss9ii2lxrg%2FABlyJSyFG06l814DMB9_DcM%3Frlkey%3Dmy5gso3dnpvaax8o0d4ytya2p%26st%3Doz0chf5j%26dl%3D0&amp;esheet=54216093&amp;newsitemid=20250227720335&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=HERE&amp;index=2&amp;md5=7b57df22da1d81ea6e98160a81b133ca\"><i>HERE<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>EL SEGUNDO, Calif. &amp; CHATHAM, England&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.mattel.com%2F&amp;esheet=54216093&amp;newsitemid=20250227720335&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Mattel%2C+Inc.&amp;index=3&amp;md5=17f785e1d7a569586334ea27620fceab\"><b>Mattel, Inc.<\/b><\/a><b \/>(NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, and <b>Dovetail Games,<\/b> a simulation entertainment company, today announced that the Thomas &amp; Friends\u2122 add-on for <i>Train Sim World<\/i><sup>\u00ae<\/sup> will be available spring 2025. The trailer was revealed today at IGN Fan Fest.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250227720335\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250227720335\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250227720335\/en\/2394734\/4\/TSW5-TF-WSR_1920x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Train Sim World 5: Thomas &amp; Friends Visit the West Somerset Railway (Graphic: Business Wire)\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Train Sim World 5: Thomas &amp; Friends Visit the West Somerset Railway (Graphic: Business Wire)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nInspired by Mattel\u2019s Thomas &amp; Friends franchise, <i>Train Sim World 5: Thomas &amp; Friends Visit the West Somerset Railway<\/i> features fan-favorite characters like Thomas, Annie, Clarabel, Diesel and the Troublesome Trucks, brought to life on the West Somerset Railway. With accessible controls, the add-on offers an easy entry for newcomers to Train Sim World while providing an engaging, immersive experience for Thomas &amp; Friends fans.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThomas&#8217; heartfelt message of friendship and teamwork resonates with consumers worldwide, and we\u2019ve heard their demand for this add-on,\u201d said Erika Winterholler, Head of Business Development, Digital Gaming at Mattel. \u201cWith both Mattel and Thomas &amp; Friends celebrating their 80<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary, this partnership with Dovetail Games honors the brand\u2019s lasting appeal and recognizes the loyal fans who grew up with Thomas. We can\u2019t wait for everyone to jump on board for this new adventure!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nRob O\u2019Farrell, Chief Development Officer at Dovetail Games, added, \u201cLike so many parents, I have spent many happy hours playing with the Thomas sets with my children, as well as watching them be captivated by the tales of the beloved Tank Engine, so I\u2019m genuinely excited about working with Mattel to bring Thomas &amp; Friends to <i>Train Sim World<\/i>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Thomas &amp; Friends brand is marking its 80<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary this year, tracing its heritage back to the publication of the first book in<i> The Railway Series<\/i> in 1945. Created by the Rev. W. Awdry for his son, Thomas the Tank Engine, along with his friends, have continued to captivate children and adults worldwide. Today, Thomas remains a cherished character, with fans able to follow his adventures with new toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences.<\/p>\n<p>\nUnlike previous add-ons, this gameplay will be entirely story-driven, featuring a fun narrative that follows Thomas and his friends on their visit to the West Somerset Railway.<\/p>\n<p><i>Train Sim World 5: Thomas &amp; Friends Visit the West Somerset Railway <\/i>will be available as an add-on this spring 2025 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X\/S, Xbox One and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store for $24.99 \/ \u00a319.99 \/ \u20ac24.99. To play the Thomas add-on, players will need <i>Train Sim World 5<\/i> and the <i>West Somerset Railway Route<\/i> add-on. A bundle for newcomers, including the core <i>Train Sim World 5 <\/i>game and both add-ons, will also be available at launch for $39.99 \/ \u00a329.99 \/ \u20ac34.99.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Mattel<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nMattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie\u00ae, Hot Wheels\u00ae, Fisher-Price\u00ae, American Girl\u00ae, Thomas &amp; Friends\u2122, UNO\u00ae, Masters of the Universe\u00ae, Matchbox\u00ae, Monster High\u00ae, MEGA\u00ae and Polly Pocket\u00ae, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world\u2019s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Train Sim World 5<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nDeveloped and published by Dovetail Games, <b><i>Train Sim World 5 <\/i><\/b>is out now on Windows PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. It can be purchased digitally on Steam and the Epic Games Store,<b><i \/><\/b>PlayStation\u00aeStore, and Microsoft Store with a Deluxe Edition (\u00a359.99\/\u20ac74.99\/$74.99), Special Edition (\u00a3104.99\/\u20ac119.99\/$119.99) and Standard Edition (\u00a339.99\/\u20ac44.99\/$49.99) available.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Dovetail Games<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nRailSimulator.com Ltd, was founded in 2009, re-branded as Dovetail Games in 2013 before the studio was acquired by PulluP Entertainment in 2023. Today Dovetail Games develops and publishes exceptional rail, transport &amp; digital tabletop video game simulations for leading PC and console platforms, as well as publishing content for other developers. For additional information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dovetailgames.com&amp;esheet=54216093&amp;newsitemid=20250227720335&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.dovetailgames.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=02da8c58674da6f5c34c59acac5efab0\">www.dovetailgames.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20250227720335r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250227720335\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250227720335\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contacts:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nMattel<br \/>\n<br \/>Kristina Quintos<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:Kristina.quintos@mattel.com\">Kristina.quintos@mattel.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nDovetail Games<br \/>\n<br \/>Anita Wong<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:dovetail@indigopearl.com\">dovetail@indigopearl.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> California Europe United States United Kingdom North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Software General Entertainment Licensing (Entertainment) Technology Electronic Games Toys Retail Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250227720335\/en\/2394734\/3\/TSW5-TF-WSR_1920x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Train Sim World 5: Thomas &amp; Friends Visit the West Somerset Railway (Graphic: Business Wire)<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250227720335\/en\/2394732\/3\/MAT21BG_LOGO_R01.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250227720335\/en\/2394731\/3\/Dovetail_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mattel and Dovetail Games Launch Thomas &amp; Friends Add-On for Train Sim World Spring 2025 Watch the trailer HERE Download key art and assets HERE EL SEGUNDO, Calif. &amp; CHATHAM, England&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Mattel, Inc.(NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, and Dovetail Games, a simulation entertainment company, today announced that the Thomas &amp; Friends\u2122 add-on for Train Sim World\u00ae will be available spring 2025. The trailer was revealed today at IGN Fan Fest. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250227720335\/en\/ Train Sim World 5: Thomas &amp; Friends Visit the West Somerset Railway (Graphic: Business Wire) Inspired by Mattel\u2019s Thomas &amp; Friends &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mattel-and-dovetail-games-launch-thomas-friends-add-on-for-train-sim-world-spring-2025\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Mattel and Dovetail Games Launch Thomas &amp; Friends Add-On for Train Sim World Spring 2025&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-819419","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mattel and Dovetail Games Launch Thomas &amp; Friends Add-On for Train Sim World Spring 2025 - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mattel-and-dovetail-games-launch-thomas-friends-add-on-for-train-sim-world-spring-2025\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Mattel and Dovetail Games Launch Thomas &amp; Friends Add-On for Train Sim World Spring 2025 - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Mattel and Dovetail Games Launch Thomas &amp; Friends Add-On for Train Sim World Spring 2025 Watch the trailer HERE Download key art and assets HERE EL SEGUNDO, Calif. &amp; CHATHAM, England&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Mattel, Inc.(NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, and Dovetail Games, a simulation entertainment company, today announced that the Thomas &amp; Friends\u2122 add-on for Train Sim World\u00ae will be available spring 2025. 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