Transport Fever 3, the sequel to Urban Games’ long-running transport tycoon series, launches globally on September 29, 2026. The game unlocks at the same moment worldwide, so most regions get access on the same clock rather than at local midnight.
Quick answer: Transport Fever 3 releases on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 4pm UTC (9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST) on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Release time: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 4:00pm UTC
Transport Fever 3 launch time by region
The launch is tied to a single global moment. Use the times below to find when the game goes live in your time zone. The status right now is Confirmed, with no changes expected to the schedule.
| Time zone | Release time |
|---|---|
| PDT (US West) | 9:00am |
| CDT (US Central) | 11:00am |
| EDT (US East) | 12:00pm |
| UTC | 4:00pm |
| BST (UK) | 5:00pm |
| CEST (Central Europe) | 6:00pm |
You will know the launch has gone live when the game becomes playable in your library and the store page switches from pre-order to purchase or install.
Platforms and where to buy
Transport Fever 3 launches at the same time on PC, Mac, and Linux, alongside PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. On PC, it is available through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG, marking the first time the series has come to GOG.
- PC, Mac, Linux via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG
- PlayStation 5 via the PlayStation Store
- Xbox Series X|S via the Xbox store
Editions and pricing
Three editions are available: Standard, Deluxe, and a first-for-the-series Collector’s Edition. The Collector’s Edition is limited to 10,000 copies and includes a digital Deluxe game key rather than a disc.
| Edition | PC price | Console price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $49.99 / €49.99 | $59.99 / €59.99 |
| Deluxe | $64.99 / €64.99 | $74.99 / €74.99 |
| Collector’s | $119.99 / €119.99 | |
Owners of Transport Fever 2 get a 10% loyalty discount on the Standard and Deluxe editions when buying on the same platform as their Transport Fever 2 copy. The discount stays available until 14 days after launch.
Pre-order and edition bonus content
Pre-ordering any edition adds three exclusive in-game extras: the TS Queen Mary historical steamer, the Great Pyramid of Giza landmark, and the Asian Elephant wildlife addition for tropical regions.
Deluxe Edition contents
- Six legendary land and air vehicles: Concorde, London Bus, Trans-Europ-Express, Peterbilt 359, Hong Kong Tram, and Sikorsky S-76 Spirit
- Two landmarks: Eiffel Tower and Taj Mahal
- Four wild animals: Orca, Komodo Dragon, Boar Family, and Bison
- Three handcrafted maps: Redrock Bends, Northern Gates, and Emerald Shores
- Extras including Tycoon Cars, Fun Elements, and Franchise Soundtracks
Collector’s Edition contents
The physical Collector’s Edition pairs a digital Deluxe key with a 13cm hero statue, a 200-page hardcover artbook, a transport-themed card game, stickers, a metal train keychain, a double-sided poster, a music box with full soundtrack access, and a signed thank-you card. Orders ship through the official merch shop to major markets in Europe, the United States, and Asia.
What to expect at launch
Transport Fever 3 continues the standalone structure of the first two games. You start small with horse-drawn wagons, early steam trains, and paddle steamers, then grow a transport empire across land, air, and water over more than a century of history.
As your network expands, cities place more demanding requirements on your operations, and profit lets you upgrade routes and add modern vehicles. The game adds dynamic weather and a day-night cycle, procedurally generated multi-biome maps, custom intersections and line priorities, expanded industries and cargo chains, deeper vehicle management, and broader modding support. There is no demo, but you can follow the launch on the official Transport Fever 3 site.
