These 5 Things Have Been Annoying Simulation Gamers for Years – So Why Haven’t They Been Fixed Yet?

Whether you’re on the road with a truck in Euro Truck Simulator 2, driving trains in Train Sim World 6, or rolling through the city in OMSI 2 – there are issues that have been following the community for years. And what makes it interesting is this: many of them are not new. They keep coming back, are discussed again after updates, and regularly cause frustration.

One point that is mentioned almost everywhere is missing features. Many games come with a strong foundation, but especially in long-term comparison, it often becomes clear that certain functions are still missing—features the community has been asking for for years. These can be smaller quality-of-life features, but also larger systems such as multiplayer, expanded modding, or more realistic operational procedures.

Then there’s the technical side. Especially older titles like OMSI 2 show that a game can remain highly popular and still age technically. Long loading times, outdated graphics, and an engine that is no longer up to current standards are frequently mentioned. Even in newer games, players repeatedly criticize that certain technical issues remain unresolved.

A particularly sensitive topic is bugs after updates. Many players know this exact moment: a new update is released, excitement is high—and suddenly mods stop working, certain DLCs cause errors, or in the worst case, the game doesn’t even start anymore. Especially in the communities around Train Sim World 6 and Euro Truck Simulator 2, this has been a recurring topic for years.

Another frequent discussion point is DLC pricing. Especially in train and truck simulations, additional content is a central part of the game. At the same time, however, criticism of the price-to-value ratio continues to grow. This becomes particularly controversial when new content is released while older issues have still not been fully fixed, regularly leading to discussions in reviews and forums.

And then there’s the topic of performance. Especially on large maps, with heavy AI traffic, or multiple active mods, many games reach their limits. Stuttering, frame rate drops, and generally unstable performance are issues that players have been dealing with for years—regardless of whether it’s bus, train, or truck simulations.

And that’s exactly why one big question remains in the end: Why do some of these problems continue to exist despite years of updates and new versions?

What personally annoys you the most about simulation games? Is it more bugs or performance problems? Do you still find DLC prices fair? Which issue has been following you for years?