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 Character series - but there’s much more coming for Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor. Stay tuned here where we’ll be highlighting some unforgettable moments across the island. We can’t wait for you to explore everything the game has to offer and experience the adventures that await.

Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor Deluxe Edition launches very soon on March 17th on PC (Steam & Epic), PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S | X. You can wishlist now using the links below! Nintendo Switch is coming soon!

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We’re looking forward to bringing you the physical edition of Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor on PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. This is expected to Launch later in 2026 across major retailers in UK, US, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Australia. Make sure to check our FAQs to see which retailers are available in your territory.

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