As announced earlier, we are conducting a questionnaire regarding JR East Train Simulator to help us develop better products in the future, and the deadline for responding to the questionnaire is today. If you have not yet responded, we look forward to receiving your answers. If you have already answered, thank you very much. Next month, we plan to make a major update to one of our routes that is already on the market! Stay tuned!
*We do not necessarily promise to realize the contents of the information you provide or answer. *The answers to the questionnaire will be statistically processed and will not be made public as information that can identify specific individuals.
[Call for Responses] Questionnaire (April 2025)
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
We have decided to conduct a questionnaire regarding JR EAST Train Simulator to help us develop better products in the future.
We would very much appreciate your candid feedback through this survey. Responses are welcome from anyone, whether you know the simulator, don't know it, or have never played it before!
*We do not necessarily promise to realize the contents of the information you provide or answer. *The answers to the questionnaire will be statistically processed and will not be made public as information that can identify specific individuals.
We look forward to your responses!
4/8(Tue.) Minor correction
The following modifications have been made.
【common】
Fixed motor sound specifications for the following vehicles The motor sound specifications of Series 185, E217, E233 (each number), and E257 have been modified.
Correction of display items Fixed a bug in the display of next station and remaining time until arrival when arriving early at a station without pickup time on some lines in the Tōkyō metropolitan area.
【Narita Line and Kashima Line DLC】
Fixes to driver call-outs The driver's call when departing from Jūnikyō Station on the Kashima Line has been corrected.
4/1(Tue.) Minor correction
The following modifications have been made.
【Tokaido Line DLC】
Correction of stop station calls Corrected the wrong call for Tsujido station of 3535E (Rapid ACTY).
【Hachiko Line DLC】
Correction of calling signals Calling out to some signals of 1515E has been corrected
DLC No. 23 "Hachikō Line" is now available!
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator. Thank you for your patience, we have started to distribute the 23th DLC, “Hachikō Line” today, Tuesday, March 25!
▢Hachikō Line
About the Route
The Hachikō Line is a 92-km long single-track line connecting Hachiōji Station in Hachiōji City, Tōkyō to Kuragano Station in Takasaki City, Gumma Prefecture. From Kuragano Station, the train connects to the Takasaki Line and runs to Takasaki Station. Hachioji Station to Komagawa Station is an electrified section, and from Komagawa Station to Kita-Fujioka Station is a non-electrified section, the only non-electrified section in Saitama Prefecture and one of the few in Gunma Prefecture. In this DLC, you can enjoy the non-electrified section between Takasaki Station and Komagawa Station. There are no overhead wires blocking the view, and the scenery along the line seen from the driver's seat is dynamic. The flat section from Takasaki Station to Yorii Station runs through urban areas and fields, while the mountainous section from Yorii Station to Komagawa Station is impressive, with several 20‰ grades and a view of mountain villages. We hope you will enjoy the Hachikō Line with its full of local train atmosphere, where you can drive through mountainous sections with fields and 20‰ gradients and flat urban areas with this DLC.
Points of Appeal
The Hachikō Line, which was distributed in an Early Access version, will return after 2 years and 4 months!
Compared to the Early Access version, the cab graphics and engine sounds have been brushed up!
In addition to two-car trains, you can operate with one-car trains, which ceased operation with the March 2025 timetable revision!
Implementation of voice pointing and in-train broadcasting by current drivers (in charge of Takasaki Unification Center)!
The first one-man train on the JR EAST Train Simulator!! ※We will implement call-outs and automatic broadcasts when operating as a one-man train.Please note that conductor operations such as door handling will be performed automatically.
A section of the Hachikō Line will be implemented simultaneously in the basic pack as well!
Route Information
Section:Hachikō Line Inbound Takasaki ⇒ Komagawa
Total length:65.3km
Number of Stations: 16
Security equipment: ATS-P
Train schedules that can be operated
Train Number：224D
Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa（one-man operation）
Section where you can drive: Takasaki（06:35）→Komagawa（08:05）
Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 2 cars
Driver's voice：Takasaki unification center
Train Number：230D
Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa（one-man operation）
Section where you can drive: Takasaki（11:56）→Komagawa（13:25）
Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 1 cars
Driver's voice：Takasaki unification center
Train Number：2268D
Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa（one-man operation）
Section where you can drive: Ogawamachi（15:56）→Komagawa（16:23）
Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 2 cars
Driver's voice：Takasaki unification center
Train Number：2282D
Type/Destination: Local train to Kodama（one-man operation）
Section where you can drive: Takasaki（07:08）→Kodama（07:32）
Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 2 cars
Driver's voice：Takasaki unification center
※The system is equipped with automatic announcement and calling out when the train is operated as a one-man train. Door open/close operation is automatic.
The following updates are planned to coincide with the release of the DLC.
【Basic pack】
Addition of Hachikō Line At the same time as the release of the Hachikō Line DLC, a section of the Hachikō Line will be included in the basic pack. This will allow those who do not have the Hachikō Line DLC to enjoy a portion of the Hachikō Line with the basic pack only.
Train Number：224D
Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa（one-man operation）
Section where you can drive: Takasaki（06:35）→Gumma-Fujioka（06:48）
Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 2 cars
Driver's voice：Takasaki unification center
【Common】
Correction of blower noise We will correct the phenomenon that the blower sound disappears when the pause or stop time skip function is used.
【Tōkaidō Line・Takasaki Line】
Implemented driver voicing Driver voicing will be implemented for the Tokaido Line and Takasaki Line schedules. In charge of the Tōkaidō Line：Shōnan・Sagami unification center In charge of the Takasaki Line：Kumagaya unification center
【185 series】
Review of car performance Correct car behavior for some equipment operations.
Correction of speed limit Speed limits will be revised at several locations, including turnouts and curves.
Correction of driver voicing Correct the driver's voice for each train operated by Series 185.
If you like this update and the Hachikō Line DLC, we would appreciate your review ratings. Your reviews are the driving force behind our work.
We will continue to update the product based on your reviews and comments.
About JR EAST Train Simulator DLC Vol. 23"Hachikō Line" live today.
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
In conjunction with the release of the JR East Train Simulator DLC Vol. 23 “Hachikō Line” we will be holding a live YouTube broadcast on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. Japan time to discuss the latest DLC “Hachikō Line” and the update in an enthusiastic manner. We will announce the Hachikō Line DLC that will be released on the same day as well as other updates, so please be sure to tune in!
Hachikō Line DLC will finally be released on Tuesday, March 25
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator! We are pleased to announce the Hachikō Line DLC, which will finally go on sale on Tuesday, March 25.
▢Hachikō Line DLC
*The screen is under development and the contents may change from the time of release.
Points of Appeal
The Hachikō Line, which was distributed in an Early Access version, will return after 2 years and 4 months!
Compared to the Early Access version, the cab graphics and engine sounds have been brushed up!
In addition to two-car trains, you can operate with one-car trains, which ceased operation with the March 2025 timetable revision!
Implementation of voice pointing and in-train broadcasting by current drivers (in charge of Takasaki Unification Center)!
The first one-man train on the JR EAST Train Simulator!! ※We will implement call-outs and automatic broadcasts when operating as a one-man train.Please note that conductor operations such as door handling will be performed automatically.
A section of the Hachikō Line will be implemented simultaneously in the basic pack as well!
About the Route
The Hachikō Line is a 92-km long single-track line connecting Hachiōji Station in Hachiōji City, Tōkyō to Kuragano Station in Takasaki City, Gumma Prefecture. From Kuragano Station, the train connects to the Takasaki Line and runs to Takasaki Station. Hachioji Station to Komagawa Station is an electrified section, and from Komagawa Station to Kita-Fujioka Station is a non-electrified section, the only non-electrified section in Saitama Prefecture and one of the few in Gunma Prefecture. In this DLC, you can enjoy the non-electrified section between Takasaki Station and Komagawa Station. There are no overhead wires blocking the view, and the scenery along the line seen from the driver's seat is dynamic. The flat section from Takasaki Station to Yorii Station runs through urban areas and fields, while the mountainous section from Yorii Station to Komagawa Station is impressive, with several 20‰ grades and a view of mountain villages. We hope you will enjoy the Hachikō Line with its full of local train atmosphere, where you can drive through mountainous sections with fields and 20‰ gradients and flat urban areas with this DLC.
Route Information
Section:Hachikō Line Inbound Takasaki ⇒ Komagawa
Total length:65.3km
Number of Stations: 16
Security equipment: ATS-P
Train schedules that can be operated
Train Number：224D
Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa（one-man operation）
Section where you can drive: Takasaki（06:35）→Komagawa（08:05）
Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 2 cars
Driver's voice：Takasaki unification center
Train Number：230D
Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa（one-man operation）
Section where you can drive: Takasaki（11:56）→Komagawa（13:25）
Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 1 cars
Driver's voice：Takasaki unification center
Train Number：2268D
Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa（one-man operation）
Section where you can drive: Ogawamachi（15:56）→Komagawa（16:23）
Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 2 cars
Driver's voice：Takasaki unification center
Train Number：2282D
Type/Destination: Local train to Kodama（one-man operation）
Section where you can drive: Takasaki（07:08）→Kodama（07:32）
Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 2 cars
Driver's voice：Takasaki unification center
※The system is equipped with automatic announcement and calling out when the train is operated as a one-man train. Door open/close operation is automatic.
The following updates are planned to coincide with the release of the DLC.
【Basic pack】
Addition of Hachikō Line At the same time as the release of the Hachikō Line DLC, a section of the Hachikō Line will be included in the basic pack. This will allow those who do not have the Hachikō Line DLC to enjoy a portion of the Hachikō Line with the basic pack only.
Train Number：224D
Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa（one-man operation）
Section where you can drive: Takasaki（06:35）→Gumma-Fujioka（06:48）
Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 2 cars
Driver's voice：Takasaki unification center
【Common】
Correction of blower noise We will correct the phenomenon that the blower sound disappears when the pause or stop time skip function is used.
【Tōkaidō Line・Takasaki Line】
Implemented driver voicing Driver voicing will be implemented for the Tokaido Line and Takasaki Line schedules. In charge of the Tōkaidō Line：Shōnan・Sagami unification center In charge of the Takasaki Line：Kumagaya unification center
【185 series】
Review of car performance Correct car behavior for some equipment operations.
Correction of speed limit Speed limits will be revised at several locations, including turnouts and curves.
Correction of driver voicing Correct the driver's voice for each train operated by Series 185.
Please look forward to the release date!
Next route to be distributed
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
We hope everyone is enjoying the Series 185 DLC and updates that were released on Thursday, February 27..
We have received the following comments about the Series 185 DLC. "The braking effect was exquisite and enjoyable." "Good realistic sound of motor" We are encouraged by all of these positive comments and your candid reviews. Thank you again for the many reviews and supportive comments.
Now, I hope you all got the hint about the next distribution route that I gave in the last announcement.
Let's try to answer what the DLC that “Routes that cannot be ridden through in one train” represents was!
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The meaning of “Routes that cannot be ridden through in one train” was “a line that has both electrified and non-electrified sections within a single line, with separate operations. You all already know what I mean when I say “Routes where operations are divided between electrified and non-electrified sections” vehicles, don't you?
So, the next DLC will be "Hachikō Line"
The Hachikō Line is divided into two sections: one between Kuragano Station and Komagawa Station (non-electrified section), and the other between Komagawa Station and Hachiōji Station (electrified section), requiring passengers to change trains whenever they pass through.
Route: Hachikō Line
Section: Inbound Takasaki Station ⇒ Komagawa Station (65.3km)
Model: Series KIHA 110-200 (1-car, 2-car)
Release date: Scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025
International sales price: US$26.99
*In conjunction with this release, it will be possible to operate some sections of the Hachikō Line with only the basic package. Section: Inbound Takasaki Station ⇒ Gumma-Fujioka Station (11.7km)
The Hachikō Line is a 92-km long single-track line connecting Hachiōji Station in Hachiōji City, Tōkyō to Kuragano Station in Takasaki City, Gumma Prefecture. From Kuragano Station, the train connects to the Takasaki Line and runs to Takasaki Station. Hachioji Station to Komagawa Station is an electrified section, and from Komagawa Station to near Kita-Fujioka Station is a non-electrified section, the only non-electrified section in Saitama Prefecture and one of the few in Gunma Prefecture. In this DLC, you can enjoy the non-electrified section between Takasaki Station and Komagawa Station. There are no overhead wires blocking the view, and the scenery along the line seen from the driver's seat is dynamic. The flat section from Takasaki Station to Yorii Station runs through urban areas and fields, while the mountainous section from Yorii Station to Komagawa Station is impressive, with several 20‰ grades and a view of mountain villages. We hope you will enjoy the Hachikō Line with its full of local train atmosphere, where you can drive through mountainous sections with 20‰ gradients and flat urban areas and fields with this DLC.
We are working hard on the production so that we can inform you of the production status as soon as possible. Please look forward to further updates!
Resumption of New Member Registration for GeForce NOW by NVIDIA
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator.
GeForce NOW, a service provided by NVIDIA that will be compatible with JR East Train Simulator from December 2024, had been sold out worldwide and new registrations have been unavailable.This has now been resolved and both free and paid members can register.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to customers who are considering using GeForce NOW. Please check NVIDIA's official website for the latest information as the sales situation may change in the future. https://www.nvidia.com/ja-jp/geforce-now/memberships/
Thank you for your continued support of JR EAST Train Simulator.
About JR EAST Train Simulator DLC Vol. 22"185 series" live today.
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
In conjunction with the release of the JR East Train Simulator DLC Vol. 22 “185 series” we will be holding a live YouTube broadcast on Thursday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. Japan time to discuss the latest DLC “185 series” and the update in an enthusiastic manner. We will announce the 185 series DLC that will be released on the same day as well as other updates, so please be sure to tune in!
