We hope you are all enjoying the Oito Line onboard broadcasting and the maximum speed and limit warning display functions that were updated on March 30. Thank you very much for all the positive feedback on the update, such as "the realism has increased" and "driving has become easier", as well as for your suggestions for specific improvements. We will continue to make improvements in response to your feedback.
Now, we would like to inform you of the next delivery route that you have been waiting for. ・ ・ ・
We are planning to distribute the "Keihin-Tohoku/Negishi Line" next time, which has been requested by many of you!
Section： Southbound Omiya Station → Ofuna Station (The video was taken before the opening of Takanawa Gateway Station.)
Model： Series E233-1000
Release date： Scheduled for late April 2023
In addition, we plan to add the entire Keihin-Tohoku/Negishi Line section (southbound Omiya Station to Ofuna Station) in the form of a free update to the basic pack, rather than releasing it as DLC in the next release.
We hope that more people will be satisfied with JR East Train Simulator through the enhancement of the basic pack.
Please look forward to the release of the Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi lines, which will allow you to enjoy longer distances than when the Early Access version was released!
Thank you for your continued support of JR East Train Simulator!
3/31 Minor corrections
The following modifications have been made.
Correction details
Fixed the Series 211 unit indicator light. <*> Fixed the problem of HUD Japanese/English switching. <*> Fixed the problem of speed limit warning display.
3/30 アップデートのお知らせ
Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator.
Thank you for your patience! We have implemented the following features that have been requested by many of you since the first release. We have also made changes and improvements to other functions to make your driving more comfortable.
■Update details on March 30, 2023
Conductor broadcasts with a flesh tone voice have been implemented on the Oito Line. (Implemented with or without DLC) *In-train announcements were made by actual JR East conductors with experience as conductors! <*> A maximum speed and limit warning display function has been implemented. (Tokaido Line, Chuo Line Rapid Service, Oito Line, Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line [excluding ATACS section]) <*> Drawing process has been improved. <*> For the Oito Line 211 Series, the brightness of the driver's cab panel has been adjusted to the actual crew compartment environment. <*> Departure signals at Nisshin Station on the Saikyo Line, Hachioji Station on the Chuo Line Rapid Service, and Shinjuku Station have been changed to stop sign fixed positions to match the actual environment. <*> The display area that remained when individual HUD items were hidden has been improved.
▲Maximum speed and limit warning display function (displayed on HUD)
We are still considering the most ideal way to display the maximum speed and limit warning for users, and will continue to make improvements in response to user feedback. We will also continue to consider the implementation of in-train announcements for the Tokaido Line, Chuo Line Rapid Service, Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line, which have been requested by many users.
If you like this update, we would be very grateful if you could reflect this in your review rating, which would be very encouraging for all of us in the production staff. If you have any other concerns, please let us know in the comments!
We hope you enjoy the updated JR East Train Simulator!
Work in progress as of 3/24
Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator!
Thank you for the many GOOD evaluations and comments on the "Notice of Work Progress" posted on 3/6. As of 3/24, we have completed the implementation of in-train announcements for the Oito Line and the maximum speed display function for the Tokaido Line, Chuo Line Rapid Train, Oito Line, Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line (excluding ATACS sections), and debugging work is underway.
We are currently considering the most ideal way to display the speed limit. At this time, we are planning to release the product with the display as shown in the above capture, but we will continue to improve it after the release in response to users' feedback.
The next update is scheduled to include the following information.
Announcement in the train of Oito Line (Implement with or without DLC.)
Maximum speed display (Tokaido Line, Chuo Line Rapid Service, Oito Line, Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line [excluding ATACS sections])
Improvement of drawing process
Oito Line Series 211: Adjustment of the brightness of the driver's cab panel to match the actual crew compartment environment
The update is currently scheduled for Thursday, March 30. *Please note that this may change depending on the debugging situation.
Please look forward to it!
Work in progress as of 3/6
Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator!
Are you enjoying the Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line DLC that was recently released? In this game, you can enjoy the scenery along the lines, which changes from urban areas to bedroom towns and rural landscapes.Do you have a favorite section to drive? (I especially like the section between Todakoen Station and Toda Station where the E3 and E2 Shinkansen overtake each other!)
Now, I would like to update you on the progress of our work as of March 6. As for the "Oito Line's in-train voice broadcasting," which we reported in our post on February 7, we are now steadily working on connecting the recorded voice data with the route data. As for the "maximum speed display function" that we announced in our December 22nd posting, we are currently preparing a list of speed limits for each route.
The work involved in implementing the "maximum speed display function" is as follows
First, the types of traffic signals and speed limit signs on each route and their approximate locations are identified.
The original simulator video with unique frame numbers is viewed from the first station to the last station. The locations of the actual traffic signals and speed limit signs in the video are visually confirmed one by one, and the frame numbers are written into the speed limit list.
Based on the speed limit list with frame numbers entered, ONGAKUKAN's development staff manually puts the information into the simulator as speed limit information.
This is the kind of work that is being done.
▲List of speed limits on the Oito Line
▲List of speed limits on the Tokaido Line
We will announce the timing of the implementation of the Oito Line in-train broadcasting and the maximum speed display function for each line here when we are ready to do so, based on the progress of the work.
We apologize for the long wait, and we appreciate your patience. Thank you for your continued support!
DLC No. 4 "Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line" is now available!
Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator. We are pleased to announce that the fourth DLC, "Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line" is now available!
Appeal Points
Rapid operation (passing stations)!
You can experience driving with ATACS (security equipment)!
About the lines
The Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line are one of the major commuter lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area, running from Osaki Station to Kawagoe Station via Omiya Station. The security devices are ATS-P between Osaki and Ikebukuro Stations, ATACS between Ikebukuro and Omiya Stations, and ATS-P between Omiya and Kawagoe Stations. Notice the switching of security devices at Ikebukuro and Omiya Stations! The first half of the train runs through an office area in central Tokyo, the middle part through a bed town, and the latter half through a rural landscape with fields.
Route Information
Section: Saikyo Line/Kawagoe Line Osaki→Kawagoe Down
In addition, some functions of the basic pack have been expanded and modified in conjunction with the DLC distribution.
Update Contents
The brightness of the E233 Series driver's cab panel has been adjusted to match the actual crew compartment environment. (The entire panel has been darkened to reproduce the smoke from the UV-cut glass on the left side.)
Expanded support for controllers (PlayStation, Xbox, and other models officially supported by Steam) and key bindings for controllers.
Language switching (Japanese/English) is supported from the settings screen.
Redesign of the route selection screen (renewal of the route map)
Some guidance messages have been expanded (air section, ATS confirmation, caution for drift, long stop, stop at 0cm mark).
Loading display function ("Now Loading" animation)
Fixed a bug that TIMS audio does not play when displayed in full screen mode.
We will continue to make updates based on the reviews and comments we receive.
We will talk about JR EAST Train Simulator DLC Vol. 4: Saikyo and Kawagoe Line
Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator!
Today, with the launch of JR East Train Simulator DLC No. 4 "Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line", we will be holding a live YouTube broadcast on Tuesday, February 21 at 20:00 Japan time, where our usual members will talk about the detailed contents, updates, etc. with great enthusiasm, so please watch it everyone!
Saikyo Line/Kawagoe Line DLC finally has a release date!
Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator! Thank you for your patience. We are pleased to announce the Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line DLC release date.
Release date: February 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
*Please note that this is subject to change for certain reasons.
Appeal Points
Rapid operation (passing stations)!
You can experience driving with ATACS (security equipment)!
About the lines
The Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line are one of the major commuter lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area, running from Osaki Station to Kawagoe Station via Omiya Station. The security devices are ATS-P between Osaki and Ikebukuro Stations, ATACS between Ikebukuro and Omiya Stations, and ATS-P between Omiya and Kawagoe Stations. Notice the switching of security devices at Ikebukuro and Omiya Stations! The first half of the train runs through an office area in central Tokyo, the middle part through a bed town, and the latter half through a rural landscape with fields.
Route Information
Section: Saikyo Line/Kawagoe Line Osaki→Kawagoe Down
Did you know that the "JR East Train Simulator" advertisements have been posted mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area since early January? In fact, from Monday, January 2nd to Sunday, January 8th, the beginning of the New Year, commercials were aired on the Train Channel (advertising monitors above train doors) of major lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area! (The airing of the commercial has been temporarily ended.)
Currently, advertisements are being placed on digital signage at the central ticket gate and Showa-dori ticket gate of Akihabara Station for one month only in February to announce the release of the Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line DLC.
■Akihabara Station Central Gate Publication period: Monday, February 6th, 2023 - Sunday, March 5th, 2023 ■Akihabara Station Showa-dori Gate Publication period: Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 - Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 ▲In front of the central gate of Akihabara Station ▲In front of the Showa-dori gate of Akihabara Station
We are also starting to place advertisements on the advertising space on the back of the crew cabins on major routes in the Tokyo metropolitan area! Lines where advertisements will be placed: Keihin Tohoku Line, Yokohama Line, Nambu Line, Saikyo Line, Kawagoe Line, Hachiko Line, Joban Line local trains, Joban Rapid Line, Joban Line, Yamanote Line, Yokosuka/Sobu Rapid Line, Chuo Line rapid trains, Ome and Itsukaichi Line, Chuo Sobu Line local trains, Keiyo Line, Tokaido Line, Utsunomiya Line, Takasaki Line, and Mito Line Publication period: February 4th, 2023 onward ▲In the Utsunomiya Line ▲In the Utsunomiya Line
Please refrain from making inquiries to the relevant sections or station staff regarding the publication of this article.
Please look for the ad when you take the train or visit Akihabara Station!
Work in progress as of 2/7 and details of the most recent enhancements
Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator!
We would like to report on the progress of our work as of February 7 and the most recent update. Work on the Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line DLC is progressing smoothly, and at the current pace, we expect to be able to release the DLC by the end of February.
In addition, the following features will be enhanced in conjunction with the release of the Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line DLC. ・Expanded support for controllers (PlayStation, Xbox, etc., which are officially supported by Steam) and key bindings for controllers ・Language switching (Japanese/English) will be supported. ・Redesign of the route selection screen (renewal of the route map) ・Some guidance has been expanded for beginners (air section, ATS confirmation, caution for drift, long stopping time, stopping at the exact 0cm position). ・Loading display function ("Now Loading" animation)
In addition, in order to implement the in-train announcement function as soon as possible, we recorded in-train announcements by the three musketeers of JRE at ONGAKUKAN. We are considering introducing this function on a trial basis on the Oito Line. The implementation time is expected to be after March. Enjoy!
▲Recording of in-train broadcasts on the Oito-Line (at ONGAKUKAN)
