JR EAST Train Simulator News

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
We are pleased to inform you about the next update and YouTube Live Streaming.

[h2]Next update date: Tuesday, July 30 (Japan time)[/h2]

[h3]The following updates are scheduled for Tuesday, July 30.[/h3]

[h3]Newly implemented functions[/h3]

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【Common】
• Guidance on departure time is displayed
  When the train is stopped at a station, the departure time is displayed on the message of the guidance (Only at stations where departure times are set in the timetable).
  (Displayed when operation guidance is set to “ON” and stop time skip is set to “Manual”)
  
  
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• The screen is under development, and the contents may change from the time of release.[h3]
  
• Implementation of output function to sub-monitor on cab panel
  When multiple monitors are connected, the simulator image and cab panel image can be split and displayed on separate monitors. The split display enables a more immersive driving experience than ever before.
  (An aspect ratio of 21:9 is recommended for the sub-monitor.)
  
  
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• The screen is under development, and the contents may change from the time of release.[h3]
  
  【Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line DLC】
• Implementation of conductor's voice broadcasting
  Conductor broadcasts by current train conductors have been implemented for each schedule being distributed. (In charge: Omiya Crew Supervisory Center)
  
  【Tokaido Line DLC】
• Implementation of conductor's voice broadcasting
  Conductor broadcasts by current train conductors have been implemented for each schedule being distributed. (In charge: Kozu Train crew depot)
  This update completes the implementation of in-train broadcasting for all currently implemented route DLC.
  
  【Chuo Line Rapid Service DLC】
• Implementation of additional train schedules
  We will add three new train schedules that have been particularly requested.[/h3]

*The screen is under development, and the contents may change from the time of release.

• Train number：602H
  
• Type & Destination: Commuter Special Rapid bound for Tōkyō (weekdays)
  
• Operation Segment：Tachikawa（07:07）→Tōkyō（07:56）
  
• Car model：Series E233-0 10 cars
  
• Department in charge of conductor broadcasts：Toyoda Crew Supervisory Center
  
  
• Train number：692T
  
• Type & Destination: Rapid bound for Tokyo (weekdays)
  
• Operation Segment：Takao（06:50）→Tōkyō（08:06）
  
• Car model：Series E233-0 10 cars
  
• Department in charge of conductor broadcasts：Hachioji Crew Supervisory Center
  
  
• Train number：1034T
  
• Type & Destination: Rapid bound for Tokyo（Saturdays, Sundays and holidays）
  
• Operation Segment：Tachikawa（10:33）→Tōkyō（11:21）
  
• Car model：Series E233-0 10 cars
  
• Department in charge of conductor broadcasts：Hachioji Crew Supervisory Center
  

[h3]Corrective actions[/h3]
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【Common】
• Changed the screen transition destination at the end of operation
  Changed to move to the operation details setting screen of the selected route after the end of operation.
  
  【Yamanote Line DLC】
• Correction of brake operation
  Fixed a phenomenon in which the detent brake was operating
  
  【Hachinohe Line DLC】
• Correction of engine operation noise
  Fixed an issue where the RPMs did not match the sound of the engine when re-starting the engine.
  Corrected gearshift timing to match that of the actual vehicle.
  
• Correction of detent braking force
  Corrected the detent brake force to match that of the actual vehicle
  
  【JR Hokkaido Rumoi Line DLC】
• Correction of detent braking force
  Corrected the detent brake force to match that of the actual vehicle
  
  【Oito Line DLC】
• Addition of station ambient sound
  Added ambient sound during Matsumoto station stop
  

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On the same day, we will also be live-streaming on YouTube for the first time in about two months!

[h3]YouTube Live Streaming Date and Time: Tuesday, July 30, 19:00 - (Japan time)[/h3]

The live streaming will include an explanation of the content of the update to be implemented on the day of the event.
We may deliver the news from a different location with a different atmosphere than in the past.
Please come and watch!

[h3]As we will also announce in the YouTube live stream, we plan to revise the selling prices of the Chuo Line Rapid Service DLC, Oito Line DLC, and Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line DLC on Monday, August 5, 2024.[/h3]
Currently, the above three lines have been priced more affordably than other DLCs.
However, with the recent update of the Oito Line, which includes the driver's call voice, and the recent update of the Chuo Line Rapid Train, Saikyo Line, and Kawagoe Line, which includes additional schedules and conductor broadcasts, the experience is now on the same level as the other lines we have recently distributed.
Therefore, we would like to change the selling price to the same level as other lines.
Users who have already purchased the game will be able to continue to play as before at no additional charge.
[h3]For those who are considering purchasing the following DLC, we recommend that you purchase as soon as possible.
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[h3]

【Eligible Routes】
• Chuo Line Rapid Service (between Takao and Tokyo)
  
• Oito Line (between Matsumoto and Minami-Otari)
  
• Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line (between Osaki and Kawagoe)
  
  【Selling Price】
• Before revision:29.99 USD　➡　After revision:34.99 USD
  
  【Date of price revision】
• Monday, August 5, 2024, around 3:00 p.m. (Japan time)

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*Please note that the time of the price revision may vary, so please pay attention to the price description when making your purchase.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2216300/JR_____E2330/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2219200/JR______211/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2260870/JR____E2337000/

Please stay tuned until the update date!

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator.
Today, Tuesday, June 25, the following update was implemented.
[h3]
■Newly Implemented

【Keihin-Tohoku Line, Negishi Line】
• Implementation of conductor's voice broadcasting
  Conductor broadcasts by current train conductors have been implemented for each schedule being distributed. (In charge: Yokohama Train crew depot)
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  【Oito Line DLC】
• Implementation of voice pointing and calling by the driver
  Driver recall has been implemented for each schedule being distributed. (In charge: Matsumoto Crew Supervisory Center)
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[h3]
■Corrective actions

【Common】
• Correction of whistle behavior
  Fixed an event in which the "whistle (1st stage)" would continue to sound even if the Enter key was not pressed.
  
• Correction of setting reflection in the middle of operation
  Fixed a phenomenon in which settings were not reflected when switching between real/always motor/engine sound and adjusting volume, station environment volume, and in-train broadcast volume from the settings screen during operation.
  
• Fixed shortcut keys for movie playback
  In the setting screen from the pause menu during operation, the phenomenon in which the OP movie is played when a specific button is pressed has been corrected.
  
• Fixed an operation bug in the settings screen.
  Fixed a problem in which defaults did not work in the settings screen from the Pause menu (only when operating a controller).
  
  【Narita Line and Kashima Line DLC】
• Corrected an error in the content of in-train broadcasts.
  The part of the Narita Line 450M that incorrectly broadcasted "to Narita" when "to Chiba" was legitimate has been corrected.
  
• Corrected timing of in-train announcements
  The timing of in-train announcements regarding the waiting for oncoming trains on the 450M Narita Line at Shimousa-Kanzaki Station has been corrected.
  
• Correction of speed limit
  Fixed a phenomenon in which the maximum speed was displayed lower between Katori and Sawara on the Narita Line only for trains coming in from the Kashima Line.
  
  【Koumi Line DLC】
• Correction of signal indications
  The current indication of the far signal at Mitsuoka Station has been corrected from "proceeding" to "decelerating".
  
  【Sobu Line (Rapid) DLC】
• Correction of braking behavior
  The phenomenon in which the speed brake, which does not work as it should, was activated has been corrected.
  
  【Saikyo Line, Kawagoe Line DLC】
• Correction of the starting position of the slope
  Corrected the position of the start of the downhill grade when entering Omiya Station.
  

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We have finally implemented conductor broadcasts on the Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi Lines, which you have been waiting for!
The Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line are included in the basic pack, so please try playing while listening to the newly added conductor broadcasts!

[h3]If you like this update, we would be very grateful if you could reflect this in your review rating.[/h3]

In addition, we will be conducting a YouTube live-streaming service in late July, which we did not have a chance to do in June!
We will be sharing the June and July updates, hints for the next distribution route, etc. Please look forward to it!

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

We hope everyone is enjoying the Narita Line and Kashima Line DLC and update that was released on Tuesday, May 28.

We have received the following comments about the Narita Line and Kashima Line DLC.
"Beautiful tranquil scenery."
"I'm glad I like the 209 series!"
"Conductor's voice on the train is good"
We are encouraged by all of these positive comments and your candid reviews.
Thank you again for the many reviews and supportive comments.


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Now, as we announced in our last YouTube live stream (1:18:50～),we have been delivering new routes every month so far, in June and July, we will focus on updating existing routes, and in August, we plan to bring new routes to you.


Please note that we will not be broadcasting live on YouTube this month, but the update itself is scheduled for this month as well, so please look forward to the announcement from tomorrow onward.
In July, we plan to introduce the June and July updates and provide hints for the next distribution route. Please look forward to it!


It will take some time to distribute the new lines, but we are working hard to further evolve the “JR EAST Train Simulator”.
We look forward to your continued support of the JR EAST Train Simulator!

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

[h3]We have decided to conduct a questionnaire regarding JR EAST Train Simulator to help us develop better products in the future.[/h3]

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!

[h3]【Questionnaire Responses】[/h3]
[h3]▶To answer the survey, please fill out this form.[/h3]

[h3]Response deadline June 16 (Sun.) *Japan Time[/h3]

*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.

[h3]We look forward to your responses![/h3]

The following corrections and functional improvements have been made

[h4]＜Modifications＞[/h4]

【Common】
• Fixed a problem in which the whistle (first level) kept sounding even when the Enter key was not pressed.
• Fixed a bug that caused some pantograph lowering operations at Oiwake Station to be omitted when skipping stop times was set to manual on the Oga Line.
• Fixed a bug that caused the brake to stop working when the controller is used and the leverser is set to “OFF” during play.
• Improved operability of the pause menu on the controller.
  Improved pause button functionality so that the user can exit from the pause screen by pressing the pause button in addition to the back button.
  
• Added a settings button to the pause screen.
  After starting operation, it has been improved so that settings can be displayed on the pause screen and voice settings can be changed without the need to return to the settings screen.
  

【Narita Line･Kashima LineDLC】
• Modified to call out “200” in response to brake pressure upon arrival at the station.