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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.

[h3]▢Hachikō Line DLC[/h3]

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

[h3]Points of Appeal[/h3]
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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!

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[h3]About the Route[/h3]
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.

[h3]Route Information[/h3]

Section:Hachikō Line Inbound Takasaki ⇒ Komagawa
Total length:65.3km
Number of Stations: 16
Security equipment: ATS-P

[h3]Train schedules that can be operated[/h3]

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.

[h3]International sales price: US$26.99[/h3]
The store page is open to the public.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3586360/JR_____110200

[h3]The following updates are planned to coincide with the release of the DLC.[/h3]

【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.

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[h3]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![/h3]

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[h3]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?[/h3]

[h4]So, the next DLC will be "Hachikō Line"[/h4]

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.

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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
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*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

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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/

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About JR EAST Train Simulator DLC Vol. 22"185 series" live today.

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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.
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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!

DLC No. 22 "Series 185" is now available!

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator.
Thank you for your patience, we are pleased to announce the release of the 21st DLC, “Series 185”, today, February 27 (Thursday)!

[h3]▢Series 185 DLC[/h3]

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[h3]Vehicle Introduction[/h3]
The Series 185 DC limited express train was designed and manufactured in 1981 by the then Japan National Railways (JNR). Unlike conventional limited express trains, it was designed for commuter use, with two passenger doors per car and wider doors than existing limited express trains.
It was first used for the express train “Izu” in March 1981 and the express train “Odoriko” in October of the same year, and was assigned to many express trains such as the express trains “Kusatsu” and “Tanigawa” to Gunma, and the express train “Nasuno” to Tochigi. Taking advantage of the versatility of the carriages, they were also used in various types of trains, such as regular trains, the temporary rapid “Moonlight Naru” and the “Spur” skiing train. Currently, the train is no longer in operation as a regular train, but can be seen as a temporary train.

[h3]Points of Appeal[/h3]
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For the first time in “JR EAST Train Simulator,” train car DLC can be operated!
Faithfully reproduces the “special brake operation” unique to older vehicles!
Actual conductors' voice broadcasts are also implemented (by Tokyo conductors' district, Ueno unification center, and Kumagaya unification center)!
In addition to the limited express “Odoriko”, “Local Train”, “Shonan Liner”, “Ohayo Liner Shinjuku”, “Kusatsu”, “Minakami” and “Ohayo Tochigi” can be operated!
Series 185 DLC original achievement badges are implemented!

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[h3]Vehicle Information[/h3]

Vehicles to be delivered: Series 185 cars DLC (Series 185-0: 10 and 15 cars, Series 185-200: 7 and 14 cars)
Train lines covered: Tokaido Line (Tokyo to Atami 104.6km), Tokaido Freight Line (Odawara to Tokyo 85.4km, Odawara to Shinjuku 86.3km), Utsunomiya Line (Kuroiso to Omiya 133.0km), Takasaki Line (Ueno to Takasaki 101.4km)

[h3]Train schedules that can be operated[/h3]

Train number: 521M
Type/Destination: Local train bound for Ito
Section where you can drive: Tokyo (07:24) → Atami (09:22)
Car type: Series 185-0, 10 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tokyo conductors' district
Train number: 3023M
Type/Destination: Limited Express "Odoriko" 3 bound for Izukyu-Shimoda/Shuzenji
Section where you can drive: Tokyo (09:00) → Atami (10:20)
Car type: Series 185-0, 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tokyo conductors' district

Tokaido Freight Line
Train number: 3724M
Type/Destination: "Shonan Liner" 4 bound for Shinagawa
Section where you can drive: Odawara (06:37) → Shinagawa (07:48)
Car type: Series 185-0, 10 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tokyo conductors' district
Train number: 3456M
Type/Destination: "Ohayo Liner Shinjuku" 26 bound for Shinjuku
Section where you can drive: Odawara (07:41) → Shinjuku (09:02)
Car type: Series 185-0, 10 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tokyo conductors' district

Utsunomiya Line
Train number: 5042M
Type/Destination: Limited Express “Ohayo Tochigi" 2 bound for Shinjuku
Section where you can drive: Utsunomiya (07:21) → Omiya (08:34)
Car type: Series 185-200, 7 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Ueno unification center
Train number: 5044M
Type/Destination: Limited Express “Ohayo Tochigi 4” bound for Shinjuku
Section where you can drive: Kuroiso (07:52) → Omiya (09:35)
Car type: Series 185-200, 7 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Ueno unification center

Takasaki Line
Train number: 3001M
Type/Destination: Limited Express "Minakami/Kusatsu" 1 bound for Minakami, Manza-Kanzawaguchi
Section where you can drive: Ueno (07:20) → Takasaki (08:42)
Car type: Series 185-200, 14 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kumagaya Control Center
The train will stop at Takasaki Station, the last stop, earlier than the actual target stop position of 14 cars due to the convenience of the video.
Train number: 3003M
Type/Destination: Limited Express "Kusatsu" 3 bound for Manza-Kasawaguchi
Section where you can drive: Ueno (12:10) → Takasaki (13:33)
Car type: Series 185-200, 7 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kumagaya Supervisory Center

[h3]International sales price: US$26.99[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3532910/JR_185/

[h3]The following updates are planned to coincide with the release of the DLC.[/h3]

[Yamanote Line DLC]

Corrected the timing of switching the remaining time display on the HUD
Fixed a bug in stations with platform doors where the next stop time was displayed without waiting for the platform door closing time.

[h3]If you like this update and the Series 185 DLC, we would appreciate your review ratings.
Your reviews are the driving force behind our work.
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We will continue to update the product based on your reviews and comments.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3532910/JR_185/