JR EAST Train Simulator News

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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.

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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!

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

1. First, the types of traffic signals and speed limit signs on each route and their approximate locations are identified.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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!

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!

[h3]Appeal Points[/h3]

• Rapid operation (passing stations)!
  
• You can experience driving with ATACS (security equipment)!
  

[h3]About the lines[/h3]
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.

[h3]Route Information[/h3]

• Section: Saikyo Line/Kawagoe Line Osaki→Kawagoe Down
  
• Total length: 53.0 km
  
• Number of stations: 20
  
• Security equipment: ATS-P/ATACS
  

[h3]Train Information[/h3]

• Train number：1349F
  
• Type/Destination: Rapid to Kawagoe
  
• Type of train: Series E233-7000 10 cars
  

[h3]International sales price: US$29.99[/h3]

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

In addition, some functions of the basic pack have been expanded and modified in conjunction with the DLC distribution.

[h3]Update Contents[/h3]

• 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.

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!

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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.

[h2]Release date: February 21, 2023 (Tuesday)[/h2]
*Please note that this is subject to change for certain reasons.



[h3]Appeal Points[/h3]

• Rapid operation (passing stations)!
  
• You can experience driving with ATACS (security equipment)!
  

[h3]About the lines[/h3]
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.

[h3]Route Information[/h3]

• Section: Saikyo Line/Kawagoe Line Osaki→Kawagoe Down
  
• Total length: 53.0 km
  
• Number of stations: 20
  
• Security equipment: ATS-P/ATACS
  

[h3]Train Information[/h3]

• Train number：1349F
  
• Type/Destination: Rapid to Kawagoe
  
• Type of train: Series E233-7000 10 cars
  

[h3]International sales price: US$29.99[/h3]

In conjunction with the release of the information, the store page has been opened today, so please take a look.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2260870/JR____E2337000/?beta=0
Please look forward to the release date!