About the next update and YouTube Live Streaming

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

Next update date: Tuesday, July 30 (Japan time)

The following updates are scheduled for Tuesday, July 30.

Newly implemented functions

【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”)

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

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.)

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

【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.

*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

Corrective actions

【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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

For those who are considering purchasing the following DLC, we recommend that you purchase as soon as possible.

【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)

*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!