We are pleased to announce the JR Hokkaido Rumoi Line DLC, which will finally go on sale on March 26 (Tuesday).
*The screen is under development and the contents may change from the time of release.
Points of Appeal
- Capable of operating other companies' (JR Hokkaido) routes
- Capable of operating on the discontinued section (Ishikari-Numata to Rumoi)
- Operation of upper and lower lines possible
- Capable of operating a "OUT OF SERVICE" train (Fukagawa→Rumoi)
- Implemented the voice of the automatic announcement actually used in the car at the time
- Braking operation using "automatic air brakes" is available
- Implemented audio of JR Hokkaido train driver's pointing and calling.
- A paper route slip is mounted in the driver's cab
About the Route
The Rumoi Line is a 14.4 km long JR Hokkaido line connecting Fukagawa Station in Fukagawa City, Hokkaido to Ishikari-Numata Station in Numata Town, Uryu County, Hokkaido.
The line used to run 66.8 km to Mashike Station in Mashike-cho, Mashike-gun, Hokkaido, but the Rumoi - Mashike line was discontinued in December 2016, followed by the Ishikari-Numata - Rumoi line in April 2023, leaving only Fukagawa - Ishikari-Numata as the only remaining line.
In the past, the Rumoi Line was serviced by the express train "Mashike," which runs directly from Sapporo Station, the express train "Rumoi," which runs directly from Asahikawa Station, and the "SL Suzuran" steam locomotive, a C11 class steam locomotive. As of March 2024, only seven regular trains per day operate on the in-bound line and out-bound lines.
Departing from Fukagawa Station, the train heads north through the Ishikari Plain, crossing the Ebishima Pass with its series of large curves and gradients on its way to Rumoi Station. Along the way, you will be able to experience Hokkaido's unique character in many places, such as Kita-Chippubetsu Station with its wooden platform and Ebishima Station adjacent to the station building where the TV drama "Suzuran" was set.
This DLC includes the in-bound line and out-bound lines between Fukagawa and Rumoi, including the discontinued section. We have decided to create this DLC not only as a driving experience, but also to preserve the scenery and memories of the discontinued section in the form of a simulator. We hope you will enjoy driving a line that you will never ride again with this DLC.
Route Information
- Section: Rumoi Line Fukagawa-Rumoi (in-bound line and out-bound lines)
- Total length: 50.1 km (one way)
- Number of Stations: 12
- Security equipment: ATS-SN
Train schedules that can be operated
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Inbound line
- Train Number：4920D
- Type/Destination: Local train to Fukagawa
- Section where you can drive: Rumoi(05:49)→Fukagawa(06:44)
- Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
- Automatic announcement: Yes
- Remarks: Owada, Fujiyama, and Horonuka Stations are passed.
- Train Number：4922D
- Type/Destination: Local train to Fukagawa
- Section where you can drive: Rumoi(06:47)→Fukagawa(07:49)
- Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
- Automatic announcement: Yes
- Remarks: Stops at all stations.
- Train Number：4924D
- Type/Destination: Local train to Asahikawa *The section that can be operated is up to Fukagawa Station on the way.
- Section where you can drive: Rumoi(09:04)→Fukagawa(10:00)
- Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
- Automatic announcement: Yes
- Remarks: Owada Station and Fujiyama Station are passed.
- Train Number：4926D
- Type/Destination: Local train to Fukagawa
- Section where you can drive: Rumoi(12:18)→Fukagawa(13:13)
- Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
- Automatic announcement: Yes
- Remarks: Mappu station and Kita-chippubetsu Station are passed. Outbound line
- Train Number：回5921D
- Type/Destination: NOT IN SERVICE to Rumoi
- Section where you can drive: Fukagawa(04:53)→Rumoi(05:39)
- Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
- Automatic announcement: None
- Remarks: Non-stop between Fukagawa and Rumoi
- Train Number：4921D
- Type/Destination: Local train to Rumoi
- Section where you can drive: Fukagawa(05:44)→Rumoi(06:36)
- Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
- Automatic announcement: Yes
- Remarks: Kita-ichiyan Station, Chippubetsu Station, Kita-Chippubetsu Station, Mappu Station, Ebishima Station, Horonuka Station, and Fujiyama Station are passed.
- Train Number：4923D
- Type/Destination: Local train to Rumoi
- Section where you can drive: Fukagawa(07:59)→Rumoi(08:55)
- Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
- Automatic announcement: Yes
- Remarks: Kita-Chippubetsu Station and Mappu Station are passed.
- Train Number：4925D
- Type/Destination: Local train to Rumoi
- Section where you can drive: Fukagawa(11:10)→Rumoi(12:07)
- Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
- Automatic announcement: Yes
- Remarks: Kita-Chippubetsu Station is passed.
- Train Number：4929D
- Type/Destination: Local train to Rumoi
- Section where you can drive: Fukagawa(16:08)→Rumoi(17:07)
- Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
- Automatic announcement: Yes
- Remarks: Stops at all stations.
International sales price: US$69.99
The store page is also open to the public today.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2889350/JR_____54500/?beta=0
The following updates are planned to coincide with the release of the DLC.
[Common]
- Hiding the mouse cursor during drivingMouse cursor is hidden during driving, except in the pause screen.
- Fixed the effect of HUD text
Further modifications to HUD text effects based on user feedback.
[Senseki Line DLC]
- Implementation of crossing sound during station stopsTarget: Yamoto station
[Oito Line DLC]
- Implementation of crossing sound during station stopTarget: Shimatakamatsu station, Minami-Toyoshina station, Hosono station, Shinano-Matsukawa station, Azumi-Kutsukake station, Minami-Omachi station, Shinano-Kizaki station, Inao station.
[Takasaki Line DLC]
- Correction of running sound when passing a railroad bridgeFixed an issue where the running sound of a steel bridge was being played on a concrete bridge after departing Akabane Station.
In conjunction with the release of the Rumoi Line DLC, a live YouTube broadcast will be held on Tuesday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. Japan time to discuss the latest DLC "Rumoi Line" and the update in an enthusiastic manner.
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Please also check out this live webcast!
Please look forward to the release date!
