JR East Train Simulator x Seibu Railway Launch New Driving Experience Content ~First Installment: Ikebukuro Line!~
Seibu Railway, JR East, and Ongakukan will release the "Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line" as an additional download content (DLC) for the PC game "JR East Train Simulator" on the Steam platform. This release marks a further strengthening of their comprehensive partnership and aims to offer new value to railway fans by closely replicating the real driving experience of the Ikebukuro to Hanno section.
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Seibu Railway Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, President: Shuichiro Ogawa, hereinafter "Seibu Railway"), East Japan Railway Company (Headquarters: Shibuya City, Tokyo, President: Yoichi Kishi, hereinafter "JR East"), and Ongakukan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Minoru Mukaiya, hereinafter "Ongakukan") will release a train simulator for the Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line (Ikebukuro to Hanno, Downbound).
This will be distributed as Additional Downloadable Content (DLC) for "JR East Train Simulator" (English name: JR EAST Train Simulator) on the PC game platform "Steam".
As part of the comprehensive partnership between Seibu Holdings, Inc. and JR East, which began in December 2020, we will further strengthen our collaboration and provide new value that exceeds the expectations of railway fans.
1. Details of This Release
In the newly released "Seibu Railway Edition - First Installment (Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line)," we have closely replicated the real driving experience by utilizing actual driving footage and vehicle sounds for the Ikebukuro to Hanno section (downbound). We have paid close attention to detail, such as filming different footage for cases where train types, departure/arrival times, and platform numbers differ, and recording the sounds of actual crew signaling and in-car announcements. Please enjoy the realistic Ikebukuro Line simulator.
As indicated by "First Installment," future additions of scenarios and train models are planned. Please look forward to them.
*Seibu Railway Edition DLC Play Screen (Image)*
*Please note that the image is in development and may differ slightly from the actual release.*
*1: Release details are subject to change.*
*2: Detailed information will be announced on the Steam store page as soon as it is ready. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2111630*
2. About "JR East Train Simulator"
This is a home-use version of the training simulator partially modified from the one actually used by JR East drivers. You can experience realistic driving operations with high-definition footage and driving sounds recorded from the actual vehicles.
3. Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line
The Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line is a main line of Seibu Railway connecting Ikebukuro Station in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, to Wono Station in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, a total of 57.8 km. The line's scenery changes from urban to suburban and mountainous areas, serving as an important route for commuters and students. It also handles tourism and leisure transport due to the many leisure spots along the line. Some sections are elevated and have quadruple tracks, realizing smooth inter-city transport. West of Tokorozawa, lush green scenery unfolds. The Limited Express Laview operates on the Ikebukuro Line and Seibu Chichibu Line, connecting Ikebukuro and Seibu-Chichibu stations in a minimum of 77 minutes.
*About "Steam"*
Steam is a distribution platform for PC games and PC software operated by Valve Corporation in the United States. ©2026 Valve Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
*About "Ongakukan Co., Ltd."*
Founded in 1985 as a music business company. Since then, it has also entered the railway-related business, developing and manufacturing professional simulators and handling platform door development.
*About the Comprehensive Partnership between JR East and Seibu Holdings*
https://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2020/20201223_ho01_1.pdf
This will be distributed as Additional Downloadable Content (DLC) for "JR East Train Simulator" (English name: JR EAST Train Simulator) on the PC game platform "Steam".
As part of the comprehensive partnership between Seibu Holdings, Inc. and JR East, which began in December 2020, we will further strengthen our collaboration and provide new value that exceeds the expectations of railway fans.
1. Details of This Release
In the newly released "Seibu Railway Edition - First Installment (Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line)," we have closely replicated the real driving experience by utilizing actual driving footage and vehicle sounds for the Ikebukuro to Hanno section (downbound). We have paid close attention to detail, such as filming different footage for cases where train types, departure/arrival times, and platform numbers differ, and recording the sounds of actual crew signaling and in-car announcements. Please enjoy the realistic Ikebukuro Line simulator.
As indicated by "First Installment," future additions of scenarios and train models are planned. Please look forward to them.
*Seibu Railway Edition DLC Play Screen (Image)*
*Please note that the image is in development and may differ slightly from the actual release.*
*1: Release details are subject to change.*
*2: Detailed information will be announced on the Steam store page as soon as it is ready. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2111630*
2. About "JR East Train Simulator"
This is a home-use version of the training simulator partially modified from the one actually used by JR East drivers. You can experience realistic driving operations with high-definition footage and driving sounds recorded from the actual vehicles.
3. Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line
The Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line is a main line of Seibu Railway connecting Ikebukuro Station in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, to Wono Station in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, a total of 57.8 km. The line's scenery changes from urban to suburban and mountainous areas, serving as an important route for commuters and students. It also handles tourism and leisure transport due to the many leisure spots along the line. Some sections are elevated and have quadruple tracks, realizing smooth inter-city transport. West of Tokorozawa, lush green scenery unfolds. The Limited Express Laview operates on the Ikebukuro Line and Seibu Chichibu Line, connecting Ikebukuro and Seibu-Chichibu stations in a minimum of 77 minutes.
*About "Steam"*
Steam is a distribution platform for PC games and PC software operated by Valve Corporation in the United States. ©2026 Valve Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
*About "Ongakukan Co., Ltd."*
Founded in 1985 as a music business company. Since then, it has also entered the railway-related business, developing and manufacturing professional simulators and handling platform door development.
*About the Comprehensive Partnership between JR East and Seibu Holdings*
https://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2020/20201223_ho01_1.pdf