A-Train 9 PRIME LINE is a PC Steam release from ArtDink with a December 10 launch date and a price of 18,480 yen including tax. ArtDink has also outlined a trade-in campaign for owners of A-Train 9 Ver.1.0 through Ver.5.0, with details to come later.
A-Train 9 PRIME LINE has a confirmed PC Steam release on December 10 at 18,480 yen including tax, announced by ArtDink on September 25, 2026. The release reworks track and road laying with a Flexible setting that generates curves and gradients at any curvature or angle, allowing long gentle curves and loop lines, and expands train consists to a maximum of 16 cars, up from 10. Coupled trains can run freight formations of up to 32 cars, and the package adds curved stations with curved platforms plus two-lane-each-way roads. Track appearance can be chosen from four types: ballast track in gray or brown, direct-fastening track, and slab track. The Japanese version includes 341 vehicles from JR and private railways and about 600 structure types.
ArtDink also plans a special-price campaign for owners of A-Train 9 Ver.1.0 through Ver.5.0, with details to appear on Steam News and the official website.
In a roundtable interview, Urban Games publishing manager Nico Heini and Artdink director Junaki Ono with producer Takayuki Kiyomichi discussed both railway management sims. Urban Games is a Swiss studio founded by two brothers. Artdink marks 40 years. Paradox Interactive released Transport Fever 3 on September 30.
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Paradox Interactive released Transport Fever 3 on September 30. In a roundtable interview, Urban Games publishing manager Nico Heini and Artdink director Junaki Ono with producer Takayuki Kiyomichi discussed both railway management sims. Urban Games is a Swiss studio founded by two brothers; Artdink marks 40 years, and its A-Train 9 PRIME LINE is set for Steam on December 10.
ArtDink announced on September 25, 2026 that A-Train 9 PRIME LINE will launch for PC on Steam on December 10 at 18,480 yen including tax. The city-development railway simulation reworks track and road laying with a new Flexible setting that generates curves and gradients at any curvature or angle, allowing long gentle curves and loop lines. Track appearance can be chosen from four types: ballast track in gray or brown, direct-fastening track, and slab track. Train consists expand to a maximum of 16 cars, up from 10, and coupled trains can run freight formations of up to 32 cars. Curved stations with curved platforms are added, along with two-lane-each-way roads. The Japanese version includes 341 vehicles from JR and private railways and about 600 structure types. ArtDink also plans a special-price campaign for owners of A-Train 9 Ver.1.0 through Ver.5.0, with details to come on Steam News and the official website.