- EA Ver.0.3.8 - ZUIKI MasCon Support, Steam Achievements, and More - 9 September 2026
EA Ver.0.3.8 is now available!This update adds support for the ZUIKI MasCon (for Nintendo Switch), Steam Achievements, lighting improvements, further development around Cham City, and more.🎮 ZUIKI MasCon (for Nintendo Switch) SupportSupport has been added for the ZUIKI MasCon (for Nintendo Switch)!Frequently used controls have been pre-assigned to buttons by default. These button assignments can also be customized from the ESC menu.With this update, the power notches have also been changed from the previous maximum of P6 to a more common maximum of P5.The maximum tractive effort remains unchanged.🏆 Steam AchievementsSteam Achievements are now supported!This update adds achievements based on:🚃 Total distance traveled🎯 Number of drones shot downA total distance display has also been added to the upper-right corner of the Contribution screen.We hope you enjoy working toward the new ach…
- EA Ver 0.3.7 - Time of Day Switching Added! - 5 September 2026
This update introduces a new Time of Day Switching feature!In addition to the existing daytime setting, you can now enjoy Chamland during the evening and at night.🌇 Switch Between Day, Evening, and Night!You can now freely switch between three different times of day while playing:DayEveningNightThe sky, ambient lighting, and overall atmosphere change depending on the selected time of day.As evening turns to night, stations, towns, and other facilities light up, giving Chamland a completely different atmosphere from daytime.Passenger, freight, and other missions can also be played at any of the three times of day.🌙 Nighttime Operations!At night, lights throughout stations, towns, and other facilities come to life, while train headlights become much more important for navigating the railway.Depart from a brightly lit station and head into the darkness, with your headlights illuminating…
- EA Ver. 0.3.6 - Derailment Rewind, External Camera Improvements, and More - 23 August 2026
To make the game easier and more enjoyable to play, we’ve added and improved the following features!Added a Position Rewind FeatureIf your train derails or you run into another problem, you can now rewind the train you are currently aboard to a selected point from within the past 10 minutes. Use the new button below the crane icon in the upper-right corner to select the point you want to return to.Improved the External CameraThe camera has been improved to prevent it from clipping into terrain and tunnels.Added a Light Anti-Aircraft VehicleIt can be purchased and deployed for 100 cat, and used as one of your owned vehicles.You can also now open and close the gates of Soltina Citadel and conduct firing practice outside the citadel.
- EA Ver. 0.3.5a - New Passenger Mission & Type 96 Update - 20 August 2026
A mini-update has been released with the following changes!Added a new local passenger mission between Trena Port and Soltina Citadel, now the longest passenger route in the game. This mission uses locomotive-hauled passenger cars.Made the operation of the Type 96 machine gun more realistic. Left-click fires the left and right guns, while right-click fires the center gun. This recreates the real gunner's firing controls, which used separate foot pedals on the left and right. Tapping the left and right mouse buttons may make it easier to hit your target.Made the target drones' hit detection more realistic. As a result, they are now more difficult to hit.
- EA Ver. 0.3.5 - Soltina Citadel Route Opens! Experimental Individual Operation - 19 August 2026
In this update, the route toward Soltina Citadel has opened! This area lies near the border with the Luminous Federation, where tensions are currently rising.We have also added Individual Operation Mode as an experimental feature for future gameplay expansion. This mode allows you to operate selected vehicles individually, separately from the standard train controls.As part of a national project to strengthen defensive capabilities, you can now conduct shooting practice against drones. Details on how to use this feature are available on the title screen and in CNR News!Since this is currently an experimental implementation, the controls and specifications may be adjusted in future updates.Main UpdatesOpened the route toward Soltina FortressAdded terrain, tracks, and scenery around the fortress areaAdded Individual Operation Mode as an experimental featureThank you for your continued sup…
- EA Ver 0.3.4b – "Coupling" indicator, passengers, turntable added, etc - 9 August 2026
Added an indicator because it was difficult to tell when a connection was in progress.Added workers to the passengers, and included a turntable and scenery elements in Macaron Village!
- EA Ver.0.3.4a – National Project Expanded & New Missions Added! - 4 August 2026
The Macaron Village Transportation Development Plan has been expanded!Previously, only missions arriving at Macaron Village were eligible for the National Project.With this update, missions departing from Macaron Village are now also eligible for the National Project Contribution Bonus.In addition, we've added several new missions departing from Macaron Village, giving you even more ways to contribute to the Republic of Chamland.Thank you for your continued support, and enjoy the update!
- EA Ver.0.3.4 – National Project System & Windowed Mode Support - 2 August 2026
This update introduces the brand-new National Project System!Your contributions are no longer just personal records—they now help shape the future of the Republic of Chamland.Work together with other players to support national projects and unlock future expansions!📰 CNR NEWS Added!You can now access CNR NEWS (Chamland National Railway Bureau) directly from within the game.Stay up to date with the latest national developments, ongoing projects, and other news from the Republic of Chamland.News articles will be updated periodically without requiring a game update.🌍 National Project SystemA new National Project section has been added to the Contribution screen.Here you can view the current nationwide project and the overall community progress.Completing missions that match the current project will reward you with a Contribution Bonus Multiplier.The first National Project is:"Macaron Vil…
- EA Ver 0.3.3 - Ride Comfort Rating System Added! - 26 July 2026
This update introduces the new Ride Comfort Rating System!Until now, the main objective was simply reaching your destination. From now on, keeping both passengers and cargo comfortable has become an important part of every mission.Drive smoothly by avoiding harsh acceleration, harsh braking, and excessive lateral sway!🚆 Ride Comfort Rating SystemYour driving smoothness is now evaluated when you complete a mission.A new G-Force Meter has been added during driving.The meter visualizes the forces acting on your train in real time.Green indicates smooth driving.Yellow indicates caution.Red indicates excessive G-forces.(Subject to point deduction)Use the G-Force Meter as a guide to improve your driving technique.Your final driving performance is evaluated based on harsh acceleration, harsh braking, and lateral sway.The results are ranked into four grades:RankScoreReward MultiplierS100 point…
- EA Ver.0.3.2 - Trackside View Mode and More - 20 July 2026
EA Ver.0.3.2 has been released!This update adds Trackside View Mode and the ability to switch to the viewpoint of AI trains.As a pre-Steam Train Fest update, we have strengthened features that let you not only drive trains, but also enjoy watching them.Trackside View Mode Added A new view mode has been added that lets you watch trains from along the railway line. In addition to the existing driving views and external camera, you can now enjoy watching trains run through the diorama from a trackside perspective, as if observing them from beside the rails.Switching to AI Train Viewpoints You can now click on an AI train to switch to that train’s viewpoint. AI trains are currently operating in shuttle mode on the local line west of Cham City and inside the freight station yard. Please note that AI trains are experimentally introduced for viewing purposes, and cannot be controlled after swi…
- EA Ver 0.3.1b - Addition of AI trains, etc. - 15 July 2026
Added AI train wiring and AI trains to the Chum City freight area.Fixed an issue where rewards were not displayed upon mission completion in Mission Generation (Mission Beta).
- EA Ver 0.3.1 - B20 Steam Locomotive, Experimental AI Trains,and Steam Train Fest - 12 July 2026
This update has been released as part of our preparation for Steam Train Fest.It includes the addition of the B20 steam locomotive, the experimental introduction of AI trains, several UI improvements, new signals, and fixes for Map Mode.Please enjoy the newly added B20 steam locomotive and the new movement it brings to the diorama!B20 Steam Locomotive Added The B20 steam locomotive was a small tank-type steam locomotive built in limited numbers in Japan from the end of World War II to the early postwar period for switching operations. In this implementation, I worked on recreating the motion of the rods, steam effects, and sounds, along with a small interior gimmick. This vehicle is a purchase-only locomotive, limited to one unit. The price is set low at 100 cat, so please feel free to try purchasing it. A gold decoration for the B20 has also been added. After purchasing it from the Sho…
- Selected for Tokyo Game Show 2026 “SELECTED INDIE 80”! - 8 July 2026
Physical TRAIN has been selected for “SELECTED INDIE 80,” the indie game program at Tokyo Game Show 2026!Physical TRAIN is a physics-based digital railway diorama where you can freely run trains through a world inspired by model railway layouts.In this game, trains do not simply move along invisible preset paths. Instead, their wheels rotate and roll on the rails to drive them forward. The game is set in the Chamland Republic, a young nation developing in a mountainous region. Across routes with a variety of scenery, including mountain lines, cities, and harbors, players take on freight and passenger transport missions while contributing to the growth of the railway network and the country.Bringing trains to life by having their wheels physically roll on the rails has been a much greater challenge than I first imagined. Even so, I have continued refining the game through many rounds of…
- Class B20 Steam Locomotive Coming Soon! - 4 July 2026
We are planning to add the Class B20 steam locomotive to the game!This compact steam locomotive will be available as a purchase-only vehicle for a low price of 100 cat. Only one Class B20 can be owned.As shown in the latter half of the video, we are also preparing a set of golden decorations for the B20, available for 100 cat.The Class B20 is planned to arrive in an update before Steam Train Fest 2026, which runs from July 21 to July 28 in Japan.We hope you look forward to the update!
- EA Ver 0.3.0 - Game optimization, addition of missions, etc. - 25 June 2026
The following improvements have been made:Game Performance Optimization Refactoring was performed to primarily reduce memory usage. Additionally, the rendering of railway tracks in Map Mode has been optimized to improve performance.New Mission Added A new passenger mission covering the longest distance to date (between Trena Port and Macaron Village) has been added. Since it involves hauling passenger coaches, players can enjoy switching locomotives between electrified and non-electrified sections.Bug Fixes Issues affecting certain terrain elements and vehicle settings (couplers) have been resolved.
- EA Ver 0.2.9 - Opening of Macaron Village, UI improvements, etc. - 23 June 2026
We have opened the route to Macaron Village and implemented some UI improvements!Macaron Village Located by the lakeside south of Swift Village, past the mountain pass. Two intermediate stations have been added along the way. We plan to add more missions in the future. Partial UI Improvements We have revamped the UI for the main screen and the mission screen. We plan to make further improvements at a later date. In addition, we have added a visual representation of engine exhaust heat.
- We've improved the UI and other features! - 18 June 2026
We're working on improving the UI alongside world construction.We've also tried to recreate the heat haze caused by engine heat!
- Development is underway in the area around Lake Macaron! - 7 June 2026
Currently, we are working on development south of Swift Village, towards Lake Macaron.We will reach Macaron Village by passing through the valley.After this, we plan to build all the way south to the fortified city of Soltina City.
- EA Ver 0.2.8 - Added locomotive purchase function, added objects, etc. - 27 May 2026
The following has been added:Regarding locomotive purchases, the following changes have been made:You can now purchase and own locomotives using currency (cat.).Purchasing(buy), placing(recall), storing, and changing the color and equipment of your own locomotives are done through the shop screen. Purchased locomotives can be placed on specific tracks in the Cham Garage. The position of your locomotives is retained even if you quit or reset the game.Your locomotives can be stored anytime, anywhere.You can own up to 3 locomotives of each type.You can change the color and equipment of each locomotive.When completing missions using locomotives that have already been placed, the monetary reward will be paid after deducting the rental fee set for each type.The decision to use a rental vehicle is made if it has been coupled with the mission target vehicle at least once.No rental fee is charge…
- EA Ver 0.2.7 - Added passengers, changed some maps, and added missions, etc. - 25 April 2026
The following has been added:Adding passengers Passengers will now be generated at all stations and will board and alight at departure times after a certain period of time has passed since the train stopped at a station. Each passenger has a destination. Currently, there are four types of avatars, but we plan to add more in the future.Addition of station name signs Station name signs have been added to each station.Map Changes To make it easier to add auxiliary locomotives to Eiger Village, a siding has been added from Trail Ridge towards Chum City, allowing electric locomotives to be kept on standby.Mission Added A passenger mission has been added between Eiger Village and Trena Harbor. A change of direction at Trail Ridge will be required.Added Voice Volume Setting You can now adjust the volume of in-car announcements individually. You can change this using the slider bar in the ESC b…
