A-Train 9 Evolution announced for Nintendo Switch 2

The A-Train simulation series is kicking off its 40th anniversary with a brand new title for Nintendo Switch 2. A-Train 9 Evolution will be releasing in Japan on June 4, 2026 both digitally, and as a game-key card.

The title is also to receive a special 40th anniversary memorial box. The special edition will include a LOGiN & Weekly Famitsu A-Train 40th Anniversary Edition magazine (B5 size, 56 pages),  an A-Train 40th anniversary pin badge, a set of 2 commemorative train tickets themed around the A-Train franchise, and the game- key card version of A-Train 9 Evolution. A western release is still yet to be announced

Here’s some more information about the game itself:

The evolved scenery depicts a new city.

The railroad connects cities and transports people. In connected cities, people gather, and the cities grow even larger… In A-Train 9, you can realistically experience the joy of urban development.

A-Train 9 Evolution is not a mere port of A-Train 9—the user interface and graphics have been completely revamped. Furthermore, the addition of new buildings, including greenery-covered buildings, allows for modern urban vistas.

Key Features

New Vistas – Reworked lighting and reflection effects create even more realistic vistas. Cloud shadows fall across the city, and richer water depiction brings a sense of a breathing city that changes over time.
A Wealth of Cityscapes – Reflecting changes in society, the cityscapes of A-Train 9 Evolution have evolved to feel more modern. The game includes numerous facilities designed with accessibility and convenience in mind, as well as many greenery-covered buildings, allowing you to create a new era of urban cityscapes.
Isometric View Mode – The series’ familiar isometric view mode returns. You can change the viewing angle in 15-degree increments, allowing you to play with the same perspectives as classic A-Train titles such as A-Train 3, A-Train 4, and A-Train 7. Enjoy the detailed cityscapes of A-Train 9 Evolution in an approachable isometric view.

You can also check out a trailer for the game below:

Announcement Trailer

Thanks to Gematsu for today’s news. To see what else is new with Nintendo Switch 2, click here.