Trainz 22: The Eastern Branch

The Eastern Branch DLC for Trainz 2022, officially titled Pro Train: The Eastern Branch, was developed by 3DZUG and published by N3V Games as a major route addition for Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022. It was released on 12 February 2026 and expands the range of playable content for the simulator by stitching together multiple regions into one continuous North American route. This DLC is built to appeal to those who enjoy immersive long-distance freight and passenger operations across diverse landscapes, with an emphasis on geography, industry and logistics.

In terms of content, The Eastern Branch combines several previously separate areas into a single connected corridor that spans rugged mountain passes, rolling agricultural highlands and forested valleys. Players can run freight and passenger services across the linked Badgers Pass, Eastern Range and Sequoia Valley regions, tackling challenging terrain, managing industrial supply chains and enjoying lengthy point-to-point operations. The DLC supports a mix of modern motive power and historical flavour, with opportunities to haul diverse consists through varied scenery and functional networks that mimic a living railway environment.

Promotion for The Eastern Branch DLC was carried out through Trainz’s usual channels, with official announcements on the Steam store page and in the Trainz Portal store highlighting the new route and its features. Screenshots and descriptive text were shared alongside other recent releases to inform the community of what to expect, emphasising the scale of the connected landscape and the depth of operations possible. Developer and publisher posts in community spaces helped generate awareness, particularly among fans interested in North American regional content and longer freight runs.

Because the DLC is very new, there are no Steam user reviews posted yet to establish a broad picture of reception. Early community reaction in Trainz forums and social groups focuses largely on excitement for having a large, interconnected route that supports extended operations rather than isolated short hauls. Enthusiasts interested in freight, industrial logistics and scenic route design have responded positively to the concept and the added thematic depth it brings, though broader sentiment will become clearer as more players explore and comment on the content in the weeks ahead.