ZDSimulator: Kyiv-Shevchenko Route

The Kyiv–Shevchenko Route DLC for ZDSimulator was developed and published by the ZDSimulator Team, and was released on 17 April 2025. It is available for the Windows version of ZDSimulator and requires ownership of the base game; there are no console or alternative-platform ports listed.

The route recreates a real railway corridor in Ukraine, connecting the main station in Kyiv with T.H. Shevchenko station in the city of Smila. The total length of the route is about 215 km, passing through several intermediate stops including Trypillia and Myronivka. Between Kyiv‑Demiivskyi and Myronivka the line is single-track with bidirectional automatic-block signaling, providing a setup for realistic timetable and traffic management. The design aims to reflect real infrastructure, giving players a chance to operate both freight and passenger services under conditions similar to real-world Ukrainian rail lines.

Promotion for this route came primarily through its official release on the platform’s store page. The listing describes the route’s length, stations, track layout and signaling structure, and notes compatibility with the game’s existing systems, including scenario mode, free‑ride, and the level editor. As part of a batch of content released alongside the base game’s debut on the store, the DLC was presented as one of several routes intended to offer variety and breadth to new players exploring ZDSimulator. There was no separate large-scale marketing push; instead, visibility was likely driven by the store catalogue and word-of-mouth among the railway‑simulation community.

Because the DLC is relatively new, it currently shows no user reviews on the store page. Feedback from public forums and community threads indicates a mixture of optimism and cautious expectation. Some players value the addition for offering a realistic route connecting the capital with a significant junction, appreciating the scenery, authentic stations, and the operational flexibility of mixed passenger and freight traffic. Others highlight that maximal enjoyment depends heavily on having matching locomotives and well‑designed scenario or timetable content; without those, the route may feel underused. Overall, the Kyiv–Shevchenko Route DLC appears likely to appeal most to simulation fans who enjoy detailed, region‑specific rail operations rather than casual players seeking simpler gameplay.