1. SnowRunner
  2. News

SnowRunner News

Driver's Diary of April

[h3]April Highlights, Runners! 🚚[/h3]

April was packed with milestones! Between SnowRunner’s Season 15 and the countdown to RoadCraft’s release, we have been quite busy!

A big news to kick things off: RoadCraft is officialy GOLD! ✨



And now, let’s take a look at everything that made this month one to remember! 👇

[h2]🎂 SnowRunner celebrates 5 years on the road![/h2]

Happy birthday to SnowRunner! It has been five full years of muddy trails, steep climbs and wild recoveries.

A massive thank you to everyone who’s stuck with us and helped build this amazing community. ❤️



[h3]Still going strong with Season 15[/h3]

Season 15: Oil and Dirt dropped a few weeks ago, and you’ve been tackling Quebec’s wild terrain like pros. 😏

We’ve loved seeing what you’ve accomplished so far. We’re featuring some of your best screenshots in this update!


📸 zeang2, blueaxolotl. .zarath. and on Discord

Don’t forget: this is the second-to-last season of Year 4, and next season promises to be exciting… 👀


[h2]🧭 Expeditions updates[/h2]

[h3]Season 3 is on the horizon![/h3]

We’re heading back to the Carpathian Mountains in the upcoming season! 🏔️
Season 3 will bring:

- 3 new trucks to master
- 2 new specialists to join your crew
- 1 new map & 1 cave.
- And a bunch of free new content to expand your expeditions

More details coming soon!

[h3]Easter Event Wrap-up[/h3]

Our Easter event ended yesterday and brought two unique skins you could unlock, and we saw tons of you jumping in for the fun! We’re dropping a screenshot here to show off one of the seasonal looks. Thanks to everyone who joined!


[h2]🚧 RoadCraft: The countdown is on![/h2]

Just under a month to go before RoadCraft launches on May 20! 👷‍♀️

We’re all very excited and we hope you’re planning to bring friends along for the ride...
As you may have seen it yesterday, we revealed our co-op trailer showing off how you can build and have fun with your crew. RoadCraft is all about creativity together.

🎥 Check trailer here!

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2104890/view/521963588563239132


[h3]RoadCraft Devblog: Build the engine![/h3]

We recently published a devblog where devs dive into the creation of RoadCraft engine and the technical challenges they tackled to bring this game to life.

If you're curious about how the game works behind the scenes, it’s a must-read and it’s here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2104890/view/521963588563239043

[h3]Check our Focus Community Youtube channel![/h3]

We’ve been posting a lot of RoadCraft content on this channel lately and now that the game is officialy gold, it’s the perfect time to check out our 10-minutes raw gameplay video!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

There are also plenty of short videos available, covering everything from road crafting and physics in action to vehicle highlights and more here!

[h2]Join us on social media! 📨[/h2]

[h3]Hang out, win stuff, and connect with the community![/h3]

Our Discord server just got a fresh new look! If you haven’t checked it out in a while, now’s the perfect time. It’s the hub for all things truck simulation, where you’ll find passionate players from SnowRunner, RoadCraft and Expeditions.

We’ve also recently launched exclusive giveaways!

Our discord is the perfect place to:

- Team up with other players
- Chat directly with the team
- Stay updated on your favorite games

👉 Join the SnowRunner - RoadCraft - Expeditions Discord

And of course, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest news.

That’s all for this month! Thanks for being part of the journey and see you in May 😉

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1465360/SnowRunner/

SnowRunner Season 15 is here!

[h2]SnowRunner returns to the Great White North! ❄️[/h2]

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Season 15: Oil & Dirt is launching today, and it's taking you deep into the rugged and breathtaking landscapes of Quebec, Canada, marking SnowRunner’s fourth journey through the Great White North.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s coming!

[h3]Two new maps to explore 🗺️[/h3]

- The Harbor: Head to the coast where an oil drilling platform, shipyard, small towns, and even a lighthouse await.
- The Lac Ribière: Venture into a bustling city hosting a fish festival, with construction sites and plenty of local charm.

[h3]Two new vehicles 🚛 [/h3]

- The Sleiter ST816 "Elephant": a massive 6-wheeled beast designed to haul the heaviest semi-trailers.
- The Mercer K520: agile and reliable, ideal for exploration and rescue missions.



[h3]New missions & activities 🛠️[/h3]

This season is packed with content! Build an oil platform, organize a fishing festival, construct a highway, and even set up a climber’s lodge high in the mountains. Get ready for a real challenge.

[h3]Free content for all players 🎁[/h3]

Everyone gets a treat! 10 new vehicle stickers to customize your fleet and make it your own.

[h3]New add-ons and trailers 🔧[/h3]

- SLEI-64 Loading Crane
- Maintenance Frame Addon for Mercer
- Mercer Sideboard Bed
- Fishing Trailer
- Oil Platform Anchor
- Short Flatbed Semi-Trailer Loaded with Parts
- Flatbed Semi-Trailer Loaded with Parts

[h3]Season 15: Oil & Dirt is available here![/h3]

[h2]New updates are also available with this season, check patch notes here: [/h2]

[h3]Vehicle improvements[/h3]

🛠️ Fixed: Issue where short and medium logs couldn’t be auto-loaded on the Aramatsu Forester addon
🛠️ Fixed: KOLOB 74760’s ventilation grille didn’t reset to default black when repainting from a DLC skin
🛠️ Fixed: Front 51″ wheels clipped into fenders when suspension was broken on Kenworth C500
🛠️ Fixed: Mack Pinnacle mudguards didn’t reinstall after removing an addon
🛠️ Fixed: Black graphical artifact on roof of TUZ 16 "Actaeon" in cockpit camera
🛠️ Fixed: Trailers couldn’t be installed if 'Heavy Trailer Hitch' addon was removed
🛠️ Fixed: ‘Short Logs’ cargo couldn’t be auto-loaded onto 'Short Logging Frame' addon
🛠️ Fixed: ‘Long Logs’ could be auto-loaded into 'Log Carrier Front' without the rear trailer

[h3]UI fixes[/h3]

🖥️ Fixed: RGB Selector showed 3 color settings on trucks with only 2-color skins
🖥️ Fixed: Double cursor in 'Color' tab after exiting RGB selector
🖥️ Fixed: Opening multicolor window when editing single-color custom with RGB selector
🖥️ Fixed: Color slot selection was locked when creating/editing custom tricolor skin
🖥️ Fixed: Tricolor skin became single-color when re-editing
🖥️ Fixed: 'DualShock 4' layout was shown for 'DualSense' in Settings menu
🖥️ Fixed: Missing 'Sell' button in garage on Xbox consoles
🖥️ Fixed: 'Compatibility' menu couldn't be opened via 'Y' in Customize menu on Xbox

[h3]Mod browser[/h3]

🔧 Fixed: All mods deactivated when updating mods page on Switch
🔧 Fixed: Some previously used mods marked as "Cannot enable mod" when loading others

[h3]Co-op[/h3]

🤝 Fixed: 'Offline Mode' message still appeared after restoring connection during session creation
🤝 Fixed: Client disconnections when another player joined the session
🤝 Fixed: Contract trailers and trucks moved to host map after task restart
🤝 Fixed: Contract trailer duplicated on another map if players were on different maps
🤝 Fixed: Contract trailer missing from original position after restarting
🤝 Fixed: Some contracts failed to complete if host was on another map
🤝 Fixed: Blocked PS4/PS5 players didn’t show in ‘Crossplay Blocklist’ after joining or creating a co-op session
🤝 Fixed: Blocked player’s nickname missing in blocklist
🤝 Fixed: Crossplay code not updating when connecting to a session

[h3]Other changes[/h3]

🎵 Fixed: Missing SFX when the camera was far away
🔊 Fixed: Loud audio issues when changing levels or ending co-op if client vehicle was outside garage
📦 Fixed: Cargo didn’t spawn correctly after restart if trailer was unpacked and in original location
📦 Fixed: Cargo floating in the air after restart when left unpacked
🕹️ Fixed: ‘Please wait until game download is complete’ didn’t display on Proving Ground map selection in Initial Payload on PlayStation
🎨 Various visual fixes on maps
💥 Various crash fixes
🌍 Localization fixes

Start your engines and head north for a wild ride! 🚛

See you in SnowRunner!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1465360/SnowRunner/

Discover our three off-road simulation games!

[h2]Which one will you choose? 🚛[/h2]

Whether you're passionate about exploration, delivering goods through difficult terrains, or rebuilding after natural disasters, our off-road games offer unique experiences for every simulation enthusiast.

Here's a detailed look at what each title offers:

🚚 SnowRunner – The ultimate off-road simulation


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1465360/SnowRunner/

Face extreme environments with cutting-edge terrain physics in SnowRunner! Take the wheel of over 100 vehicles from brands like Ford, Chevrolet, and Freightliner as you battle mud, torrential waters, snow, and frozen lakes. Expand your adventure even further with community-created mods.

- Highly advanced terrain physics
- 100+ vehicles to unlock, upgrade & customize
- Crossplay multiplayer (PC, Xbox, PlayStation)
- Multiplayer co-op (up to 4 players)
- Huge interconnected world to explore across more than 15 regions
- Mod support across platforms

🔭 Expeditions: A MudRunner Game – Scientific exploration in the wild


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2477340/Expeditions_A_MudRunner_Game/

Embark on rewarding scientific expeditions in uncharted lands. Navigate arid deserts, dense forests, steep mountains and even caves, using advanced tools to overcome obstacles.

Manage your research camp, recruit experts, and equip your vehicles with high-tech gadgets like drones and metal detectors to uncover hidden treasures and forgotten ruins.

- Off-road physics-driven exploration across 6 regions
- High-tech tools: reconnaissance drones, metal detectors, echo sounders
- Research base management & expert recruitment
- Multiplayer co-op (up to 4 players)
- Mod support

🚧 RoadCraft – Rebuild the world, one road at a time


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2104890/RoadCraft/

Step into the role of a disaster recovery company and restore regions devastated by natural disasters. Clear debris, repair infrastructure, and guide your transport convoys through challenging terrain.

RoadCraft lets you construct roads, bridges and more with a sandbox approach that allows you to strategize and choose your own methods to rebuild infrastructure.

- Advanced physics-based reconstruction gameplay
- 40+ vehicles: bulldozers, cranes, transport trucks & more
- Large-scale rebuilding missions across 8 maps
- Multiplayer co-op (up to 4 players)
- Mod support

Each game offers a distinct experience, catering to different aspects of off-road gameplay and simulation.

Whether you're an explorer, a delivery driver, or a builder, there's an adventure for everyone – and you might find yourself enjoying one, two, or even all three, depending on your playstyle.

Which one did you already try? Let us know!
[h3]Happy trucking! 🚚💨[/h3]

Driver's Diary of March

[h2]Spring is here, Runners! 🌸[/h2]

March has been all about construction! This month brought the end of the RoadCraft demo and an exciting RoadCraft Q&A on Discord, giving everyone a chance to dive deeper into the game.

Let’s look back at March and see what’s ahead! 👇

Big news for SnowRunner! 🛢️


Mark your calendars! Season 15: Oil and Dirt is coming on April 10!

Get ready to take on rugged terrain and tough challenges in the heart of Québec. With two expansive new maps and two powerful vehicles, you'll need all your skills to navigate the wild landscapes ahead.

Year 4 pass owners will receive:

- The Sleiter ST816 "Elephant": a beast of a 6-wheel tractor, built to haul the heaviest semi-trailers across the toughest terrain.
- The Mercer K520: a nimble and versatile truck, perfect for support roles and rescue operations



It’s going to be a busy season, packed with exciting new activities—you won’t want to miss what’s coming! 🚛✨

More details are coming your way on April 4! 😉



What’s next for Expeditions? 🧭


A third season is on the horizon, bringing more challenges and discoveries! 🌍 We’ll keep you updated as we get closer.

Moreover, dev team has heard your feedback on co-op and is looking into it!

What about RoadCraft? 🚧


RoadCraft’s demo wrapped up on March 20, and we want to thank everyone who joined in! 🙏 We hope you had fun playing and building! 🛠️

But this is just the beginning: full launch is coming on May 20! Until then, we’ll keep sharing gameplay and updates with you. 🎮

This month, we also had a Q&A on Discord with the devs to answer your burning questions 🔥. You can catch the full transcription here!

A new devblog is coming soon, where we’ll dive into some cool details, stay tuned! ✨

[h3]And hey, time to customize your background! 🎨[/h3]

You can grab some RoadCraft environment wallpapers for free on Focus Together. You will just need to create an account to download them.
Check them out here!



[h2]Stay connected with us! 📨[/h2]

Looking for teammates or just a place to chat with fellow runners? Join the SnowRunner Discord.
Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest updates.
For more news on SnowRunner, Expeditions, and RoadCraft, don’t miss out on Focus Together.

Enjoy the ride and see you in April!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1465360/SnowRunner/

Patch notes 34.1 (Hotfix)

[h3]Hi Runners, [/h3]

A Hotfix has arrived! Check out all the improvements in the patch notes.

[h3]Mack Trucks Improvements[/h3]

✅ Reduced fuel consumption for Mack trucks by 15–20%
✅ Added AWD for Mack Pinnacle
✅ Fixed the trailer mounting block for Mack Pinnacle in the Sideboard Bed + LC 3.8 Loading Crane combo. Trailers now cannot be mounted with the Long Sideboard Bed by design
✅ Added the MudTires type from the Jack of All Treads Tire Pack for the Mack Terra Pro truck
✅ MC-V8 13.OT and MC-V8 FuelMiser engines are now available in the Br. Columbia DLC region

[h3]Other Changes[/h3]

🛠️ Fixed: All mods no longer get deactivated when updating the mods page
📂 Fixed: "Not found 404" error in the EGS store when opening additional content pages via the Content Library menu
💥 Fixed: Crash when creating a session after attempting to connect to a player's session from the blocklist
🎮 Added a possible fix for XSX GPU Hangs