SnowRunner News

[h3]Howdy SnowRunners![/h3]

We have good news! The Public Test Server is now on Steam for the first time!

To access the PTS on Steam, go to your games library and right-click on SnowRunner > Properties > Betas and select the PTS in the list.

As a reminder, you'll find below the change notes of updates 15.0 and 15.1 of the PTS. Share your feedback on our forum. It's greatly appreciated, as always. 😁

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[h2][Update 15.0][/h2]

[h2]General additions[/h2]
[h3][DLC] Two new maps in the Don region[/h3]

• Industrial Zone
  
• Antonovsky Reservation
  

[h3][DLC] Two new TATRA trucks[/h3]

• TATRA Force T815-7
  
• TATRA Phoenix
  

[h3]Free for all players[/h3]

• New exterior stickers
  
• Fully playable “immersive mode”: HUD elements such as gearbox and functions menu are hidden in this mode and only shown when a player uses them
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]
[h3]Mods[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where players got a missing mods message each time when they tried to load a game save in which some of the mods were deactivated
  
• Improved error handling for the mod browser
  
• Fixed a bug in the game editor where the borders of the zone for crafting were not displayed
  
• Fixed a bug where the numbers were shown instead of the name of the mod map on the first load
  
• The approximate amount of memory that mods will take is now displayed at the dev panel on the polygon
  
• Added a hotkey for dev panel hide function on polygon
  

[h3]Hard Mode[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where fuel canisters were instantly replenished after purchasing another addon in the garage
  
• Fixed a bug where the player was unable to change 'Metric System' in the Settings menu during the normal game right after exiting a 'Hard Mode' game
  

[h3]Trucks[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where the legs of some heavy semi-trailers could get stuck in the ground after purchasing it for the Tatra 813 truck
  
• Fixed a bug where players were unable to attach a trailer that required a saddle when the saddle was not equipped on the Tatra T813
  
• Tweaked driver position for Tatra 805
  
• Fixed a bug where rear wheels of trucks with articulated frames were displayed as not attached to frame after the save load
  
• Fixed a bug where Heavy Crane was incorrectly mounted to Western Star 4964 in some cases
  
• Fixed a bug where the 'Cat CT681' truck could not move if the suspension was completely broken and the suspension axle was lowered
  
• Fixed a bug where fuel tank addon collided with fuel tank trailer on ZiKZ 5368
  
• Improved back winch placement on Tatra 813
  
• Improved gauge lights on GMC Brigadier
  

[h3]General fixes[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where players were not able to load cement from Quarry for the task "Cement for the Region"
  
• Fixed a bug where the "Turn on the engine on winched truck" option disappeared if the "C" button was bound to another button
  
• Fixed a bug where in some cases selling a medium log trailer did not give any money
  
• Fixed a bug where cargo did not appear on the map if the client activated the task while the host was on another map
  
• Fixed a bug where the “Turn on/off engine” prompt displayed on the screen after entering and exiting the garage
  
• Fixed a bug where garage sounds were played before loading was complete when player recovered to the garage from another level
  
• Fixed a bug where in some cases items to deliver could be duplicated when the player restarted Orbital Velocity objective
  
• Fixed a bug where too many cargos were listed in the task description of For Hard-to-reach Places objective
  
• Fixed a bug where location marker was not displayed for BA-20 armored car during “The Price of Victory” contract
  
• Fixed a bug where All-terrain tires got "mud-terrain" written and mud-terrain tires had "all-terrain" written on them.
  
• Fixed a bug where the number of the flattened tires on the mini-map was incorrect when all 4 wheels were fully damaged
  
• Fixed a bug where players were unable to buy trailers if a car was packed on the platform of the truck
  
• Fixed a bug where cargo could disappear during packing/unpacking of cargo at a certain position of the trailer
  
• Fixed a bug where the "Model collector" achievement was not unlocked for some players
  
• Fixed a bug where it was possible to equip seismic vibrator and metal detector at the same time on some vehicles
  

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[h2][Update 15.1][/h2]

[h2]Changes[/h2]
[h3]Trucks[/h3]

• Updated models, textures, and addons setup for TATRA Force and TATRA Phoenix
  
• Added unique skin for Don 71
  

[h3]Modding[/h3]

• Supported custom pictures for custom cargo
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]
[h3]Controls[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where control scheme “B” didn’t have a keybind for toggling the camera
  

[h3]Hello SnowRunners![/h3]

June is over and you know what that means: it's time for the Mod Creator Awards! Let's discover five mods that caught the attention of the devs.

The mods are split in four categories:

1. Vehicles: for this category, two vehicles created by the community are selected. The two main criteria for selection are the vehicle’s appearance and handling.
   
2. Map Design: This category awarded the most enjoyable maps, with interesting tasks and missions.
   
3. Map Environment: the most beautiful and impressive maps are awarded in this category.
   
4. Unique: the category for the most fun, strange and subversive mods. Let your imagination run wild!
   

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[h2]Vehicle #1[/h2]
JohnJohnHotRod’s Squarebody Trail Bruiser

Dev comment: “Very well-done pickup truck - highly detailed with lots of customization options. Perfect for rock crawling.”



[h2]Vehicle #2[/h2]
VladSib72’s Type B-601

Dev comment: “We really appreciate mod trucks that fit well in our game, with the rest of our fleet. This mod is a great example of such mods. It's not OP, has very high texture and model quality, and fantastic sounds.”



[h2]Map Design[/h2]
Hashwelder’s Dun Morogh

Dev comment: “We've played this map for a while now, and can say that this map has it all: interesting objectives, challenging tasks, and routes that are very fun to traverse.”



[h2]Map Environment[/h2]
MADMartinQc’s Canadian Runner 02 - The old Volcano

Dev comment: “One of the first high-quality mod maps released for our game. And it still holds perfectly. Kudos to MADMartinQc!”



[h2]Unique[/h2]
Rng3r’s RNG TX Bridge Layer

Dev comment: “This is our favorite kind of mods - one that brings a truly new gameplay experience. Fantastic work.”



Thanks to all modders for your awesome creations, and congratulations to the winners!

More and more people are getting into mod creation. It's always a pleasure to see how talented our community is. 😍

If your work hasn't won the prize, it doesn't mean that we don't love it. There are so many amazing mods, and it's always tough to pick our favourite. Thank you all!

See you next month, SnowRunners!
The Saber, Focus, and mod.io teams

[h2]Hello SnowRunners![/h2]

June has brought a fair share of events, but it is already coming to an end.

We are happy to welcome all the new players to the community! Don’t hesitate to ask veteran players and community moderators for help. 🙂

Many of you have already faced the harsh environments of the Amur Oblast, and many others join the adventure every day. Let us know how you like Season 4!

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On June 22, we were thrilled to announce that TATRA trucks joined SnowRunner in the TATRA Dual Pack, available right now for all Year 2 Pass owners.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that if you get TATRA Dual Pack separately, it will mechanically prevent you from getting the Year 2 Pass, but you will still be able to purchase individual DLCs separately.

TATRA Trucks is one of the oldest European truck manufacturers, with iconic and capable trucks such as the TATRA 805 and TATRA 813.



You gave them a fantastic welcome, so you should appreciate the other TATRA trucks to come!

[h2]What’s next?[/h2]

We care deeply about your feedback, as we want to offer you the best possible experience. The devs are working very hard to implement new features. Following are some insights of what to expect in the future.

*Immersive mode (the game interface disappears when it's not needed)

However, keep in mind this is a long process, and we can’t give you a date yet.

[h2]Truck tournament[/h2]

Our truck tournament is over! It ended on June 7th with the victory of the AZOV 64131.



As a reminder, a specific skin will be awarded to the four semi-finalists of the tournament:

• TAYGA 6436
  
• AZOV 64131
  
• KOLOB 74760
  
• FORD F 750
  

[h2]Steam Summer Sale[/h2]

The Premium Edition is currently 20% on Steam until July 8th.

That’s a good opportunity to complete your collection!

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/575626/

We also remind you that the Anniversary DLC is FREE for all players! It includes two awesome trucks, the CAT 681 and International HX 520.

Drive safe and see you soon,
The mod.io, Saber and Focus teams.

[h3]Hello SnowRunners![/h3]

We are thrilled to announce that TATRA Trucks have joined SnowRunner!



Today, two new TATRA trucks are available in-game to all Year 2 Pass owners.

The Czech manufacturer is the first European brand to join SnowRunner’s family of rugged, iconic, and durable vehicles, taking the stage in style with the TATRA 813 and TATRA 805. The 813 is a heavy 8-wheeler boasting incredible agility for a truck of its size, while the 805 is a versatile off-road truck capable of traversing the most difficult of paths.

Today’s TATRA Dual Pack is available to all Year 2 Pass owners. SnowRunner has mountains of content yet to come, and that includes more TATRA trucks, so stay tuned for more.

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/575628/

Along with new content, we also fixed some bugs. Find more details below:

[h2]New Content[/h2]
[h3]Trucks[/h3]
Two new vehicles are available for owners of Year 2 Pass:

• TATRA 813
  
• TATRA 805
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]
[h3]General Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where metal rolls could disappear after creation at Black Badger Lake in co-op
  
• Fixed a bug where the player automatically entered customize menu after repairing his truck in the garage in hard mode
  
• Improved game performance while playing on ultra settings
  
• Fixed controls conflicts in control schemes B and D
  
• Fixed a bug where PC the 'Log Trailer' mounting fell under the terrain after detaching
  
• Fixed a bug where metal detector sounds were not working in some cases
  
• Fixed a bug where the truck engine was disabled immediately when the player changed the truck
  
• Fixed a bug where the marker was missing on the minimap during the task Log Crossing
  
• Fixed a bug where players were unable to delete local save files
  

[h3]Trucks[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where the stock bumper of ZiKZ 605-R was locked after buying the winch pipe.
  
• Fixed a bug where the "Snub Heatshielded" exhaust on the International HX 520 collided with the Logging Frame Add-on.
  
• Improved suspension collision for Khan 317 Sentinel and Zikz 605R
  
• Added additional crane sockets for Khan Sentinel
  

[h3]Hello SnowRunners![/h3]

May has come and gone! It's time to discover this month's best mods according to the devs.

They have selected five mods that stood out from others. The rules and categories are the following:

1. Vehicle: The devs will pick their overall favorite vehicles, based on both look and how it feels to play. (Two winners)
   
2. Map Design: The devs will pick maps based on their design, including tasks, missions, flow, and how it feels to play.
   
3. Map Environment: The devs will pick maps based on the most impressive, detailed, and aesthetically pleasing environments.
   
4. Unique: This is the odd one out. Mods that push the boundaries of expectation. Points for originality, innovation, uniqueness, and fun. Basically, this is where the giant purple octopus trucks go.
   

[h2]Vehicle #1[/h2]
VladSib72's Type S-100

Dev comment: "This a great homage to a very old French truck. It's the first time we see a parallel cargo load in a mod truck, great idea! Although it may be too huge for some areas in our game, we still love playing around with it".



[h2]Vehicle #2[/h2]
Iceberg101's Delta Hercules Semi Truck

Dev comment: "Beautiful mod with one of the best dashboard views that we've seen in mods. Works perfectly with Delta Semi_Trailer Pack from the same mod creator".



[h2]Map Design[/h2]
Remoh667's Highway Haulin

Dev comment: "Another great mod Remoh667 which is this time mostly focused on transportation on asphalt roads. Great map to play with friends in co-op".



[h2]Map Environment[/h2]
Blood_Rage's Foothills Of Sayan

Dev comment: "Beautiful Siberian map, we really enjoyed various sceneries around this map. And custom sounds and 4K textures are a really nice touch".



[h2]Unique[/h2]
FlamingYakuma's UniAIMOW - 4x4 Made in Sri Lanka

Dev comment: "A truck from Sri Lanka? Hell Yeah! Not sure if the armored vehicle is really needed in the peaceful world of Snowrunner, but still - it's really nice scout truck with an unusual appearance".



Come everyone, let's congratulate the winners in the comments! We are so grateful to all modders for sharing their awesome mods with the community.

Many people have joined the community since SnowRunner is now available on many new platforms. Hopefully, your mod will also be rewarded in the coming Mod Creator Awards!

Take care and keep up the great work!
The Saber, Focus, and mod.io teams