RoadCraft News

[h2]August highlights ✨[/h2][p]August was a busy month behind the scenes, and we couldn’t resist sharing one exciting news: Road Kings, our upcoming on-road trucking simulation coming in 2026. 🚚[/p][p][/p][h3]MARK SEPTEMBER 4 IN YOUR CALENDAR 📅[/h3][p]Next Thursday, get ready for a triple dose of content: SnowRunner’s Season 16, the Rebuild Expansion for RoadCraft, and a brand-new Ford DLC for Expeditions all launching on the same day![/p][p][/p][h3]📸 NEW VP CONTEST: FPS VIEW[/h3][p]This month, we’re focusing on first-person perspective screenshots from SnowRunner, RoadCraft, and Expeditions.[/p][p]Hop in the driver’s seat and show us the world through your eyes whether it’s a rugged trail, a flooded road, or a massive construction site, we want your most immersive shots! 👀[/p][p]Basically, we want to see what’s on your windshield![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Post your entry on the Discord “contest” channel by September 16 for a chance to win a key for SnowRunner, RoadCraft, or Expeditions on any platform except Switch 🎁.[/p][p][/p][p]Feel free to edit your images and include as many photos as you like, but all in one entry![/p][p]Join here[/p][p]Let’s see the road from your cabin![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🎉 LET’S CELEBRATE YEAR 5 PASS![/h3][p]Exciting news! September 4 also marks the start of the Year 5 Pass![/p][p]We’re happy to keep this journey going with you, thanks for all your support. 💙[/p][p]At launch, you’ll also grab your instant skin rewards. Check them out!
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⚡ SEASON 16 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER[/h3][p]Closing out Year 4 in style, Season 16: High Voltage takes you to Washington State! ⚡[/p][p]Fix the infrastructure, power up the hydro plant, and get ready for new challenges![/p][p][/p][p]You will explore three new maps and tackle challenges with three new trucks:[/p]

• [p]HIB Billert 1980[/p]
• [p]PLAD 440 “Buddy”[/p]
• [p]Sleiter ST 833 “Chimera”[/p]

[carousel][/carousel][p]This new Season will be live on September 4 too![/p][p][/p][h3]🛠️ SWITCH & MAC: END OF SUPPORT[/h3][p]Hey Runners! Just so you know: Switch and Mac won’t get live-ops updates anymore (crossplay stays until November ✅).[/p][p]Multiplayer is still here, mods are still working on Switch and from now on, the game is yours to shape on these platforms![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🛠️ REBUILD EXPANSION IS COMING VERY SOON![/h3][p]Over 100 new missions are coming your way on September 4 in two brand-new maps: Contamination and Wash Out.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]→ Roll out with new vehicles like the massive Vostok MU-97 Ant Bridge Layer, plus four variants:[/p]

• [p]Tayga 6455B Bridge Layer[/p]
• [p]Arminger Thunder “Expeditions”[/p]
• [p]Tuz 119 Mutt[/p]
• [p]Mule T1 Trailblazer[/p]

[p]The Rebuild Expansion content is available for Rebuild Expansion owners and can also be purchased as a standalone DLC.[/p][p]All players will get the new difficulty options, which let you push your builds further with fuel management, gearboxes, convoy coordination and economy tweaks. You’ll also receive the Wayfarer ST7050 Fuel Truck and various fixes and improvements. [/p][p][/p][h3]🎵 AUGUST RHYMED WITH PATCH 3 AND PTS[/h3][p]August was about polish with Patch 3 (bug fixes and small additions).[/p][p][/p][p]We also opened the Public Test Server on Steam for all RoadCraft owners featuring the upcoming Rebuild Expansion content![/p][p]👉 Patch notes here[/p][p][/p][p]And don’t forget: we’ve got a dedicated PTS channel on our Discord. Just grab the “RoadCraft PTS” role to join the convo![/p][p]Join here
[/p][p][/p][h3]🛻 NEW FORD TRUCKS JOIN THE ADVENTURE![/h3][p]Get ready! The Ford DLC arrives on September 4, adding two new trucks to your garage:[/p]

• [p]Super Duty F-450, a humble workhouse that can handle the hardships of a days-long journey without a single hiccup.[/p]
• [p]F150 Raptor 2024, a fast and powerful offroad beast well-known for its outstanding reliability, especially in desert condition[/p]

[p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h2]👑 REVEALING ROAD KINGS[/h2][p]We recently revealed Road Kings, our brand-new truck sim coming in 2026, set in the American South.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Unlike the MudRunner franchise, which focuses on off-road adventures, Road Kings is all about on-road driving. Take the wheel of powerful semis hauling heavy cargo across highways, cities, and rural areas. 🛣️[/p][p][/p][p]A closed beta is planned![/p][p]Sign up here[/p][p](Registering doesn’t guarantee access; beta expected in the coming months.)[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]Some of you asked if SnowRunner will still be supported. Don’t worry! Road Kings is developed by a separate team, so SnowRunner will continue its journey as usual.[/p][p]For more info, check out our FAQ and join the dedicated socials:[/p][p]X[/p][p]Discord[/p][p][/p][h2]📬 Stay in touch with us![/h2][p]Whether you’re into SnowRunner, RoadCraft, or Expeditions, our Discord is the hub for all things community![/p][p]👉 Join here[/p][p]
You can also catch us on:[/p][p]X RoadCraft X SnowRunner[/p][p]Facebook Instagram YouTube Focus Together[/p][p][/p][p]That’s it from us for now! [/p][p]Enjoy the last days of summer and we’ll see each other in September, drivers! 🌇[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[h3]​Hi Builders![/h3][p][/p][p]The Public Test Server is now live! 🏗️[/p][p]
You can access it right now on your Steam library. It's available to all RoadCraft players who own at least the base game.[/p][p][/p][p]We’ve also opened a dedicated PTS channel on our Discord, where you can share your feedback and discuss without spoiling the fun for other players. [/p][p]Don’t forget to take the "RoadCraft PTS" role to access this channel![/p][p]
[/p][p]Join our Discord here! [/p][p][/p][p]​The PTS features the upcoming Rebuild Expansion content, launching this September. [/p][p][/p][p]Check out the patch notes below for full details.[/p][p][/p][h3]🛠️ General[/h3][p][/p][p]🚗 Added 7 New Vehicles:[/p]

• [p]Armiger Thunder "Expedition" – Scout[/p]
• [p]MULE T1 "Trailblazer" – Cargo Crane Truck[/p]
• [p]Tayga 6455B – Bridge Layer[/p]
• [p]Tuz 119 "Mutt" – Rusty Scout[/p]
• [p]Vostok MU-97 "Ant" – Bridge Layer[/p]
• [p]Vostok MU-97 "Ant" – Rusty Bridge Layer[/p]
• [p]Wayfarer ST7050 – Fuel Truck[/p]

[p]🗺️ Added 2 DLC Maps:[/p]

• [p]Contamination[/p]
• [p]Washout[/p]

[p]⚙️ Added Difficulty Modifiers (Hardmode options):[/p]

• [p]Fuel[/p]
• [p]Immersive UI[/p]
• [p]Gearbox[/p]
• [p]Realistic Convoys[/p]
• [p]Economy modifiers[/p]
• [p]Bridge building costs[/p]
• [p]Recovery rules[/p]
• [p]Quarry Zone sizes[/p]
• [p]Vehicle costs[/p]

[h2]🔧 Fixes & Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Save system fixes[/p]
• [p]Performance optimizations[/p]
• [p]Graphical artifacts fixes[/p]

[h3]Hello builders![/h3][p][/p][p]The 3.0 update is now live with 2 new trucks plus fixes for FPS drops, AI crashes, camera sensitivity tweaks, and mirrors auto-enable only on Ultra.[/p][p][/p][h2]PATCH NOTES[/h2][p][/p][h3]🚛 New Content [/h3][p][/p][p]Added: 2 new vehicles[/p][p][/p][p]- Voron 3327 Cargo Crane Truck[/p][p]- Alces C400 Cargo Truck.[/p][h3] 🛠️ General Fixes[/h3][p][/p][p]- Adjusted reduced camera rotation sensitivity while driving with steering wheel/gamepad.[/p][p]- Fixed frequent FPS drops (ongoing optimization for edge cases).[/p][p]- Fixed sand spontaneously spills out during movement Baikal 65-206.[/p][p]- Fixed frequent crash when opening failed AI routes.[/p][p]- Fixed added missing horn sound to Wayfarer ST7050 Semi Truck.[/p][p]- Fixed preview image for Nota in Shop corrected.[/p][p]- Fixed Fanatec steering wheels presets selection no longer causes missing type values.[/p][p]- Fixed resolved issue preventing Logitech G29 wheel from working with Logitech preset.[/p][p]- Fixed mirrors no longer auto-enable in High graphics preset (now only auto-enable on Ultra as intended).[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h2]July check-in ☀️[/h2][p][/p][p]July’s been a bit quieter…The engines didn’t roar quite as loud, but that doesn’t mean we’ve been standing still![/p][p]We’ve still got a few things to highlight: the latest RoadCraft updates and hotfixes, news on SnowRunner and Expeditions future, and ongoing contests![/p][p][/p][p]So grab a cold drink, settle in, here’s your off-road recap for the heart of summer! 🛻🌴[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Our Public Test Server has reopened its doors![/p][p][/p][p]Fellow runners, it’s time to dive into the upcoming Season 16 content on the PTS and get an early feel of this new region. 🛠️[/p][p][/p][p]The PTS received an update last week, mostly focused on vehicle improvements and a few smaller fixes: [/p][p]Patch notes here! [/p][p][/p][p]👉 If you didn’t get the chance to test it out yet on the PTS, no worries, here’s what you need to know about Season 16:[/p][p][/p][p]You’ll soon be heading to Washington, a brand-new region packed with off-road challenges and dense natural environments.[/p][p]Evoking the rugged beauty of Maine, it brings forest-heavy landscapes, muddy trails, and a crisp autumn vibe. 🍂[/p][p]Add three new vehicles to your fleet, each built to take on the terrain in their own unique way. 🚚[/p][p]Receive exclusive instant rewards. 🎁[/p][p]5 new vehicle add-ons will also be available, giving you fresh options to upgrade and customize your trucks. ⚙️[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]About Patch 2[/h3][p][/p][p]First things first, let’s talk about Patch 2 and the hotfixes that followed.[/p][p][/p][p]We sincerely apologize for the bugs introduced with the update. We want to acknowledge that this update didn’t meet our expectations, or yours, and we thank you for your patience![/p][p][/p][p]The good news is that most of the major issues, including the tricky “duplicated trucks” bug, now appear to be resolved for the majority of players 🙏. [/p][p]If it isn't, let us know.[/p][p][/p][p]We know a few issues from the patch persist, namely performance drops, but our team is working hard to resolve them in upcoming updates and hotfixes 💪.[/p][p][/p][p]Patch 2.2 just went live a few days ago with a batch of fixes: Patch notes here![/p][p]Thanks again for your patience![/p][p][/p][p]On a brighter note, many of you have started using the new photomode and shared some stunning scenic shots! It’s our turn to share some of them:[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]📸 olide336, stanikowsky, dreamcatcher_ua from Discord[/p][p][/p][h3]What’s coming next? [/h3][p][/p][p]Patch 3 is just around the corner! Here’s what’s coming:[/p][p]
🚚 Two new truck variants
🐞 A round of bug fixes (including a fix for performance drops)
🧪 Launch of the Public Test Server[/p][p][/p][p]We’ll keep you posted as soon as the update goes live![/p][p][/p][p]And for those eager about the Rebuild Expansion, don’t miss our latest spotlight video and take a first look at what’s coming your way![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]Little reminder!  [/h3][p][/p][p]RoadCraft Standard Edition is still 20% off on PlayStation and Steam. It’s the last day to get the discount on PlayStation! 🔥[/p][p]Get it now! [/p][p][/p][p]We also want to thank all the journalists and influencers who’ve reviewed our game! Your continued support means a lot for us 💙.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p]Season 3 has been out for a couple of weeks now and we really appreciate all the feedback you’ve shared! 🙌[/p][p][/p][p]We’d love to hear more of your thoughts on our Discord server, we’re always looking for ways to improve and bring your ideas into the game where possible.[/p][p][/p][p]We hope you’ve enjoyed exploring the Carpathian mountains and testing out the new drones and vehicles 🏔️[/p][p][/p][p]Now, let’s take a quick look at what’s next for Year 1![/p][p]
[/p][p]Season 4 is on the horizon, the final chapter of this year’s pass is shaping up to be something special![/p][p][/p][h3]And that’s not all…[/h3][p][/p][p]We’re excited to announce an upcoming standalone DLC in collaboration with Ford, featuring two brand-new trucks to add to your fleet! 🚚 [/p][p]Stay tuned![/p][p][/p][h2]VP Contest 🏆[/h2][p][/p][p]We hosted a VP Contest this month on the theme of cargo haulers and here are the stunning shots from our winner, CatFarmer on Discord! 📸[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]
Thanks to everyone who took part and shared their epic hauls! 🙌[/p][p][/p][h2]Where to find us this summer?📱[/h2][p][/p][p]No matter if you’re into SnowRunner RoadCraft, or Expeditions, our Discord is the place to be for all things community![/p][p]👉 Join us here![/p][p][/p][p]You can also catch us on:[/p][p]X RoadCraft X SnowRunner[/p][p]Facebook Instagram YouTube Focus Together[/p][p][/p][p]That’s all from us for now, soak up the summer vibes and we’ll see you on the road in August, drivers! ☀️[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]
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[h3]Hello Builders,[/h3][p][/p][p]This hotfix addresses key control issues. It fixes the inverted camera mode and improves input handling across controllers, keyboards, and steering wheels.[/p][p]
[/p][h3]PATCH NOTES[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Fixed: Inverted camera mode settings now work correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed: Too sensetive sticks inputs on controllers.[/p]
• [p]Fixed: Resolved conflicts when switching between different control devices (gamepad/keyboard/steering wheel)[/p]

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