RoadCraft News

[h3]Happy New Year Runners! 🎉[/h3][p][/p][p]We wish you all the best for 2026! May it be full of joy, adventure… and, of course, plenty of trucks! 🚛[/p][p]As we kick off the new year, we haven’t been idle. A brand-new season has already launched in SnowRunner, and there are fresh updates waiting for RoadCraft too. [/p][p][/p][p]Buckle up, because there’s a lot to haul into 2026![/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]SEASON 17 JUST HIT THE ROAD ❄️[/h3][p][/p][p]Season 17 - Repair & Rescue launched yesterday, bringing new adventures and challenges to your favorite off-road game: [/p][p][/p]

• [p]2 new maps in Western Asia: you can explore muddy terrain full of obstacles and hidden landmarks, navigate small towns, industrial sites, forests and more. [/p]
• [p]2 new trucks with add-ons: The Voron G-5352 (Heavy-duty) and the Jangsu RX600 (Off-Road).  [/p]
• [p]Restoration activities: Repair fields, restore an old monastery, build infrastructure to welcome tourists and much more, all in a sustainable way. [/p]

[carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]If you want to see more of this Season, check out our release trailer over here: [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]We hope you’re enjoying the season so far! Don’t hesitate to share your feedback in the comments, we love hearing from you.[/p][p]And for more technical information about this new season, check out the patch notes over here. [/p][p][/p][h3]NEXT UP: NEW STANDALONE DLC 🚛[/h3][h3][/h3][p]This DLC will bring 2 brand-new vehicles (both full-sized trucks, no scouts) to SnowRunner and is planned for the coming months. [/p][p]Most importantly, they come from a brand-new manufacturer that will be making its very first appearance in SnowRunner. [/p][p][/p][p]And here’s a little extra tease… one of these two trucks is also among the most requested vehicles by you since the game’s release. 👀[/p][p]We’ll give you more info soon 😉[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]LATEST GAME UPDATES 🚧[/h3][p][/p][p]The Public Test Server has reopened!
You can now test content from the upcoming expansion. To join, simply own the base game on Steam and the PTS should appear in your library.[/p][p][/p][p]We already released one big update and two hotfixes on the PTS. Check the patch notes out here. [/p][p]⚠️ Keep in mind, this is a test version, so you should expect some bugs.[/p][p][/p][p]If you’d like to help us improve the experience, you can also share your thoughts through this quick survey. Should take about 5-10 minutes to complete, thank you for your time 🙏
[/p][p]Last week, we also released Hotfix 5.2 bringing important fixes, especially addressing progression-related issues. [/p][p]You can check out the full patch notes here. [/p][p][/p][h3]GOOD NEWS TO CELEBRATE ✨[/h3][p][/p][p]1️⃣ A Bundle with RoadCraft & Construction Simulator is now available on Steam![/p][p]Get it here! [/p][p]
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2️⃣RoadCraft is also officially Xbox Play Anywhere, cause you can now grab it via Game Pass PC 🥳[/p][p][/p][p]3️⃣Finally, we’re proud to announce a partnership with JCB coming to RoadCraft! [/p][p]Known worldwide for its rugged and reliable construction equipment, JCB is a perfect fit for the heavy-duty rebuilding fantasy at the heart of the game.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’ll let you know soon what form this partnership will take, the content it will bring, and when to expect it of course. 😉[/p][h2]
VP CONTEST -  WINTER EDITION: WE HAVE A WINNER 🏆[/h2][p][/p][p]Congrats Doc Bugsy from Discord! Your stunning snowy shots have taken the top spot for this month’s Winter themed VP Contest.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]We absolutely loved the contrast between night and day in your shots, truly breathtaking! ✨[/p][p]Thanks to everyone who participated,  your creativity keeps us inspired, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll share in the next contests.[/p][p][/p][h2]WHERE TO FIND US?📱[/h2][p][/p][p]Whether you’re into SnowRunner RoadCraft, or Expeditions, our Discord is the place to be for all things community![/p][p][/p][p]👉 Join us here!

[/p][h3]You can find us on our truck sim games’ socials too![/h3][p]

Wishing you amazing truck sim game sessions! ✨[/p][p]Catch you next month![/p][p]
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[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]
Join our Discord here! [/p][p][/p][p]​The PTS features the upcoming Expansion content, launching soon! [/p][p][/p][p]Check out the patch notes below for full details.[/p][p][/p][h3]🚗 7 New vehicles:[/h3]

• [p]Derry Longhorn 4520 Heavy Scout[/p]
• [p]Hollander M7 Cable Layer[/p]
• [p]Torque G175  Tree Crusher[/p]
• [p]Minuteman K370 Explorer[/p]
• [p]Wayfarer OFT96 TS D Heavy Dump Truck[/p]
• [p]Wayfarer OFT96 TS T Heavy Cargo Truck[/p]
• [p]5111B Dragline Demolisher[/p]

[h3]🗺️ 2 New Maps:[/h3]

• [p]Autumn Collapse[/p]
• [p]Summer Drought[/p]

[h3]🎮 New gameplay features:[/h3]

• [p]Ghost Buildings[/p]
• [p]Demolition Buildings[/p]
• [p]Exploration towers[/p]
• [p]Hidden Objectives[/p]
• [p]Echo Assist feature[/p]
• [p]TreeCrusher mechanic[/p]

[h3]⚙️ Quality of life improvements:[/h3]

• [p]Removed gearbox settings from the start campaign menu to the game settings menu[/p]
• [p]Added the Toy truck count[/p]
• [p]New SFX [/p]
• [p]New VFX [/p]
• [p]Improved save system[/p]
• [p]Updated foliage and trees[/p]
• [p]Localization fixes[/p]

[h3]Device support:[/h3]

• [p]Added support for Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick[/p]

[h3]Hello Runners,[/h3][p]This time, our Driver’s Diary comes a bit earlier than usual so we can all head into the holiday season! 🎄[/p][h2]
VP CONTEST: WINTER EDITION 📷 [/h2][p][/p][p]This month, we want to see your best Winter-themed screenshots from SnowRunner, RoadCraft, and Expeditions.[/p][p]Whether it’s snowy forests, frozen rivers, frost-covered vehicles, or icy mountain passes, show us your most breathtaking winter shots! ⛄️✨[/p][p]Submit your entry by January 20 for a chance to win a key for SnowRunner, RoadCraft, or Expeditions on any platform (except Switch). [/p][p]Already own the base game? No worries, we can hook you up with a DLC or Season Pass key instead! 😉[/p][p]Feel free to edit your images (no AI) and include as many photos as you like,  just submit everything in ONE entry![/p][p][/p][p]Participate here![/p][p][/p][p]Now, let’s take a look back at what happened for RoadCraft in December, and what SnowRunner Season 17 has in store when we return in 2026![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]SEASON 17 ARRIVES ON THE OFF-ROAD BY THE END OF JANUARY❄️[/h2][p] Let’s review what Season 17 - Repair & Rescue will bring: [/p][p][/p][p]1️⃣ 2 new 4km² maps in Zurdania (Central Asia): explore muddy terrain full of challenges and hidden landmarks![/p]

• [p]Zurdan Valley: you will navigate through a small town, work around a metal factory, and haul cargo across agricultural fields, an oil refinery, and warehouses.[/p]
• [p]Landslide Valley: you can restore a monastery and chapels, cross a small village, transport logs from a logging station and a sawmill, and check out an old train station, a sanatorium, and solar farms. [/p]

[p]2️⃣ 2 new trucks with add-ons: [/p]

• [p]Voron G-5352 (Heavy): it lets you transport medium-weight cargo and use frame-mounted add-ons with ease. It can pull semi-trailers, but is not a dedicated tractor unit.[/p]

[p]-> Add-ons: service module, multifunction module, 2-slot sideboard.[/p]

• [p]Jangsu RX600 (Off-Road): It’s an agile 6-wheeler, capable of carrying fuel tanks and service modules, making it the perfect support vehicle for keeping trucks running in tough terrain. It handles light/medium cargo, heavy cargo is tougher. [/p]

[p]-> Add-on: sideboard carrying 2 units of cargo with trailer support.[/p][p] [/p][p]3️⃣Many activities around restoration: [/p]

• [p]Main: You will restore fields for agriculture, construct a modern hotel to boost tourism, and repair historical monastery.[/p]
• [p]Secondary: You can also clear old fields, explore with a seismic vibrator, install water towers, expand factories, build warehouses, deliver supplies, and set up solar power stations.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]TRY IT NOW ON THE PUBLIC TEST SERVER ⚙️[/h2][p][/p][p]You can already try Season 17 on our Public Test Server (on Epic Game Store, you just need to own the base game on this platform to access it).[/p][p][/p][p]You can also join our dedicated channel for PTS related discussions on our SnowRunner server over here! [/p][p]Take the PTS role in “# ⁠Channels & Roles” and then, join the discussion in “⁠🗣│sr-pts-discussion”[/p][p]Keep in mind that you will likely encounter bugs on the PTS, since it's a testing environment.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Before we dive in, we would like to apologize for the delay of the update, DLC, and demo. 🙏[/p][p][/p][p]Here’s the recap: we had to revert everything because of save file corruption caused by a bug on one map (Contamination). Not everyone was affected, but the risk meant a full revert was necessary.[/p][p]Good news,  as of this Tuesday, you should all have access to the update, the Timberworks Pack, and the free demo![/p][p][/p][h2]CLOSE-UP: TIMBERWORKS PACK 🌳[/h2][p][/p][p]The new DLC is available and free for all Rebuild Expansion owners. If you don’t own it yet, you can grab it separately here.[/p][p]It brings 3 brand-new vehicles:[/p]

• [p]Don 72 Malamute - Compact, confident, and surprisingly sneaky. Comes with its own trailer and slips through the tightest forest paths for precise hauls.[/p]
• [p]MTK Lesorub 2006 - Your logging workhorse. This tractor has a built-in harvester to fell, trim, and process timber like a pro.[/p]
• [p]Aramatsu Forester Neo Log Forwarder - A true titan of the woods. Grab, carry, and transport logs with ease even the toughest forestry jobs become smooth operations.
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[p][/p][p]Plus, the free update brings a bunch of improvements and fixes, check out the patch notes here![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]TRY ROADCRAFT FOR FREE! 👀[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]The demo is now available on all platforms (Xbox Series, PS5 and Steam)! Here’s what’s inside:[/p]

• [p]Explore the first two maps: Precipice & Aftermath[/p]
• [p]Unlock and test 15 vehicles, each with unique strengths[/p]
• [p]Team up in 4-player co-op (demo-to-demo only), with crossplay[/p]
• [p]Play freely with no time limit, and keep your progress if you upgrade to the full game
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[p]Whether you’re flying solo or with friends, there’s plenty to discover and your journey continues seamlessly when you get the full game.[/p][p]If you're already playing RoadCraft, don’t forget to invite your friends to try the demo! 😉[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]SnowRunner kept the momentum going with its Year 4 Pass, bringing four fresh seasons and several standalone DLCs and yes, that means a LOT of awesome new trucks.[/p][p]Expeditions also wrapped up an incredible journey with four big seasons, completing its Year 1 Pass in style.[/p][p]We launched RoadCraft in May, delivering the ultimate rebuilding adventure to players everywhere.[/p][p]And of course… we revealed Road Kings, our next big project and it’s already shaping up to be one hell of a ride![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for being part of all these adventures. Your support, your dedication, and your passion for trucks truly inspire us every single day. 💛[/p][p][/p][p]As we close the year, we wanted to share our 2025 Wrapped for RoadCraft and SnowRunner packed with amazing stats straight from you.[/p][p]Take a look! 📊[/p][p]
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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]
During December, we make you win Year 5 Pass keys on our Server on the platform of your choice! [/p][p][/p][p]Catch us on our truck sim games’ socials too![/p][p]
We wish you wonderful season’s greetings and hope you get to enjoy great moments with your loved ones.[/p][p][/p][h3]Take care, Runners! [/h3][h3]Happy holidays, and see you in 2026![/h3][h3][/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h2]The RoadCraft demo is available! [/h2][p][/p][p]Step into the driver’s seat and experience the thrill of heavy machinery simulation, for free.[/p][p][/p][h3]WHAT'S ROADCRAFT? 🚧[/h3][p][/p][p]Take on disaster-stricken landscapes, rebuild critical infrastructure, and master the physics of next-gen machinery. [/p][p][/p][h3]WHAT'S IN THE DEMO? 👀[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Explore the first two maps: Precipice and Aftermath.[/p]

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• [p]Unlock and test 15 vehicles, each with its own strengths.[/p]

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• [p]Team up in 4-player co-op (demo-to-demo only), with crossplay support between demo players.[/p]

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• [p]Play freely with no time limit, and take your progress with you if you upgrade to the full game![/p]

[h3][/h3][p]Whether you’re alone or with friends, there’s plenty to discover, and your journey continues seamlessly if you purchase the full game.[/p][p]And if you're already playing RoadCraft, don't hesitate to invite your friends to try the demo! [/p][p][/p][h3]Download the demo now![/h3][p](Available now on Xbox Series, PS5 and PC)[/p][p][/p]

[h2]The RoadCraft Timberworks Pack is out now! 🌲[/h2][p][/p][p]Gear up to tackle the wildest wood-working challenges with 3 brand-new, purpose-built forestry machines ready to join your fleet.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]MEET YOUR NEW WOODWORKING CREW🪵[/h3][p][/p][p]1️⃣ Don 72 Malamute[/p][p][/p][p]Compact, confident, and surprisingly sneaky. This versatile variant comes with its own trailer and slips through the tightest forest paths, perfect for those precision hauls through dense terrain.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]2️⃣ MTK Lesorub 2006[/p][p][/p][p]Your new logging workhorse. This dedicated tractor features a built-in harvester designed to fell trees, trim them, and keep your timber flow running like clockwork.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]3️⃣ Aramatsu Forester Neo Log Forwarder[/p][p]A true titan of the woods. Built to grab, carry, and transport logs with ease, this forwarder turns even the toughest forestry jobs into smooth operations.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]This pack is free for all Rebuild Expansions owners, and available for purchase for everyone else right here. [/p][p][/p][p]And that’s not all: a fresh, free update drops alongside the pack! Don’t miss the full patch notes here! [/p][p][/p][h3]Thanks Builders and good luck on your next rebuilding missions!😉[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]