Expeditions: A MudRunner Game News

[h2]Hello Runners![/h2]

We just updated the Season 2 on the PBB! Here's the change list:

The most critical:

• Major changes to the Generator module that includes UI and game mechanics fixes
  
• Fixed a number of crashes
  
• Fixed duplication of heavy inventory in player's second truck when using two trucks for a deploy
  
• Re-balanced the radius of the Radar add-on when used in caves to allow for wider map scouting
  

Replayability system fixes:

• Added the warning text that when passing in co-op session, the bonus rewards are only counted if they are completed by the host
  
• The ‘Expedition Completion’ bonus reward could be given whether or not the player has already received it
  

UGV CR-G0 fixes:

• After re-calling, the cargo drone will retain its pre-evacuation state instead of creating the new entity each time
  
• Adding paid inventory to a cargo drone uses credits like other vehicles
  
• Removed the signal zone for a cargo drone that was duplicated on all maps in the region
  
• The amount of portable batteries are displayed in the HUD panel correctly
  
• Cargo battery charge is displayed with hundredths accuracy
  
• ‘Inside’ and ‘Outside’ statuses for a Cargo drone in the radial menu works correctly
  

UI:

• Added significant number of fixes for localisation
  
• Redesigned the display of a taken truck’s card in the HQ
  
• Fixed the inability to buy a truck after selling all trucks when using a gamepad
  
• Improved the layout of the ‘Truck selection’ screen in the HQ
  

Additional changes:

• Added new sound effects: for converting fuel to electricity, for gates on the new map, for the ‘Signal amplifier’ item, for UGV CR-G0 transportation modules
  
• Music was added to the main menu
  
• Added saving of open gate state after re-entering a map
  
• Removed artificial blue spots from the snow on a car track
  
• Fixed snow cover on Loadstar 1700 add-ons
  
• Added tree textures to the maps of the Carpathian region
  

Known issues:

• Unable to trade the ‘Battery’ and ‘Electricity’ resourced between trucks and drones
  
• In the Trade, the 'Battery' resource doesn't display as a consumable
  
• The inventory of two trucks is duplicated between each other after deploy on a map
  
• The ‘Generator’ module doesn’t display in the corresponding section on the map
  
• Some tips for using the 'Generator' module work incorrectly
  
• Some bonus rewards, if previously completed, will always count as completed when replayed, even if the conditions are not met
  
• Some gems cannot be extracted by a UGV CR-G0
  

[h2]Hello Runners! 🚚[/h2]

In today’s blog, we’ll talk about the upcoming map that will be featured in Season 2! This new region is based on the Beskids, a series of mountain ranges in the Carpathians, in Eastern Europe. 🏔️

For the first time in Expeditions, you’ll drive in the snow to conduct the research in these mountains. Snow is different from the mud and rocks you’ve encountered so far in Arizona and in the Carpathians. You don’t want to tank your vehicle in deep snow, so FWD trucks will have an edge here!

Beskids in real life

Beskids in Expeditions

Your missions in this new area will include analyzing the wildlife, protecting the zone against poachers and conducting expeditions in the Beskidian Caves!

[h3]One of the map key points is an Observatory that overlooks the valley. 🔭[/h3]


This region often sees meteorites crashes (hence the observatory), and as you can expect, you’ll have to investigate a meteorite fall. Who knows what you could find? (aliens? nah that would be ridiculous 👽)

[h3]Did you know?[/h3]
Tens of thousands of meteorites enter our planet's atmosphere each day, but most are the size of a grain of rice or smaller. Some of them preserve material from the birth of the Solar System 4.6 billion years ago, so their study helps scientists to better understand the creation of our Universe.

Setting up the region in the cold Carpathians also justifies the research of meteorites: the cold temperatures helps protect meteorites from the effects of weathering for thousands of years.

This new map is not only an outdoor adventure, caves are back for more underground exploration! We’ll go into further detail about these caves in a later blog.

We hope you’ll enjoy this new map we cooked for Season 2! You can already test it on the Public Beta Branch and give us your feedback! The official release for Season 2 is set for February 27.



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

[h2]Hello Runners![/h2]

We just updated the Public Beta Branch with the Season 2 content! Year Pass owners will have the opportunity to test it in advance the new map, “White Dawn”, as well as the 2 new trucks and the 2 specialists this season brings!



On top of that, the free content brought with this season will be accessible to everyone to test. It includes the Replayability System, the addition of Electricity as a new power resource, the cargo drone, a new base module and a new gadget.



As always, your feedback is invaluable to us, so make sure to let us know what you think of this new Season on Focus Together or on our Discord server, on the Expeditions > #pbb-discussions channel!

To access the Public Beta Branch, read our detailed tutorial here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2477340/view/6292166527277263125?l=english

Thanks for your support!

[h2]Season 2 Beta content[/h2]

New map

• Explore a surface map, East Beskit: 4 km² of challenging snowy mountain landscape
  
• Discover a frozen underground caves with new mysterious mechanics from ancient civilization
  
• Complete 15 new Expeditions, 10 new tasks, and 14 new contracts to unlock new trucks, specialists and various upgrades
  

New trucks

• The Decin S-3T – a powerful off-road truck with a big 150L fuel tank
  
• The Traun BR-0D – a handy scout truck with lots of storage and a 125L fuel tank
  

Specialists

• Benjamin Anchor – A hydrologist whose specialty is navigating in snow.
  
• Park Won-shin – A new logistician with skills related to the all new Cargo Drone
  

Known issues:

• The new logistician's increased radius is not visually shown, but the mechanic is working
  
• The secondary ability "increased reconnaissance radius for ground drone" is not working
  

New gameplay features

• Replayability System: give another go at previously completed expeditions, and try meeting specific conditions to unlock with exclusives rewards, including new horn sounds and player profile frames
  
• Cargo Drone: An all-new agile wheeled drone that can be carried in a dedicated truck add-on. This Cargo Drone offers many useful features packed into a pint-sized wheeled drone : fetch or deliver items thanks to its own inventory and navigate through rough terrain with the help of its small but strong winch. Manage its battery power and coverage to access remote, inaccessible places
  
• Metal Detector Rework: discover this new way to use the metal detector and find useful items
  

Known issues:

• Replayability System: some rewards may contain technical text
  
• Metal Detector Rework:
  
• Icons spawn when the metal detector is turned on which may be confusing, as now players can drive with the metal detector on
  
• The icon spawn still uses the old versions of the icons
  

• Cargo Drone:
  

• Damaged parts may not be displayed correctly
  
• Issues when trying to trade with the drone if it has been deployed multiple times
  

• Generator Base Module: Contains major trading bugs
  
• Signal Amplifier: Minor icon bug on the map
  

[h2]Greeting Runners! 🚚[/h2]

November has gone by swiftly, which means Christmas is around the corner! 🎄☃️ Some of you may not celebrate it, but we still want to reward you for being such an active and loving community for the game, so read this Driver’s Diary closely! 🎁

We have some news regarding the upcoming DLC, scroll down and see!



[h3]KENWORTH DUAL PACK DLC![/h3]

On December 3rd, will be released the new Kenworth Dual Pack DLC!
It adds 2 new trucks to your garage, each with a unique vinyl wrap:

• the Highway-class T880
  
• the Heavy Duty-class C50.
  

The T880 excels on roads with excellent fuel efficiency, high speed, permanent differential lock, and access to high suspensions. Meanwhile, the C500 offers outstanding off-road maneuverability, though limited to stock suspensions!

Which one do you look forward to the most? 🤔

Additionally, the pack includes custom sideboards tailored for each truck, with 3 cargo slots for the T880 and 2 for the C500.

This DLC is not part of any Year Pass.

[h3]SEASON 15: OIL & DIRT[/h3]

Season 15: Oil & Dirt, included in the Year 4 Pass, is in the works! This time, you will drive your way in the challenging snowy lands of Quebec, Canada. 🍁 The difficulty of the region may remind you of Kola or Amur. Two new trucks will make their entry to your garage!

Here’s a sneak peek of the region:


[h3]AN XMAS GIFT FROM FOCUS 🎄[/h3]

We’re launching a Virtual Photo Contest 📸 Three lucky winners will earn a key to the Focus game of their choice!

Until December 31st, participate by dropping your best screenshots in the #moment-in-the-snow channel on Discord with the hashtag #DriversDiary!
All you have to do is to submit one or several screenshots taken from SnowRunner, complying to the following theme: Tough Terrain, Stunning Scenery

The winner will be announced on January 1st, on Discord and Twitter.
So stay tuned and good luck ❄️⭐



[h3]LATEST UPDATE[/h3]

No patches were delivered in November, but the last one was the 32.2 hotfix. If you haven’t seen the list of changes brought to the game via this fix, you may find it here:

• Fixed game crashes when using 'Control Evacuator' function when the Ramped Towing platform and Loading Crane are installed together on a truck
  
• Fixed random black voids on the ground terrain appearing while approaching them on Xbox consoles
  
• Fixed the issue with the missing user avatar in the Garage and Player Profile menu on some platforms
  
• Sounds of EarthRoamer trucks have been improved
  

The 8.1 update was introduced a couple of weeks ago.

It brought several quality-of-life improvements such as a new control scheme, inspired by SnowRunner’s control scheme A! 🎮

Additionally, it introduced the KHAN 317 Sentinel. Have you played with it already? Please, tell us how you like it!



Many other bug fixes and improvements were introduced. If you haven’t read the full changelog you may find it here!

The next Expeditions update will also be focused on QoL improvements, we’re currently targeting a release early next year.

Also, during December, the Season 2 beta content will be pushed on the Public Beta Branch and be accessible to Year Pass owners. To access the PBB, check here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2477340/view/6292166527277263125?l=english

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming in Season 2 👀





[h2]How can I stay updated on SnowRunner’s news? 🧐[/h2]

Join us on Focus Together if you haven’t already!

Looking for teammates for Expeditions or want to chat with the MudRunner community? Join our SnowRunner Discord! Share your best in-game shots for a chance to be featured in our weekly community post! 📸


To make sure you don’t miss any news, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and right here, on Focus Together!

The Focus and Saber teams.

We’re excited to announce that Expeditions: A MudRunner Game is in the running for the “Best Game You Suck At” category at this year’s Steam Awards! Mastering the art of off-road navigation, tackling impossible terrain, and completing tough-as-nails challenges isn’t easy—but that’s what makes every success so rewarding.

And who doesn't like a bit of a challenge, right? 🚚



If you’ve ever felt the thrill of finally conquering a route after countless tries, we’d love your nomination. Thanks for embracing the journey with us, even when the path gets rough!

See you on the trail!