Alaskan Road Truckers News

Hello there!

We’re joining our friends over at DRAGO entertainment for their event organizes for all you adventure seekers out there on April 26th! We're thrilled to be a part of this Routastic event as well.

[h3]Pre-sale Giveaways[/h3]



We can't wait to see all of you in action during the Routastic Event.
Mark those dates in the calendar and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

You can also check the highly anticipated Gas Station Simulator - Airstrip DLC will launch on the same day as the event.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2137370/Gas_Station_Simulator__Airstrip_DLC/

Hi there, Truckers!

We’re going to be featured in a Rouastic event! This is an event organized with all the adventure seekers in mind, so we think our game is a perfect addition there – you do need a sense of adventure to drive trucks across Alaska, no?

We will let you know more on April 26, when the event start. We hope that more people join us during the Routastic days, but also that maybe you will get a chance to discover other great titles you can enjoy. After all, we're all here to have fun. Thank you all so much for your support, we have an amazing community!

Stay tuned!

Hi, Truckers,
Thank you so much for the reception of the last devlog. All the positive comments and thumbs-ups are a brilliant motivation for us - thank you so much for everything you have to say and all the support!

In our second entry in the series, we want to discuss new features, new animations, and reworked locations in the game. So without delay, let's hit the road!

[h2]NEW STARTING LOCATION[/h2]







A few of you probably remember that in the last demo version, the game started in your HQ, where your trucking career began with cooking a meal, gathering necessary equipment, and going to your truck to complete your first assignment.

Your starting location will now be the lovely riverside settlement where you will get your first job. Take a look at how different it is 👆

With the new location, we’ve also completely changed the tutorial to fit your play style and show all the necessary information while you are playing. In addition, if you need a refresher, all tutorial messages will be available from the pause menu. We redesigned it and added an encyclopedia tab containing all the information necessary to enjoy your game fully.

[h2]REWORKED TERRAIN AND SURROUNDINGS[/h2]

As stated in our first devlog, we’ve partnered with Tobiasz Piątkowski, a comic book author and art director from Poland, who is our advisor and helps us add more color and authenticity to the world.
We had already improved the textures of trees, bushes, grass after your initial demo reactions, but with Tobiasz's help we tweaked things such as the color grading or some finer world building details. Alaska feels so much more immersive, but don’t just believe us. Check it out for yourself 👇



[h2]NEW ANIMATIONS & NEW MAINTENANCE FEATURES[/h2]

Alaskan Truck Simulator isn't just about sitting around in your truck and completing the next job; it's about survival and being prepared for the unexpected. That's why we wanted to develop the game's animations to help you feel like a real Alaskan trucker. Since our last entry, we have a few more animations to share with you: fixing the fuse box, changing the wipers, and removing road blockades with some cool tools... GROOVY! 😉



We’ve also added a fuse box under the hood that will require looking after from time to time. So drive carefully and avoid spending too much money on spare parts.

Our dev team is also working on adding more random events on the road. Stay tuned to hear more on that in the future!



[h2]MAP OPTIMIZATION AND PERFORMANCE[/h2]

Our team is working hard on expanding the current map. The size of the map and the level of detail we’re working with means significant challenges can arise related to performance. As a result, we’re changing textures on the streets, road signs, and settlements open for exploration in Alaskan Truck Simulator. This will help the world to feel much more immersive with enhanced performance across the board.



[h2]KEEP IN TOUCH[/h2]
That’s everything from us for now. In the meantime don’t forget to wishlist Alaskan Truck Simulator and hit us up on Facebook to keep up to date with everything we’re working on!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/849100/Alaskan_Truck_Simulator/

Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7nzKkAVgN4
Like us on Facebook: https://https://www.facebook.com/alaskanroadtruckers
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alaskantrucksim

See you on the road, Truckers.

Hi, Truckers!

It’s been a while since our last news update, but we’re back with new stuff to share. We’ve been super busy, working hard on the bumpy road of game development, and we’ve got a ton of new things to share with you!

Let’s start our engine and take you on a drive through all the updates for Alaskan Truck Simulator.

[h2]New Publisher - Green Man Gaming Publishing![/h2]

We’ve teamed up with Green Man Gaming Publishing to ensure we realize our dreams for Alaskan Truck Simulator. They’ll be helping and supporting the development of the Alaskan Truck Simulator as we work towards release.

With past experience working on Model Builder, Filthy Animals, Kainga: Seeds of Civilization, and much more, we’re sure they’ll make the perfect partners for us.



[h2]GET YOUR HANDS ON THE WHEEL[/h2]

We want you to feel immersed in Alaskan Truck Simulator - after all, you’re a trucker, not a truck. From pumping gas to turning on your headlights and steering, you’ll be right there as your trucker with your hands on the wheel and your body in the driving seat.

We are also working on balancing the game regarding the weights of the trailers, the maximum speed of every truck, and how they handle different circumstances. Read what has been improved and reworked:

[h3]NEW STUFF - BODY AWARENESS[/h3]

From now on, you can see your hands animations while handling your daily tasks. Also, we want to introduce special character customization from where you can change the look of your driver. See how those features look in the game:

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[h3]NEW STUFF - REWORKED GRAPHIC DESIGN AND GAME LOOK[/h3]

As you probably noticed in the video, there are a few changes to how the game presents itself. You’ll be spending a lot of time in the world of Alaskan Truck Simulator, so we’ve been making sure it looks as authentic as possible. We’ve increased the detail level in many areas, including buildings, trees, road signs, and truck parts.

In addition, we’ve partnered with Tobiasz Piątkowski, a comic book author and art director from Poland, helping us develop more color and authenticity to the world. We want the world of Alaskan Truck Simulator to feel alive, so we’re adding many small touches to help make the wilderness more lived-in.



[h3]NEW STUFF - INTERACTABLE PLACES AND NPC’S[/h3]

Alaskan Truck Simulator isn’t all about sitting behind the wheel, sometimes you’ll need to get out too. That’s why we are designing interiors and authentic places around the map, including stores, and gas stations, so you can take a break or stock up on essentials.

We’ve also added NPCs in these locations - shops don’t run themselves, after all!



[h3]OPTIMIZING THE PERFORMANCE[/h3]

Lately, we’ve also been working on the game's performance and stability. Our internal Quality Assurance team provided much feedback and insights, which we implemented in the game engine. Alaskan Truck Simulator gets better every minute we spend on it, and we will continually be working to improve the feeling and smoothness of the game.

At this point, we would also thank you - our beloved community members - for providing the necessary feedback after our demo tests last year and for your continued support on Steam and your ideas there on improving ATS.

[h3]SMALLER IMPROVEMENTS[/h3]

On top of all of that, we’ve made several small changes that should improve your Alaskan Truck Simulator experience:

• Improved weather and seasonal system
  
• More development of the player’s HQ, including upgrades for the look and functionality of your base
  

[h2]KEEP IN TOUCH[/h2]

That’s everything from us for now. In the meantime don’t forget to wishlist Alaskan Truck Simulator and hit us up on Facebook to keep up to date with everything we’re working on!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/849100/Alaskan_Truck_Simulator/

Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7nzKkAVgN4
Like us on Facebook: https://https://www.facebook.com/alaskanroadtruckers
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alaskantrucksim

See you on the road, Truckers 🫡

Truckers, we’ve reached the end of the road in 2022!

We wish you a very Happy New Year, full of joys, fantastic trips and good roads. May it be the best one yet!