A month of summer is already gone… but the release of Season 10 is a huge morale booster 😁 So here's a little recap about SnowRunner's new season and the upcoming features!
Electricity is in the air ⚡
The storm may have been destructive, but we have no doubts about your talents as runners and your ability to successfully complete all your missions. We hope you enjoy this new season with the new challenges and new beautiful trucks!
Here’s a series of amazing screenshots from this new season, made by our talented community :
by ShowMeSnowRunner from Discord
by DzL_BNR from Discord
by TRASHPANDA95#123 from Discord
Status of PROS
With Season 10, we’re aiming to implement Prism Ray Online Services (https://prismray.io/) to SnowRunner on Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC. PROS will, among other features, add cross-platform Save Transfer to SnowRunner, which means that you’ll be able to transfer your save from one platform to another! On top of that, registered users will get the Ice Age Trucker bundle for free!
We were initially planning to launch this new feature alongside Season 10, but due to technical issues we had to temporarily disable it.The service is back live again, but if you encounter any issue, please don’t hesitate to contact PROS support https://prismray.io/support. Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks for your patience in the meantime!
Don’t forget about the mod creator awards 🏆
Our monthly mod creator awards awaits you, modders, to publish your awesome works on mod.io. There are great prizes to be won by the 3 people selected by our devs 🤩 The next edition arrives next month, so don't wait any longer!
What’s next? 🔜
To keep you waiting for the next news, here is a little recap of what’s coming this year!
That's it for the month!
See you in the snow
The Saber & Focus team
Season 10: Fix & Connect is live!
Get ready to power up with the new Season, Runners!
We’re happy to finally launch Season 10: Fix & Connect! Available for free to all Year 3 Pass and Year-3 Anniversary Edition owners, Get ready for two new maps, two new vehicles and new activities on PC. Additionally, a free update that adds new game content will also be available for all players.
It’s time to get amped up with the Launch Trailer!
Fix the power outage in British Columbia
Season 10: Fix & Connect keeps the Canadian journey going, taking Runners to British Columbia this time with two new 4km² summer maps. In a remote landscape of log stations and sawmills, farms and silos, as well as fisheries, players will venture far out into extreme wilderness and take in the sights of awe-inspiring lakes and waterfalls. After a destructive storm, Runners will need to deliver generators and parts needed for reconstruction, set up electric poles to reconnect the grid, and fix ferry boats and other crucial infrastructure, such as the weather station.
Two new vehicles are ready to help you carry out your task: the Mack Defense M917A3, a superb, fresh-off-the-line off-road truck that shines with its durability, and the Kenworth 963, a massive, behemoth of a truck capable of dealing with anything you may throw at it.
As with every new season, a free content update that comes with 10 new, fun cosmetics and a big crane add-on will be available for all players.
SnowRunner’s Season 10: Fix & Connect is out now on PC – all owners of the Year 3 Pass and Year-3 Anniversary Edition receive it for free. For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Entertainment Store.
A new update is now available on Steam! Please make sure to let us know if you encounter any trouble with this patch. Thank you!
New content:
[DLC] New region, British Columbia – a region consisting of 2 new maps set in Canada.
[DLC] New trucks:
Mack Defense M917 Kenworth 963
PROS System with cross-saves and in-game rewards.
PROS (Prism Ray Online Services, https://prismray.io) is a new platform powering online services for select games from Saber Interactive, Deep Silver, PLAION, Prime Matter, and other game companies. It acts as a unified player account and provides its users with a range of features and benefits (with more to come):
Cross-saves and cross-progression
Unique in-game rewards
Personalized offers
Twitch and Amazon integration
(Please note that the number of supported features varies from game to game!)
Vehicles improvements:
ZikZ 612H "Mastodon":
Fixed a bug where everything except belts disappeared from the roof rack
Fixed offset for large trailers on high saddle for ZikZ 612H “Mastodon”
Fixed steering wheel rotation
“External Stickers” part is no longer covered by the “Flat Cover” snorkel
Fixed a bug where the “Seismic Vibrator module” model intersected with the wheel model when it was in the activated state
Removed conflict between short log addon and trailers
Added addons for medium and long logs
Added transport platform
Added a new big crane
Cage and default Bumper damage multiplier was adjusted
Lighting of the truck was improved
Derry Special 15C-177:
Removed the conflict between the unique addon for transporting water and trailers
Lighting of the truck was improved
Zikz 566a:
Lighting of the truck was improved
New Game Plus (NGP):
Fixed a bug where the “Vehicle Repair Regional Rule” increased cost of the repair units when repairing NA trucks with Eurasian vehicles in the American region
Fixed a bug where upgrades which were found on the map were not available for installation if they were not sold in the current garage with some settings for the NGP
Fixed a bug where the “Time settings” rule of the NGP mode applied to the new game of the “Hard Mode”
Other Changes:
Fixed a bug where black spots appeared on the terrain
Fixed a bug where a visual glitch appeared on the terrain when using AMD/RDNA2
Fixed a bug where it was impossible to select the “Resolution” item via the keyboard in the “Settings” menu when the “Borderless” display mode was enabled
Fixed a bug where returning to the Main menu after accepting an invitation while in Friend’s menu blocked player in it
Fixed a bug where the “Functions” menu couldn’t be closed via mouse
Fixed a bug where the “No” Diff Lock was displayed in the “Truck Store” menu for all trucks that have “Switchable” Diff Lock
Fixed a bug where the “AWD” indicator was disappearing without animation after stop holding the “Toggle Camera / [HOLD] Show HUD in Immersive Mode” key when the HUD is disabled
Localization fixes
Mod editor:
Fixed a bug where the textures of the custom models were missing in the game
Fixed a bug where the change region option was not presented for the “Zone settings” menu while creating single map
CAS (Central Asia) region was added to ZoneSettingsEditor
Need help?
If you are experiencing technical issues or think you've encountered a bug, contact our team via the dedicated support website: https://support.saber.games/. In your ticket, attach video clips, screenshots, and a detailed description of the matter. We will reach out to you promptly.
June Winners - Mod Creator Awards
Hello Runners!
We have another list of awesome new mods to share with you! Our developers made their choice and here’s the 3 winners of this month!
They’re divided in the 3 following categories:
Best New Map: The new map that our devs liked the most.Their choice is based on the map design, including tasks, missions, flow, and how it feels to play. Also based on the most impressive, detailed, and aesthetically pleasing environments.
Best New Vehicle: The devs will pick a recent mod which has the most impressive model to them. It also includes what stands out to them in terms of being satisfying to drive, be it due to authenticity or just plain fun.
Best “Massive Vehicle” Mod: This category rewards the most massive vehicle mod as judged by the developers.
Time to discover who are the winners of this month!
We’re are very pleased to announce the release of the new Season 10: Fix & Connect on July 18! Prepare for two new maps, two new vehicles, as well as new activities. Feel the electricity in the air by discovering a new batch of screenshots!
With a power outage in British Columbia comes great responsibility
Season 10: Fix & Connect will keep the Canadian journey going, taking Runners to British Columbia for the first time with two new 4km² summer maps. In a remote landscape of log stations and sawmills, farms and silos, as well as fisheries, players will venture far out into extreme wilderness and take in the sights of awe-inspiring lakes and waterfalls. After a destructive storm, Runners will need to deliver generators and parts needed for reconstruction, set up electric poles to reconnect the grid, and fix ferry boats and other crucial infrastructure, such as the weather station.
Two new vehicles will help you carry out your task: the Mack Defense M917A3, a superb, fresh-off-the-line off-road truck that shines with its durability, and the Kenworth 963, a massive, behemoth of a truck capable of dealing with anything you throw at it.
As with every new season, a free content update that comes with 10 new, fun cosmetics and a big crane add-on will be available for all players.
SnowRunner’s Season 10: Fix & Connect releases July 18 on PC with all owners of the Year 3 Pass or 3-Year Anniversary Edition receiving it for free. For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Store.
It’s finally summer! But no matter the rain, the sun, the snow… nothing will stop you runners from making deliveries. It’s time to see what’s new on this monthly Community Update!
Our Runners got talent 🤯
You guys are so talented at driving trucks that it would be a shame not to share your prowess with all the community. Here’s our 3 finest drivers of the month:
It’s so much fun to see all your clips about SnowRunner! So don’t hesitate to join our core community on Discord if you haven’t already, and to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to continue sharing them with us!
Mastodon DLC released 1 month ago 😀
If you didn’t see it, The Mastodon DLC has been out for a month now! This new additional content brings you a brand-new vehicle: the ZikZ 612H "Mastodon'' truck. If you want to learn more about this amazing machine, we invite you to check our last month Community Update here: https://forums.focus-entmt.com/topic/64669/may-community-update
SnowRunner on Mac soon! 💻
In case you missed the info on Apple's WWDC 2023, SnowRunner is coming on Mac this year! Get ready to hit the road, experience extreme wilderness and accomplish your missions with mighty vehicles on this new platform soon!
What’s next?
Give me a 1, give me a 0… give me Season 10! News on Season 10: Fix and Connect are on the way… so be ready to embark on a new truck adventure very soon 👀
And that’s it for this month!
See you in the snow
The Saber & Focus teams
May Community Update
Hello Runners!
May rhymes with good day, so it’s a good day to share with you this month's Community Update! Let’s see what’s going on in the SnowRunner planning 👀
This new DLC brings to you a brand-new vehicle to your collection with the new ZikZ 612H "Mastodon'' truck: super-large, super-heavy with a custom sideboard that has 3 slots, and a custom cistern addon! This bad boy has a long frame and huge tires that will support any climate and any type of terrain. It will never be easier to make your deliveries in SnowRunner than with this Mastodon beast 😎
Please note that the Mastodon DLC is not included in the Year 3 Pass and will require a standalone purchase.
New Warhammer Stickers are available 🤩
A new free set of 14 Warhammer 40,000 stickers are available now to all SnowRunner players. From various Space Marines chapters to Orks and Necrons, there are many varieties of stickers which could suit your satisfaction, whether you are loyal or heretic! The Warhammer Skulls Festival is taking place until June 1st, so you can check it out if you are looking for more Warhammer content. Here’s a small overview of them:
The Mastodon DLC and the free batch of Warhammer 40,000 stickers are available now on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Store.
Patch notes 23.0
All this new content comes with an update that brings various fixes and improvements, you can find the complete patch notes here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1465360/view/3676671698635082499
It's now available on Steam. Please make sure to let us know if you encounter any trouble with this patch. Thank you!
News about Season 10
We see that our community has a lot of questions about Season 10, but don’t worry 😉 A new PTS is coming very soon to tell you everything you need to know about the next season. We know that you are all excited, runners, but it requires a little more patience! We will keep you informed as soon as we can when it comes out 😊
That’s it for this month!
It’s been a long ride since we started our journey with SnowRunner and it's not over! We still have a lot of beautiful things to share with you, but in the meantime, make sure to join our core community on Discord if you haven’t already, and to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to get the latest news!
See you in the snow!
The Saber & Focus teams
Patch notes 23.0
Hello Runners!
A new update is now available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC! Please make sure to let us know if you encounter any trouble with this patch. Thank you!
New content:
[DLC] New trucks: ZikZ 612H "Mastodon"
Warhammer exterior stickers
Ontario region fixes:
Fixed a bug where the camera was centered on the “Warehouse” active zone, even if the necessary cargo was missing on the “Ontario” region
Fixed a bug where the “Resupply Zone” reward remained locked upon completing the “Help the Villagers 2” task in the Burned Forest map, Ontario region
Fixed a bug where both water trailers didn't have cargo type icon and capacity in the 'Trailer Store' menu
Fixed a bug where the user could be soft locked if removed the “Oversized cargo” during the contract “Delivery from The Quarry” in “Burned forest” from Ontario region
Fixed a bug where accepting the “Awkward Situation” task, activated the “Abandoned Trailer” task in Burned Forest map, Ontario region
Fixed a bug where all nearby water tanks were highlighted if player's water tank had less than 50% water in it on PC
Fixed a bug where the amount of water was not converting properly for the imperial system in the HUD and contract’s description
Fixed a bug where the water towers didn’t transfuse water if the measurement system was set to imperial
Fixed a bug where the “Hummer H2” truck was spawned in the terrain on the Albany River map, Ontario region
Fixed a bug where incorrect orientation of the cabin cargo occurred, when using the manual loading function at the Plant location on The Albany River map, Ontario region
Fixed a bug where the cargo was displayed in the game before using the “Metal Detector Module” addon while completing the “Something, somewhere…” task on the “Burned Forest” level, Ontario on PC
Fixed a bug where after pressing the “A” button in the water loading zone during coop session, the UI started to fill up and flickered endlessly
Fixed a bug where desynchronization the amount of water for the “Water Carrier Trailer” and “Heavy Water Carrier Trailer” in the coop session occurred
Fixed a bug where the “Water Management” active zones were not displayed on the minimap of the “Ontario” region
Vehicles improvements:
Fixed a bug where the displaying amount of fuel went beyond the fuel tanks boundaries of the “Truck Repair Supplies” upgrade for the “Derry Special 15C-177” truck
New Game Plus (NGP):
Fixed a bug where the 5000 money was not given to the Player when starting a new game in usual mode on PC
Fixed a bug where fuel trailers/add-ons were sold prefilled with garage refueling disabled on PC
Fixed a bug where the “Unavailable after scoring less than Gold” remained as the active option for other NGP sessions created after on PC
Fixed a bug where weather conditions were missing if the “Day Only” parameter of the “Time Settings” rule was selected on PC
Fixed a bug where different trucks became available for purchase when changing filters of the “Truck Store” menu with the selected “5 to 15 trucks sold in each garage” rule on PC
Fixed a bug where there was no reward in money for the completing of the contract/task/contest when the “Random between 50% and 300%” parameter was enabled on PC
Other Changes:
Fixed a bug where HUD element about cargo capacity remained after moving through the minimap to and from the garage
Fixed a bug where the icon of the “MSH II” upgrade was missing in the “Upgrade Obtained” pop-up window on the “Heartlands” level, Belozersk
Fixed a bug where the user was able to sell fuel at the fuel station
Fixed a bug where game didn't exit and became partially locked when player exits the game on PC
Fixed a bug where there was no “cost of recovery as in the Hard Mode” parameter in the “Truck recovery rules”
Fixed a bug where the “Hood Ornaments” upgrades were shifted forward beyond the hood after taking damage to the front of the truck
Fixed a bug where the hooks of the “Light Cage” front bumper for the “ZikZ 566A” truck stuck in the wall after the collision with it
Fixed a bug where truck name was shown when transfusing water instead of water tank name
Fixed a bug where pricing rules were not applied to addons with custom prices (on mod maps)
Fixed a bug where crash encountered when loading the Main Menu after pressing the 'Enter' button on PC
Fixed a bug where incorrect orientation of the oversized cargo occurred, when using manual loading at the Quarry Warehouse
Fixed crash when exiting a co-op game session
Improved shadows from plants
Performance optimizations
Improved emissive quality
Memory optimization for for consoles
Various collision fixes
Various render fixes
Localization fixes
Mod editor:
Fixed a bug where black screen was displayed in the upgradeable garage instead of the garage interior textures
Fixed a bug where crash encountered when entering the upgradable garage on created map
Fixed a bug where the “isListeningTruckOnly” option was available in Editor
Fixed a bug where a lot of errors appeared when adding some PBR materials to the map
Fixed a bug where some errors appeared while loading the list of addons for adding addon to the truck
Fixed a bug where the error appeared after closing Editor
Fixed a bug where error appeared while packing the map
Fixed a bug where the assets list didn't load after opening the “Select Asset” window
“SnowRunner™ Editor Guide” was updated:
“5.7.2. Custom Brushes” section was added. Now you can add your own custom brushes for Distributions (Particularly, the guide contains instructions for adding custom brushes based on existing plant models. Brushes based on custom plant models are not described yet, since adding custom plants is а work in progress and has known issues)
“5.15.1.3.1. Setting up a Repairable (Upgradeable) Garage” section was modified: we added Step 3 -- required option for Terrain that should be enabled in case of the Upgradeable Garage setup
“5.15.7.3. Custom Prices for Trucks and Upgrades” section was modified: we added 1 Warning and 2 Tips on custom prices of trucks
“5.16.3.1. Adding Smoke” section was added: we added info on adding smoke to the map using the Model Building Settings pipeline
“Quick Mod Creation Guide: Adding Trucks” guide was also updated and refactored, particularly its part about uploading of the mod. You can find its fresh version (v1.5) in the “Quick Guide - Adding Trucks” subfolder of the google drive with all official guides (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m1smAee_OXWBIySJFPf0J0CteDHJrzg2)
Several broken links within the PDF of the Guide were fixed
(!!!) Dear mod creators, the fix to the problem in the mod editor, that we warned you about, will not be in the next patch, we will continue to work on fixing the issue. But for now here is the guidance on how to avoid the issue: add all the new rivers and overlays to groups; before editing the old ones - transfer them to groups. We strongly recommend you to follow the guidance. Apologies for the inconvenience.
SnowRunner's new Mastodon DLC is out!
SnowRunner welcomes a new DLC!
Get ready to face any kind of terrain at the wheel of the iconic brand-new Mastodon Truck!
Add another powerhouse to your garage with the Mastodon DLC
Expand your vehicle collection with the new ZikZ 612H "Mastodon", a super-large, super-heavy beast of a truck with 3 built-in trailer slots! Its long frame and huge tires will come in handy in any type of terrain, and make the Mastodon a formidable ally for any SnowRunner delivery! The Mastodon DLC is not included in the Year 3 Pass and will require a standalone purchase.
Celebrate the Warhammer Skulls Festival with a set of new screenshots!
Greetings Runners!
If you like to custom your trucks to do your SnowRunner deliveries in style, you can get the new Warhammer 40,000 stickers set in honor of the iconic Space Marine franchise!
14 free stickers in honor of Warhammer 40,000’s Space Marine 2!
Just like Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment, as the makers of both SnowRunner and Space Marine 2, show your love and true allegiance in the eternal wars of Games Workshop’s far future with a free set of 14 Warhammer 40,000 stickers available now to all SnowRunner players. From various Space Marines chapters to Orks and Necrons, there’s a sticker for everyone whether you’re a loyalist or a heretic! Check out the Warhammer Skulls Festival taking place until June 1st for more Warhammer content.
