The first hints of the Special Transport DLC appeared even before last year’s New Year holidays. At that time, the developers thought they would be able to release this expansion within a few months, but unfortunately, the development took much more time and effort. After that, the developers showcased some content from the DLC at various events: at Gamescom 2017 during a closed presentation, they showed a new screenshot from the DLC; at Warsaw Games Week 2017, they brought a small demo of the expansion; then, they decided to announce it on television and invited representatives of the show “DVA3.” The developers have invested a great deal of time and effort into creating the Euro Truck Simulator 2: Special Transport DLC and today they would like to share the details with their fans.

A bit of history:
Some time ago, part of the development team took part in a convoy transporting an oversized load (a huge metal tank) to the Czech city of Mělník. This was a great opportunity for the developers to learn firsthand how the process of transporting such oversized cargo works. Over the following two days, the developers gathered data to make their expansion more realistic.

A lot of time has passed since then. The developers are now testing and polishing all aspects of the DLC. In the 14-minute video below, you can see how the oversized cargo transport currently looks in the Special Transport DLC.

Features of the Special Transport DLC:

- 11 new oversized cargoes (super heavy – up to 70 tons, wide – up to 6 meters, tall – up to 9 meters, long – up to 20 meters);
- 4 new semi-trailers;
- 17 unique routes for transporting oversized cargo (12 on the base game map, 2 for Scandinavia, 2 for Going East!, 1 for Vive la France!). The developers promise to continuously add new routes featuring complex oversized cargo transport.
- Over 80 new special cargo transport jobs;
- Escort vehicles: one escort vehicle will move ahead of the convoy, and the second will accompany the cargo from behind.
- Escort vehicles will be controlled by artificial intelligence.
- Special videos and cutscenes will play along the route.
- New object models, pedestrians, and animations will be placed along the routes.
- Pedestrians, journalists, and transport and special services staff who react to day and night changes as well as bad weather in the game;
- If the player does not follow the rules for transporting such oversized cargo, they risk failing the delivery mission.
- A new system of rest and stop zones so players can periodically save their transport progress;
- New flashing lights;
- New achievements;
- Players will receive increased experience points (XP) and higher payment for completing these types of deliveries.

Ready for this kind of transport? The developers hope to present players with truly interesting and challenging tasks.

There is no release date yet for the Euro Truck Simulator 2: Special Transport DLC, but the developers hope to launch it before the end of this year, roughly around the Christmas holidays (Catholic).

The end of the year promises to be exciting with lots of interesting things ahead, so stay tuned!

MudRunner is quite a technical game, so we thought we’d give you some tips on how to best start completing missions in the game and how to avoid getting stuck in deep mud. This is especially important in multiplayer, as you and three of your friends will be fighting together against harsh conditions to get your job done! Be careful!

Tip 1 - How not to get stuck in the mud!

Getting stuck is a problem! To avoid this, you need to master the gearbox. Know the difference between 1st gear and 1+. 1+ works similarly to 1st gear but gives the vehicle extra RPM. Be careful! At low RPMs, your engine will stall.
In "Simulator (Hardcore)" mode, the differential lock is not available on automatic, so it’s important to shift gears manually!

Tip 2 - RPM control!

Reduce wheel spin by lowering your RPM! Avoid wheel slip to increase your vehicle’s off-road capability! You can adjust RPM by tapping the gear lever (without fully engaging the gear).

Tip 3 - Watch where you go!

Not every surface in MudRunner is the same. Pay close attention to where you’re driving, as different surfaces vary in friction and hardness. The darker the soil, the softer it is. Heavy vehicles benefit from RPM control and large tires, but there’s a risk of getting stuck. Light vehicles perform better on rocky and dry terrain.

Tip 4 - Using the winch!

Every vehicle is equipped with an essential tool – the winch. It’s necessary for pulling vehicles out of tough situations. The winch can be attached to various points on the vehicle and trees.

Tip 5 - Caution is key!

In "Simulator (Hardcore)" mode, the path to your objective will not be displayed while driving. You can take any route you like, but be careful! The world is dangerous, and many hazardous routes are hidden in plain sight. Head to higher ground using a scout vehicle or unlock observation points to better explore the map.

Tip 6 - Keep an eye on your fuel

Tasks can often turn from quick jobs into very long missions, and nothing makes this more stressful than running out of fuel in your vehicle. Make sure you have enough fuel to complete your task, or your job will quickly turn into a rescue mission.

Tip 7 - The right addons!

Make sure you take the right addons: log transport platforms, fuel tanks for carrying fuel, etc.

Tip 8 - Damage from objects!

Vehicles are sturdy, but they can still take damage. Hitting objects while moving can damage your truck, and driving deep into water can cause hydro-lock in the engine.

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Quite a lot of time has passed, but we are finally going to release West Coast USA in the next update, scheduled for November 2017.
What started as an experiment to see how feasible it was to create an urban environment has turned into a very detailed map in BeamNG.drive.
We are very excited to bring this project to completion and are looking only forward, considering all the ways the community uses it.

Happy Halloween! We have a small mod for you that includes an achievement: Halloween 2017 (305 MB) - enjoy!

Today, the developers from SCS Software studio, after receiving the results of closed testing, announced the release date of the American Truck Simulator: New Mexico expansion – Thursday, November 9, 2017.

The digital distribution price on Steam is set at $11.99, €11.99, £8.99, and the DLC will also be sold in retail stores in some regions. Unfortunately, the price in ruble equivalent has not been announced yet, but in the very near future, we will be able to see it ourselves on the expansion page on Steam (the price is expected to be around 700 rubles).

You can read more about the expansion here.

It's time to saddle up and tame the monsters. You can find the arena and vehicles in the group's products (download links are in the descriptions).

To participate, you need to:
1. Be a subscriber of the community «TrophyStorm». Trophy Raids in Spintires;
2. Register in the Discord voice channel: https://discord.gg/Q2KwPCT
3. Register at https://timberstorm.timepad.ru/event/607024 or through the VK app;
4. Share the post.

As a gift from the competition sponsor ProstoCHEEZE, the first 30 participants can register for free using a promo code that will be posted in the group. Hurry up!

Participants will need to tame the monsters, saddle them, and make them do what the rider—the show participant—needs, not what these fierce arena warriors want. After all, you’ll also have to fight the irresistible urge to stomp on the gas pedal with both feet and launch yourself at full speed toward the nearest ramp! Tricks will only earn points if the vehicle stays on its wheels.
This time, participants will have the opportunity to practice thoroughly before performing by choosing a suitable monster. And if you want to tweak the vehicle settings—feel free to do whatever you like. The main goal is to demonstrate top driving skills and perform the best tricks, crushing any hope of victory in your opponents’ hearts.

The competition will take place on the “MonsterStorm” arena using any of these monsters: Grave Digger, Maximum Destruction, or Pastrana 199. Customizing your vehicles is not only allowed but even encouraged :)

The start is scheduled for November 11 at 18:00 (Moscow time).

The rules are posted in the "Documents" section in .pdf format.

The Arena’s sand is calling!

#TrophyStorm, #MonsterStorm

Today, November 9, 2017, Spintires: MudRunner on Steam has been updated to version 07.11.17.
The update includes technical bug fixes.

Focus Home Interactive and Saber Interactive:
Hello everyone,
It has been a week since Spintires: MudRunner was released, and we continue to work on some issues that still exist in the game.

Today's update is released for PC players, but a release on PS4 and Xbox One is expected soon. We thank you for your understanding.

Here are the main fixes:
Fixed an issue with the steering wheel / mouse cursor. (You can now use the wheel and mouse simultaneously).
Fixed the “.stg mismatch” error in multiplayer.
If you played with mods and then those mods were removed, the “Continue” panel will now correctly display the text “missing mod” instead of the truck name.
Fixed some crashes caused by mods.
Mods now update correctly during gameplay.
Mods containing only add-ons will no longer be available in multiplayer games.
When you rescue a vehicle with a trailer, the trailer is now detached.
The C-260 can now be used with a long trailer.
Minor user interface changes.

We will provide you with more information about the update release date as soon as we can. Please continue to give us your feedback so we can keep making Spintires: MudRunner the best game it can be together.

Thank you very much!
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We remind you that the main update implementing some of our "wishlist" features (unfortunately, they do not specify which ones) is promised to be released within a few weeks.

On November 9, the DLC American Truck Simulator - New Mexico was released!
The expansion adds thousands of kilometers of new roads, which you can already go explore, beautiful landscapes, cities, small towns in the deserts, and much more!
The price of the DLC on Steam is 399 rubles.

Features of the DLC New Mexico:
- More than 4 thousand miles of new roads;
- 14 major cities in the state, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Roswell;
- 11 unique rest and refueling stops;
- Over 600 new models and assets created from scratch;
- Unique and realistic interchanges, intersections, and highway crossings specially created for the expansion;
- 8 new loading/unloading zones with new companies and industries;
- Unique landmarks, both natural and man-made;
- Unique achievements related to the New Mexico expansion.
In addition to the release of the American Truck Simulator: New Mexico expansion, SCS Software staff released the final version of the American Truck Simulator 1.29 update, which had been in open testing for the past several weeks. The developers thank everyone who participated in testing and helped catch bugs and errors.

Main innovations in 1.29:
- Updated and rebuilt the following roads (more than 600 miles of new routes added): US-101 (CA), I-15, US-93 (AZ), CA 190, and other minor routes;
- Updated the in-game navigation system, now new navigator settings are available in the options, allowing you to choose one of three modes: shortest route, optimal route, or route favoring local roads (narrow paths);
- Updated the in-game lighting system;
- Added two new semi-trailers: a food-grade tanker and a mobile barrier semi-trailer.

More details about the update can be found on the American Truck Simulator 1.29 Update page.