Spintires: MudRunner 3630

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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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.

Hello everyone,

It’s been a month since Spintires: MudRunner was released, and we’re excited to tell you about some new features we’re working on and plan to add to the game next week! If you missed what was in the last update, you can check it out here.

Currently, we plan for these features to appear on PC next week and on consoles a couple of weeks after that. We will provide a full changelog at the time of the update release.

New features on all platforms:
- A new third-person camera mode, where the vehicle will be centered (not off to the side).
- A new autosave system that automatically saves your game progress every five minutes.
- The ability to rotate the camera backward inside the cabin.
- Adjusted difficulty for loading logs onto trailers. It will be easier for players to straighten the truck for loading timber.
- Various settings and fixes.

On consoles:
- Wheel support will be introduced! The specifications of the wheels that will be supported will be published at the time of the console update release, in a couple of weeks.

On PC:
- More wheels will be officially supported, and many others will work correctly, though not all will have pedal or preset support.
- New hotkeys for quickly switching to and from the cabin view.

Of course, we continue working on other features such as
Steam Workshop map support for PC, functional mirrors, and more, as well as other content that should be a surprise.

Thank you, and let’s keep moving forward to release this update! Please keep sending your feedback as we continue working on Spintires: MudRunner.

See you soon!

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Hello everyone,
A little over a month has passed since the launch of Spintires: MudRunner, and we are happy to announce that the second update for Spintires: MudRunner has been released today (December 7th, approx. trans.) for PC! The console version of the game will be updated in a couple of weeks and will include wheel support!

Here are the main additions and fixes:

Centered Camera:
- A new camera focused on vehicles has been added, which is now used by all players by default.
- Players can choose the old camera by unchecking "Center camera on truck" in the settings.
- The new camera has zoom to increase visibility.
- When using Quick Winch, the old camera is used if players use a controller.

Cabin in Cabin:
- New feature: you can lean out of the window to look back. Useful when reversing.
- The cabin camera cannot be activated underwater.
- The cabin camera now supports zoom.
- The cabin camera is now activated with the right mouse button.
- A key has been added to activate the camera.

Mods:
- In multiplayer, if mods were installed on the host (room creator, approx. trans.) and then a game room (lobby) was created with only modded trucks selected (not default), the client could not join and the game crashed. This is now fixed.
- The "Reload" button on the proving ground will now reload addon attachment positions (hook points).
- Long mod names will now be shortened.

Saving and Loading:
- Plants (trees) now save and load correctly from save files.
- When moving the camera, the map now loads more efficiently.
- The game now autosaves every 5 minutes.

Training and Challenges:
- The hint about front/rear cameras is now shown at the start of training and in the "Truck" challenge, and will no longer appear in the "Fix and Refuel" challenge.
- The additional task "Use the cabin camera when driving with a trailer" in the "Truck" challenge will now be correctly marked as "completed" when the player reaches the unloading zone.
- Both the old and new centered camera versions will now be shown in training.

Other:
- The requirement to align the trailer with the truck when loading logs onto the trailer has been removed.
- Multiplayer chat will no longer overlap with keyboard and gamepad hints at the bottom of the screen.
- The mouse will now work correctly after activating Steam Overlay with a gamepad or steering wheel.
- When clicking "Load" for log packing, the advanced mode will no longer be displayed.
- Various other settings and fixes.

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

Thank you very much! Focus Home Interactive and Saber Interactive
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Today a small update was released, fixing a serious stability issue reported after last week's update, as well as adding some improvements.
The console update release is expected next week, as previously planned.

List of changes:

Camera:
- Camera zoom out when using the steering wheel
- Cabin camera is now assigned to the "3" key by default (on first game launch)
- Cabin camera can be activated with the right mouse button, but only when "move camera" mode is active (without hovering over the truck)
- Reduced sensitivity of the vertically oriented camera.

Audio:
- New and improved repair sounds
- Minor sound improvements

Fixes:
- Assigned the "3" key as a hotkey for the cabin camera for players launching the game for the first time
- Changed the label for exiting the cabin camera
- Restored missing labels "Engine stalled" and "Turn off differential lock"
- Trailer socket can now be activated with a gamepad when looking back in the cabin
- Fixed mod sorting by date/rank in the "Manage Mods" section

Other improvements:
- Vehicles are divided into three groups: stock | certified mods | uncertified mods
- Minor visual effects improvements (semi-transparent engine)
- Added headlight light projection textures (a slight improvement to headlight visual characteristics at night)

As always, please continue to let us know what you think about the game and report any issues or feedback you have. It all goes towards making Spintires: MudRunner the best game it can be!

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Update 24.01.18: screenshots added!

Hello everyone!

It’s been only two months since Spintires: MudRunner was released, and we are very pleased to announce the first DLC for Spintires: MudRunner - "The Valley"!
We plan to release it in February, and it will be a free content update for the game. First of all, it will introduce a completely new map called "The Valley," which is a very vast area with large forests. Similar to the "Flood" map in the game, you will start outside the garage and will need to unlock it as you progress.

In addition to the new map, we will also introduce three new powerful vehicles. These vehicles can be used on any map if you have enough unlocked progress points, but on The Valley map, they will be available immediately.

One of the new vehicles will be the LuAZ-969, a powerful 4x4 vehicle specially adapted for the rugged forest terrain of "The Valley."

The MAZ-6317, a six-wheeled truck with a large number of addons.

And the MZKT-7429, a very large 8x8 truck with a special hidden feature. We will share details about each of these vehicles ahead of the release, in weekly vehicle showcases and informational posts.

In the "The Valley" DLC, alongside the new vehicles and new map, there will also be eight new addons:
- Spare wheel for MAZ-6317;
- Spare wheel for LuAZ-969;
- Fuel cans for LuAZ-969;
- Garage parts for LuAZ-969;
- Repair parts for LuAZ-969;
- MZKT-7429 Advanced Trailer Hitch (Sanya, translate this, the translator is complaining!);
- Repair parts for MZKT-7429;
- Semi-trailer with garage parts for MZKT-7429 (also compatible with MAZ-7310);
- Semi-trailer for medium logs (compatible with some trucks).

For modders, there will be several new features available for creating maps and vehicles:
- Hitch device for MAZ-7310;
- New tree physics (currently only available in "The Valley");
- New type of dirt road surface, which will also initially be available only in "The Valley."

Players will be able to get muddy in "The Valley" immediately after the DLC release. So if you just bought the game and haven’t completed other maps, don’t worry – you can still drive around "The Valley."

The goals and objectives in "The Valley" will be the same as on the standard maps: unlock garages and fill all the sawmills on the map.

We look forward to sharing more about the upcoming DLC!

But that’s not all! In addition to this news, we would like to say that we plan to do monthly updates, share what we are working on, and implement some interesting things you keep asking for.

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"Valley" is a completely new and free expansion releasing on PC, PS4, and Xbox early this year. This first expansion will include entirely new game content with three new vehicles and a new map. Similar to the "Flood" map, you will start outside the garage, which must be unlocked first.

Ahead of the release of the "Valley" expansion, we brought back the vehicle presentation to tell you about the new transport added to the game in the free expansion!

Vehicle Description:
The second 8x8 vehicle to be added to Spintires: MudRunner. The E-7429 is another incredibly powerful vehicle with some hidden talents.

Specifications:
The E-7429 has an 800-liter fuel tank and is equipped with all-wheel drive as well as a differential lock. It can sustain up to 600 damage points. It will be unlocked immediately on the "Valley" map but requires 5 progress points on other maps.

Advantages:
The E-7429 is an excellent vehicle for traversing difficult terrain and can tow any vehicle. It can also handle any heavy loads.

Disadvantages:
The E-7429 is very fuel-hungry and not the fastest vehicle. Its lack of speed is compensated by its power.

Add-ons:
The E-7429 is a powerful vehicle and therefore carries important equipment for rescuing vehicles from difficult terrain. It is also the largest vehicle capable of towing trailers, making it a very useful service vehicle.

Fuel Tank – can carry fuel.
Garage Semi-Trailer – transports 4 garage points
Garage Trailer – trailer with two garage points.
Spare Wheel – for vehicle repairs.
Logging Platform – can carry medium logs.
Logging Platform Trailer – can carry medium logs.
Repair Kit – for vehicle repairs.
Hitch – allows attaching semi-trailers.
Board Trailer – a trailer that allows transporting short logs.

Source: https://vk.com/spintires?w=wall-33295160_148184
Original: https://forums.focus-home.com/topic/3172/vehicle-p..