SnowRunner 1221

A new batch of screenshots has leaked online. You can see 2 different locations.

The release will take place exactly in 7 days - April 28 of this year on PC (Epic Games Store), Xbox One, and PS4.

You can buy SnowRunner on the Epic Games Store - here.

The developers of the upcoming game SnowRunner have published new information regarding the graphics and game engine. They provided new details about the overall appearance of the game and improvements in this area.

It is worth starting with the fact that in SnowRunner, maps can be much larger than in MudRunner. While the maximum map size in MudRunner was 1x1 km, in SnowRunner this value will increase to 2x2 km. This opens up entirely new possibilities for map makers and players. Surfaces have become significantly more beautiful thanks to increased mesh resolution. Various decorations have been added to the background of the maps. In addition, the draw distance has also been increased, allowing players to fully enjoy the beauty of the map.

The number of layers in surface textures has also doubled compared to MudRunner. The number has increased from 2 to 4 layers. A special layer for snow has been added. Snow in SnowRunner has new physics, all complemented by new shaders. Thanks to the new shaders, snowy surfaces look very beautiful and realistic.

The developers implemented so-called PBR (Physically Based Rendering). PBR is physically accurate rendering, and all assets were created using PBR materials. To work correctly with PBR, the game’s lighting and shaders were reconfigured. HDR support was added, along with a new Bloom effect (halo effect).

Shadows in the game have undergone significant changes. In MudRunner, only various vehicles and machinery had dynamic shadows. However, all other objects did not have dynamic shadows. Now, dynamic shadows will be created based on a shading scheme. All objects around the camera will receive dynamic shadows. Changes also affected the anti-aliasing system. MudRunner used the FXAA filter. However, this filter had its drawbacks, the most annoying being jagged edges on textures. Now the TAA filter is used. Thanks to this filter, players will be able to fully enjoy the game’s graphical component.

Atmospheric effects are no less important a part of the game. In SnowRunner, the developers have significantly reworked weather effects. Known weather effects have been revamped. In addition to rain, there will now also be snow — a new weather condition. Highly detailed clouds with gaps and much more have been added.

The introduction of large maps caused quite obvious rendering problems. To keep everything detailed and prevent lag, the developers improved the plant rendering system. Additionally, LOD for trees and grass was improved. Textures received significant enhancements. According to the developers, a regular tree in the game will be hard to distinguish from a real one when viewed up close. The game supports texture resolutions up to 4K, but the load on the graphics card is balanced. The game itself is well optimized and will not heavily tax either PCs or consoles.

The release will take place very soon — April 28 of this year on PC (Epic Games Store), Xbox One, and PS4.

SnowRunner can be purchased on the Epic Games Store - here.



Model: Pacific P16

Length: 9.7 m
Width: 3.5 m
Fuel tank capacity: 300 liters

All-wheel drive: unavailable
Diff lock: always active
Role: heavy truck

New video demonstration of techniques for SnowRunner. Today’s review features the International Paystar 5070.

The exact release time of SnowRunner on all platforms - PC, PS4, Xbox One - has been announced.

The release will take place exactly in 5 days - April 28 of this year on PC (Epic Games Store), Xbox One, and PS4 (in Russia around 1 AM on April 28, not shown in the screenshot).

For those who have not yet purchased the game, you can do so in the Epic Games Store - here.

According to the official statement from the Focus Home community manager, mirror support in the PC version of SnowRunner will be available from the game's launch, while on consoles this feature will be added with patches after release.

Moreover, mod support in the game's online mode will not be available at launch; it will be added later along with patches.



Today’s review features a heavy and stylish tractor - Caterpillar CT680.

Model: Caterpillar CT680

Length: 8.2 m
Width: 2.6 m
Fuel tank capacity: 280 liters

All-wheel drive: upgradable
Diff lock: switchable
Role: heavy tractor

Perhaps someone has not yet seen the release trailer for SnowRunner; you can watch it below in this news post.

The sections SnowRunner mods and questions and answers about the game have started to be filled (anyone willing to help - please write to the administrator in a private message, rewards are available). We also welcome all YouTubers and are open to cooperation.

For those who have not yet purchased the game, you can do so at the Epic Games Store - here.

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An update 4.7, Hotfix 30.04.2020 has been released for SnowRunner. The update is only for the PC version of the game. Various aspects of the game were affected, and fixes were made.

Physics:
- There was a bug in the game where trucks would inexplicably fall through textures, underground. The bug has been fixed.

GUI:
- Fixed errors related to the game's translation.
- Some gameplay issues and mod problems have been fixed.
- HUD elements will no longer appear when skipping the tutorial in the garage.

Co-op:
- Connection settings have been improved for easier use.
- You can receive game invitations even if you are already in a cooperative game.
- Now, when launching the game, you can always see the friends list. However, after returning to the menu, the bug may reoccur. Developers are working on a fix.

Devices:
- Fixes have been made for the Logitech G29 wheel: Force Feedback. Now, when pressing Alt + Tab (minimize), the device does not disconnect.

The developers also released a new video showcasing the Chevrolet CK1500.