SnowRunner news 142

The latest patch (14.0) for SnowRunner has been released, currently intended only for the PTS. 
General changes
In cooperative mode, metal rolls will no longer magically disappear. This bug occurred at Black Badger Lake.After repairs in hardcore mode, there will no longer be an automatic transition to the vehicle customization menu.Ultra-high graphics settings have been reworked, resulting in improved performance.
Vehicles
The stock ZiKZ 605-R bumper will no longer be locked for unclear reasons. Previously, this happened if you purchased the pipe with a winch.The suspensions Khan 317 Sentinel and Zikz 605R received collision improvements.Bug fix for the HX 520 vehicle when using the logging module and exhaust pipe with heat insulation. 

Let's summarize May, as a lot of interesting things happened in SnowRunner this month. First of all, it is worth noting that the game is already available on many popular platforms, as well as in various digital stores. SnowRunner is now available on Epic Games Store, Steam, and Xbox Game Pass. The game is available on personal computers, Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch, so you can enjoy the game even on the go.
Equally important, the developers announced that you can transfer saves from Epic Games Store to Steam, so you won’t lose your progress if you own the game on these platforms. In addition, crossplay development between Steam and EGS is actively underway, and more information will be available soon.
The game is already over a year old, and the developers do not intend to stop there. Soon they will announce a new seasonal pass with new content, maps, vehicles, and more—they have it all planned out. And the truck tournament finale is already very close to the end. We are waiting for more news from the developers!

Finally, the long-awaited update for SnowRunner has been released. TATRA trucks will now be available in the game. Owners of the seasonal pass already have access to two trucks of this brand. Models: 813 and 805. The 813 has perfect maneuverability and eight wheels. The 805 model stands out for its power, as this truck easily handles any challenge and performs perfectly on various surfaces. The expansion is called TATRA Dual Pack. Now let's discuss the entire update.
New Vehicles
Tatra 805;Tatra 813.
General Bug Fixes
Metal shafts will no longer disappear in co-op. This bug occurred only on one map.After repairing vehicles, you will no longer be redirected to the vehicle customization menu. This bug occurred in hard mode.Good news for those playing on ultra-high graphics settings. Performance for ultra settings has now improved.The log transport trailer will no longer clip through textures or fall off the map.Metal detector sounds now work correctly.The engine no longer automatically turns off after switching trucks.Local save files are now properly deleted.Some improvements were also made for Switch. Draw distance for objects (trees and others) has been increased, and the engine sound bug has been fixed. Other fixes.
Truck Fixes
Fixed a bug with the ZiKZ 605-R. After purchasing the winch mount, for unknown reasons the stock bumper became unavailable. This issue has been fixed.Fixed suspension collision model for two trucks: Khan 317 Sentinel and ZiKZ 605-R.Khan 317 Sentinel received new mounting points.Other visual fixes.

June is coming to an end, and it's time to make a summary article on the development news for this month. A lot of work has been done, but there is still much to be done. 
Tatra Dual Pack Expansion 
On the 22nd of this month, the developers announced a new expansion that adds TATRA trucks to the game. Yes, we are talking about the Tatra Dual Pack, which was given for free to owners of the season pass. However, there were some conflicts here as well, because when purchasing the Tatra Dual Pack separately, players lost the ability to buy a second season pass, which the developers warned about immediately.
In addition, the developers announced that they plan to add even more TATRA vehicles, so this pack is not the end of it. 
The article includes a screenshot showing the development plans until the end of 2022. The developers continue to work actively and read player feedback to make the game even better. 
Truck Tournament
Of course, on June 7th, the long-awaited truck tournament concluded. The AZOV 64131 truck won. And for the other trucks that reached the semifinals (four trucks), new skins will be released in the game. 
These are the interesting events that happened in June 2021. Let's see what awaits us in July!

The public test server was down for a long time because there was nothing to test. However, there’s good news now, as you can once again access the PTS and see part of the content for the fifth phase of the seasonal pass. It’s worth noting that this is far from all the content, and work on the phase is ongoing. Anyone can join the public test server, and bugs and errors will be fixed based on feedback.
New Content
New maps (currently 2). New vehicles (trucks): Tatra Force T815-7 and Tatra Phoenix.Free content even for those who haven’t purchased the seasonal pass: immersive mode, cosmetic items like stickers.
Hardcore Mode
After purchasing add-ons in the garage, jerry cans no longer refill with fuel.Bug fix that prevented switching the metric system.
Vehicles
Semi-trailer supports will no longer get stuck in textures.The driver’s position on the Tatra 805 has been changed.The GMC Brigadier received different, improved clearance lights.The rear winch on the Tatra 813 has been repositioned.The heavy crane now installs correctly on the Western Star 4964.A number of other minor changes: both gameplay and visual.
Mods
If some mods were deactivated, loading a save would show a message that mods were missing, often displaying incorrect information. This bug has been fixed.The boundaries of the crafting zone in the editor now display correctly.The developer panel can now be hidden using a hotkey.Bug fix where loading custom maps showed numbers instead of names.Mod browser errors are now handled better.
Other Fixes and Improvements
In the “Cement for the Region” task, cement now loads correctly.The game allows starting the engine of a vehicle attached by a winch. However, if the player changed the hotkey, this function stopped working. This will no longer happen.Selling a log trailer now always yields profit. Previously, due to a bug, money was sometimes not credited.If the host was on another map, the cargo did not appear on the map when activating a task, but this bug has been fixed.Some sound bugs have been fixed.Bug fix where some cargo or objects were duplicated.The description of the “For Hard-to-Reach Places” task has been corrected.Fix for the “Price of Victory” task marker.Bug fix where the trailer purchase function was unavailable if another vehicle was mounted on the truck platform.The seismic vibrator and metal detector can no longer be installed on the same truck simultaneously.The “Model Collector” achievement now always unlocks correctly. Previously, due to a bug, some players could not earn this achievement.Other fixes. 

A minor, small patch has been released for the SnowRunner public test server. There aren't many changes here. Let's take a look at them.
You can now toggle the HUD using a hotkey (2 by default) if you are playing in "No HUD" mode. The game's main menu has been updated.Tatra Force and Tatra Phoenix received updated models and textures, as well as addons.Don 71 got a new skin.You can now apply custom images to custom trucks.Fixed a bug with layout B. Previously, you couldn't change the camera in this layout. 

It's nice to see the developers actively continuing to develop their project. Work on the continuation of the seasonal pass (the second year) is actively underway. Let's discuss a few interesting details.
Public Test Server on Steam
Great news for those who purchased the game on Steam. Now you have the opportunity to participate in testing upcoming updates and access the public test server. 
It is important to understand that the PTS is only a test version of upcoming updates. There may be bugs, errors, and even some that could make the game unplayable. The purpose of this server is to collect player feedback and, based on that feedback, fix errors so that the final update is released in the best possible quality.
Currently, there may be issues between standard saves and public test server saves, so we strongly recommend making a backup of your saves before switching to the PTS to avoid losing all your progress. 
Fifth Season
Now let's talk about the fifth season itself (release date: this summer). First of all, it is worth noting that owners of the second-year seasonal pass will be able to get 2 new trucks from Tatra. Naturally, there is a new zone as well. The region is called "Don" and has its own contracts and missions. It will be fun!
But, as always, the developers provide free content for people who do not plan to buy the seasonal pass. Absolutely all owners of a licensed copy of the game will get access to an immersive interface, crossplay capability (for now only on PC, currently in development), and various vehicle visual customization options.
Before the release of the fifth seasonal pass, the developers will provide more information about crossplay. For now, we just have to wait. 
More Details About the New Region
 Of course, many players are interested in the new region called "Don." The Don is one of the largest rivers in Russia – this is a very important point, because to celebrate the map release, the developers are giving all license owners a new skin for the DON-71 vehicle, in a fully thematic style. 
Besides the new beautiful region, by popular demand, the developers will add dynamic ramps. We look forward to more information about this region!
New Section – Getting to Know the Modders
And the last interesting news is a new section from the developers. This section is called "Getting to Know the Modders," and the title already makes it clear what it will be about. The game creators will introduce us to mod makers, interview them, find out their plans for the future, and more in that style.
What do you think about this? Would you like to see a "Getting to Know the Modders" section here on STmods? Write your answer in the comments!