SnowRunner news 142

Update 5.4 has been released for the public test server in SnowRunner.

Vehicles
- Fixed a bug causing vehicles from DLC to disappear.

Co-op
- Changed the region switching mechanic. Now, when attempting to switch regions, the host will receive an invitation. If accepted, a countdown will start for all players in the session, after which the region will change.
- Fixed a bug where the host would get stuck in the warning window during region switching.
- Fixed an issue where a vehicle could be lost when a client disconnected from the session.
- Added buttons to the region change notification.
- Fixed collision issues with the garage after completing the “Restoring Key Buildings” quest.
- Fixed a bug where guests could not see players after entering their vehicles.

Localization
- The multiplayer region change notification will now display in multiple languages, not just English.
- Various localization fixes.
- Corrected incorrect names in settings.
- Fixed some punctuation errors.

Crashes
- Fixed a crash caused by binding buttons to additional functions in pop-up windows.

Interface
- Fixed an issue where disconnecting a controller would hide the region change notification.
- Fixed a bug where map markers disappeared when switching trucks.
- Fixed a bug causing duplicate hints when pressing the clutch button while using the winch.
- The modio login window now includes “Privacy Policy” and “Terms of Use” tabs.
- Removed the double confirmation when switching to a garage in another region.
- Increased the garage selection area. However, this only works if there is at least one truck in the garage.
- Region change notification buttons can now be interacted with using keyboard and gamepad.
- Fixed double-click issues when buying/selling trailers using a custom control scheme.
- Opening the map and switching tabs no longer breaks markers.

Other
- The “Great Nomad” quest can now be completed.
- The “Old Faithful” quest can now be completed.
- Fixed camera jitter when moving near various signs/banners.
- Evacuating to the garage in the “Landslides on the Map” competition mode will no longer count as a failure.
- Four-wheel drive can now be safely activated during map transitions and in loading zones.
- Fixed a bug where refueling from a trailer required for a mission would cause the mission to fail automatically.
- Changed the repair indicator. Previously, repair progress was shown in percentages; now it is shown in points.

For those who haven’t purchased the game yet, you can do so at the Epic Games Store - here.

The developers announced that the long-awaited 5.0 update will be released on June 9 for PC and consoles.

We have already written about the update in more detail.

The main fix is working mirrors on all platforms. The developers have also released a new video.

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

A new update has been released for the public test server in SnowRunner: patch 5.5.

General changes
- There was a bug in the game where various vehicles could fly. For example, trucks with attached trailers could fly during truck switching, or trailers could fly when being attached. This issue has been fixed.

Steering wheels
- Due to bugs in the settings, control bindings for steering wheels could be missing or malfunctioning. All of this has been resolved.

Interface
- Fixed a bug with skipped animation.

Localization
- Now the screen displays information about the authors; it is no longer missing.
- The confirmation screen for returning to the main menu is now localized.
- Various translation errors for English and Japanese have been fixed.
- The fuel gauge had truncated text. It has been fixed.
- Visible messages in debug mode have been corrected.

Previously, update 5.0 was only available on the public test server. However, now you can play this update on the standard client as well. In this update, the developers fixed a large number of bugs. Additionally, various changes were made for a more convenient gameplay experience. The first seasonal pass will be released soon. This pass will include various maps, new vehicles, a large number of missions, and more.

Public Test Server:
- The public test server has ceased operation. This means it is no longer accessible. The developers promise that the server will be relaunched when it is necessary to test the next major update.

General Changes:
- A new map, "Ravine," has been added to the game. The map is located in the Taimyr region.
- If the player is away from the computer for a long time, the vehicle engine will automatically turn off.
- Now, the popup window on the map will provide information about vehicles located in the garage.
- Fixed a bug that caused surface simulation to not work. This bug occurred in certain areas.
- Cargo will no longer fall through trailers.
- Now, trailer transport missions with fuel can be completed even if the tank is empty. Previously, this was impossible due to a bug.
- Vehicles will no longer disappear if the player exits the game during map loading.
- Fixed collision issues between trailers and vehicles.
- Fixed bugs related to in-game music.
- Improvements have been made to game optimization. Game performance has also been enhanced.
- Localization error for Tuz 166 has been fixed.
- Hummer tires now use the correct friction pattern.
- Previously, Khan 39 Marshall had issues with deep mud mechanics due to incorrect vehicle mass. Thanks to mass adjustments, everything now works correctly.
- Fixed bugs with the "Truck Repair" mission.
- Various collision-related changes for more realistic collision.
- If for any reason mission vehicles were not removed from the map after quest completion, they will now be automatically removed upon reloading the map.
- Fixed a co-op bug with the drilling rig during the "Lost Container" quest.
- Save files will no longer be corrupted due to infinite loading screens. Also, infinite loading occurrences have been greatly reduced.

Co-op:
- Having vehicles as a guest will no longer cause those vehicles to be added to the single-player found vehicles list.
- Region switching in multiplayer is now stable.
- Guests can now call trucks in the manual loading zone.
- Player icons in co-op now display correctly.
- Fixed a bug preventing refueling in multiplayer.

Interface:
- Crane support controls are now located in the functions menu.
- Warnings about fuel running out or engine damage now display correctly for all vehicles, including those found on the map.
- Fixed a bug with incorrect maximum rank display.
- Players can now choose different save slots.
- A new icon has been added for closed transitions.

Settings:
- Added an option to invert analog sticks on gamepads.
- An alternative metric measurement system is now available for players.
- Camera, map, profile, and vehicle control keys can now be reassigned.

Graphics:
- Fixed textures on some cranes.
- Level of detail improvements have been made across various map areas.
- Rearview mirrors on some devices have been repositioned slightly.
- Street lamps are present on all maps; previously, their lighting was weak. Lighting for them has been improved.

Steering Wheels:
- Force feedback settings have been added for PC steering wheels.
- Fixes have been made for pedals included with the Logitech G920.
- New interface icons designed for steering wheels.
- Fixed bugs related to steering wheel controls.
- The game now correctly displays the Logitech G29 steering wheel model.

Mods (for PC):
- A separate subscriber counter has been added in the mods section.
- Vehicle preview screens now support mod previews.
- The mod management menu shows mod loading status.
- A free camera is available for summer and winter polygon maps.
- A scrollbar has been added to the mods menu.
- Visual improvements have been made to the summer and winter polygon maps.

Consoles:
- A fix for headlight issues on PS4 has been implemented.
- High-quality textures have been added for PS4 Pro and Xbox One X users.
- Functional rearview mirrors are now available on consoles.

This week, the developers are celebrating 1 million players in SnowRunner. A new trailer was released ahead of the upcoming 5.0 update.

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

The developers have made a 20% discount in the Epic Games Store. Only 1129 rubles for 1 standard copy of the game.

You can buy SnowRunner with a 20% discount here.

Also available in Russian is an excellent interactive map for all standard SnowRunner locations - maprunner.info/ru

It displays all objects, vehicles, and upgrades that can be found on the map. It is possible to display the exact cargo available at a specific point on the map. Useful.

The SnowRunner developers are closely monitoring all feedback and are aware of the issues present in the game. They have published information about what to expect in the near future.

HotFix for PS4
A special hotfix will be released for consoles. The issue is that, following the latest update, PS4 experienced serious image quality problems. This happened due to recent changes related to rendering. The developers are aware of this problem and will soon release an update specifically for consoles to fix these issues. The developers are already working on optimizing the project, so the image quality problem will be resolved soon. Along with the hotfix, the developers plan to add support for certain steering wheel models – Logitech G29 and G920.

Test Server on PC
The game developers announced that a public test server will soon be available again for personal computers. Various new features will already be accessible on this server. The most important feature is the map editor. On the public test server, tools will be available that allow players to create their own maps.

However, players will not be able to create their own missions immediately upon the server’s launch. This feature will be added to the game a little later. The developers promised to announce the opening of the public test server separately from this news. We just have to wait.

Season Pass
The first phase of the season pass will be available soon. According to the SnowRunner developers, they will focus all their efforts on the first phase immediately after releasing the hotfix for PS4 and Xbox One consoles. The first phase includes a new map for Russia, as well as free skins, various cargoes, new challenges, and much more.

But there is good news for those who do not have a season pass. If your friend has purchased the season pass, you will also be able to enjoy all its benefits in multiplayer, even if you do not have the pass yourself. However, all the season pass content will not be available at once – the developers will divide the content into several updates.