Summer days are slowly making way for colder weather… What a perfect time to dive back into the MudRunner series! 🌨️

This month’s Driver’s Diary is filled with brand new content for: SnowRunner and Expeditions! Let's dive into the details of what happened this month and what’s coming next! 💭


Yesterday, we released Season 14: Reap & Sow, which takes you to the beautiful lands of Austria!

Your task? Renovate a Renaissance Castle! 🏰 Heavy rainfall and landslides have unfortunately hit Austria, impacting tourism and agriculture. And this castle renovation is the first step towards getting the region back on its feet!

For this new adventure, we’ve meticulously crafted two huge new maps right at the heart of the stunning Alpine Valleys. 🌲

To help you complete these monumental tasks, we bring you 4 new vehicles including a new brand appearing for the first time in SnowRunner: EarthRoamer.

For your harvesting and farming duties, nothing better than the Futom 7290RA and the Ankatra 1160!
• The first is a big and powerful tractor with a strong engine making it able to pull trailers, as well as its own logging crane and last but not least: it’s fitted with all-wheel drive.
• The second is a smaller sized, six-wheeled tractor. It possesses outstanding maneuverability and will allow you to attach any farming equipment with its built-in ability.

The two trucks from the new brand, the EarthRoamer SX and EarthRoamer LTI, are specialized in fleet support. Fitted with a sizable repair module inside their RV trailers, they also bring strong scouting capabilities to your fleet thanks to their new locator module acting as a portable reconnaissance tool. This will be particularly useful in areas where towers are few and far between.

We hope you’ll enjoy Season 14. As usual, please please give us feedback!


Why stay outside in the cold when we can dig in the endless caves of Expeditions’? 🥶

If you haven’t heard the news, the first season of Expeditions: Cave Odyssey is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S!

A new world opens up beneath you! Dig up the rare remains of an ancient civilization lost in underground tunnels with brand new exploration equipment and vehicles! Get out of the trickiest maze-like caves by teaming up with up to 4 friends!

You’ll need the best equipment to face this new experience of scientific exploration… And that is why we bring with this update two new trucks! The Step 72-49 "Albatross," a tough six-wheeler, and the Shiba Overlander, a nimble scout that lets you slip through the most confining spots! To build you up even more, you’ll get constant help and hints from two new specialists: Nava Desayi and Solveig Friedenlund who can speed up your drones or marking airdrops and shortcuts.

Although we tried to bring much energy and efforts into this first season of Expeditions, we are aware that some of you encountered some issues, especially regarding crossplay.
But we found a fix! You can read the latest patch note here


If you are looking for new mates to team up on Expeditions or if you are simply willing to chat with the MudRunner community, consider joining our SnowRunner Discord server!

It’s also here we pick the best virtual photography of the week for our SnowRunner community post, so don’t hesitate to share your best shots in-game! 📸

To make sure you don’t miss any news, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and on our new platform Focus Together!

We look forward to bringing you more news next month!

The Focus and Saber teams.

SnowRunner's Season 14: Reap & Sow is finally here! 🥳 You will find the patch notes at the very end of this Steam News!


Following an unfortunate streak of heavy rainfall and landslides, Austrian officials are looking to bring life back into their region with investments in tourism and domestic agriculture. And this is where you come in! 🫵

In Season 14: Reap & Sow, your mission will consist in rehabilitating bridges and maintenance sites accross two brand new 4km² maps, setting up solar panels to kickstart the project and devliering materials to the castle grounds at the top. In the valleys, you will be taking on the more down-to-earth duties of revitalizing Austria’s logging and agricultural industries.
To assist you in these tasks, Season 14 brings you a whole suite of 4 new vehicles and an exciting new brand making its SnowRunner debut: ✨Earthroamer✨. The Eartroamer SX and LTI will bring unprecedented versatility with their strong scouting capabilities, thanks to their big built-in repair and reconnaissance modules. When it's time for farming and harvesting, hop on the Futom 7290RA and Ankatra 1160, two powerful tractors fitted with logging cranes perfect for handling farming and logging challenges!

Join Focus Together[login.focus-entmt.com] and explore its entire space dedicated to SnowRunner!

[login.focus-entmt.com]📰 Discover the game's latest news and community updates
💬 Chat with your fellow Runners and the Focus staff
⭐ Win points and exclusive rewards
👾 Earn unique badges, titles and avatars
🤝 Give ideas to the devs and contribute to our new games development!

You're also more than welcome to join us all on the SnowRunner Discord server[discord.gg]!

Have fun in Austria!

New content:

• [DLC] New region, Austria, Europe
  
• [DLC] New trucks:
  
• Ankatra 1160
  
• Futom 7290RA
  
• EarthRoamer LTi
  
• EarthRoamer SX
  
• [DLC] New add-ons and trailers:
  
• Two Futom Log Trailers
  
• Two Crane addons
  
• Counterweight addons for Ankatra and Futom
  
• Portable EarthRoamers Radar

Vehicles improvements:
Rezvani:

• The ability to switch to all-wheel drive was added (Rear by default)
  
• Slightly improved the mud cross-country ability of the unique wheels for Rezvani
  
• Damage zones are corrected
  
• Crane socket added to the roof
  
• Fixed a bug with brake lights on Rezvani Tank

Others:

• Fixed the position of the speedometer arrow on the Neo Falcon 2000 truck dashboard
  
• Fixed a bug where the Tatra FORCE T815-7 truck attached to the 'Ramped Towing Platform' addon could not move through the gateway
  
• Fixed wheel hubs for Zikz 566A, TUZ 166, and GMC MH9500 truck wheels
  
• Fixed a no-hub issue between rims and wheel on any scouts with narrow tires
  
• Fixed a bug with the mount of the Kirovets K-700 truck shifted downwards
  
• Added switchable differential lock for Kirovets trucks
  
• Fixed dashboard arrow textures in the cockpit mode on the Azov 67096 "Atom" truck
  
• Fixed side mirror of the GMC Brigadier 8000 truck
  
• Fixed wheel hubs for Zikz 566A wheels
  
• Fixed the collision issue with the ‘Disassembled Caterpillar 770G’ trailer attached to the Fleetstar F2070A truck

Co-op:

• Fixed an issue when it was impossible to reconnect to the co-op session after leaving it and being absent for one minute or more
  
• Fixed a bug with receiving no invitation after trying to invite the friends in the 'Friend List' menu on AppStore

Mac version:

• Fixed a bug where the unknownPlayer profile folder was created when launching the title without an internet connection on AppStore
  
• Fixed a synchronization issue between iCloud and local saves on AppStore
  
• Fixed a bug where the player’s progress wasn't saved when exiting the game with an unstable internet connection and if iCloud was enabled on AppStore
  
• Various visual fixes on Mac devices

Other changes:

• Fixed a bug where some contests could not be started in the 'New Game+' game with the 'Day only' rule in the 'Time Settings' tab
  
• Fixed a bug where the "Repair the Repair Station" task could not be finished if the Vehicle Spare Parts were lost on 'By the Lake' level
  
• Fixed a bug where the 'Wide Flatbed 3-Axle Semi-trailer' was clipping into terrain after restarting the 'Essential Semi-Trailer' task
  
• Fixed the missing name of steering wheel presets on the 'Scroll' button background in the 'Truck Store' menu of the Garage'
  
• Fixed the missing name of steering wheel presets on the 'Switch Mode' button background in the 'Custom Scenarios' subtab of the 'New Game' tab
  
• Fixed flickering textures of the truck tracks after relaunching the level in any region
  
• Fixed a bug where the 8-slot trailer's winch point couldn't be connected to a truck behind it
  
• Added Hori Force Feedback Racing Wheel DLX preset
  
• Made some fixes to log trailers
  
• Fixed some issues on PROS portal
  
• Multiple crash fixes
  
• Different collision fixes
  
• Various visual fixes
  
• Localization fixes

It’s already August and summer is slowly slipping away. But rest assured, we’ve got a bunch of good news and exciting projects coming!

You may have noticed the new name given to our usual “SnowRunner Community Update”. From now on, we want to provide you with news for SnowRunner, Expeditions and RoadCraft as well! Therefore, to encapsulate it all, we shall call it ✨ “The Driver’s Diary” ✨


First off: both the Saber and Focus teams are incredibly excited to reveal their new game in collaboration, named RoadCraft!! We also wanted to clarify that RoadCraft is not “the new SnowRunner”, for it does not even fall in the MudRunner series. It’s a brand new game on its own!😌

In this heavy machinery simulator, you run a company specialized in restoring sites devastated by natural disasters. Your mission is to reshape the aftermath driving your fleet of construction vehicles. 🏗️🚛

By the way, if you’re still unsure about what the game is about, you may find answers here[discordapp.com]!

The reveal trailer was presented at Gamescom, but if you missed it, make sure you check it out here:

A few words of reassurance:

We heard concerns that either SnowRunner or Expeditions might be replaced or abandoned due to the arrival of RoadCraft. Rest assured, that won’t happen.
SnowRunner, Expeditions and RoadCraft are three very different games! Each is handled by a separate team, and none of them will be left behind.

No matter which game you're playing, you'll continue to receive updates and new content!😌


This month, the Public Test Server of SnowRunner received several updates, bringing a lot of changes and bug fixes and also allowing you to play Season 14: Reap & Sow early!! The launch of season 14 is planned for early October on all platforms, so stay tuned!

If you want to read the list of changes brought to the branch, you may find it here[discordapp.com]!

Also last month, the powerful Rezvani Tank arrived as a standalone DLC and we worked on several fixes to provide you with the best experience on the roads.
Have you had the chance to ride the Rezvani Tank yet? How do you like it? Let us know!


Dear adventurers, expect some new free content coming with Season 1: Cave Odyssey 😉 Also, the co-op mode is now fully available on Steam: it’s time to invite your friends to play!

Please take note that consoles will receive co-op in a separate patch on the same day, when Season 1 releases!

Here’s a nice announcement we need to make:

If you're a dedicated fan who loves reading patch notes and mod lists, you might have noticed they’re no longer on our forum. That’s because we’re launching a new platform called Focus Together! ✨

This platform was made just for players. It will feature news, exclusive content, direct chats with the devs of your favorite Focus games, and a place to suggest ideas for future projects! (How exciting is that??) It's also the perfect place for patch notes, weekly console mod lists, and contest announcements.

Sign up to Focus Together here[login.focus-entmt.com] and get all the latest news about SnowRunner, Expeditions and RoadCraft!


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As always, thank you all for your continued support. We are working very hard to provide you with the best possible experience, so stay tuned for future updates, and see you next month!

The Focus and Saber teams.

It may be the vacations, but we've still had some notable things happen this month!


The Rezvani Tank is now available as a Standalone DLC! Fitted with the same engine as the Rezvani Hercules, this scout’s power and agility are truly second-to-none. Look at this beauty:

Coming along this powerful truck is the Update 31.0!The team has worked on a lot of fixes to make the game better, including vehicle improvements, co-op bugs and various other changes, such as collision, crash and localization fixes.

Moreover, on August 1st, there will be an update on the Public Test Server, to accommodate the future arrival of S14, stay tuned for more info!

As always, your support and feedback are very much appreciated, even after all these years.

Stay tuned, and don’t forget to follow our socials to stay informed!


On Expeditions, the co-op mode finally arrived on PC earlier this month! For console players, it will be deployed later this year. A few issues spotted with the arrival of the mode were also fixed in the latest hotfix, as well as many other bugs.

Co-op mode allows you to team up with 3 other adventurers to explore the wilds and conduct research.
You have access to a lot of options during the preparation phase: you’re allowed to select the region you want, and you can pick up to 4 vehicles and 3 specialists. As the host, you also have the possibility to build base modules. Guests can choose 1 vehicle and use said modules, but they can’t build them.

Co-op mode enables you to engage in any kind of activities, exchange resources, share rewards, track your buddies and use the quick chat system to give each other information through signals.

As a guest, it is worth noting that you can play to every content purchased by the host, even if you did not yourself!

You can find the complete patch notes here, and keep in mind that there has been one hotfix since then.

Moreover, the game’s roadmap has been updated, with the release of Season 1 now planned for early September, with free content and numerous changes to improve your overall experience.


Your work on the game is always much appreciated, and as a thank you, we wanted to showcase some of the best photos of this month!




We would like to thank you for your continued support. We are working very hard to provide you with the best possible experience, so stay tuned for future updates, and see you next month!

Today is Rezvani Tank release day! The 42th DLC and a standalone scout whose power and agility are not to be underestimated, comes with an update, fixing several issues.
Here's the patch notes:

• Fixed a bug where the points of the Burlak 6x6 truck side winch were located too far from the side edges
  
• Fixed a bug where the GMC Brigadier 8000 truck's wheel centers did not correspond to the axis
  
• Fixed a bug with the driver's missing hands in the BOAR 45318 truck
  
• Fixed a bug where the Azov 67096 "Atom" rear lights were visible through another truck
  
• Fixed a bug where the 'Flatbed' addon was blocking some trailers on the Western Star 47X NF1424 truck
  
• Fixed a bug where the free Ultima AT IV tires were available after the purchase of the YAR 87 truck
  
• Fixed a bug where the dashboard arrows (speedometer, tachometer, etс.) were visible through the steering wheel of the Tatra Force T815-7 truck
  
• Fixed a bug where the dashboard arrows disappeared when driving forward or backward from a place on the AAC-58DW truck
  
• Fixed a bug where the front wheels of MTB 8106 (Rock Grinder) truck with installed suspension 'Crawler' became tilted
  

• Fixed a bug where the 'FEMM 37-AT' truck was available for players before completing the 'Abandoned Giant' contract
  
• Fixed a bug when the co-op was not available after starting the app offline and finishing the internet connection procedure
  
• Fixed a softlock on AppStore after pressing the 'Manage Party' button in the Pause menu in the co-op session if crossplay was enabled
  
• Fixed a crash on AppStore when opening the 'Join friend's Game' tab in the 'Start Co-op' menu
  
• Fixed a crash on AppStore after opening the 'Invite' menu in the co-op session

• Fixed a bug where the FEMM 37-AT truck was available for players before completing the 'Abandoned Giant' contract
  
• Fixed a bug where the Ultima AT Rims order was mixed up in the tab when installing some DLC tires
  
• Fixed a bug where the 'Transfuse' pop-up window didn't close after finishing the substage of contracts/tasks after unloading 'Water' cargo to the destination zone
  
• Fixed a bug where the 'Water' zones were active without their tasks accepted at the 'Flatland' level
  
• Fixed a bug where the Current best time in the 'Gone in 240 Seconds' contest's window wasn't shown if completed as a "Bronze" time result
  
• Fixed a bug where the attachment points of the 'Log Carrier Rear' trailer were not displayed if using the crane's winch
  
• Fixed a bug where the 'Functions' menu didn't close after closing the 'Crane Mode' function
  
• Fixed a bug where the Generator became unresponsive if changing trucks when the generator turned on
  
• Various fixes of MOZA Racing Wheels
  
• Fixed save transfer issues on PROS portal
  
• Fixed multiple internet connection issues
  
• Multiple crash fixes
  
• Different collision fixes
  
• Various visual fixes
  
• Localization fixes

As vacations are approaching, expect June and July to be more quiet on updates. ☀️
In June, you started playing a brand new season of SnowRunner: Season 13: Dig & Drill. You discovered a new map Almaty, Kazakhstan and roamed aboard two new trucks: PLAD 450 and AAC-58DW.

We’re sharing your enthusiasm and we’re glad to see you’re enjoying the game and participating in the updates years after the game’s initial launch. We also carefully read your feedback, that we’ll be taking into account for future updates.

Speaking of updates, we're almost finished working on the new standalone DLC for SnowRunner. So stay tuned and don’t forget to follow our socials to stay informed!


The co-op mode of the Public Beta Branch on Steam has been updated! You may find the list of bug fixes {LINK VERWIJDERD}right here.

You can also expect another important update next week that will bring a lot of new features, including the highly-anticipated communication tools:

• Ping system
  
• Waypoints sharing system
  
• Shared progress
  
• New UI - Region Map

Since June was pretty quiet, it makes room to appreciate the fans’ artworks. Here is a collection of stunning Virtual Photographs that are reminiscent of the heated summer days… ✨




It’s been a long ride since we started our journey with SnowRunner and it's not over! We still have a lot of beautiful things to share with you, but in the meantime, make sure to join our core community on Discord [discord.gg]if you haven’t already, and to follow us on Instagram[www.instagram.com], Facebook [www.facebook.com]and Twitter to get the latest news!

See you in the snow!

The Saber & Focus teams

We hope you're doing well as the sunny days are coming! ☀️

We have another list of awesome new mods to share with you! The developers made their choice and here are the 2 winners of April's creators awards!

They’re divided into the 2 following categories:

• Best vehicle: The devs will pick a recent mod which has the most impressive model to them. It also includes what stands out to them in terms of being satisfying to drive, be it due to authenticity or just plain fun.
  
• Best map: The new map that our devs liked the most. Their choice is based on the map design, including tasks, missions, flow, and how it feels to play. Also based on the most impressive, detailed, and aesthetically pleasing environments.

Let's see who are the winners of this month!


Dev's comment: Object 490 looks very convenient for all terrain obstacles, especially in the water!


Dev's comment: The swamps in Petroleum look real! It's a pleasure to roam around in here and try not to get yourself bogged down.

Congratulations to the winners, and well done to all the modders for their incredible work 👏 See you next time for more awesome mods!

Don’t hesitate to share all your superb mods on [mod.io](http://mod.io/) on the [SnowRunner page](https://mod.io/g/snowrunner)!

See you in the snow,
The Saber, Focus, and mod.io teams

A new update is now available, you may find the patch notes below!
Please make sure to let us know if you encounter any trouble with this patch. Thank you!

• Almaty Region – a region consisting of 1 new map set in Kazakhstan, Central Asia

• AAC-58DW
  
• PLAD 450

PLAD Float Body

AWMG AC1610 and AWMG TX-340 trucks received a new visual style



Azov 67096 “Atom”:

• Changed the center of gravity of the Azov 67096 “Atom” truck cabin
  
• The combination of mini-crane + high/low saddle has been configured for the Azov 67096 “Atom” truck
  
• Fixed conflicts between Azov 67096 “Atom” truck add-ons and trailers

Tatra trucks and their add-ons:

• Changed the center of gravity of the of the Tatra FORCE T815-7 truck
  
• Fixed the malfunction in the suspension of the 'Tatra FORCE T815-7 truck
  
• Changes were brought to the Tatra FORCE T815-7 truck model (belts were added to hold the canisters)
  
• Fixed the issue where some addons were shifted when installing some exhausts on the Tatra FORCE T815-7
  
• Changed the center of gravity and the physics of the Tatra Ramped Towing Platform
  
• Changed the weight of the fork on the Tatra Ramped Towing Platform
  
• Removed the conflict between the wings and the Loading crane on Tatra FORCE T815-7
  
• Removed the collision between the crane and spare wheels/exhaust pipes on Tatra PHOENIX
  
• The ability to install a crane with a sideboard has been implemented for the Tatra PHOENIX
  
• Spacer under the TAT-12 Loading Crane has been added permanently; minor changes have been made to the physics of crane supports
  
• Added mounts for the fuel cans under the cabin of Tatra FORCE T815-7

• Lighting on the Roof Rack has been corrected on Navistar 5000-MV
  
• The position of the Cultivator wheels has been corrected, now they are strictly on the steering knuckles
  
• Added automatic winch for TUZ 108 “Warthog”
  
• Changed weight for unique wheels for Step 39331 “Pike”
  
• Added a second size for unique wheels, on trucks: Jeep CJ7 Renegade / Jeep Wrangler / Land Rover Defender 110 / Land Rover Defender 90 / Step 33-64 “Crocodile” / Step 39331 “Pike”
  
• Fixed the bug where the LP-4 Log-loader crane and Medium Logging Frame addons didn't have compatibility with each other on the Western Star 47X NF 1430 truck
  
• Fixed the bug with missing addons on the Western Star 47X NF 1424 truck
  
• Fixed a bug where the glass inside the Ford F 750 (AWMG TX-340) cabin was displayed incorrectly
  
• Corrected the fuel indicator on the Burlak 6x6 dashboard
  
• Added the compatibility of LP-4 Log-loader crane and Medium Logging Frame addons for Western Star 47X NF 1430
  
• Added a mini crane to Western Star 47X NF 1424
  
• Corrected the color of the upholstery inside the Western Star 57X cabin
  
• Fixed weight for some superheavy wheels
  
• Fixed the compatibility issues of trucks with some trailers
  
• Fixed the issue where the water damaged the Kirovets K-7M truck and Caterpillar 770G truck before the water level reached the snorkel
  
• Fixed the issue where trucks bounced when driving with broken suspension
  
• Improved windshield texture on AWMG AC1610
  
• Added missing drive shaft for Azov 5319

• Fixed a bug where the guest couldn’t refuel if the host were on another map
  
• Fixed a bug where the client, when using another player's truck, couldn’t refuel it at Gas Station
  
• Fixed fire tank desynchronization when trying to transfer the water between players
  
• Fixed a bug where the 'Water' counter of any trailer with a fire tank was not updated when in real-time

• Fixed a bug where the 'Settings' menu couldn't be closed after clicking 'Skip tutorial' if a new save was made on top of the old one
  
• Fixed a bug where the driver`s model deformed after hitting the wall at high speed
  
• Fixed a bug where the message about locking the trucks in the 'Truck Store' didn't correspond to the reason for the refusal to purchase
  
• Fixed incorrect rewards from the “Hay Day” task on the “Reactive Zone” map
  
• Fixed a bug where the DLC wheels on existing trucks didn't go into the phantom mode if the player didn't have the 'Jack of All Threads Tire Pack' DLC pack
  
• Fixed the issue where the game crashed for the guest when traveling to another region if the 'Prototype Exploration Unit' trailer is activated in the coop session
  
• Fixed the issue when after completing the ‘Power Grid’ and ‘Power Lines 1’ contracts, the "Generator Area" markers returned as if the contracts were not completed
  
• Fixed the bug where the client couldn’t repair from add-ons after resupply from the 'Repair Station' zone while the host was on the same map in the coop session
  
• Fixed a bug where the trucks stuck in each other if a player left the garage while another truck was at the garage exit
  
• Fixed the crash while using the money mod
  
• Supported MOZA Racing Wheels
  
• Various fixes of Logitech Steering Wheels
  
• Fixed save transfer issues on PROS portal
  
• Fixed multiple internet connection issues
  
• Multiple crash fixes
  
• Different collision fixes
  
• Various visual fixes
  
• Localization fixes

Today releases the first season of SnowRunner's Year 4 Pass, Season 13: Dig & Drill, which means heavy duty awaits you!


Available for free to all Year 4 Pass owners, Season 13 invites players to Almaty, a brand-new, hidden gem of a region nestled in the heart of Central Asia. A set of 10 new stickers will also be available for all players as a free update.


Authorities in southeast Kazakhstan need expert manpower for a bold new mining venture and are ready to invest and set up cutting-edge infrastructure. That’s where you come in. Help the region’s quarries kickstart their operations by bringing essential equipment and rebuilding their conveyor belts and haulage systems. Once production is up and running, restore the region’s cargo airport and conduct geological surveys to complete the job. Almaty needs a saviour. Be their silver lining!

To help you in this endeavour, Season 13 comes with two powerhouse vehicles to help you navigate Almaty’s rugged terrain, from the depth of its mineral deposits to the top of its mountain ranges.

• First is the PLAD 450, an 8x8 juggernaut equipped to handle even the toughest challenges that is sure to become a staple of any heavy duty fleet!
  
• It comes in addition to the AAC-58DW, a versatile scouting SUV with exceptional geometry and weight distribution allowing it to take on mountainous terrain like never before.

Celebrate the release of Season 13: Dig & Drill and the start of SnowRunner’s fourth year of content updates with up to 50% off on the base game and its DLCs on PC. Get your hands even more content at an even better price with the Anniversary Editions.
Season 13: Dig & Drill is available now on PC — and automatically granted to all owners of the Year 4 Pass or 4-Year Anniversary Edition.

To get the lastest info about the game and future discounts, make sure you sign up as a Focus member[store.focus-entmt.com]!

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