Hello Runners!
As we revealed last week in our roadmap update, we are currently focusing on Quality of Life improvements and decided to postpone the release of the Season 2.
Veteran runners have been asking for a controller scheme that is closer to SnowRunner’s. This update brings a new scheme that is much closer to SnowRunner’s Scheme A. We hope you’ll appreciate it. Don’t hesitate to give us feedback.
Another request that you had was to add a compass on the map. This has now been implemented.
Many other improvements have been made to make your experience smoother in Expeditions. You’ll find the complete details in the patch notes down below.
Once again, make sure to give us feedback on Focus Together, our community platform, so we can pinpoint where we can improve your experience.
PATCH NOTES
⚙️ Main features
- New gamepad control scheme based on SnowRunner’s scheme A.
- Compass added on the map
- The bridges that have been built on the terrain are shown on the map.
- Possibility of truck recovery to any accessible outpost, including recovery between different maps
- Truck’s markers on the map have been redesigned:
- The markers have been moved higher to avoid overlapping with the 3D thumbnail of the truck, which caused the player to not understand the direction of the truck
- The truck’s markers take on the color corresponding to the player in the co-op session and include a hint with the player's name
- Tips on the Customize screen, which add-on is required to install the selected add-on
- Area exploration stages have been made easier: players don't have to explore hard-to-reach places to pass a stage
- When the game starts, a 3D scene of the main menu is displayed instead of static 2D art
- Several UX and texts improvements related to Base modules
- Collected Amethyst crystals are sold on exit to HQ
⚙️ New vehicle
- KHAN 317 Sentinel
A rugged and reliable 4x4 scout vehicle designed with flexibility in mind. This pickup features a robust frame and a functional exterior with a variety of accessible addons that allow adjustments to the vehicle for both off-road performance and cargo capacity, making it ideal for both tougher terrains and long-distance expeditions.
⚙️ Bug fixes
- Fixed a significant number of crashes
- Fixed SIRO 72 T8-H animations on Xbox One
- PROS QR code is readable on Nintendo Switch Lite
- Ready-made graphics preset doesn’t reset after restarting
- Fullscreen display setting doesn’t reset after minimizing the game
- Player’s info is displayed on the truck card on the map while using the Helipad
- Fixed a bug where the trade window would not open for one of the co-op players if they were located too far away
- Fixed a bug where a truck occupied by a Guest in the previous deployment is blocked as occupied in the new deployment
- Fixed a bug where it wouldn't be possible to exit the trade if it had started while using a drone
- The HUD layer is hidden when the Expedition Complete screen is displayed
- Fixed an incorrect position of Start Co-op and Back buttons hints
- Technical strings without localisation for visiting zones aren't displayed when using binoculars
- Limited the number of stages that can be displayed on the screen at the same time on expeditions in the Sedona region
- Fixed repeated sound after skipping a Drone scanning