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May 24

Alaskan Road Truckers Development Journey: Console Release Date Announced!

Alaskan Road Truckers - Flo

Hi everyone,

We've got some incredibly exciting news to share! After a journey filled with updates and community feedback, we're thrilled to announce that Alaskan Road Truckers: Highway Edition will be launching on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on July 11th, 2024! 🎉

As we prepare for the next big milestone, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on our journey and how our community has shaped development:

PC Launch: Oct 18th, 2023
Halloween Update: Oct 27th, 2023
Trucking Legends Update: Nov 24th, 2023
Ice Roads Expansion & Trucking Hell DLC: Dec 14th, 2023
Christmas Update: Dec 22nd, 2023
Patch 1.3: Mar 7th, 2024
Patch 1.4: Apr 18th, 2024
Console Release: Jul 11th, 2024

Alaskan Road Truckers: Highway Edition

This new console edition includes all the DLCs and QoL updates released on PC to date and brings the thrill of the Alaskan wilderness to Xbox and PlayStation fans. Here's what you can expect:

Drive

Navigate the wilds of Alaska in a sprawling map with dynamic weather systems.
Haul a variety of cargo through the toughest conditions.
Gear up for the journey with truck maintenance and emergency repairs.

Survive

Perform roadside repairs and brave the harsh wintery conditions if stranded.
Manage your hunger, fatigue, and body temperature to stay healthy.
Face challenges like mudslides, avalanches, fallen trees, and blizzards.
Choose from three game modes: casual, standard, and hardcore for the ultimate experience.

Thrive

Customize your truck and build your reputation.
Manage your HQ and master your destiny.

Since our PC launch, you have been instrumental in shaping the game's development. We've implemented hundreds of improvements and released three DLC packs, all of which are included in Alaskan Road Truckers: Highway Edition at launch.

Check out the announce trailer here.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback. We can't wait for you to experience Alaskan Road Truckers on console!

Drive. Survive. Thrive.

Keep on trucking!

The Alaskan Road Truckers Development Team

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Buy Alaskan Road Truckers on Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/849100/Alaskan_Road_Truckers/

Grab the free Ice Roads Expansion:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2704590/Alaskan_Road_Truckers_Ice_Roads/

Get badass cosmetics with the Mother Truckers Edition:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2600800/Alaskan_Road_Truckers_Mother_Truckers_Edition/

Become a post-apocalyptic warrior with the Trucking Hell Edition:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2709680/Alaskan_Road_Truckers_Trucking_Hell/

Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7nzKkAVgN4
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alaskanroadtruckers
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alaskantrucksim
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alaskanroadtruckers/
Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alaskan.road.truckers
Check out the Alaskan Road Truckers wiki:
https://alaskanroadtruckers.wiki.gg/wiki/Alaskan_Road_Truckers_Wiki

May 8

Share Your Thoughts on Patch 1.4

Alaskan Road Truckers - Flo

Hey Truckers,

Your feedback has been invaluable in shaping Alaskan Road Truckers, and we can't thank you enough for your ongoing support. As Patch 1.4 settles in, we're eager to hear your broader sentiments and experiences with the latest update.

Patch 1.4

We've been working hard to address some of the key issues affecting gameplay, including AI behaviors, performance optimization, controller fixes, UI enhancements, and more. Your input is crucial in helping us prioritize these improvements.

Survey

If you haven't already, please take a moment to fill in our questionnaire. Your detailed responses will provide us with valuable insights into your experience with Patch 1.4 and help shape the future of Alaskan Road Truckers!

SURVEY LINK

Consoles

While we're focused on addressing main issues on PC, we want to reassure our console players that development for Alaskan Road Truckers on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S is still underway. Stay tuned for more updates!

Review

Lastly, if you've been enjoying your adventures in Alaska, we'd greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to review the game on Steam. Your reviews help other players discover the game and support our continued development efforts.

Keep on trucking!

The Alaskan Road Truckers Development Team

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Apr 18

Alaskan Road Truckers, Patch 1.4

Alaskan Road Truckers - Flo

Last month we brought you patch 1.3, our biggest single update since launch, and the response from the community was as inspiring as it was heartwarming. The development team has carried that energy through to patch 1.4 which is out now.

We fixed over 100 bugs last time and made improvements to a range of areas, and we’re not slowing down. We’re optimising the game to deliver a smooth experience, improving visuals and updating the AI to make the roads feel more realistic than ever, based on the steady stream of feedback from the community.

Full patch notes:

Optimisation

Optimisation of textures, materials and light maps
Optimisation of trailers, buildings and animals
Optimisation of towns: Fairbanks, Palmer, Delta Junction, North Pole, and Paxson

Visual

Art improvements to Northern Alaskan terrain
Reworked the user interface on the map screens
Added the possibility to switch between light and dark UI themes
Added trailer preview graphics to job descriptions
Improved the look of fog and made it less dense on lower visual settings
Improved the cable connecting animations
Improved pop-in / draw-distance management (GPU and CPU optimization)
Added company logos to container trailers
Reworked the texture on dirt roads
Improved the look of reflections on wet grass
Made all truck skins available on all current models
Lightened up all the logistic location offices during daytime
Reduced the color difference between birch trees seen from afar and closer
Reduced the brightness of light sources
Improved the colors of traffic lights
Improved the contrast and brightness on selected textures
Balanced the overall contrast of the game
Replaced some NPCs with better models
Fixed some trucks having incorrectly applied customization components
Fixed the flag flickering

Controls

Increased the speed of map zoom
Added new controller preset and renamed presets for more clarity (Controller steering type determines the general speed and sensitivity of truck steering. Steering correction curve determines the sensitivity and dead zones of thumbsticks)
Added the possibility to bind and use the radial menu on a controller
Enabled scaling truck decals when using a controller
Enabled switching workshop menu tabs with L1/R1/L2/R2 when using a controller
Enabled using the truck shop with a controller
Tweaked controller vibrations
Improved the communication of binding conflicts

Gameplay Changes

Adjusted the speed of AI cars around dangerous turns
Improved the overtaking behavior
Fixed traffic and navigation near Fairbanks
Added 35 and 45 mph speed limit signs
Added a new type of AI car
Added one new trailer (cement tank trailer) and new jobs
Made more jobs available during the early stage of the game
Made it impossible to die of exposure inside the truck when the heater is on
Fixed the collision problem with the big-boy military chopper trailer
Reworked the traffic ticket calculation system to make the fines more realistic
Improved the placement of traffic police patrol cars
Oil overfill is now communicated to the player in the workshop and via a HUD icon
Added auto parts stores in Prudhoe Bay and Valdez
Added bulbs to stores and enabled the player to manually fix the headlights
Fixed the problem where discovering new cities would not work
Enabled previewing trucks in the truck store even without having the required license
Adjusted the fuel capacity of trucks in higher classes

Sound

Added the sound of swaying grass and twigs breaking when driving on grass surfaces

Other

Fixed a rare instance of trucks disappearing from the parking spot

If you want to chat with us in more detail about ideas or issues, our discord is a great way to keep in touch and we love to hear from our players, and you can help shape the future of Alaskan Road Truckers with your input.

If you’re returning after a long absence, take a look around, kick the tyres, see what’s new in the world. We’ve worked hard to address the feedback at every stage and we’re immensely proud of how the game has grown, so if you previously gave us a negative review, see how things stack up now. Maybe you’ll be inspired to write a new review and let us know how we’re doing.

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Mar 14

Alaskan Road Truckers -20% off during Steam Spring Sale!

Alaskan Road Truckers - Ob3y

Attention, Truckers!
We're thrilled to announce that the frosty roads of Alaska are about to heat up with the Steam Spring Sale, and Alaskan Road Truckers is revving up to be a part of the excitement!

📅 Event Date: March 14th - March 21st
🏷️ -20% discount!

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the icy landscapes of Alaska as you tackle challenging terrains, deliver vital cargo, and conquer the untamed wilderness. Alaskan Road Truckers is not just a game; it's a test of your skills, endurance, and nerves of steel.

Special Offer

For a limited time during the Steam Spring Sale, Alaskan Road Truckers will be available at an exclusive 20% discount! It's your chance to grab the wheel and experience the adrenaline-pumping adventure at a wallet-friendly price.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/849100/Alaskan_Road_Truckers/

Grab the free Ice Roads Expansion:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2704590/Alaskan_Road_Truckers_Ice_Roads/

Get badass cosmetics with the Mother Truckers Edition:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2600800/Alaskan_Road_Truckers_Mother_Truckers_Edition/

Become a post-apocalyptic warrior with the Trucking Hell Edition:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2709680/Alaskan_Road_Truckers_Trucking_Hell/

Stay in Touch

Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7nzKkAVgN4
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alaskanroadtruckers
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alaskantrucksim
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alaskanroadtruckers/
Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alaskan.road.truckers
Check out the Alaskan Road Truckers wiki:
https://alaskanroadtruckers.wiki.gg/wiki/Alaskan_Road_Truckers_Wiki

Mar 7

Alaskan Road Truckers - Welcome Back, Truckers

Alaskan Road Truckers - Flo

We asked for feedback and you delivered. You asked us to listen, and today we’re delivering. Since launch, the dev team has worked hard to collate and address the community’s requests and tomorrow, Wed 6th, we’ll set live Update 1.3, our biggest QoL patch to date. The patch notes are below and this marks the first of two planned updates, with the second targeting early April, which will tackle vehicle physics, optimisation and graphics, and many other areas.

With 2023 in the rearview mirror, we’ve reflected on the highs and lows and we’re truly excited about what we can all achieve together.

Also, because you all keep asking, console is still happening. Things are progressing nicely and we’re all excited to discuss it in detail a little later. For now, just know that we’re still targeting an H1 24 release.

Controls

New “Console” controller preset with analog steering
Prevented disconnecting the wheel when using a different input type
Added option to increase or decrease steering speed on keyboard and controller

Faster cars
Smoother turning
No sudden stops
Overtaking slow players
Cars honk in traffic jams
Traffic ticket system improvements

Performance

Part 1 of planned work
Focus on improving the stability of the framerate
Optimized memory usage
Improved autosave system to reduce hitches, the game now saves smoothly
Added option to disable animals rendering to increase frame rate

Visuals

Generally less visual pop-in (part of ongoing improvements, more to follow)
Better level-of-detail transitions
Improved the look of snow tracks
Improved the look of rain
The third-person camera is not blocked by objects anymore

Gameplay

Improved the position of multiple logistic location parking spaces
Improved the parking scoring system
Improved GPS pathing
Reduced the backward pull when moving forward from full stop
Fixes to 100+ reported issues

Important Information

Help us test DX 11 & DX 12: If you're able to switch between DX11 and DX12, we encourage you to try DX12 and share your feedback with us on Discord. Your input will be invaluable in making further improvements to enhance your gaming experience.

Regarding Installation: Due to the substantial size of the patch, installation may have been heavy. If you encounter any issues after updating, try the following steps:

Restart your system.
Verify files with Steam.
Consider reinstalling the entire game if problems persist. This should resolve most issues.

Need Further Assistance? If you continue to experience issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to us on Discord. Our team is here to assist you and ensure you have the best possible gameplay experience.

A Request from Us: If you previously left a negative review and find that the new patch has improved your experience, we kindly ask you to reconsider your review and support us with a positive rating. Your feedback means the world to us!

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Mar 5

Developer Dispatch: What to Expect in Our Next Alaskan Road Truckers Update!

Alaskan Road Truckers - Flo

Hi everyone!

I know we haven't talked for a long time, but we had reasons. Do you know those stories about people who "lock themselves in the garage" and work on something until they finish it? That's us. For the past two months, we've been updating Alaskan Road Truckers to address the community feedback.

First up was AI, which has become faster, smoother, and more natural. Cars will overtake you if you drive too slowly and honk their horn if you create a traffic jam, bringing our world to life. We've improved the foliage, which now transitions much more smoothly between different levels of detail as it approaches the screen. We've increased the draw distance of distant lands - although here we haven't yet reached the target effect, the work continues and you'll see more improvements in the next patch. It’s a matter of balancing between the visuals and memory usage.

Fixes

We fixed more than a hundred bugs reported by you. We removed - hopefully finally - problems like the truck shooting into space or getting stuck on the base computer screen. If there are more, keep reporting them. We’re reading your posts, we’re here, and we’ve just been heads down while working to make this the very best experience for you all.

Optimization

Optimization took place in several stages and was carried out by several "teams." First, a lot of time was spent on profiling, i.e. identifying what didn't work best and what could be improved. To do this, we consulted with the best from our gamedev backyard. We still need to finish the work in this area as well, but you will probably already notice that the game runs much smoother.

Quality of Life Improvements

On top of that, we've made quite a few quality-of-life improvements. You can now change the steering wheel turning speed on the controller or keyboard. We've changed the options screen so that more attention is drawn to the options most requested. We introduced a new preset for the controller, going toward more "console" solutions. All of the above, by the way, was another part of our ongoing work on the console version, which we will be able to talk about soon, but everything is on track and looking promising.

At the same time, we continue to work on improving the PC version. We hope this will be reflected in your feedback. Our goal is to make ART a game worth sinking into. Are we moving in the right direction? You tell us!

We wish you a great Alaskan experience.
Michal from Road Studio

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Feb 9

Addressing Community Feedback and Looking Ahead

Alaskan Road Truckers - Flo

Hello Truckers,

We hope you're all enjoying your journeys through the wilds of Alaska! We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for your continued support and engagement with Alaskan Road Truckers. Your feedback has been instrumental in shaping the direction of our game, and we're committed to delivering an even better experience based on your insights.

Tackling Top Priorities

We've heard you loud and clear regarding some of the key issues affecting gameplay, and we want to assure you that the team is already hard at work addressing them. Specifically, we're focusing our efforts on the following areas:

AI Behaviors: Improving AI behaviors to enhance immersion and realism in the game.
Performance Optimization: Addressing performance dips and frame rate issues to ensure a smoother gameplay experience.
Controller Fixes: Resolving setup problems and bugs related to controllers.
UI Enhancements: Making necessary UI fixes to improve usability and navigation within the game.
And more!

If you haven’t had the chance to fill in the questionnaire, you can find it here: Alaskan Road Truckers 2024 Questionnaire

Please ensure that when completing our questionnaire, you provide as much detail and specificity as possible. Your input is invaluable in helping us identify, isolate, and address the issues that are most important to you.

Console Development Update

While our focus remains on addressing the main issues on PC, we want to reassure our console players that development for Alaskan Road Truckers on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S is still ongoing. We appreciate your patience, and we'll share more news on the console release as soon as we have concrete information to share.

Ongoing Screenshot Competition

During our development efforts, we're excited to see the creativity of our community shine in our ongoing screenshot competition! Don't miss your chance to participate and showcase your favorite moments in the game. The competition ends on February 14th, so be sure to submit your entries before then for a chance to win exciting prizes!

Submit your screenshots in #alaskan-screenshots-📷 on Discord.
You can submit a maximum of two screenshots.
The event ends on February 14th, 2024, at 2 PM GMT.

As always, thank you for being part of the Alaskan Road Truckers community. Your support means the world to us, and we're committed to delivering the best possible trucking experience in the majestic landscapes of Alaska.

Keep on trucking!

The Alaskan Road Truckers Development Team

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Jan 26

Alaskan Road Truckers in 2024 - Trucking into the New Year

Alaskan Road Truckers - Theoban

Hello truckers!

2024 has arrived on our doorsteps and we’re raring to go with a whole year of Alaskan trucking.

We’ve got big plans for 2024 and while we can’t get into specifics just yet - we wanted to let you know what we’re working on.

Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024!

Firstly, 2023 was a hell of a year for us. We went to Gamescom, had playtests, released Alaskan Road Truckers and even managed to release an expansion, DLC, seasonal events, and many patches to update and improve the Alaskan Road Truckers experience.

We’re so grateful to everyone who played Alaskan Road Truckers in 2023. We couldn’t have got here without your reviews, comments, feedback, streams, and videos. Everything you’ve shared with us has helped us refine our game, make it better, and has helped shape the future of Alaskan Road Truckers.

2024 Priorities

The New Year is a time for reflection and resolutions. That’s why we’ve decided to take a hard look at Alaskan Road Truckers and work on the areas we feel matter most that will improve the experience of playing our game.

For the moment we are pausing any work on additional content for the game while we devote all our resources to bug fixing, controller and steering wheel issues, and making sure we resolve the issues that get in-between you and the full Alaskan Road Truckers experience.

We still have plans to add to our game, from adding more customization options to more content, but we feel right now the focus has to be on the core game. The next game updates from us will be all about improving the game, not about adding extra stuff. We feel that this is the right call to make now, and we hope you agree as you see Alaskan Road Truckers get into fighting shape.

Alaskan Road Truckers on Console

We remain committed to releasing Alaskan Road Truckers on P55 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. We cannot share release date details just yet but we are working towards a full Alaskan Road Truckers release on console.

The priority right now is making the base game sparkle. As soon as Alaskan Road Truckers is trucking along nicely, we’ll have more definitive news for eager console truckers.

We know that this isn’t the news a lot of console players have been waiting for, but we hope to have more concrete information to share with you over the coming weeks.

Have Your Say

We read every single one of your comments, social media posts, and what our community has to say on Discord. However, we want to make sure we’re hearing what you have to say clearly about the current state of Alaskan Road Truckers and also what we should be working on in the future.

We’ve set up a detailed questionnaire for you to fill out - it covers a variety of different areas related to the game and asks for you to relate your current experience with Alaskan Road Truckers. If you could take the time to fill it out, we’d be endlessly grateful.

Alaskan Road Truckers 2024 Questionnaire

Please note if you do fill out our questionnaire then do try to be as detailed and specific as possible. Everything helps us locate, isolate, and resolve the issues that matter most to you.

Merry Trucking Christmas Contest Winners

Finally, over the Merry Trucking Christmas event we ran a screenshot competition over on our Discord, asking truckers to grab screenshots of the snowmen we had hidden around the map.

Here are the winners!

First is Bl4ckh0l3 with this jaunty little fellow:

Next is ShOoKy with a veritable smorgasbord of snow people goodness:

AncientHare gave us this beautiful snowy scene with the thickest and deepest of frozen conditions:

Four pics from Red Tiger means we got some great snowman pics, including this thicc lad:

And we have GraphiteGB who found this dapper chap:

And finally, the grand prize winner Maikon-s who was the first to find this grotesque snowy specimen:

We’ll be in touch shortly to arrange prizes, thank you to everyone who took part - and look out for our future giveaways and competitions!

That's it from us this time, we'll be back with more patches, updates, and news soon. Until then - we'll see you on the road!

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Jan 12

Game Update Announcement - De-Xmas'd and Fixes!

Alaskan Road Truckers - Flo

Hello truckers!

Truckers, it's time for a seasonal transition!

De-Xmas'd the Game

The holiday cheer may be over, but the spirit of the road remains! We've bid farewell to the festive decorations, but fear not — your favorite truck skins and decals are here to stay, giving your rig that unique touch. Keep rolling in style!

Winter Windshield Flicker Fixed

No more flickering windshields in winter! We've fine-tuned the game to eliminate those pesky visual hiccups on certain GPUs. Your journey through the Alaskan wilderness just got smoother. Plus, a handful of other minor fixes to enhance your overall experience.

Ongoing Improvements:

Our dedication to enhancing your gameplay experience continues. As we bid adieu to the festive season, we're rolling out fixes and optimizations to enhance your trucking adventure. From sleeker windshields to improved performance, we've got your back on the Alaskan roads!
Stay tuned for more updates, fixes, and exciting additions. Your journey is our priority.

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Dec 22, 2023

Merry Trucking Christmas + Merry Fixmas!

Alaskan Road Truckers - Theoban

Haul haul haul, Merry Trucking Christmas!

It's that time of year where we're full of seasonal cheer, but the deliveries don't stop and neither do we. Santa Claus is out there making his rounds and the truckers of Alaska are too!

Make your Christmas a Winter Hauliday and take part in our fabulous festive Merry Trucking Christmas update - you'll be driving chrome for Christmas with Alaskan Road Truckers this year.

Merry Trucking Chrismas

Break out the haul-y and the ivy, it's time to celebrate a Merry Trucking Christmas! Our version of Alaska is filled with some wheel-y good seasonal stuff for you to haul, explore, see, and wear.

Get into the Christmas spirit with us, here's everything you can expect to find:

New Xmas Truck Skin

Transform your rig into a festive sleigh with our brand-new Christmas truck skin. Embrace the holiday spirit as you navigate through the snowy landscapes in style.

Special Xmas Mission

Deliver the season's joy with a special Christmas transport mission. Spread holiday cheer as you transport precious cargo to its merry destination.

Candy Cane Exhaust

Upgrade your truck with a sweet touch! The Candy Cane Exhaust not only adds flair to your ride but also leaves a trail of holiday magic as you cruise through the Alaskan wilderness.

Xmas Tree at the Base

Decorate your trucking base with a festive touch. The new Xmas tree brings the holiday spirit to your headquarters, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Xmas Sweaters for Characters

Dress your characters in cozy Xmas sweaters. Whether you're braving the elements or taking a break at a truck stop, you'll look and feel festive all the way.

Hidden Snowmen

Discover hidden snowmen scattered throughout the game. Screenshot them and share on our Discord for a special reward. Can you find them all?

The Great Snowman Hunt

That's not all - out there, somewhere, a twisted snowman that's unlike any other lurks ready to be found. If you are first to find it, take a screenshot, and report back to our Discord, you can win a special prize. We'll say no more - good luck out there.

The Influencers are Here!

Since launch (and even before launch) we've had some amazing support from brilliant influencers out there on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. So we decided to start paying that back!

Now you can show your support for your favorite influencers by decking out your truck with their logos as decals. Drive in style and let the world know who inspires your trucking journey.

Merry Fixmas!

Of course, new stuff is nice but we wanted to give you one last Christmas present.

Today's update doesn't just add a Christmas theme to the game, we've been hard at work focusing on performance issues. So if you were experiencing performance or FPS issues in the past, please try Alaskan Road Truckers again after downloading today's update and see if the game experience is better for you.

Our work on Alaskan Road Truckers is continual and we are making progress on the issues you report to us. We hope that this update will make the game much more playable for those of you who experienced issues related to performance, and we can't wait to see you back on the road enjoying the game.

If you do continue to experience performance (or other) issues, please don't hesitate to let us know. Every report helps us focus our efforts on the issues that matter to you - so please keep them coming, everything helps.

That's it for us this time. See you on the road, Christmas truckers!

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