We are glad to announce that the Season 12: Season 12: Public Energy expansion is out now! Time to take the wheel and head to North Carolina!

Available for free to all Year 3 Pass and 3-Year Anniversary Edition owners, this new season brings you to the green haven of North Carolina with four new maps, and brand-new points of interest like power plants, crop fields or an impressive water dam, two new vehicles and a slew of new activities. A set of 10 new stickers will also be available for all Runners as a free update.

Hop in and discover what awaits you in this new season with the Overview Trailer!




North Carolina’s state government needs your help to establish a nuclear power station! Participate in the construction of its reactors and supporting facilities by delivering precious, yet heavy, cargo and equipment with your trucks. When you’re not on construction and maintenance missions, you will be asked to lend a hand to local farmers to cultivate their crops, but also aid local institutions in monitoring environmental pollution.



No adventure is complete without new vehicles. The MTB 8106 is a formidable scout thanks to its fantastic ground clearance and its upgradable engine giving it superior fuel efficiency - perfect for pulling scout trailers without breaking a sweat. For the most arduous tasks however, the FEMM 37-AT is an imposing heavy-duty truck, capable of handling any terrain and delivering all cargo without limitations.




As good news never comes alone: a Year 4 Pass is now available for purchase, with four new seasons packed with exciting new content to come later this year! Players who purchase it immediately unlock 4 exclusive vehicle skins for the ANK MK28, the International PayStar 5070, the Caterpillar CT681 and the Western Star 6900 TwinSteer base game vehicles.



Season 12: Public Energy is available now — and automatically granted to all owners of the Year 3 Pass. Save money on all the content released since launch with the 3-Year Anniversary Edition. For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Store.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1465360/SnowRunner/

We hope you all had a fantastic end of 2023 and are ready for this new year and everything it has to offer! Let’s dive into 2024 with our first Community Update of the year!


It’s always such a joy to see all your beautiful screenshots, and we wanted to share with you a selection of our favorite ones from these last weeks:

by bibervu_95 on Discord


by Kerensky on Discord


by Dreamcatcher UA on Discord

Keep sharing your awesome screenshots and clips to the community, we love to see them! And make sure to join our core community on Discord if you haven’t already, and to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest news!

We are aware of all the issues that you have been encountering on Xbox, and we sincerely apologize for that.
We understand the frustration that you have been experiencing because of these issues. We want to assure you that our development team is actively working on resolving these issues.
However, it’s important to note that this remains a lengthy process. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding over the past months. We sincerely strive to deliver a more enjoyable gaming experience on all platforms for all Runners.
Your feedback and support are invaluable, if you encounter any issues, please reach us here: https://support.saber.games/hc/en-us/categories/6056441571345-SnowRunner
Thank you for your continued support of SnowRunner.

We are glad to exclusively present you the brand-new roadmap for the Year 4 Pass!
We have many new exciting things in store and we can’t wait to share them with you!



This Year 3 is coming to an end, and we hope you Runners are ready for what’s next!

Stay tuned, and…

See you in the snow!
The Saber & Focus team

A new update is now available on every platform!

Please make sure to let us know if you encounter any trouble with this patch. Thank you!

New content:

• [DLC] New region, North Carolina – a region consisting of 4 new maps set in North America
  
• [DLC] New trucks:
  
  • MTB 8106 (Rock Grinder)
    
  • FEMM 37-AT
• [DLC] New addons and trailers:
  
  • Turbo Generator Stator Trailer
    
  • Wide Flatbed 3-Axle Semitrailer
    
  • FEMM Float Body

Ford CLT9000 and Ford F 750 are replaced by AWMG AC1610 and AWMG TX-340 trucks in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine regions


Scandinavia region fixes:

• Fixed a bug where the boundary of the manual loading zone didn't match with the visual model of the loading platform on the 'Factory' area in the northwest of the 'By the Lake' level
  
• Fixed a bug where the Maintenance Trailer didn't disappear after delivering it to the destination zone "Lower Lift" in contract "The First Trip"
  
• Fixed a bug where the Service Trailer didn't disappear after delivering it to the destination zone "Eastern Warehouse" in contract "Warehouse Repairs"
  
• Fixed a bug where the one of the houses was not completed after the completion of the 'Cabins in the woods' contract
  
• Fixed a bug where the 'By the Lake' level was displayed in the 'Player Profile' menu instead of the 'Mountain Ridge' level for the 'Way to Success' contract
  
• Fixed the issues with the delivery zone locators of the 'Rocky Chasm' task
  
• FIxed the missing animation of the unfolding the 'Prototype Exploration Unit' trailer after completing the 'A Bad Connection' contract

Vehicles improvements:
Kenworth W990:

• Fixed a bug where the 'Roof Fender' addon didn't color on the 'Kenworth W990' truck
  
• Fixed a bug where the frost textures on the left fender of the 'Kenworth W990' truck had a sharp edge in the winter regions
  
• Both suspensions for 'Kenworth W990' now are more mobile and have an improved traction
  
• Characteristics for the unique Kenworth wheels have been tweaked
  
• Fixed the dashboard arrow of 'Kenworth W990'
  
• The truck’s center of gravity has been adjusted so that it would roll over less often

Jack of All Treads Tire Pack:

• Changed the offsets between the wheels on some vehicles
  
• All tires are now aligned with the direction of the tread
  
• Changes have been made to the wheels available for Yar 87, Khan 39 Marshall and Chevrolet Apache
  
• The characteristics of the JAT OMD III tires have been corrected
  
• Fixed the bug with the broken rear wheel Aramatsu Forester that fell under the floor after the evacuation

Other improvements:

• Removed the LinearDamping attribute from a large number of roof-racks and vehicles that made vehicles slower
  
• Physics for the serial bumper Kenworth 963 has been corrected
  
• A permanent difflock is set for Kenworth W990
  
• Fixed a bug with the shaking right rear view mirror for TUZ 16 'Actaeon'
  
• Changed the physics of the "Heavy Duty Pipe" bumper for Kenworth 963
  
• Added dual rear wheels for KRS 58 'Bandit'
  
• Fixed availability levels for some tires
  
• The rear wheel misalignment on the TUZ 108 'Warthog' has been corrected

Co-op:

• Fixed a bug where the amount of the fuel disappeared in the 'Fuel Tank' addon and truck of the Client while refueling the truck via addon after loading to another map in a co-op session
  
• Fixed a bug with desync when fueling client from the host trailer in the co-opsession
  
• Fixed an assert when manipulating with crane and cargo on other player truck
  
• Fixed crash of the Host when trying to pour water into the Client

Other Changes:

• Fixed crash when packing previously unpacked cargo on a truck
  
• Fixed a bug with no notification of incompatibility of tires and suspension when the NGP rule "All tires are available" was selected
  
• Fixed a bug where the 'Rails Section' cargo didn't appear in the loading zone after restarting the 'Disrupted Supplies' contract
  
• Fixed a bug with the missing gas tank icon on the dashboard of the 'Burlak 6x6' truck
  
• Fixed a bug where the rims of the 'Aramatsu Forester' truck were blurred when moving with the 'Motion Blur' settings
  
• Fixed a bug where the nickname in the game did not match the nickname in the store containing letters of the non-Latin alphabet
  
• Fixed a bug where the 'Mammoth' hood ornament was available in the discovered 'DON 71' truck
  
• Fixed an issue where Logitech True Force 923 was not detected by the game on PS5
  
• Multiple fixes of errors in vehicles .xml files
  
• Memory optimization
  
• Different collision fixes
  
• Different shadows fixes
  
• Various visual fixes
  
• Localization fixes

Mod Editor:

• Fixed multiple error messages appear when launching the editor and creating, loading or packing the level

"SnowRunner Editor Guide":
"Integration of Trucks and Addons" guide:

• Section 16.2. Policy on Using DLCs with Tires and Rims was added
  
• Section 16.3. The "Brand Replacement" Feature was added.Policy on Using DLCs with Tires and Rims was added

Stay frosty, Renegades. The HAWKED servers will soon be undergoing scheduled maintenance. The game will not be playable during this time.

• 
  Maintenance Start: 01/02/2024: 10:00 CET / 01:00 PST
• 
  Expected Downtime: 2 hours

Find out what’s new by checking out the latest patch notes while you wait.

Follow HAWKED on Discord and via social channels for up-to-date information. See you back on X-Isle soon!

Look alive, Renegades! The following changes are available in HAWKED on Windows PC as of the latest update on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Update your game to the latest version on MY.GAMES Launcher or Steam to play HAWKED for free in Early Access.
X-Isle's in party mode for the Lunar Festival, but Disciples are out to spoil the fun. Bring their twilight rampage to an end in a new Limited-Time Event, and complete Quests to earn dragon-themed cosmetics!

• Party Time: The Riftwake will be kitted out with Lunar Festival decorations.
• Quests: A new Lunar Festival Questline will be available for a limited time.
• Festival Rewards: New cosmetics can be earned by completing Lunar Festival Quests.
• Shop Update: Year of the Dragon cosmetics will be available to purchase in the Shop using GE-0 Cash.

The Lunar Festival event will be live from maintenance on February 8 until February 11. More details will be revealed in an article next week — get ready to ring in the Year of the Dragon!

• Fixed a bug where [Face] settings in the Loadout > Character > Appearance interface were not applied correctly after saving.
• Fixed a bug where Renegades would load with the default character appearance when entering the Riftwake for the first time instead of the one from character creation.
• Fixed an issue that prevented the preview of Lockers appearing in various interfaces, including the Renegade Pass.

HAWKED is available in Early Access. That means that development is ongoing and relies on your feedback to help improve and polish the overall game experience before the full launch in early 2024. As such, you may encounter gameplay and technical issues while playing. 

We are closely monitoring gameplay sessions and your feedback, and HAWKED will undergo regular maintenance to deploy patches and hotfixes to resolve any issues. Please keep an eye on Discord and future patch notes for more updates. 

If you need troubleshooting for common technical problems or account-related queries, or if you can’t find a solution to your issue, please visit our Support page.

Play HAWKED for free now on PC via MY.GAMES Launcher and Steam!

Follow HAWKED on Discord, TikTok, Reddit, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest videos, and sign up for the official newsletter to stay on top of the latest news, updates, special offers, and more via email.

All details in this article are accurate as of the time of publication. Follow HAWKED on Discord and via social channels for up-to-date information.

Exciting news from the front lines! We've completed the migration to a new system for handling player stats in real-time. This means more reliability and up-to-date info for your strategic moves, updates to your profiles, rewards, and new future opportunities for tasks in the Operations system!

As our statistics system was taken offline for a short duration during the upgrade, some statistics may not have been recorded. This means that, although we worked hard to keep this period brief, some minor deviations may be noticed.

We apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused.

Get ready for a sharper, more responsive battlefield!

In a groundbreaking development for lunar settlers, MoonNews is thrilled to report on the latest achievement in the Moon's healthcare infrastructure—an advanced, automated medical system designed to address injuries and illnesses unique to life in space.






Living and working in space pose unique challenges to the health of astronauts and colony residents. Microgravity environments can lead to bone density loss, muscle atrophy, and altered cardiovascular function. Exposure to cosmic radiation and confinement in space habitats also present potential health risks, including increased susceptibility to certain diseases.
Of course, the astronaut must take into account standard injuries, such as fractures, cuts and other wounds. Despite many efforts, Earth's bacteria and viruses reached the colonies, so standard diseases such as flu, poisoning, etc. often affect our astronauts. Let's remember that a sick astronaut is an unproductive astronaut. An astronaut needs more care and uses more resources, so getting him back to health is definitely one of MoonShell's priorities.






The newly implemented medical system employs state-of-the-art scanners capable of comprehensively analyzing every aspect of the human body. From bone density to organ function, these scanners provide a detailed health profile for each individual. The system can swiftly identify anomalies, symptoms, and potential health issues.






Upon completion of the scan, the system utilizes artificial intelligence to interpret the gathered data. It not only diagnoses existing medical conditions but also predicts potential health risks based on the lunar environment. Users receive a comprehensive report detailing their health status, potential risks, and recommended preventive measures.




MoonNews can confirm that the medical system goes beyond mere diagnosis. It offers a spectrum of treatment options, ranging from conventional medical procedures to cutting-edge interventions. Standard medical treatments available on Earth are complemented by advanced procedures such as organ transplants and bionic enhancements.
Of course, some treatment methods are more effective than others, and may also be more or less risky to the patient's life. The availability of treatment methods may also depend on the availability of additional technologies or items that cannot always be produced on the Moon. Let us remember that, unfortunately, despite effective treatment, some diseases can leave a permanent mark on the health of our astronauts, so each of them must be very careful.






The isolation and confinement of lunar life, coupled with the psychological impact of extended space travel, can give rise to a spectrum of mental health issues. Conditions such as space-induced anxiety, depression, and cognitive stress may affect the mental well-being of lunar colonists. Understanding and addressing these challenges are critical for ensuring the mental resilience of the lunar community.






The newly integrated psychiatric system employs cutting-edge therapies, including cognitive-behavioral interventions and psychotropic medications, tailored to the unique needs of lunar settlers. Automated counseling sessions, mood regulation protocols, and stress management programs are designed to provide ongoing mental health support.






MoonShell explores the potential impact of psychological disorders on the communal life of the lunar colony. Conditions such as space-induced anxiety might affect teamwork, communication, and overall social dynamics. Recognizing and treating these issues promptly is crucial for maintaining a harmonious and productive lunar community. We should also mention more serious disorders or traumas that may result in loss of control over oneself, which may lead to aggressive attacks, destruction of objects and buildings, arson, or acts of aggression towards oneself or other astronauts.




MoonNews has learned that the psychiatric component is equipped to handle a range of mental health conditions, offering personalized treatment plans. From therapeutic interventions to psychotropic medications and, in severe cases, advanced brain surgeries, the system aims to provide lunar colonists with the best possible mental health care.






With this groundbreaking healthcare system, the lunar colony is poised to set new standards for the well-being of its inhabitants. MoonNews commends the collaborative efforts that brought this revolutionary technology to the Moon, ensuring that the pioneers of space exploration can enjoy optimal health during their lunar endeavors. The addition of the psychiatric component marks a significant step forward in ensuring the holistic well-being of lunar colonists. MoonNews applauds the efforts to address mental health challenges in the lunar environment, acknowledging the importance of both physical and psychological health for the success of long-term lunar habitation.




Stay tuned to MoonNews for further updates on the ever-evolving frontier of lunar living!


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Step right up and help us make Blood West even scarier and more challenging! Blend your creativity into the frightening atmosphere of Blood West and bring a new level of terror to its haunted world. Your creation could be the next terrifying legend in Blood West!

The most blood-curdling, spine-tingling, original monstrosity will find a place in the world of Blood West. That's right, you heard correctly!

YOUR MONSTER will be animated and will roam the lands of Blood West in the newest expansion!

And there's more – you'll get your name etched in the annals of Blood West, right there in the game credits!



1st Place Prize
The winner of the contest will have their concept art recreated in the newest expansion for Blood West. Our internal team will create the monster’s model, animate it, and code its behavior in accordance with your concept art and description.

Runner Up Prizes
Up to 3 participants whose concepts have got close to the final cut, but have not made it, will receive game keys from the Hyperstrange Catalog.

1. Create a concept art that would depict a cosmic horror-themed monster that would fit the Weird West setting of Blood West.
   
2. In addition to the concept art, provide a text which describes the creature’s in-game behavior, powers and weaknesses along with a short flavor text which will justify the monster’s existence in the world of Blood West.
   
3. Once you have both parts of the submission ready, host them on a Google Drive or an equivalent cloud service and go to https://hyperstrange.com/bloodwest-contest/. Make sure to make it accessible to anyone who has the link.
   
4. You can submit up to 3 concepts.

• Start of the contest: 31st January, 2024.
  
• End of the contest: 29th February, 2024.
  
• Results announcement: 5th March, 2024.

• You have to be 18-years old to participate.
  
• You have to be the legal owner of the provided concept and the related materials you submit.
  
• The submission cannot include AI-generated images and text.
  
• The submitted content cannot be neither offensive nor sexually suggestive.
  
• We, Hyperstrange S.A., reserve the right to alter the submitted content in order to make it coherent with the game’s style and functional within the game’s engine.
  
• By submitting your concept, you, as an author, grant the non- revocable free of charge right to the Hyperstrange S.A. to use your intellectual property, related to the submitted concept, for the indefinite period.

Hello everyone,

It’s been awhile, and in short it's going to be a while longer. Due to the state of the industry we need to pause development for Shallow Waters and resume in 2025. But, you have a new demo to play now!




As we said last year we’re not working with our former publisher anymore, we went out to look for “work for hire” to pay the bills and keep the studio running, things seemed to be doing OK after the split. Then 2023 happened, one of the worst years for the game industry in modern history, as this article says "If 2023 was the year of layoffs, 2024 will be the year of closures.”. We and the industry are still reeling this year, and we’resadly having to let go of some colleagues as well. To keep going at all we’ve signed an exclusive deal with a AAA developer and publisher, doing work for hire for them during 2024, that means we’re not getting ready to release Shallow Waters this year.







We’re sorry that you, our fans, need to see this, but we want to say that the project is not over yet, we need to recuperate this year, focus on surviving, then we can finish our game. As a little glimmer of hope we’re sharing a new short demo you can play publicly on Steam now, it’s not perfect, but shows the hard work of our colleagues that are going, and those who are staying. This is a tribute to their hard work, and a small thanks to you, our fans, for sticking with us.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1096090/Among_Ripples_Shallow_Waters/



Here’s to 2025, and stay tuned for the work we’re doing this year in 2024, it’s going to be different than Shallow Waters, but might be in an adjacent genre. Enjoy the demo, and let’s keep in touch.
- Eat Create Sleep

Hello Rail Routers!



📅 Mark Your Calendars: February 22nd - A Red-Letter Day in Rail Route History! 📅

Last week we announced our 1.0 release date - VERY EXCITING! We will celebrate the release of 1.0 with a live stream where Angel and a secret guest will play Rail Route 1.0! There will be a chance to ask questions directly to the devs and the guest.

This is something you don't want to miss! You can just hit the "Set a Reminder" button to be notified when we're live!



So, set a reminder and tune in for a good time with us right here or on YouTube, at 21.00 CET / 12am PST / 20.00 UTC on Thursday, February 22nd!

Before we end today's announcement, there will soon be some hints on upcoming content that you can check out on the Rail Route Discord...

Happy dispatching,
The Rail Route team

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