Update 8 - Quality of Life improvements
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