Saber Interactive has launched a developer diary series for RoadCraft. In the first episode, they discuss RoadCraft’s choice of game engine and the technological advancements achieved through these changes. Previously, we introduced RoadCraft to you under the topic of the base concept, explaining that their earlier games, SnowRunner and Expeditions, were developed using a blend of MudRunner’s proprietary game engine and Saber technologies. With RoadCraft, their goal was to fully transfer all the technology that made SnowRunner’s unique off-road simulation possible into the Swarm Engine. Bringing all this technology into one cohesive engine enabled them to push the boundaries of the game while integrating the expertise gained from other projects developed on the Swarm Engine. Thus, RoadCraft continues to evolve entirely within the Swarm framework.

The Saber team has indicated that, with RoadCraft, players will assume a “higher-level” role compared to the working-class hero portrayed in SnowRunner. Rather than solely focusing on hauling loads through muddy terrain, players will now manage disaster relief resources, chart routes for other drivers, and handle tasks like road repairs to ensure smooth deliveries. Tasks have also become more complex, with objectives like repairing electrical networks and recovering vital equipment from disaster-stricken areas. While mud-crawling remains part of the game, Saber explains that this now takes on a secondary role, allowing players to engage with broader, more strategic challenges.

RoadCraft is being developed as a separate team with a primary focus on its core gameplay. A photo of the Saber team has also been shared, showing a mix of industry veterans and new, passionate talents. Some of the designers in the team have been working since the days of MudRunner, shaping challenging off-road experiences, while others have brought fresh ideas and enthusiasm, helping push the boundaries of what an off-road game can be.

Finally, developing RoadCraft on their own engine presented significant challenges. They mention that working on a project where both the game and the Swarm Engine itself are evolving simultaneously was no easy feat, especially with the ongoing development of the Swarm Engine to support RoadCraft’s features.

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RoadCraft was officially revealed during the Gamescom 2024 Opening Night. In a statement from Saber CEO Matthew Karch, he said, “Saber continues to explore ways to innovate using our industry-leading off-road simulation technology. We are constantly in search of new and fun gameplay experiences that define our best-selling games like SnowRunner and MudRunner. RoadCraft is our first foray into heavy equipment simulation. The game provides the best combination of off-road and construction simulations to create a new experience unlike anything that has preceded it.”

RoadCraft will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

RoadCraft is a completely new and standalone game. SnowRunner will continue to receive updates, and Expeditions: A MudRunner Game will also get planned updates and DLC content. The developers emphasize that all three games are being developed by separate teams to ensure they don’t interfere with each other.

Due to the features RoadCraft promises, it is one of the most anticipated games for us in 2025. The Saber Interactive team is serious when they call it a next-gen construction simulation, as they have developed game mechanics that live up to that promise. They’ve been working intensively on a brand-new version of the Swarm Engine, constantly highlighting the unprecedented physics system, graphics, and deep immersion it offers. The shared screenshots and trailer back this up, further increasing the excitement.

Reveal Trailer

What kind of project is RoadCraft?

In RoadCraft, we operate as a company that rebuilds areas devastated by natural disasters. Similar to previous games, we use construction machinery and manage resources to revitalize the local industry and restore the region. One of the key mechanics in RoadCraft is debris removal, where we use excavators to clear rubble from roads and streets. We can also replace damaged equipment and meticulously rebuild roads and bridges that have been damaged by harsh weather conditions.

The graphics have been completely enhanced, and there’s now a much-improved lighting system. It looks incredibly realistic.

There are 8 different maps that will unlock as you progress through the game. The map size remains 2km x 2km, totaling 4km². The game features a concept where floods, sandstorms, and other natural disasters have occurred. Thanks to many new mechanics, we use a variety of vehicles, materials, and resources we find to rebuild the infrastructure.

Mechanics?

We hope that the new features introduced in Expeditions will also be present here. However, RoadCraft offers all the essential infrastructure needed in a next-gen construction simulation. We can transport sand, lay asphalt with a specialized machine, and then smooth it out with a roller, allowing us to shape the terrain in real-time. The terrain deformation mechanics have been enhanced with new features. There will be plenty of excavation work in mines, quarries, and sand pits. Resources like tar can be used to produce asphalt by gathering various materials. Of course, these quarries will first need to be restored to working order, and it seems that loaders will play a key role in transporting these materials.

The game goes beyond that, introducing a tree cutting and logging system similar to what we’ve seen in the Farming Simulator series. You can cut down entire trees and produce logs of various sizes. There’s also a machine to remove the remaining tree stumps. Roads are often blocked by obstacles, and we can now clear them using construction machinery like bulldozers.

In logistics depots and factories, large cranes are available, and players can now operate them, not just trucks. In one of the images, a damaged car is lifted by a beautifully implemented rope system using the crane on our truck. There are also fixed and gantry hydraulic crane systems. Additionally, a vehicle for laying cables has been added to help restore the power grid for factories.

 

Physics

As new updates on the physics are shared, we’ll be able to stay informed. However, it’s important to return to the mechanics because shaping the terrain is now an entirely different experience. Transporting sand, dumping it, and turning it into a road by paving over it with realistic physics that take into account the mass and size of each object will be incredible. Saber is using its new physics engine, allowing for more changes to be made to the maps. While it may have similarities to Construction Simulator, the environment here feels much more refined.

Convoy System?

In the video and explanations, it’s mentioned that we’ll be able to direct our trucks and construction machinery in a convoy towards specific targets. Based on the routes we draw on the map, the AI will help the vehicles follow in a convoy one by one. This feature is a great addition. As the operation manager, we can guide the trucks from the map, though we need to make sure there are no obstacles in their path.

More than 40 Vehicles…

RoadCraft will launch with over 40 vehicles and construction machines. While the full list will be revealed over time, since this is a construction-focused game, we won’t see the massive vehicle garage that SnowRunner had immediately brought over. However, we are confident that all the vehicles will eventually make their way into this game as well.

Modding Support?

At the moment, there is no mention of modding support for RoadCraft. While modding is supported even for Expeditions, there is no info here yet. It’s likely that new modding tools are being developed for the updated engine.

Other Gameplay Details

It’s been revealed that we will be able to collect wood, steel, and cement debris and convert them into different components at recycling facilities. Every piece of rubble can be reused for reconstruction. We will already be opening and operating factories and sand quarries to produce resources in bulk. When transporting other vehicles, it’s likely to be more secure since they’ve likely introduced an improved rope system.

In our garage, we can customize our machines with our company’s logo and paint them in different colors. Other customization and modification systems will likely be updated here as well.

What Can We Expect?

There were still many details missing in SnowRunner, and they may have improved these with the new engine. However, after all this information, it’s best to wait for official announcements. The community is well aware of what’s missing and what needs to be improved by now.

 

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A new winter region with dangerous and diverse terrain

Two new maps await you in this new region. They feature various points of interest, such as a lighthouse, an old church and more! We can’t wait to see you discover all the places of Maine!

Two new vehicles will also join your fleet: the Aramastu Forwarder, an agile 8×8 forestry specialist with a built-in crane and log trailer; and the Tayga 6455B, a strong 6-wheeler with fantastic off-road capabilities. We hope you’ll have a good time maneuvering them!

Your main objective in this brand-new region is to establish a forest base starting from scratch. This task won’t be easy, as the basic functions of your garage won’t be available in the beginning. Not only that, but you won’t even be able to repair, refuel, and buy upgrades or new vehicles in your garage! You’ll have to be extra careful with your resource management, especially if you’re playing in Hard Mode.

Consoles-PC Crossplay, Photo Mode, and more!

Along with Season 6 on December 7, SnowRunner will get a big free update, bringing crossplay between PC, PS4, and a little later Xbox One, along with the eagerly anticipated Photo Mode! Players will be able to use the free cam and a ton of effects to take stunning stills of the vibrant SnowRunner wilderness. Additionally, a number of new addons and vehicle cosmetics will be free to all, including for the top ten trucks in the game as voted by the community.

Season 6: Haul & Hustle will be available December 7 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC as a part of the Year 2 Pass. SnowRunner is available in a Premium Edition including the base game and the Year 1 Pass now on all platforms. For more information, visit official shop page.

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Patch 10 is here! We’re so excited to release the biggest update since launch for all of you to enjoy!

Prepare your fleet and roar into the wild and untamed Yukon territory of Canada to work on a huge building project that will take you across both maps in search of resources!

Modders, please remember to repackage your mods using the Patch 10 tools in order for them to work in the new update.

Thank you all for your continued passion and feedback! If you run into any bugs, don’t hesitate to report it in the bug section, and share your feedback in the feedback section.

For the full patch notes, please check below.

See you all in the snow,
The Saber and Focus Home Teams

Patch Notes:

Major Content

• [DLC] Brand new region Yukon with two maps
• [DLC] New trucks
  • CAT TH357D
  • CAT 770G
  • KRS 58 “Bandit”
• [DLC] Exclusive skin for International Scout 800
• [DLC] Exclusive skin for International Loadstar 1700
• New contracts in Alaska and Taymyr
• New customization options
• Two new trials

General changes

• Added an option to secure trucks to trailers that are suitable for truck transportation
• Added additional sounds for ramp activation
• Fixed a bug where if after completing the “Working stiff” objective player sold a Caterpillar 745C it was no longer available in the store
• Reworked honk sound for Ank MK 38
• Fixed a bug where crane anchors were extended if the player tilted his truck while driving
• Tweaked Azov 64131’s center of mass
• Fixed a bug where trigger zones of destination points that are placed on bridges were not displayed in-game
• Fixed a bug where the player did not receive trial rewards if he completed trials before creating a new campaign

Maps

• Added collision for Tuloma and Kandra Battery Canon on Imandra.
• The fence around the aerodrome on Imandra is now displayed on the minimap
• Fixed a bug where landmarks of buildings before and after construction were mixed up on the minimap on Drowned Lands and Zimnegorsk, Taymyr

Mods

• Added an in-game mods browser from mod.io
• Added regional modding plugin
• Supported co-op on modded maps
• Supported auto-refund for mod trucks that were purchased in-game player but were removed from mod.io afterward
• Added indication of the intersection of objects in the editor
• Supported localization for map mods
• Fixed issues with sound packing for trucks
• Fixed a bug when the dev menu was activated in custom scenarios on the second launch
• Mod creators are now able to choose if they want or not to have a dev menu available on PC

UI

• Fixed a bug where the mouse cursor was stuck on the top left of the screen when restarting an objective
• Supported warning message if the player is going to fail one of the contest conditions
• Moved Trials menu to the main menu
• Fixed a bug where the cursor on a minimap was wobbling if there were several objects under it
• Fixed a bug where markers of a quest item positions in “Star in the Sky” remained on screen after the player restarted the contract
• Fixed a bug where the yellow cargo marker did not appear after using the metal detector during the ‘The Star in the Sky’ contract

Co-op

• Supported sync of weather conditions in co-op
• Fixed bug where after disconnecting from a co-op game the player was unable to create his own co-op game until the application was restarted

Options

• Added an option to disable the truck driver model in cockpit view
• Added an option to limit FPS in-game (30/60/unlimited)
• Fixed bug where target display was not saved when leaving and relaunching the game (for players with two monitors)
• Added option to enable/disable KSIVA
• Added option to enable/disable motion blur

Render

• Improved visual for waves, caused by a truck driving in the water
• Improved terrain textures between mud and water in Zimnegorsk, Rift, White Valley
• Improved wheel tracks on ice patches
• Improved trees reflections in the water

Wheels

• Further improvements for G923 True Force Feedback on PC, Xbox One, and Playstation 4
• Supported vibrotactile effects setting for G923
• Added an option to calibrate brake pedal force
• Supported Fanatec wheels on consoles

Consoles

• Added additional video settings:
  • Motion blur
  • Sharpening
  • Film grain
  • FOV

Source: Focus Home Interactive

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