​Patch Notes 42 (Season 18)     ​

Hey Runners, Here’s a look at the patch notes, showcasing the new Season of SnowRunner (Season 18 – Patch & Power), including new content (maps, trucks, add-ons and contracts) as well as improvements and fixes. Let’s review it together! ✨ NEW CONTENT[DLC] NEW REGIONChiapas: a region consisting of 2 new maps set in Mexico[DLC] NEW TRUCKSMercer R230HIB Billert M816[carousel][/carousel][DLC] NEW ADD-ONS AND TRAILERSGooseneck Semi-Trailer with Parts🚛 VEHICLE IMPROVEMENTSMERCEDES-BENZ TRUCKSMERCEDES-BENZ ACTROS 3332Added an extended frame, with which the following addons can be installed: large crane, flatbed/sideboard, van body, fuel/water tanks, and the SLEI-64 loading craneSLEI-64 loading crane can be combined with a sideboard/flatbed, van body, fuel/water tanksAdded a high saddle (modelled with the extended frame to raise it higher, making trailer towing more convenient)Significantly reworked front/rear weight distributionNoticeably lowered center of gravity to compensate for the craneSignificantly reworked suspension (increased stiffness and stability to handle the added weight of new addon combinations)MERCEDES-BENZ ZETROSIncreased the length of the extended frameThe spare tire mount was built into the default frame, which disappears when the extended frame is installedSLEI-64 loading crane can be installed with or without the extended frame and can be combined with logging frame, sideboard/flatbed, high/low saddleReplaced the high saddle model (same as for Actros)The high and low saddles have been shifted rearward to make semi-trailer towing more convenientA piece of the extended frame was built into the seismic vibrator modelAdjusted exhaust pipe models to prevent collision with the extended frameSuspensions increased their stiffnessIncreased engine power by 5% for all enginesSlightly lowered axle collision heightAdjusted the position of Seismic Vibrator ModuleLowered the center of gravityVisual improvements on the dashboardAZOV 5319Updated minicrane positioning when addons are installedFenders and mudguards are now removable (available in visual upgrades)Trailers can now be attached in addon combinations: minicrane + sideboard/van bodyWESTERN STARChanged front axle visuals when AWD/RWD is installed on Western Star 47X NF 1424 and Western Star 47X NF 1430Fixed non-glowing snorkel lights on Western Star 47X NF 1424Updated suspension for Western Star 47X NF 1424 and Western Star 47X NF 1430Fixed the issue where the steering component was not attached to the front wheels on the Western Star 49XFixed the floating steering component on the ‘Western Star 47X NF 1430’ when the ‘RWD’ upgrade is installedFixed the issue where the wheel hub was displayed over the ‘JAT HMD Rims 2′ on Western Star 49XPADERAFixed tire name mismatch for standard ’46” Padera STD-4 Tires’ in the Truck StoreFixed front steering angle being smaller than rear on the Padera STD-4Fixed fuel consumption penalty on the Padera STD-4 with ‘Advanced Special’ gearboxFixe