Hello, truckers! 👋 Today we'd like to show you the new **Flatbed Open Deck Trailer**, which was recently added to the current game build. We're continuing to expand the trailer lineup to make deliveries more varied. At the same time, we're actively working on many gameplay systems. Very soon, we'll open registration for the next closed playtest , which will be much closer to the experience we…
Hello, truckers! 👋 We have some great news - we’ve prepared a new Truck World: Australia trailer that was featured on IGN! Enjoy watching! Now, let’s take a closer look at a few things you may have noticed in the trailer that we haven’t previously shown in detail. Manual Truck Refueling In Truck World: Australia, refueling your truck is more than just pressing a button. You’ll need to: · leave…
Hello, truckers! 👋 Today we’d like to show you the first version of the delivery job system in Truck World: Australia. At the beginning of the video, you can see the available jobs in the region, including loading and unloading locations. The reward for completing a job depends on route length and trailer parking difficulty. At the moment, only one type of job is available in the game - a sing…
Hello, truckers! 👋 Planning your route is an important part of a truck driver’s job. That’s why we’re continuing to work on the map and navigation system in Truck World: Australia. 🗺️ World Map We’re creating a convenient map to help you navigate between cities, roads, and delivery locations. 📍 New Navigation System Now you’ll be able to: · create your own route manually · or automatically g…
Hello, truckers! 👋 While key mechanics are still in development, we’d like to show you another drive between cities. This time, we’re leaving a fuel station in Cummins and heading towards Ceduna - through open spaces and long stretches of road. Right now we’re preparing a lot of interesting things for you - implementing many small but important gameplay systems, adding new trailers, working on…
🎙️ Good day, truckers — wherever you are on the road right now… Morning, afternoon, or late at night — we’ve got a question for you. What are your favorite radio stations? 🎵 What do you usually listen to while driving in simulators? 🚚 Or even in real life behind the wheel? 📻 And what radio stations would you like to see in Truck World: Australia? Driving long distances is always more enjoya…
Hello, truckers! 👋 Today we’d like to share our progress on loading and unloading locations - the first companies where you’ll pick up delivery jobs. Port Augusta Port Lincoln Lock Cummins Cowell Coffin Bay Different depots will offer different levels of parking difficulty - some will be simple straight drive-ins, while others will require careful maneuvering to properly park your trailer. At…
Hello, truckers! 👋 Today we’d like to show you a curtain-sider trailer that was recently added to the dev build. 📦 Loading 🚚 On the road 🅿️ Parked (for scale) Thanks for following the development! 🦘 See you on the roads of Australia!
Hello, truckers! 👋 Today we’re sharing another dev log about locations currently in development. This time we’re showing a drive along the route: Port Augusta → Cowell → Port Lincoln. 🎥 Drive video: In the video, you can see the new traffic vehicles in motion, as well as logistics company depots that we’ll be working with for deliveries in the future. We’re continuing to expand the southern p…
Hello, truckers! 👋 Today we’d like to once again show our progress on traffic in Truck World: Australia. We’ve replaced all the vehicle models you saw in First Haul with new ones - models that are closer to the types of cars you would actually see on Australian roads. Here are some of them: 🚗 Compact car 🚙 SUV 🛻 Pickup 🚘 Sedan 🚐 Minivan And here’s a small traffic jam I accidentally create…
Hello, truckers! 👋 Today we’d like to show you another road in southern Australia - the Cummins → Lock → Kimba → Port Augusta route. This is a new drive through rural areas, featuring long highway stretches, open landscapes, and the distinctive atmosphere of Australia’s south. The world is gradually becoming more diverse, with new settlements and infrastructure taking shape. At the start of th…
Hello, truckers! 👋 This time we’d like to talk about the updated traffic system on the roads of Australia. Unlike First Haul, the full version of the game features complex intersections, roundabouts, and cities, so we completely reworked the behavior of AI vehicles. Now the AI-car analyzes the situation: · checks for the player and other vehicles along its driving path (red markers) · calculat…
Hello, truckers! 👋 Today we’d like to show you another road in southern Australia - the route between Coffin Bay and Cummins. This is a new drive through coastal and rural areas, featuring long stretches of road, open landscapes, and the distinct atmosphere of Australia’s south. 🚚 And yes — the same truck from Driving School is back in the main game! Now it comes with full steering wheel supp…
Hello, truckers! 👋 Happy holidays to everyone! 🎉 Today we’d like to show you a small part of our current progress in location development — specifically, the road to Cummins. In this video, you can see significantly more greenery compared to First Haul. We’re gradually moving away from purely desert landscapes and making the world more diverse. In fact, we already have around 20 new roads and…
Hello, truckers! 👋 It’s been a while since our last development update — time to fix that! Today we’d like to share what we’ve been working on over the past month. Optimization and Global Lighting Overhaul Many of you who played First Haul noticed FPS drops when driving from the cockpit view, even on powerful PCs. We took this issue seriously and completely reworked the mirror and lighting sys…
Hello, truckers! 👋 We’re continuing to expand the map of Australia, focusing on new cities and coastal areas. Today, we’d like to share a video from Port Lincoln — one of the new locations our team is currently working on. Port Lincoln is a picturesque port town overlooking the ocean, capturing the spirit of real Australia. And this is just the beginning — even more cities, roads, and open lan…
Welcome to a new dev log! 👋 Today we’d like to show you more work-in-progress locations - these are the small towns in the south, and yes, in the distance you can already spot the ocean. 📸 Here are some of the screenshots: Road view with the ocean ahead A small town street House with a pickup truck We’ve already started replacing vehicles with more “Australian” models Town overview from above…
Hello, Australian truckers! Today we’d like to share some fresh screenshots of new locations we’re currently working on. These areas are located south of the First Haul prologue zone. Here, the scenery starts to change — instead of endless deserts, you’ll find more greenery, rivers, and larger towns. 🛣 Road to the South 🌊 River 🏘 Town ⛽ Truck Stop & Gas Station 🦘 Road with Wildlife All of t…
Hey truckers! We’ve just released the first major update for Truck World: Australia – First Haul ! The highlight of this patch is the improved truck handling and physics . We believe truck behavior is the core of any good simulator — so we’ve done our best to incorporate your feedback and make it feel better behind the wheel. Update brings more realistic and predictable handling — try it out an…
The prologue for Truck World: Australia has just launched! Start your first delivery across Central Australia — completely free. 🛻 What is First Haul? First Haul is a small slice of gameplay from the upcoming full version of Truck World: Australia. It’s your chance to get behind the wheel, feel the handling, explore the Australian outback, and experience the core mechanics of the game. 💬 A co…
The prologue, Truck World: Australia – First Haul , will be available for free on June 3rd — get ready for your first long haul across the Australian outback! What is First Haul? This short but immersive standalone experience gives you a first taste of what we're building with Truck World: Australia. You’ll complete two missions, explore a harsh new environment, and — most importantly — get beh…
Introducing the free prologue to Truck World: Australia! Very soon, you'll be able to take on your first mission as a trucker in the heart of Australia. What Awaits You in First Haul: 🛣️ Your First Assignment Embark on a journey through Australia’s vast desert — miles of road, scorching heat, and a face-to-face encounter with a real sandstorm await. 🌄 Outback Adventure Explore the stunning wi…
Hey truckers! First off, we want to acknowledge the great response we received to our initial call for playtesters a while back. We received a large number of submissions, and we really appreciate the interest shown in Truck World: Australia. Just confirming for those who submitted back then: you are definitely still in the running! We will be randomly selecting playtesters from that group. How…
Hello, truckers! We’ve got some fresh updates for you. Development Updates – Dynamic UI for Controls We've improved how controls are displayed in the interface! Now, in-game prompts will show the correct button icons for your steering wheel or gamepad . First Playtest Recap We’ve just wrapped up our first wave of playtests in our , and we’re really happy with the results! Thanks to your feedbac…
Hello, truckers! It’s time to share some fresh news about Truck World Australia and the latest improvements we’ve made based on your playtest feedback. 🛠 Automatic Steering Wheel Configuration Many popular steering wheel models will now work right away upon connection—no need to manually assign every button. But if you’d like to adjust your controls, you have two convenient options: ✔ Use the…
Greetings, future conquerors of the Australian roads! Today, we're sharing the latest updates on the development of Truck World Australia and giving you a look inside the ongoing closed playtest. Closed Playtest in Discord As we mentioned before, we are currently running a closed beta test in our Discord server . Each week, we implement improvements and gather player feedback to make the game a…
Hello, truckers of Australia! We finally have something exciting to share with you! We are making great progress towards the demo, and there’s still plenty of work ahead. But for now, let’s dive into the latest updates! First Closed Beta Test We have launched the first closed beta test! Right now, we are inviting players who want to help us improve the game. If you’d like to participate, sign u…
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