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Dev Log: On the Road to the Demo! First Closed Playtest and Many Improvements!

Truck World: Australia · published 5 Feb 2025, 15:36 UTC

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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 up on our Discord!
A huge thanks to everyone already participating—your feedback is invaluable! We are currently testing truck physics and support for various steering wheels. Speaking of which:

Improvements to Controls and Steering Wheel Support

In our last dev log, we introduced the new control settings and steering wheel support system. During testing, we identified and fixed several issues. Here are some of the improvements:

Improve UX in the setup wizard.
New tab for configuring additional control buttons.
Automatic pedal inversion detection.
Fixed input lag on certain steering wheels.
Improved force feedback system.
Fixed reverse gear functionality in H-type transmissions.
Enhanced support for Fanatec and Simucube.
Reworked force feedback system for more realistic behavior.

Truck Physics Improvements

One of the key areas of testing has been improving truck physics. We want to ensure that driving a truck feels realistic, conveying the weight and power of these massive machines. Fine-tuning such a complex system takes time, but we are making steady progress.

Updated Audio

We have started revamping all in-game sounds, and here are some of the first updates:

New engine sounds.
Completely reworked ambient sounds for the first biome, the Australian desert.
And many more audio enhancements that we continue to integrate.

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Other Improvements

Along with major updates, we’ve also added some smaller but important details:

New connection cables for trucks.
Ability to add and remove road train signs.
Continued improvements and refinements to the UI.

Stay Tuned and Join the Playtest!

We are working hard on the upcoming demo, and there’s much more to come. Stay updated here and on our social media!
Join our Discord to participate in playtests, chat with the developers, and share your thoughts.

See you on the dusty roads of Australia!

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