With the anniversary celebrations in full swing, the team has started pulling back the curtain on the future. The big news for veterans is the Season 18 teaser. While the devs used a crossword puzzle to drop hints, the message is clear: we are heading to a "paradisiacal setting." After years of fighting frozen lakes and swampy forests, a tropical or coastal environment would be a massive shift for the meta, likely introducing new challenges involving sand or tide mechanics.
For those who can't wait to test the new terrain, Season 18 is currently live on the Public Test Server (PTS) via the Epic Games Store. This is the best way to get a feel for the new trucks and physics adjustments before they hit the wider player base on consoles and PC.
While the mood is celebratory, there is a small scheduling shift for fans of the sister title, RoadCraft. The Crawler Pack, which promises three new heavy-duty vehicles, has been pushed back to May 19, 2026. This extra time is being used for final hotfixes to ensure the vehicles handle correctly under the game's complex physics engine.
If you have a knack for capturing the perfect shot of your rig, the Spring Edition VP Contest is running on Discord until May 20, 2026. It’s open to players across SnowRunner, RoadCraft, and Expeditions. Whether you're hauling cargo through a sunset or tipping over a cliff, it's a great chance to show off your fleet.
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