Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game Update #8 Trudges Out and Brings Quality of Life Improvements

Saber has delivered Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game Update #8 and this delivers quality-of-life improvements to the mud simulator. Runners will see this as patch download Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game update 1.13 on PS4/Xbox One, and as version 1.013 on the PS5/XSX versions.

Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game Update 1.13 Brings New Gamepad Control Scheme and More

Main features

• New gamepad control scheme based on SnowRunner’s scheme A.

Compass added on the map

The bridges that have been built on the terrain are shown on the map.

• Possibility of truck recovery to any accessible outpost, including recovery between different maps
• Truck’s markers on the map have been redesigned:
  • The markers have been moved higher to avoid overlapping with the 3D thumbnail of the truck, which caused the player to not understand the direction of the truck
  • The truck’s markers take on the color corresponding to the player in the co-op session and include a hint with the player’s name
• Tips on the Customize screen, which add-on is required to install the selected add-on
• Area exploration stages have been made easier: players don’t have to explore hard-to-reach places to pass a stage
• When the game starts, a 3D scene of the main menu is displayed instead of static 2D art
• Several UX and texts improvements related to Base modules
• Collected Amethyst crystals are sold on exit to HQ

New vehicle

• KHAN 317 SentinelA rugged and reliable 4×4 scout vehicle designed with flexibility in mind. This pickup features a robust frame and a functional exterior with a variety of accessible addons that allow adjustments to the vehicle for both off-road performance and cargo capacity, making it ideal for both tougher terrains and long-distance expeditions.

Bug fixes

• Fixed a significant number of crashes.
• Fixed SIRO 72 T8-H animations on Xbox One.
• PROS QR code is readable on Nintendo Switch Lite.
• Ready-made graphics preset doesn’t reset after restarting.
• Fullscreen display setting doesn’t reset after minimizing the game.
• Player’s info is displayed on the truck card on the map while using the Helipad.
• Fixed a bug where the trade window would not open for one of the co-op players if they were located too far away.
• Fixed a bug where a truck occupied by a Guest in the previous deployment is blocked as occupied in the new deployment.
• Fixed a bug where it wouldn’t be possible to exit the trade if it had started while using a drone.
• The HUD layer is hidden when the Expedition Complete screen is displayed.
• Fixed an incorrect position of Start Co-op and Back buttons hints.
• Technical strings without localisation for visiting zones aren’t displayed when using binoculars.
• Limited the number of stages that can be displayed on the screen at the same time on expeditions in the Sedona region.
• Fixed repeated sound after skipping a Drone scanning.

Expect the PC and console patch notes to be the same.

[Source: Focus Forums]