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Drive massive off-road trucks through mud, snow and frozen rivers across open-world regions where the terrain is the real boss. Haul cargo, recover stuck rigs, hunt down upgrades and build a fleet that can handle any map, solo or with up to three friends.

  • On Steam since May 2021
  • Season 19 out Oct 2026
  • 1–4 Player Co-op
  • 37 Steam Achievements
  • PC / PlayStation / Xbox / Switch
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Your First Hours in SnowRunner

  1. Start in Michigan at Black River and work through the early tasks to learn recovery, cargo delivery and the garage.
  2. Climb the watchtowers on each map to reveal roads, cargo points and hidden upgrades before you drive into unknown terrain.
  3. Switch on AWD and the diff lock and drop into low gear before deep mud or a steep climb, not after you are already stuck.
  4. Collect the free trucks and upgrades on each map early so your fleet grows without spending money.

What is SnowRunner?

SnowRunner is an open-world off-road driving simulator from Saber Interactive, published by Focus Entertainment. You drive heavy trucks through deep mud, snow and rivers, deliver cargo and complete contracts across huge regions where every route is a puzzle.

The base game covers Michigan, Alaska and Taymyr, and paid Seasons keep adding new regions, trucks and contract types, with Season 19: Research & Restore taking players to Switzerland in October 2026. Play solo or team up with up to three friends to haul, scout and pull each other out of trouble.

Developer
Saber Interactive
Publisher
Focus Entertainment
Players
1–4 Co-op
On Steam
May 17, 2021
Achievements
37
Latest Season
Season 19 (Oct 2026)

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SnowRunner Beginner Guide

New to SnowRunner? Your first hours in Michigan decide how fast you grow your fleet. Follow these steps to learn the basics, earn early money and avoid getting stuck in the mud.

  1. 1

    Start in Michigan and finish the tutorial tasks around Black River. They teach you to recover trucks, deliver cargo and use the garage.

  2. 2

    Find the watchtowers in each region to reveal the map. Then you can see roads, cargo and hidden upgrades before you drive into unknown terrain.

  3. 3

    Switch on AWD and the diff lock and use low gear before you hit deep mud or a steep climb, not after you are already stuck.

  4. 4

    Winch to trees, poles or other trucks to get yourself out. Pull in short bursts while you give the truck a little throttle.

  5. 5

    Pick up the abandoned trucks and upgrades on each map early. They give you better vehicles without spending cash.

  6. 6

    Do contracts and tasks to earn money and XP. Your rank unlocks new trucks, tires and add-ons at the dealer.

  7. 7

    Keep a scout like the Chevrolet CK1500 for exploring and recovery, and save your heavy trucks for hauling.

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SnowRunner Best Trucks Tier List

Not every truck is worth your money. Here the best trucks are ranked by off-road ability, cargo capacity and how well they handle every region, so you know what to buy and what to skip.

S

Azov 73210, Tayga 6436, Azov 64131, Caterpillar 745C: the top of the base-game ranking for stability, pulling power and fuel range.

A

Voron Grad, Voron AE-4380, Voron D-53233, KOLOB 74760: fast, capable heavy trucks with strong AWD and diff lock setups.

B

Azov 5319, TUZ 420 Tatarin, Western Star 6900 TwinSteer, GMC MH9500: strong specialists and early workhorses, especially once upgraded.

C

Chevrolet CK1500, Ford CLT9000, International Transtar 4070A: starter trucks you will outgrow fast.

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SnowRunner Maps and Regions

SnowRunner comes with three huge base regions, and each one is split into several interconnected maps. Here is what every starting region offers and what to expect from its terrain.

Michigan

The starting region: flooded towns, thick mud and forest roads. It is where you learn the basics and get your first trucks.

Alaska

Snowy mountain passes and frozen lakes. Tire chains and AWD matter here, and the region has some of the best heavy trucks.

Taymyr

Siberian tundra with deep mud, icy rivers and long hauls. It is the hardest base region, built for heavy Soviet-style trucks.

Watchtowers

Every map has watchtowers. Find them to reveal roads and points of interest.

Garages

Unlock each region's garage to repair, refuel and customize your trucks without driving back to the start.

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SnowRunner Seasons and DLC Guide

Every Season Pass adds new regions, trucks and challenges to SnowRunner. Here is how the season content is grouped, so you know what each year brings before you buy.

Year 1

Season 1 Search & Recover (Kola Peninsula), Season 2 Explore & Expand (Yukon), Season 3 Locate & Deliver (Wisconsin), Season 4 New Frontiers (Amur).

Year 2

Season 5 Build & Dispatch (Don), Season 6 Haul & Hustle (Maine), Season 7 Compete & Conquer (Tennessee), Season 8 Grand Harvest.

Year 3

Season 9 Renew & Rebuild (Ontario), Season 10 Fix & Connect (British Columbia), Season 11 Lights & Cameras (Scandinavia), Season 12 Public Energy (North Carolina).

Year 4+

More seasons keep adding new regions, licensed trucks and new types of contracts on top of the earlier passes.

Vehicle Packs

Separate truck DLC packs add licensed vehicles that you can use in every region.

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SnowRunner Co-op Multiplayer Guide

SnowRunner is more fun with friends. Up to four players can share one map to haul cargo and pull each other out of the mud. Here is how to set up a session and make it pay off.

  1. 1

    The host opens a session from their own save. Everyone plays in the host's world and works on the host's tasks and contracts.

  2. 2

    Invite up to three friends, or set the session to public so other players can join.

  3. 3

    Guests bring their own trucks. Each player keeps the money, XP and vehicles they earn in the host's world.

  4. 4

    Divide the work: one player scouts and recovers, the others haul cargo and build up the map.

  5. 5

    Winch to each other's trucks and tow them out. Teamwork gets heavy loads through terrain that one truck cannot handle alone.

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SnowRunner Driving Tips and Controls

Most stuck trucks come from bad driving habits, not bad trucks. Learn these core controls to cross mud, snow and rivers without losing cargo or fuel.

  1. 1

    Use auto gear on roads. Switch to low gear (L) before mud, climbs and river crossings to get the most torque.

  2. 2

    Turn on AWD and the diff lock together in tough terrain. Turn them off on firm ground to save fuel and keep steering easy.

  3. 3

    Hold the camera button to check the terrain overlay and the depth of water and mud before you commit.

  4. 4

    Take snow and ice at a steady, slow pace. Spinning the wheels digs you in deeper.

  5. 5

    Watch your fuel and damage. Carry a fuel trailer or a repair add-on on long trips through remote maps.

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SnowRunner Mods Guide

SnowRunner has built-in mod support, so you can add custom trucks, maps and tweaks without any outside tools. Here is how to find, install and manage mods on your platform.

In-Game Browser

Open the mod browser from the main menu. Mods are hosted on mod.io and download straight into the game.

Platforms

Mods work on PC and on PlayStation and Xbox consoles through the same in-game mod.io integration.

Truck Mods

Community trucks add new chassis, add-ons and tuning options that you buy and upgrade in the garage.

Custom Maps

Player-made maps give you new terrain and contracts once you have finished the official regions.

Load Order

Turn mods on or off from the mod menu. Disable broken mods after a game update to keep your saves stable.

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SnowRunner Platforms and Editions

SnowRunner is on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, with several editions that bundle different Season Passes. Pick the version that fits how much content you want.

PC

Available on Steam, the Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store, with full mod support.

PlayStation

Playable on PS4 and PS5, with season content available on the PlayStation Store.

Xbox

Playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and also offered on Game Pass.

Switch

A Nintendo Switch version lets you take the mud and snow on the go.

Editions

The Standard Edition has the base game. Premium and anniversary editions bundle the base game with Season Passes and extra trucks.

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Frequently asked questions

How many players can play SnowRunner together?

SnowRunner supports up to four players in co-op: the host plus up to three friends. Everyone plays in the host's world, so split the work between scouting, recovery and hauling.

Does SnowRunner have crossplay?

Yes. PC, PlayStation and Xbox players can play together. The original Nintendo Switch and Mac versions have separate multiplayer limits, and everyone in a session needs the same game version.

Is SnowRunner on Xbox Game Pass?

SnowRunner is available through Xbox Game Pass cloud play with Essential, Premium and Ultimate subscriptions in supported countries, which is an easy way to try it before buying extra Seasons.

What is the latest SnowRunner Season?

Season 19: Research & Restore launched on October 20, 2026. It adds a Swiss winter region with three maps, new trucks such as the Derry Savior and Wortek 250T, and new contracts.

Ready to Master SnowRunner?

From your first stuck truck in Michigan to oversized hauls in the newest Season regions, this wiki covers truck picks, upgrade locations, map routes and cargo tips to keep you moving.

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