Summary
- Maintain your rocket-powered semi-trailer as you transport a variety of cargo across the galaxy.
- Travel interstellar highways and use the CB radio to pick up side jobs and hear local gossip.
- Play Star Truckers today with Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Creating a believable space truck simulation
At its core Star Truckers is a simulator and part of what makes Sims so fun is that sense of reality, so we knew very early in development that we needed to balance the excitement of space travel with the familiarity of driving a truck on Earth.
When you, as a player, step out of y our taxi and see a distant nebula or binary planet system, we want to remind you that you, too, are driving a truck and have a job to do.
Far out and yet familiar
The first thing the player learns in our setting is the fact that our galactic trucks actually look like trucks. Obviously we don’t need wheels and without the constraints of gravity we could make them much bigger – almost five times bigger, in fact.
And even though we travel faster than light and have advanced magnetic locking technology for hitching, the dashboard, with its needles, dials, chunky switches and seven-segment displays, is pure retro aesthetic. This theme follows us everywhere in the galaxy, from highway signs to gas stations.
Ground-based transport
Even in space, people need clothing, food, and building materials. Not only do familiar shows like these provide context to our galaxy, but they also play an important role in gameplay when it comes to how to approach a job. Driving recklessly will quickly damage a shipment of glassware, and if you spend too long in a solar storm, you can expect that precious fresh cabbage to be all but spoiled.
We’ve extended this thinking to the way goods are transported, too. We’ve taken earthbound trailers like flatbed trucks, tankers and refrigerated trucks and updated them to fit our larger-than-life space theme. This helps to convey a sense of goods that otherwise seem out of this world!
Recognizable radio chat
Another approach to keeping the game grounded was to stay true to our theme by treating truckers and the trucking profession with respect. With that in mind, we worked hard to write a cast of fully voiced space truckers using real trucker slang and 10-codes.
With unique names, personalities, and side jobs, this supporting cast of characters is the final ingredient for an authentic and familiar feel as you face the unique dangers and challenges of intergalactic shipping.
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Get in the driver’s seat of your rocket-powered semi-truck as you haul cargo, search for salvage, and interact with a ragtag cast of star-hopping truckers in this Americana-infused journey on the ultimate open road – space! HAUL AND HOLLER Cruise the Hyper Highways and take on a variety of jobs like gas-guzzling long-haul drives and dangerous drop-off points to earn money and unlock new content. And don’t forget to listen to the CB radio for chatter from other truckers; it’s a fantastic way to discover side income and stay up to date with galactic gossip. MANAGE AND MAINTAIN Keeping your semi-truck running isn’t always easy. You’ll need to keep your core systems online, spin the gravity compensator, and patch up the hull to keep your cabin from leaking lung juice. Be sure to make garage stops before you head out to pick up spare parts, and consider upgrading your truck at a local garage. These upgrades are essential for safely navigating unstable sectors and ensuring on-time deliveries. HYPER JUMP! Plan your journey and warp jumps using the galactic map, keeping an eye on your fuel reserves and energy levels. Once your route is set, sit back, crank up the in-cab hi-fi, and cruise along to a selection of original songs ranging from starburst blues to galactic rock and asteroid-inspired Americana. The open road awaits! MADE BY MONSTERS Star Trucker is the passion project of a small team: Monster and Monster. A two-person indie studio with a penchant for all things sci-fi and simulation. With the help of some talented friends, they’ve crafted an extraterrestrial experience full of unexpected challenges and complex systems to master. So buckle up and join them for the long haul!
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