Soedseco has revealed that Truck Driver is set to receive both physical and digital launches on Nintendo Switch, and it'll come with some very welcome extras over its rival-platform counterparts.
For those not in the know, Truck Driver has players exploring an open world by truck after inheriting one from your father - your in-game father, that is. You're tasked with honouring your father by making it as a successful truck driver, making a name for yourself and earning the respect of the local community.
The game's been receiving a number of updates on other platforms since launching last year, all of which will make it over to the new Switch release. You'll also get to enjoy some new, Switch-specific features including gyro controls and HD Rumble support. Here's some more info to tell you what it's all about:
Truck Driver offers a unique trucking experience with a wide range of cargo and interesting characters to work with. For the Nintendo Switch version, Truck Driver supports solo horizontal grip and tilt controls. The game also gets HD Rumble support, which allows for subtle and fast-changing vibrations that will increase the gaming experience.
Since the game released on PS4 and Xbox One in September last year, TruckDriver received a new photo mode, rain effects on windshields, wipers, and several updates that improve the overall player experience of the game. Currently, Truck Driver is getting a Unity engine upgrade, which will result in smoother frame rates, less stutters and an overall improvement in graphics with better shades and textures. Further improving the game will continue to be a priority for SOEDESCO and development studio Kokku. All the updates will be implemented into the Nintendo Switch version as well, which makes it a great addition to all trucker fans out there who’d like to be a truck driver on the road
Features:
- Enjoy a trucking experience focused on your career as a truck driver
- Build stronger relationships with the local community with each job
- Customize your truck with tons of parts and tune it to your liking
- Navigate through diverse landscapes and interesting locations
We don't have a release date for this one just yet, so we'll keep an eye out for more news as and when it arrives. In the meantime, why not let us know if you'll be adding this one to your Switch wishlist with a comment below.
Comments (18)
I've only read the title of the article. So a truck driver is travelling a long distance to reach a Nintendo Switch that has special features? Why doesn't he just go to Game Stop and get a Switch Lite? It would be far more convenient for him in that he would be able to play it at petrol stations during his long truck runs.
I love literal titles like this. All games should just be titled Gun Shooter, Sword Swinger, and Platform Jumper and straight up tell people what they are paying for. You wouldn’t even need to read a description.
"Truck Driver offers a unique trucking experience with a wide range of cargo and interesting characters to work with."
The creators of Euro Truck Simulator 2 will probably disagree with the use of the word "unique" there.
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I love games like this. I bought the janky Truck Simulator USA a while back and enjoy it immensely, even though it's a poorly made game that I wouldn't recommend to anyone except people like me who are so desperate for a truck driving game that they're willing to forgive weird bugs, poor graphics, and tons of jank. I'll keep an eye out for this, but after Xenon Racer, I'll wait for reviews and a price drop before buying it.
Open world, cockpit view, progression... yup, count me in. Had Truck Simulator USA on my radar for a long time, but it seems like it'll be an even more sizeable package.
@NotTelevision Challenge: rename major switch games with names like those
I'll keep my eye on this, Id like a Truck Driving game on the Switch.
@Freddyfred Haha. Challenge accepted. My favorites are Weapon Swing Breaker, Platform Hat Thrower, and Waifu Chess Master. But those are just three examples. 😅
I'll keep an eye on this, too. But regarding implementing Xbox and PS4 updates in the Switch version, well, in their video they say "will eventually be added"
Theres a 99% chance that I will buy this day one. I'm a sucker for these kinda games. This looks janky, and one of those menu screens is a blatant ETS2/ATS rip off, but its gotta be better than the USA trucker game.
Will wait for YT footage. Can't trust anything now days. The best truck sim by far is Spintyres.
If this is like an open-world 18 Wheeler I’ll definitely be giving it a shot. I really need to play that game again on my Dreamcast...
I'm keen on grabbing Truck and Logistics Simulator if/when it arrives.
I've never bought any of these barebones-looking "simulation" games before, and my expectations are DS-shovelware low, but I'm just so curious.
Looks like a budget title if I've ever seen one.
Can’t wait for this to be released. Amazon says it’s releasing June 30th. I’m ready for that truck and Logistic Simulator game
I actually got this on PS4 when it launched, and I thought it was pretty good for a console specific truck sim. ETS2 and even ATS are better games, but since they aren't going to be coming to Switch (anytime soon) this will easily be the best choice for the platform. I will probably double dip, glad to know this is coming so I can remove that awful mobile port off my wishlist.
@ermzzz get yourself mud runners on switch mate. now thats a good muddy ton of fun. spent far too much time than i should have on this. graphics are good too!
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