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Nano Games have published a gameplay trailer and a couple of new screenshots showcasing gameplay in their upcoming Heavy Duty Challenge title.
Trailer:
View this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2n5Y-oJqsdQ and please consider subscribing to RSC’s main channel.
Press release:
Heavy Duty Challenge gameplay revealed on the first teaser trailer
Drive an off-road lorry in extreme environments and join the Europa Truck Trial events! Check the first gameplay teaser of this exciting, challenge-based simulator gameAs lifelike as it can possibly be
Heavy Duty Challenge is a non-racing but heavily competitive motorsport game inspired by Europa Truck Trial Motorsport Championships. This real-life event with huge trucks and over 30-years of tradition is now taking place via the Internet for the first time in history due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Developers from Nano Games took this very seriously and are working to make Heavy Duty Challenge the best possible reflection of Europa Truck Trial. Using the amazing possibilities of photogrammetry technology and the studio’s own original engine, they took authentic vehicles and locations and implemented them into the gameplay.
Check out the first gameplay teaser to find out how realistic this simulator game is going to really be: https://youtu.be/2n5Y-oJqsdQ
And if you like what you just saw, add the game to your wishlist on Steam, to always be up-to-date with all the news from the game’s development process.
Motorsport during quarantine
As said before, Europa Truck Trial is taking place every year, in multiple European countries for over 30 years. This year is literally exceptional because the championships converted into an online event. ETT Virtual 2020 is happening the upcoming weekend (16.05-17.05), as well as on May 30th to May 31st and June 13th to June 14th. Feel free to take part in the celebration by joining the ETT Virtual 2020 official Facebook event.Key Features:
Authentic simulation of off-road driving experience.
12 real trucks, each with a unique cabin view.
5 real locations recreated from actual truck trail championship areas.
Various customization options.
Realistic off-road physics and deformable terrain.
Lifelike visual and sound effects to enhance the experience.
Two perspectives: cabin view and TPP with 5 additional camera angles.
Competitive mechanics: leaderboards.
Gamepad and steering wheel support.
Championship Event and Career Mode!Heavy Duty Challenge is under development and will hit Steam in Q4 2021.
About Nano Games
Nano Games is an independent game development studio based in Cracow, Poland. The company focuses on the development of games targeted at a broad worldwide audience. We specialize in simulation games. Our goal is to create unique and exciting entertainment experiences by creating innovative and high-quality games.
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