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Saber have posted a gameplay overview trailer for Expeditions that shows off some gameplay samples from the upcoming release. The trailer details certain mission types among the 40 expeditions available at launch, various equipment types, upgrades to vehicles and computer-controlled crew members you can hire.
Release was confirmed for March 5, 2024 and can be pre-ordered for the benefits detailed above.
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Press release:
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Gets Gameplay Overview Trailer Breaking Down Its New Take on Off-road Adventure!
PARIS – Jan. 24, 2024 – Get ready to embark on a thrilling scientific adventure in Expeditions: A MudRunner Game. Saber Interactive, the renowned studio behind MudRunner and SnowRunner, and Focus Entertainment have revealed an exciting new trailer that gives an overview of all the ways to overcome the immense wilderness awaiting you on March 5, 2024, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store.
For every obstacle, a solution – for every task, a tool
While the magnificent wilds of Expeditions invite contemplation, pitfalls and natural obstacles will get in your way during scientific missions. To avoid accidents and overcome challenges, you’ll need to carefully select the tools that’ll accompany you. Whether it’s a winch for climbing the steepest slopes or descending craggy cliffs, a jack-screw for putting any vehicle back on its wheels after a fall, or a metal detector for finding caches of equipment, your collection of tools is built to make a life of exploration easier.
Hire Specialists with unique skills to help you in scientific expeditions, and invest your hard-earned money in new, more efficient vehicles – or parts to improve them. With a wide range of available modules, be forward-thinking and creative in your preparation!
And you won’t be alone – co-op mode will be available for free soon after release!
Enjoy robust post-launch content and more
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game drives onto consoles and PC on March 5, 2024, and it’s bringing a haul of post-launch goodies. Pre-order the Supreme Edition or Year 1 Edition now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam and the Epic Games Store to get exclusive content, including the Year 1 Content Pass and an Early Unlock for the game 96 hours before its release! For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Store.
Pre-orders on Nintendo Switch are coming soon, and boxed versions of the game’s Standard Edition will also be available for pre-order in select stores.
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