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Community Update #7 - Theresa's garage, forest overgrowth and demo update!

Hi everyone We're back with another community update, shining a light at new content we've been adding to Truckful. Buckle up and let's go!

Theresa's Garage

Introduced in our recent community update, Theresa is a mechanic who owns a garage located on the outskirts of the town. She is very helpful and caring, always making sure your pickup truck works as intended, offering upgrades, vehicle customisations and more. Meet Theresa!

Here is a first look at the Garage aka Repair Shop - with a wide roundabout and just enough space to drive and park easily. Once parked, players will be able to pack, customise and upgrade the pickup truck with different equipment, paint types, customised body and additional ornaments like stickers, hood figurines etc.

See more gameplay on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/dG8Ld1OcOyo

Forest overgrowth

The Forest has many mysteries and we're excited to reveal another 'threat' that awaits you there. Apart from its original antagonists like The Ghost Truck, players will encounter environmental adversities such as forest overgrowth.

Once our pickup truck is powerful enough to explore the overgrowth it will be able to climb the entangled branches that lead to new locations, shortcuts and places of supernatural origin. We'd *love* to share more details on its lore but also don't want to spoil all the exciting exploration that awaits players on the higher levels of these supernatural creations.

'Its origin remains unknown and its roots go deep into the fabric of the forest. Nobody knows where the gigantic branches lead and it requires a very skilled explorer to unravel its mystery.'

Demo update

First of all, we need to thank everyone expressing their interest in Truckful's demo - we appreciate it greatly! Knowing how important a high quality demo is these days, we're making sure you get a polished first experience with our game. Right now, we're happy with demo's content and playtime, focusing on populating the world with more environment details, updated user interface and a bunch of quality-of-life features. Current ETA is this year's early summer and we will make sure to let you know once ready!

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[ 2025-03-03 09:49:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

Community Update #6 - The Ghost Truck is here!

Hi everyone In the last community update, we teased one of Truckful's main antagonists - the mysterious, terrifying Ghost Truck roaming the countryside at night. Today, we'd like to showcase it a bit more - with early concept arts, models and some new gameplay. Let's go!

Early concepts & truck models

We had truckloads of fun playing with some early concept designs for the 'evil truck'. One of our inspirations was a 1971 movie called Duel, made by Steven Spielberg. The 'enemy' in this movie, was a big, rusty and scary Peterbilt truck. What struck us the most was that you could never see who is behind the wheel and found this idea very interesting - perfect for Truckful's ghost truck idea.

We wanted to make it look grim, rusty and almost bunker-like with little space left for windows. We also added a chain with a hook and curled it around the front bumper that resembles a winch, giving the Ghost Truck some 'teeth'.

Ghost Truck's disturbing presence

Encounters with the Ghost Truck won't be limited to duels and boss fights. While driving and delivering cargo, players will occassionally bump into wreckages, peculiar forest growth and other disturbing signs of its dark presence. All these elements found during exploration will paint a better picture of the game world, story and most importantly - Ghost Truck's true origin.

Ghost Truck chase gameplay

The Ghost Truck, once encountered, will aggressively chase you around the forest, trying to break your pickup truck and make you loose cargo. First thing players will notice is the sound - giving goosebumps, sounding like a freight truck or even worse.. a huge container ship! Terrifying sounds will be followed by grim red lights, which indicate to push the pedal to the metal and try to avoid this evil rusty demon.

Full chase gameplay is available on our YouTube channel Stay tuned for more reveals soon as Ghost Truck is not the only enemy you'll face in Truckful. https://youtu.be/tfS-7yJGcaM

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[ 2025-01-24 10:36:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Community Update #5 - New Year in the top gear!

Hi everyone Happy New Year! We hope you celebrated Christmas and New Year's Eve with family and friends surrounded by truckloads of fun. We're back on the trail and start 2025 on the high gear on Truckful and in this community update, we're sharing some recent milestones and gameplay updates. Buckle up and let's go!

Ghost Truck

We've been working on Truckful's first antagonist - the mysterious big, scary truck haunting the countryside during the night, affecting the small town residents who tremble with fear hearing all the stories. While roaming the countryside, players will learn more about its origins and true nature, eventually having to face this steel monster. Here is the first look at its grim silhouette:

" - What hits you first is the smell. The smell of burning rusted metal and oil. Before you know it, you can't see anything... and then that noise! It's a horn, but it sounds more like a city siren, yet here, in the forest? I ran as fast as I could. Others mention corroding rust that poisons the crops and plants, leaving forest paths stinking of decay. Some drivers also go missing." - says Theresa, The Mechanic working in the nearby Workshop.

Checkpoint Shrines

We've been working on a checkpoint system that would automatically save your progress during important game moments and came up with charming shrines - ones that resemble small town roadside altars. For example - once you conquer a steep hill or any other demanding section fully loaded with cargo, you might want to *phew* for a second, making sure the hardest part is done before finally delivering the cargo to the recipent. We plan on having a variety of shrines scattered aroung the countryside with different night/day variations, below you can see an example

25 000 wishlists crossed!

Last but not least - we closed 2024 on a high note, reaching net 25 000 wishlists on Steam (now at +26k!) and would like to thank you - each and everyone! Your interest, feedback, gameplay ideas and overall support means the absolute world to us at MythicOwl and we continue working on Truckful more motivated than ever!

We will be sharing more gameplay updates in the upcoming weeks. We're also working on a heavily requested demo but have no projected timeframe for public testing yet. Once ready, will surely let you - our Steam Community - know first! Feel free to follow our accounts on preferred platforms, join our discord for a chat and stay tuned!

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[ 2025-01-07 12:19:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

Community Update #4 - New truck design

Hi everyone We hope you enjoyed Truckful's new gameplay trailer that premiered during last week's The MIX Fall Showcase 2024. This bit introduced the first character interaction (Meet Rotti!) and a brand new pickup truck design, that we want to explore further in this community update.

The 'OG' truck

When Truckful was first introduced 4 months ago, we presented the very first design of the pickup, with a bit rounder body, oldschool looking headlights and a front grill that resembled 1950-60s truck design. It was also described as cozy, cartoon-like and sometimes giving the impression of a toy - we felt like there is room to improve, especially considering much darker atmosphere and future upgrade sets.

Overall, we're happy with the look, however when it comes to sturdiness or vehicle stability on more demanding paths while carrying heavy cargo, we wanted to improve on all of these fields, also making room for future upgrade opportunities that play a major role in Truckful.

New base truck

So what's new? We completely redesigned the front grill, making it much bigger and heftier. We added a manufacturer emblem that can be also upgraded/changed later in the game, giving players an opportunity to customize the look as they like - adding stickers, hood ornaments and more. We also wanted to put more emphasis on your truck's powerful engine that will also be upgradable, so players could experience easier and faster uphill deliveries, alongside a bunch of benefits. We played with new wheel arches as well, already thinking about how future upgrades. Here you can check out one of the concept arts showcasing the heart of your trusty companion

We came up with a modernized look and made the frame bigger, so players would feel more control while navigating through paths with lots of heavy cargo. This new design gives us more freedom while adding future upgrades such as tailgates, winches or even recently showcased horns. So what do you think? Is it the 'old n busted' or the 'new hotness'? Let us know in the comments!

Vehicle frame upgrades & new truck ideas

The most important thing - this new look of your trusty pickup truck is the base design - meaning that it will replace the 'OG' truck and be the foundation for future frame upgrades, leveling up your truck similarly to how you upgrade the boat in Dredge. As for new truck ideas - we're constantly working on new stuff and here are the 'baby steps' of another drivable 'Japanese-style' truck

Like it? Let us know what other types of trucks you'd like to see in Truckful!

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[ 2024-11-26 11:21:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Helping Haul - New Gameplay Reveal for The MIX Fall Showcase

Hi everyone We're back with another gameplay reveal! Truckful was a part of The MIX Fall Showcase yesterday and we delivered a brand new trailer introducing your fellow delivery courier - Rotti. Check it out here https://youtu.be/sS3hpCthbqg?feature=shared There is also a Steam event that comes along with the showcase so make sure to check it out: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/mixfallshowcase2024

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[ 2024-11-22 08:49:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Community Update #3 - Bright path ahead!

Hi everyone October is in full swing now and we're back with Truckful's monthy community update, focusing on the newest gameplay additions to our upcoming pickup truck adventure. We were working on couple exciting features such as the horn upgrades. Let's dive deeper into these updates but first.. a moment of appreciation of the work we achieved so far this year

Improved headlights in the dark - new gameplay

Once the night falls, driving and navigating your truck can become really hard. We have just implemented the next iteration of front headlights, shining a better light at all the obstacles and road blocks ahead. Check it out!

https://youtu.be/KqPQhoAxxB8

Tootey vs Deafeator 2000 - Installing and upgrading the horn

In Truckful, you will encounter a variety of events that happen while delivering precious cargo and packages to the addressees. Some of the closed paths will require a pickup truck upgrade and the first example we're showcasing is the horn.

https://youtu.be/f_3q_EAOBA0?si=m8u8c-uSjHQ0-4ko Installing the horn will allow you to explore more paths and chase away flocks of animals - in our showcased scenario - its the sheep. Honk at them with Tootey and watch them scatter slowly or upgrade to Deafeator 2000 for a fast solution that will be buzzing in their ears for a couple of days!

Truckful's competing for DevGAAM Nomination - help us with your vote!

Truckful is competing for DevGAMM Awards and we need your help! Vote for our pickup truck mystery adventure via form below to help us get on the big stage! : https://form.fillout.com/t/hZWP7Kgy7Aus

Tune in to Dames 4 Games 2024 Showcase!

We're excited to be featured in the upcoming Dames 4 Games Celebration that will be going live on IGN October 24th 11:30 PDT / 19:30 CET! Our content will be focused on art development in Truckful so stay tuned and get to know Truckful from a dev side of things!

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[ 2024-10-22 11:51:14 CET ] [ Original post ]

Community Update #2 - Car lights, U-turns and puddles!

Hi everyone We're back with Truckful's new community update and to start of this announcement properly - we're very humbled and thankful for all the kind words and Truckful's reception and new ideas pouring into our pickup truck adventure. Last month was quite busy and we were cooking some exciting new game features, let's have a closer look!

Car lights

Your pickup truck, like any other car, is equiped with car lights. We've added the headlights and stop (break) lights that are both parts of the main upgrade system. You start off with low-energy headlights that barely lighten up the road ahead, to finally be able to aquire high-lumen lights that make driving at night easier. Here is the first look at the headlights

U-turns and 3-Pointers

Got a bad feeling about a chosen path? Saw something dark crossing the road ahead? You can turn around as long as the road allows you to - whether its a classic u-turn on a wide main road or a more demanding 3-point turn on a narrow forest path. We implemented turning and added new hovering cam that also changes direction to follow the car. Check it out in the latest FGS trailer below and the latest X post https://youtu.be/1vS4I6k5sWI?si=8-ABq81WrF4FUmJE

'Indie Ray Tracing' and the shiny puddles reflections

We had Truckful's splashy puddles go viral on X and Reddit! This week, we shared the effects of our new, custom technique called 'indie ray tracing', used to reflect the world and lighting in puddles and other reflective surfaces. We also added stylised ripple effects to puddles and splashes - please make sure to check out the video as it depicts the effect best! (click the image below to get redirected!)

Here is how it works: We are using a camera-from-under technique which mimics a planar reflection by positioning a second camera below the subject to capture an inverted view. Unlike screen space shadows it allows us to capture off-screen objects like clouds and the sky and compared to planar reflection techniques, it gives us more artistic control over the effect. And this is the effect it has on players (shoutout to the great Thumb Culture!)

When demo?

We see you. We hear you. Since the day Truckful was revealed, we're constantly asked about the demo and really want to thank everyone for all these questions. We know you want to play it and right now we're working on it hard. Our goal is not to just make a demo for the sake of it, we really want you to enjoy all the gameplay elements and leave you wanting more. We should have more updates around December this year, aiming for Feb/March 2025 with the public release.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles Steam Fest

Steam's newest event focusing on different tools of transportation is now up and will be featured until September 23rd. Enjoy deals, demos and discover a bunch of exciting upcoming games focused on some great driveable and flyable machines! Check out the full event here: https://store.steampowered.com/category/plane_train_autos

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[ 2024-09-17 09:24:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

New Gameplay Reveal during Future Games Show 2024!

Hi everyone We're excited to share that Truckful is packing for tomorrow's Future Games Show with a new, exclusive gameplay reveal!

Where to watch?

Tune in tomorrow, August 21 at 1pm PT/ 4pm ET/ 9pm BST/ 10pm CET to gamescom's Opening Night Live followed by a number of exciting announcements, reveals and premieres - including Truckful's gameplay featured in The Expansion Pack Post Show! The event will be streaming on Twitch, YouTube, X and TikTok.

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[ 2024-08-20 09:23:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Community Update #1 - Reveal, events and future plans

Hello everyone! The cat if out of the bag now and we're beyond excited to welcome you to the world of Truckful, our upcoming mystery pickup truck adventure game coming to Steam! Within just 3 weeks since announcing Truckful we see more than 8,000 players wishlisted & interested to explore the strange coutryside and uncover the ancient mystery around it.

Announcement Trailer

https://youtu.be/ySv1zfm4AX0?si=jn5r4bqpNZmQZ497 Truckful's announcement video already crossed 100k views on both IGN and Gametrailer channels combined and we're super excited with the numbers and feedback in the comments. We saw lots of great comparisons to games like Snowrunner, Dredge or Moving Out and agree Truckful is somewhere in the middle!

Supported platforms, game ideas and discussion

We engaged with Reddit communities focused on indie games and it was very exciting to read all the comments! There are tens of questions (and our answers!) about Truckful's features, gameplay, inspirations and development plans and you can access these FAQ-like resources below via hotlinks For Mac Gamers, here is the thread about compatibility, stores, supported hardware and os. For Linux enthusiasts, we're cooking up a native Truckful build. And for everyone more interested in a game-focused discussion, here are links to r/IndieGaming and r/pcgaming threads filled with great ideas and players feedback - many thanks from our team!

Wholesome Direct 2024

This year's Wholesome Games Steam Celebration begins on August 15th (1:00 PM ET/ 7:00 PM CET) and we're again humbled to be a part of it, putting some more eyes on Truckful! Tune in for a week filled with absolute indie games gems here: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/wholesomegames

Future Games Show 2024 - New Gameplay Reveal!

Behind the scenes, we were working with Future Games Show on a new exclusive gameplay reveal for the upcoming show that is happening in... 9 days! We're so excited to partner with FGS and take Truckful to the big stage so stay tuned for August 21st!

Future plans

With Truckful now being opened to wishlists, we continue to work on our pickup adventure, digesting feedback, ideas and player suggestions that are very valuable to us - we want to know what you like and want to see in Truckful. If you want to share your two cents on the game, feel free to post in our Steam Discussions. Also, stay tuned for monthly community updates and other more frequent announcements on Truckful!

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[ 2024-08-12 12:30:52 CET ] [ Original post ]

Introducing.. Truckful!

Hello everyone THE BIG DAY IS HERE! We're extremely proud and excited to announce our new, upcoming game - Truckful! TRUCKFUL is a single player car delivery adventure game based around completing errands and quests for villagers and uncovering the ancient mystery that surrounds the nearby old forest. Drive, upgrade and pack your truck Explore the strange countryside Deliver the goods to townspeople Beware of the ancient forest

Truckful - Official Reveal Trailer with IGN

https://youtu.be/ySv1zfm4AX0?feature=shared

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[ 2024-07-23 12:43:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

Truckful

MythicOwl Developer

MythicOwl Publisher

1970-01-01 Release

Action Indie Strategy Casual RPG Adventure Simulation F2P Sports MMO Racing Singleplayer Multiplayer Coop EA Tags

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🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support

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TRUCKFUL is a single player car delivery adventure game based around completing errands and quests for villagers and uncovering the ancient mystery that surrounds the nearby old forest.

Drive your pickup truck through winding countryside roads, dusty lowlands and small towns. Upgrade the truck, improve its weight and load capacity to make it go faster through all kinds of demanding routes. Pack the bed with fragile & shaky cargo of all shapes and kinds, whether its ice cold fish that needs to be delivered fast, or a classic grandma vase that will put your driving skills to the true test.

The seemingly welcoming countryside has its secrets. Hidden paths, misty wetlands, unforgiving marshes and dusty quicksands tell the stories of the past, waiting to be discovered. Explore a variety of landmarks and its surroundings and discover secrets hidden behind the forest branches.

Your quest requires a trustworthy tool to get you through some of the most challenging errands swiftly - an old reliable pickup truck. With a large cargo bed, it can deliver all kinds of goods to the townsfolk that will appreciate your work and often help with upgrades, scrap collection and more. They will also help you unveil the great forest mystery.

The ancient forest on the countryside outskirts is unwelcoming to visitors and often mentioned in local legends and myths. The overwhelming feeling of something lurking in the tree branch shadows is hard to shake off. Face the adversity and uncover its deep roots.

GAME FEATURES

Drive, upgrade and customize your pickup truck
Pack the truck bed with cargo of all shapes and sizes
Complete errands for villagers in need
Enjoy a physics-based car handling gameplay
Unravel the mystery of the old forest

MINIMAL SETUPProcessor: 64-bit processor with 2.4 GhzMemory: 4 GB RAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 2GB VRAM (GeForce 900 series and above)
Storage: 2 GB available space
RECOMMENDED SETUPProcessor: 64-bit processor with 3.6 GhzMemory: 8 GB RAM
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: 3GB VRAM (GeForce GTX 1060 and above)
Storage: 3 GB available space

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