Hey everyone! SCS Software has packed update 1.61 with some genuinely valuable and much-needed stuff.
Among them, I especially want to call out the new flywheel_inertia parameter. Personally, I’ve been waiting years to be able to add proper flywheel inertia tuning to engines. In reality, power units on different trucks rev at different speeds -some spin up quick, others sluggishly-whereas the default game inertia always felt way too slow. For instance, on the MAN TGX, the engine revs pretty lively, probably faster than most other trucks out there. Now I’ve dialed in this setting for MAN and other models with high precision, basing it strictly on real-life reference videos.
Another awesome parameter is cold_start_rpm, which is going to be super useful specifically for American trucks. When I was recording engine sounds for the Cummins N14 and DD60, I noticed that right after a cold start, the idle smoothly drops as the engine warms up-roughly from 950 down to the standard 700 RPM.
European trucks handle the warm-up cycle differently: after startup, the ECU bumps up the revs (to around 850, for example) and holds them there until the engine warms up and the air system builds full pressure. At least on the Renault Premium or Magnum, you don’t get that smooth drop-off.
On top of that, upcoming expansions bringing support for buses, cars, and pickups (as part of the future Road Trip project) open up a ton of exciting possibilities. I've actually been recording bus sounds for quite a while now in preparation for the upcoming Coaches DLC. I’ve already got plenty of raw material in the bag-both modern Euro 6 units and older classics, like the legendary Mercedes OM303 or the newer, popular Setra S 431. What else I end up recording will largely depend on what the community wants to see, and since there’s so much fascinating transit out there in Ukraine, both old and new, the options are massive.
A huge thank you to everyone for the support, comments, and suggestions! Unfortunately, new releases are infrequent for the time being, but I am working hard on the sounds—I never stop or pause my work.
The main changes in these three sound packs.
SFX Iveco Stralis AS440S42 Euro5 2007
New engine start sounds. More dynamic start-up.
Added a new engine flywheel parameter. Adjusted speed according to the real truck.
Torque characteristics and operating ranges have been completely readjusted across the entire engine lineup.
Options with and without ignition have been added to the workshop.
SFX Renault Premium DXi460 EEV
The sound of the fan inside the cabin has been improved to better match that of a real truck. Now, the sound of the engines with the fan inside the cabin is slightly more subdued.
Added a new engine flywheel parameter. Adjusted speed according to the real truck.
Torque characteristics and operating ranges have been completely readjusted across the entire engine lineup.
Fixed a bug that prevented players from purchasing the Renault Magnum from Knox_xss.
SFX Renault Range T DTi460 Euro6C
Slight changes in the sound of the engine inside the cabin; the midrange frequencies are slightly muted.
Added a new engine flywheel parameter. Adjusted speed according to the real truck.
Torque characteristics and operating ranges have been completely readjusted across the entire engine lineup.
SFX Iveco Stralis AS440S48T/P Euro6
Added a new engine flywheel parameter. Adjusted speed according to the real truck.
Torque characteristics and operating ranges have been completely readjusted across the entire engine lineup.
Other minor fixes.
SFX MAN TGX 680 D2868 V8 Euro5 2008
Added a new engine flywheel parameter. Adjusted speed according to the real truck.
Torque characteristics and operating ranges have been completely readjusted across the entire engine lineup.
Other minor fixes.
SFX MAN TGX 440 D2676 Euro6 2015
Added a new engine flywheel parameter. Adjusted speed according to the real truck.
Torque characteristics and operating ranges have been completely readjusted across the entire engine lineup.
Other minor fixes.
SFX Scania R410 DC13.115 Euro6
Added a new engine flywheel parameter. Adjusted speed according to the real truck.
Torque characteristics and operating ranges have been completely readjusted across the entire engine lineup.
Other minor fixes.
SFX Truck Noises
Improved interior noise sounds, new samples added.
Added new interior rain sounds. For the best experience in rainy weather, we recommend using Michelin Rain or Goodyear Rain tire packs.
Other minor fixes.
In the update coming out next week, these four sound sets will undergo changes and improvements, including updated torque characteristics, new flywheel settings, and several other enhancements. All of these changes require adjustments to the curves in the sound banks.
SFX Volvo FH13 D13K 460 Euro6 2014
SFX Volvo FH13 D13K 500 Euro6 2016
SFX Ford F-MAX 500 1850T Euro6
SFX Mercedes Benz Actros MP4 1845 Euro5 2012















