Euro and American Truck Simulator In-Game Event Carries COVID-19 Vaccines

Large rig pilots either Euro Truck Simulator 2 or American Truck Simulator are urged to make virtual deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines, although even that sort of thing cannot move forward without some people complaining that this is a political statement.

SCS Software’s “Hauling Hope” event is pretty straightforward: Make at least seven intact deliveries of the COVID-19 vaccine shipment. The catch: The cargo in question has zero damage tolerance, so drivers must have a Fragile Freight skill of level 1 or higher. The price: one achievement, plus a Hope Trucker air freshener for your cabin.

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OK, quite timely gesture, declaration of solidarity with the long-haul carriers who have been driving us forward for a year, right? Well, not exactly. Some fighters in comments on the SCS Software announcement blog and Facebook post told the studio to stick with the truckin ‘, and complained that this event was an unwanted reminder of the real world.

Others responded that these feelings were 10-1 (poorly received) and advised complainants 10-7 (out of service). “Hauling Hope is an event, not a political statement,” said one trucker. “Covid sucks but this event is not. Have fun. Thanks, SCS. “

“Real-life truckers are essential workers in delivering food and supplies,” said another. “I’m so proud to be at least a virtual trucker, especially in the events of this one. […] #TheBestCommunityEver is proud that SCS has organized events like this for us. “

The leaders of the SCS community still had to ask people to be courteous. “It doesn’t matter if you are for vaccines or against them, these truckers still have to work really hard and we wanted to give them their well-deserved 15 minutes of fame,” said the developers. “But if you don’t like this event, you don’t need to attend. It is not obligatory, it is entirely up to each of you. “

Regardless, the Hauling Hope event runs until Sunday, February 7 at 6:59 p.m. EST.