Expeditions: A MudRunner Game - Season 3: Icy Shores

Season 3: Icy Shores brings colder fieldwork to Expeditions

Bold new terrain arrives in Expeditions: A MudRunner Game with Season 3: Icy Shores, a content drop that broadens its off-road simulation loop on PC. Researchers need help in the thawing highlands of the Carpathians, and players spend sessions plotting routes, hauling gear and testing trucks against melting snow and slick riverbanks. Included in the Year 1 Pass.

Transylvanian Alps map — spring thaw, ice and ruins

The new Carpathian map, the Transylvanian Alps, mixes seasonal hazards: pockets of ice, thawing mud and scattered spring runoff that reshapes routes. Ancient ruins and weathered outposts give map objectives a narrative anchor; the terrain forces planning ahead rather than point‑and‑go. Expect long detours, precarious banks and checkpoints that reward careful navigation and vehicle choice.

Narrow cave systems that change how you explore

A twisting cave network sits beneath the mountains, tighter than open valleys and full of geological formations and past artifacts. Cave runs demand small, nimble vehicles and steady winch work; GPS is useless, visibility is low and a wrong turn means a slow backtrack. These passages create variety in expedition pacing — slow, deliberate extraction instead of wide‑open hauling.

Three trucks tuned for different expedition roles

Season 3 adds three purpose-built vehicles: the Haukka NS-420, an experimental rig with high off‑road mobility; the KRS 63 Pathfinder, an eight‑wheeled powerhouse for heavy loads and extreme terrain; and the TUZ 302 Capricorn, a light scouting vehicle for recon and narrow passages. Each truck shifts how a route is tackled — speed, traction and cargo capacity matter more than cosmetics.

New specialists that shift expedition strategy

Two specialists are unlocked with Icy Shores. The mechanic reduces electricity consumption and boosts ground drone power and durability, improving long reconnaissance or remote repairs. The manager increases rewards for each expedition, changing the incentive calculus for riskier runs. Their talents affect squad composition: more drone uptime or better payoffs depending on playstyle.

How Season 3 fits into progression on PC and the Year 1 Pass

Included in the Year 1 Pass, Icy Shores integrates smoothly into existing campaign progression: new map nodes, vehicle acquisition paths and specialist slots expand long‑term goals without overhauling the loop. PC players get added content that prolongs the logistical puzzle — more routes to learn, more equipment to balance, and new reasons to revisit familiar regions under icy, thawing conditions.