Great platform drivers in any Euro Truck Simulator 2 or American Truck Simulator they are being asked to make virtual deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines, although even that sort of thing cannot happen without some people complaining that it is a political statement.
SCS Software’s “Hauling Hope” event is straightforward: Make seven or more undamaged deliveries of the COVID-19 Vaccine Cargo. The problem: the cargo in question has zero damage tolerance, so drivers need a Fragile Cargo skill of level 1 or better. The prize: an achievement, plus a Hope Trucker air freshener for your cabin.
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OK, very timely gesture, declaration of solidarity with the long-haulers who have helped us in the past year, right? Well, not exactly. Some scavengers in the comments on the SCS Software announcement blog and Facebook post told the studio to continue with truckin ‘, and complained that this event was an unwelcome reminder of the real world.
Others replied that such feelings were 10-1 (badly received) and advised the complainants at 10-7 (leaving the service). “Transporting hope is an event, not a political statement,” said a truck driver. “Covid sucks, but this event isn’t. Just enjoy it. Thank you, SCS. “
“Real-life truckers are essential workers in delivering supplies and food,” said another. “I am very proud to be at least a virtual trucker, especially at events like this. […] #TheBestCommunityEver is proud that SCS brings events like this to us. “
SCS community managers still had to ask people to be civilized. “It doesn’t matter whether you defend vaccines or against them, these truckers still have to work very 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 have to participate. It is not mandatory, it depends entirely on each one of you. “
Either way, the Hauling Hope event runs until Sunday, February 7 at 6:59 pm EST.