Road Kings adds disaster movie missions to American Truck Simulator mechanics
Road Kings, the latest simulation title from Saber Interactive, blends the familiar mechanics of hauling cargo with a dynamic, disaster-prone open world. While it shares DNA with established giants like American Truck Simulator, it distinguishes itself by introducing an AI director that injects unpredictable events—ranging from random deliveries to full-blown natural disasters—directly into your route.
Unlike standard simulators where the world remains static, Road Kings features a background AI system ready to spice up gameplay at any moment. You might be driving down the freeway when a radio call requests immediate assistance, or another driver asks you to take on their job while a weigh station flags your cargo for inspection. These incidental jobs require careful route planning and resource management, forcing players to balance multiple commitments without falling asleep at the wheel.
The consequences of these overlapping tasks are significant. Accepting a delivery that pushes you over your legal weight limit can lead to fines if a checkpoint stops you, ruining relationships with brokers and incurring late fees. The game demands physical practicality as well; unloading goods takes time, and accessing items buried deep in the trailer requires strategic maneuvering.
Driving mechanics in Road Kings are praised for their realism, giving trucks genuine weight and momentum that makes sudden stops hair-raising. However, the simulation isn't perfect; speed detection on interstates can be inconsistent, sometimes penalizing players for minor infractions or failing to register major collisions, such as ramming into a school bus.
The game truly shines during its set-piece missions, which offer experiences distinct from standard hauling duties. In one notable scenario, the player must deliver repair materials to a wind farm while navigating a severe storm. The environment becomes hostile with icy roads, high winds, and stranded vehicles. Upon reaching the destination, the weather intensifies into a hurricane, causing turbines to explode and debris to block the path.
The disaster sequence escalates rapidly as a turbine blade plunges onto the road, followed by landslides sending trees down the hillside. The player must navigate through flooded roads and scattered cargo under the guidance of emergency personnel before finally reaching safety for the night. These scripted events highlight Road Kings's unique selling point: it is not just a trucking simulator, but a survival experience where delivering crates of ellipticals is only part of the story.
Developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, Road Kings aims to catch up with competitors like SCS Software's decade-old title while injecting drama into the logistics genre. The game is available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, offering a smaller map than its predecessor but a much more chaotic and event-driven experience.
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