Truck World: Australia – First Haul is a standalone, free-to-play prologue that launched on June 2, 2025. It serves as an introductory "first mission" to the upcoming full game, Truck World: Australia.
What is "First Haul"?
Because the developers felt a standard demo didn't capture enough of the game’s unique features, they released First Haul as its own free product on Steam. It is designed to showcase the Unreal Engine 5 visuals and the interactive "outside the cab" mechanics.
Key Features of the Free Version
Standalone Mission: You play a single delivery through the Australian Outback (approx. 30–50 minutes of gameplay).
Manual Interaction: Unlike other truck sims, you must get out of the cab to lower trailer legs, connect hitches, and manually secure your cargo with straps.
Dynamic Weather: Features a specific scripted sandstorm event that showcases the game's atmospheric physics.
Next-Gen Visuals: Built on Unreal Engine 5, focusing on highly detailed Australian flora and realistic lighting.
Free vs. Full Version
Feature First Haul (Free) Full Game (Paid/Upcoming)
Map Size Limited to one specific route Full open-world Australia
Trucks One B-double dump truck Multiple trucks, including Road Trains
Mechanics Basic driving and cargo securing Fueling, repairs, and deep management
Terrain Desert/Outback focus Snow-capped mountains, tropical forests, etc.
How to Play
Platform: Currently available for free on PC via Steam.
System Requirements: You will need a decent PC to run it smoothly.
Minimum: 16GB RAM and a GTX 1060 or RX 580.
Recommended: Intel i7-8700 or Ryzen 7 2700 for the best performance.
Important Note for 2025
While the prologue is free, the full game is still listed as "Coming Soon" on most platforms (including PS5 and Xbox). The developers are using the First Haul feedback to polish the driving physics and steering wheel support before the final release.
To get the "complete" experience for Truck World: Australia, it is important to distinguish between the First Haul (the free standalone prologue) and the Full Game (the upcoming paid release).
1. What "Complete" Means for First Haul (The Free Game)
Since First Haul is a standalone introduction, completing it involves finishing the specific scripted mission provided.
The Mission: You are tasked with one major delivery in the red heart of Australia.
The "Challenge": To fully complete it, you must successfully navigate a scripted sandstorm that reduces visibility to near zero and tests your ability to keep the rig on the road.
Manual Completion: Unlike other sims, you haven't "completed" a delivery here until you physically exit the cab, manually unhitch the trailer, and secure the load.
Playtime: It takes roughly 30–50 minutes to see everything this free version has to offer.
2. The Complete Roster of Content (The "Full" Game)
If you are looking for the Full Version of Truck World: Australia (the paid game), here is what the complete package looks like compared to the free version:
Feature First Haul (Free) Full Game (Paid - Coming Soon/2026)
Map One specific desert route Huge open-world Australia (Deserts, Forests, Mountains)
Trucks 1 Pre-selected Truck Multiple Trucks + Iconic Road Trains (3+ trailers)
Economy None (Scripted mission) Full business management and career mode
Mechanics Basic interaction Manual refueling, repairs, and survival elements
Platforms PC (Steam/Epic), Xbox PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
3. How to get the "Complete" Experience in 2025
Play the Driving School: There is a second free standalone game called Truck World: Driving School. To have the "complete" free experience, you should download both Driving School (to master maneuvers) and First Haul (to experience the outback mission).
The Full Release Status: As of late 2025, the full game is still listed as "Coming Soon" (with some reports pointing toward a 2026 launch). You cannot currently buy a "Complete Edition" of the full game, but you can Wishlist it on Steam or the PlayStation Store to be notified of the launch.
Beta Access: The developers frequently run playtests. To get the "complete" look at the game before everyone else, the best step is to join their official Discord where they distribute early access keys to active community members.
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