Apart from being a country that is full of interesting locations and well known for its rich historical heritage, Russia also boasts a strong and self-sufficient economy. That is why it is hardly a surprise that in the upcoming Heart of Russia DLC we will introduce a brand new economy complex - the Wagon Factory. 

The Wagon Factory is going to be a unique economy depot featured in the upcoming map expansion. In total, drivers will be able to find 3 such manufacturing plants in Russia. One is located in the city of Tikhvin, another one in Saransk, and the third one is in the outskirts of Moscow. Interestingly, this depot is going to be one of the few from the economy category which you will be able to directly drive into.

These locations will contain numerous assembly lines that in reality produce tons of metal casting products and wheelsets, along with the construction of thousands of wagons per year. 

There’s still a lot of information to explore and present to you in regards to the Heart of Russia DLC. The best way to stay in touch with all the latest updates and news is to add the expansion to your Steam Wishlist, so make sure to press the button and show us how excited you are for everything this update will bring!

We have already shared with you details and screenshots about the industrial areas of Heart of Russia DLC previously on our blog. However, the team of map designers is producing so much content, we actually decided to split the topic into two parts to avoid overwhelming our #BestCommunityEver with too many beautiful pictures. We hope you don't mind getting a second portion of beautiful screenshots related to this topic! 

In the first part, you had the opportunity to see some of the new models arriving in these industrial areas. Can you tell if there is anything original in these screenshots as well?

If you managed to spot anything interesting let us know in the comments! Also, make sure to add the Heart of Russia DLC to your Steam Wishlist, which, apart from being a great way to show us how excited you are for the new map expansion, will also keep you in touch with all the latest news.

The vast woodland territories of Russia account for more than a fifth of the world's forests, which means it holds more forest area than any other country in the world. This is why we would certainly be guilty of "treeson", if we were describing the content you can expect in the upcoming Heart of Russia DLC without mentioning a couple of their most interesting tree species along with some related industry information. 

We have already slightly touched on the topic of Russian birch trees in our blog post dedicated to nature. But why exactly are these trees so famous all over the country? Well, as you may have noticed, quite often we call Russia "mysterious". That’s because its history and folklore are filled with myths and legends. And according to one of those legends, ancient pagan Slavs considered hugging a birch tree as a sign of good luck. Moreover, it seems that birch trees are generally considered to be magical. 

From a more practical point of view, another important tree species you will be able to spot in this map expansion is the pine tree. Their lumber is well known for its texture, warm feel, and how easily it can be shaped. The wood is perfect for construction, components, millwork, and other products.

Due to this industry being so important in the country, there will also be a new prefab related to logging arriving with the DLC. This means that you will be able to deliver and haul for some of the forest harvesting areas and see the beauty of the local nature for your own eyes!

Whether you believe in myths or you are a driver that is focused on delivering cargo, hopefully, we've managed to strike the right note for you. If we did, be sure to add the Heart of Russia DLC to your Steam Wishlist and who knows, maybe once the expansion is released you will pass by a birch tree and it might just bring you some luck.