Great rig drivers in one of the two Euro Truck Simulator 2 or American truck simulator are invited to carry virtual deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines, although even these kinds of things can not go on without people complaining that it is a political statement.
SCS Software’s “Hauling Hope” event is fairly simple: deliver seven or more undamaged deliveries of the COVID-19 vaccine load. The catch: the cargo in question has no 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, fairly timely gesture, declaration of solidarity with the long-distance guards we have kept going over the past year, right? Well, not exactly. Some fighters in the comments below SCS Software’s announcement blog and Facebook message told the studio to stick with truckin ‘and complained that this event was an unwelcome reminder of the real world.
Others responded that such sentiments were 10-1 (poorly received) and advised complainants to do 10-7 (go off duty). “Gaining hope is an event, not a political statement,” one truck said. Covid sucks but this event does not. Just enjoy it. Thank you, SCS. ”
“Real trucks are essential workers to deliver supplies and food,” said another. ‘I’m so proud to be at least a virtual truck, especially in these events. […] #TheBestCommunityEver is proud that SCS brings such opportunities to us. ”
Community managers of the SCS still had to ask people to be civic. “It does not matter if you are in favor of vaccines or against them, these truck drivers still have to work hard and we wanted to give them their well-deserved 15 minutes of fame,” the developers said. ‘But if you do not like this opportunity, you do not have to take part in it. It is not obligatory, it depends on each one of you. ”
Anyway, the Hauling Hope event lasts until Sunday, February 7 at 6:59 PM EST.