As some attentive members of our Discord community may have already noticed, our developer Fynn has been working on a brand-new region for ProMods: The Great Steppe. Today, we’re excited to officially announce that Turkmenistan will be explorable in the upcoming ProMods TGS 1.6.0 update.
Located in Central Asia along the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea, Turkmenistan borders Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the north, Afghanistan to the southeast, and Iran to the south. The country is known for its unique contrasts; from vast desert landscapes to highly controlled urban environments; and most famously, its white-marble capital, Ashgabat.
Entering Turkmenistan
In the first release, players will enter Turkmenistan via the Temir-Baba border crossing, travelling over the narrow headland of Garabogazköl. This route leads directly into the city of Garabogaz, offering a striking introduction to the country; one that stands in sharp contrast to the grandeur often associated with its capital.
Garabogaz: A City of Contrasts
Garabogaz is defined by its soviet-era prefabricated apartment blocks, aging infrastructure, and industrial surroundings. Players will be able to drive through the city centre to access their garage or workshop, experiencing a more grounded and utilitarian side of Turkmenistan.
Coastlines and Atmosphere
Not everything in Garabogaz is industrial. If you take a moment to explore, you’ll also find yourself alongside the Caspian Sea coastline, where the scenery and atmosphere shift dramatically. Whether it’s the weather, the open views, or the isolation, this part of the map offers a very different driving experience.
Garabogaz: A City of Contrasts
To support gameplay and immersion, Turkmenistan comes with a set of custom companies, allowing drivers to deliver and transport goods that reflect the region’s economy. These industries help bring life to the country and give purpose to its road network within The Great Steppe.
This is just the beginning of Turkmenistan’s journey in ProMods: The Great Steppe. More locations, refinements, and expansions are already planned for future updates; but for now, we’re excited to let you take your first steps into one of Central Asia’s most intriguing countries!
5 Comments
Drive Safely
Great work Fynn! 🙂
Cyrenia
Is there any plan to go further into Central Asia? I know Beyond Mod exists, but it would be amazing if we could one day travel into Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and maybe even Afghanistan with ProMods
Maxim
The portrait of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow at the border is no longer accurate. Presidential portraits in Turkmenistan have been required to display the current president, Serdar Berdimuhamedow, since 2022 when he was “elected”. I’d like to see this in the promods map as the beyond map has also failed to do this
Aziz
I would like to see further updates to the Uralsk-Samara border and a new road from Karabutak to Shymkent, as this highway is considered federal and leads from Shymkent to the Russian city of Samara.
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