Bugs Found in Truck Simulator: World for iOS
Truck Simulator: World is a fun and captivating truck simulator that takes players on an exciting adventure. It offers an open world map, realistic graphics, and varied gameplay. You will not only enjoy racing down the road in your trusty truck but also manage the business side of running a company.
The QAwerk team had a great time testing this game. The core gameplay is rather smooth. However, we discovered several major issues that directly affect the player’s experience. Keep reading to see our report and suggested fixes.
‘Capture’ and ‘Share’ buttons malfunction on ‘Photo’ screen, resulting in screen flicker
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
- The user has launched the game and reached a gameplay session.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Launch the game.
- Start a gameplay session.
- Navigate to the ‘Photo’ mode/screen.
- Tap the ‘Capture’ button.
- Observe the result.
- Tap the ‘Share’ button.
- Observe the result.
Environment:
OS: iOS 18.4.1
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
The screen flickers after tapping the ‘Capture’ or ‘Share’ button. No photo is captured, and the system sharing modal does not open.
Expected Result:
The ‘Capture’ button should successfully capture a photo. The ‘Share’ button should open the appropriate system sharing modal and allow the user to share the captured content.
User can access account deletion flow without being logged in or having registered account
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
- The user is not logged in or registered in the game.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Launch the game.
- Navigate to the ‘Account/Settings’ section.
- Verify that no active logged-in account is displayed and the ‘Sign in with Apple’ option is available.
- Locate the ‘Account Deletion’ option.
- Tap the option to delete the account.
Environment:
OS: iOS 18.4.1
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
The game allows the user to access the account deletion flow even though no active registered or logged-in account is present.
Expected Result:
The account deletion option should not be available for users who are not logged in or do not have a registered account. The option should only become available after authentication to an existing account.
Game audio continues playing when iPhone Silent Mode is enabled
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
- Game music/audio is enabled.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Launch the game.
- Start a gameplay session and verify that the game audio is playing.
- Enable Silent Mode on the iPhone using the Ring/Silent control.
- Return to or continue interacting with the game.
- Observe the audio behavior.
Environment:
OS: iOS 18.4.1
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
Game music continues playing after Silent Mode is enabled on the device.
Expected Result:
Game audio should respect the device’s Silent Mode and become muted when Silent Mode is enabled.
Year selection dropdown is displayed without a label or explanation during initial game setup
Severity:
Minor
Precondition:
- The game is launched for the first time.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Install and launch the game.
- Proceed through the initial setup flow.
- Reach the screen containing the year selection dropdown.
- Observe the dropdown and the information provided to the user.
Environment:
OS: iOS 18.4.1
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
A dropdown containing a list of years is displayed without a label, description, or any other contextual information explaining what the selected year represents. It is therefore unclear whether the user is expected to provide their birth year or another type of information.
Expected Result:
The dropdown should have a clear label and/or supporting text explaining what information is being requested, e.g., ‘Year of birth’ if the field is intended to collect the user’s birth year.
I identified four issues affecting core functionality and account management while testing this game. The most significant issue occurs on the photo screen, where the ‘Capture’ and ‘Share’ functionality does not work. I recommend reviewing these areas across different iOS devices and user states, with particular attention to photo functionality, authentication-dependent account controls, system audio behavior, and first-launch usability.
