At ProMods, research is at the heart of everything we create. Every road layout, architectural detail, or industry depot begins with questions: What makes this place feel real? How can we represent it in-game without losing its identity?
In this first entry of our new “Research Trips” series, we’re heading to Baku, Azerbaijan, where our developer Tedesco recently visited to gather real-world reference material for upcoming expansions both for ProMods and The Great Steppe (TGS).
Our developer Tedesco is currently exploring Central Asia, gathering firsthand insights on how we can recreate specific regions that will be featured in upcoming updates to ProMods Europe and ProMods The Great Steppe.
Tedesco’s journey included a detailed stop in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, a city where east meets west, and where ancient architecture sits beside towering glass high-rises. His visit wasn’t just for sightseeing; it was an opportunity to collect on-the-ground references for road layouts, signage, infrastructure, industries, and city ambiance.
“Being physically present in a city like Baku gives us a totally different perspective,” Tedesco notes. “It’s not just about what the streets look like… it’s how the city moves, what it sounds like, how traffic flows, and what kind of logistics facilities actually exist.”
During his visit, Tedesco focused on several research areas:
Some of this information is hard to gather accurately through satellite imagery or online photos alone — especially in industrial zones or areas with limited coverage. Being there in person helps fill in the blanks.
Tedesco’s field trip wasn’t just about facts — it was also about atmosphere. What does it feel like to drive through Baku? What distinguishes it from any other capital city in the region?
After Azerbaijan, the research trip is set to continue across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, especially focusing on regions relevant to The Great Steppe map. These visits will help us create even more authentic road networks and industries across Central Asia.
This is just the beginning of our Research Trips blog series. Whether it’s the Caucasus, Central Asia, or beyond, we’re committed to capturing the real-world details that make your journeys in ProMods feel like real trucking adventures.
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In this first entry of our new “Research Trips” series, we’re heading to Baku, Azerbaijan, where our developer Tedesco recently visited to gather real-world reference material for upcoming expansions both for ProMods and The Great Steppe (TGS).
“Who says ProMods doesn’t do field trips?”
Our developer Tedesco is currently exploring Central Asia, gathering firsthand insights on how we can recreate specific regions that will be featured in upcoming updates to ProMods Europe and ProMods The Great Steppe.
Tedesco’s journey included a detailed stop in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, a city where east meets west, and where ancient architecture sits beside towering glass high-rises. His visit wasn’t just for sightseeing; it was an opportunity to collect on-the-ground references for road layouts, signage, infrastructure, industries, and city ambiance.
“Being physically present in a city like Baku gives us a totally different perspective,” Tedesco notes. “It’s not just about what the streets look like… it’s how the city moves, what it sounds like, how traffic flows, and what kind of logistics facilities actually exist.”
What we looked for.
During his visit, Tedesco focused on several research areas:
- Main transport arteries – ring roads, highways, and access routes to the port
- Road infrastructure – traffic signs, street lighting, and pavement types
- Cultural identifiers – language on signage, local architecture, and vegetation
- Depots & industry – oil facilities, truck yards, warehouses, and customs zones
Some of this information is hard to gather accurately through satellite imagery or online photos alone — especially in industrial zones or areas with limited coverage. Being there in person helps fill in the blanks.
Tedesco’s field trip wasn’t just about facts — it was also about atmosphere. What does it feel like to drive through Baku? What distinguishes it from any other capital city in the region?
Next Destinations?
After Azerbaijan, the research trip is set to continue across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, especially focusing on regions relevant to The Great Steppe map. These visits will help us create even more authentic road networks and industries across Central Asia.
This is just the beginning of our Research Trips blog series. Whether it’s the Caucasus, Central Asia, or beyond, we’re committed to capturing the real-world details that make your journeys in ProMods feel like real trucking adventures.
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