American Truck Simulator News & Announcements
We're back on the road in Iowa to share with you more of the Road Network you can see whilst trucking through this upcoming DLC for American Truck Simulator. If you haven't read Part 1 of this blog, you can take a read of the blogpost here. Without further ado, let's see what lies ahead!
As many of you are likely familiar with them, weigh stations are a common sight across the U.S., and Iowa is no exception! These checkpoints ensure that a cargo meets legal weight limits, helping to prevent road damage and verifying that truckers have the correct paperwork. You’ll come across weigh stations both large and small in Iowa, so be sure to pull in when required.
Another important stop truckers should make regularly are rest stops, which are plentiful throughout Iowa. These facilities offer amenities and outdoor areas for drivers, ensuring safe and comfortable breaks during long journeys.
Intersections come in all shapes and sizes, and Iowa features some pretty unique ones! A great example is the iconic gateway into Iowa and the City of Council Bluffs. Named Paley’s Odyssey, it features four individual sculptures, towering up to 61 feet high which are constructed from bronze, Cor-Ten steel, and stainless steel. It’s definitely a landmark that drivers can’t miss.
Construction sites are a testament to Iowa’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure, industry, and housing development. You’ll find plenty of job contracts offering the chance to deliver much-needed equipment and materials. While travelling through the Hawkeye State, you’ll also spot various construction sites and road works along the way.
Bridges in Iowa are not just functional, they’re icons! One that many Iowa residents may be familiar with is the standout blue Mormon Bridge, which spans the Missouri River. Another notable structure is the Arsenal Bridge, a unique double-deck bridge that carries two railroad lines on the upper level and vehicular/pedestrian traffic below. It also crosses one of the largest rivers in the U.S., the Mississippi!
We hope you enjoyed hittin' the road with us and checking out some of the landmarks, interstates, junctions, rest stops, and more you'll come across in Iowa. Be sure to keep up to date with the latest development news by following us on our socials or subscribing to our Newsletter! Until then, if you like what you see, add the Iowa DLC to your Steam Wishlist. Until next time, keep on truckin'!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3025440/American_Truck_Simulator__Iowa/
As many of you are likely familiar with them, weigh stations are a common sight across the U.S., and Iowa is no exception! These checkpoints ensure that a cargo meets legal weight limits, helping to prevent road damage and verifying that truckers have the correct paperwork. You’ll come across weigh stations both large and small in Iowa, so be sure to pull in when required.
Another important stop truckers should make regularly are rest stops, which are plentiful throughout Iowa. These facilities offer amenities and outdoor areas for drivers, ensuring safe and comfortable breaks during long journeys.
Intersections come in all shapes and sizes, and Iowa features some pretty unique ones! A great example is the iconic gateway into Iowa and the City of Council Bluffs. Named Paley’s Odyssey, it features four individual sculptures, towering up to 61 feet high which are constructed from bronze, Cor-Ten steel, and stainless steel. It’s definitely a landmark that drivers can’t miss.
Construction sites are a testament to Iowa’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure, industry, and housing development. You’ll find plenty of job contracts offering the chance to deliver much-needed equipment and materials. While travelling through the Hawkeye State, you’ll also spot various construction sites and road works along the way.
Bridges in Iowa are not just functional, they’re icons! One that many Iowa residents may be familiar with is the standout blue Mormon Bridge, which spans the Missouri River. Another notable structure is the Arsenal Bridge, a unique double-deck bridge that carries two railroad lines on the upper level and vehicular/pedestrian traffic below. It also crosses one of the largest rivers in the U.S., the Mississippi!
We hope you enjoyed hittin' the road with us and checking out some of the landmarks, interstates, junctions, rest stops, and more you'll come across in Iowa. Be sure to keep up to date with the latest development news by following us on our socials or subscribing to our Newsletter! Until then, if you like what you see, add the Iowa DLC to your Steam Wishlist. Until next time, keep on truckin'!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3025440/American_Truck_Simulator__Iowa/
We are excited to announce a very special addition to American Truck Simulator, The Kenworth W900 Legacy Edition! This limited-edition truck pays tribute to the long-standing heritage of the W900, a true icon that has been a staple of the North American highway since its debut in 1963.
With over 280,000 units produced since its release, the W900 has left a significant mark on the industry. The Legacy Edition celebrates that rich history, and we’re honored to have the opportunity to recreate this special edition of the W900 for American Truck Simulator for all players to experience and enjoy.
Inside the cab, you’ll find a luxurious Black Diamond VIT interior, featuring platinum accents and vintage tuck-and-roll upholstery on the sleeper’s back wall. Ravenwood trim on the dash and doors is paired with legacy Kenworth logos and elegant platinum stitching.
We’ve also recreated the new vintage-style interior options for the Day Cab, 72" Flat Roof Sleeper, and 86" Studio Sleeper configurations. These include legacy seats, period-correct trim, and a legacy badged steering wheel with platinum accent stitching.
On the exterior, the W900 Legacy Edition features several design elements inspired by the original 1963 model, including classic Kenworth hood badges and special paint schemes that reflect the truck’s origins. In addition, we’ve introduced a range of new customization options.
These include a heritage-style bumper, a new hood with painted extensions, legacy-style exhausts, rear mudflaps featuring the original Kenworth logo, and modern air filters available in both painted and chrome variants. Players can also equip mirrors with integrated blinkers, new horn options, and cabflares.
Through the years, the Kenworth W900 has made its mark with a variety of special edition trucks, each of which featured its own unique paint job. We're excited to share that we have faithfully recreated each of these for you to use on the W900 in American Truck Simulator, including:
Each one is designed to highlight the unique spirit of this legendary truck. We hope you enjoy customising your rig with these iconic paint jobs!
As part of this update, we’re adding a new cabin variant for the Kenworth W900, the 72" Flat Roof Sleeper, as well as featuring the classic split windshield. These new additions are compatible with all existing paint job DLCs and the W900 Tuning Pack, ensuring players have full freedom to customise their truck.
We’d like to thank our good friends at Kenworth Trucks for allowing us to bring this special, limited edition to the virtual roads of American Truck Simulator. We know how much our players enjoy trucking with the W900, and we’re proud to be part of this farewell to an icon of the American highway.
Be sure to share your screenshots, videos, and more with us and Kenworth Trucks on social media using the hashtag #W900Legacy, we’d love to see and share them! We hope you enjoy hitting the road in American Truck Simulator with the Kenworth W900 Legacy Edition. Until next time, keep on truckin’.
With over 280,000 units produced since its release, the W900 has left a significant mark on the industry. The Legacy Edition celebrates that rich history, and we’re honored to have the opportunity to recreate this special edition of the W900 for American Truck Simulator for all players to experience and enjoy.
Inside the cab, you’ll find a luxurious Black Diamond VIT interior, featuring platinum accents and vintage tuck-and-roll upholstery on the sleeper’s back wall. Ravenwood trim on the dash and doors is paired with legacy Kenworth logos and elegant platinum stitching.
We’ve also recreated the new vintage-style interior options for the Day Cab, 72" Flat Roof Sleeper, and 86" Studio Sleeper configurations. These include legacy seats, period-correct trim, and a legacy badged steering wheel with platinum accent stitching.
On the exterior, the W900 Legacy Edition features several design elements inspired by the original 1963 model, including classic Kenworth hood badges and special paint schemes that reflect the truck’s origins. In addition, we’ve introduced a range of new customization options.
These include a heritage-style bumper, a new hood with painted extensions, legacy-style exhausts, rear mudflaps featuring the original Kenworth logo, and modern air filters available in both painted and chrome variants. Players can also equip mirrors with integrated blinkers, new horn options, and cabflares.
Through the years, the Kenworth W900 has made its mark with a variety of special edition trucks, each of which featured its own unique paint job. We're excited to share that we have faithfully recreated each of these for you to use on the W900 in American Truck Simulator, including:
- Midnight Sun
- Gold Nugget
- Liberty VIT 200
- Shasta
- Yukon
- Icon
- Yosemite
- Comet
- VIT Edition
- VIT Edition Metallic
- Oh Canada!
Each one is designed to highlight the unique spirit of this legendary truck. We hope you enjoy customising your rig with these iconic paint jobs!
As part of this update, we’re adding a new cabin variant for the Kenworth W900, the 72" Flat Roof Sleeper, as well as featuring the classic split windshield. These new additions are compatible with all existing paint job DLCs and the W900 Tuning Pack, ensuring players have full freedom to customise their truck.
We’d like to thank our good friends at Kenworth Trucks for allowing us to bring this special, limited edition to the virtual roads of American Truck Simulator. We know how much our players enjoy trucking with the W900, and we’re proud to be part of this farewell to an icon of the American highway.
Be sure to share your screenshots, videos, and more with us and Kenworth Trucks on social media using the hashtag #W900Legacy, we’d love to see and share them! We hope you enjoy hitting the road in American Truck Simulator with the Kenworth W900 Legacy Edition. Until next time, keep on truckin’.
Happy Easter to everyone celebrating! This holiday is widely celebrated around the world and is often connected to an Easter egg hunt. Since we wanted to celebrate with you, we prepared a little egg hunt for you as well!
In a traditional Easter egg hunt, which is a popular celebration during Easter, people typically hide eggs for others to find. When it comes to games, Easter eggs can encompass a wide range of elements, from hidden jokes and references to movies, celebrities, memes, and other clever surprises. These are usually hidden so not everyone discovers them too easily and feels rewarded if they stumble upon one of them. Our game is not any different - our map designers also add Easter eggs to our maps both in ETS2 and ATS with various references.
As a small gift to you this Easter, we wanted to spread a little joy by sharing some of the Easter eggs hidden in our games. When you take a look at the photos, you may be able to find a few hints that will help you to find them and, hopefully, inspire you to uncover even more, as there are plenty waiting to be discovered!
Across both ATS and ETS2 maps, our map designers have incorporated a lot of easter eggs with popular movie or TV show references such as this nod to filmmaker David Lynch, or another one depicting a legendary scene from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
If you are cruising in ATS, make sure to keep an eye out on clotheslines as there are some small easter eggs hidden there - on the screenshots below, you can see one referencing Superman, and the other the famous NBA player Scottie Pippen.
And then we have plenty of other ones referencing art, literature, other video games, or history - like this old road on Route 66. Some are also purely for fun like this recreation of a famous supercar, or a group selfie from our research trip.
We hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek at hidden easter eggs in our games. Make sure to find not only the ones we showed you, but also the rest of them, and share your photos or videos with us on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. We'll see you on the egg hunt!
In a traditional Easter egg hunt, which is a popular celebration during Easter, people typically hide eggs for others to find. When it comes to games, Easter eggs can encompass a wide range of elements, from hidden jokes and references to movies, celebrities, memes, and other clever surprises. These are usually hidden so not everyone discovers them too easily and feels rewarded if they stumble upon one of them. Our game is not any different - our map designers also add Easter eggs to our maps both in ETS2 and ATS with various references.
As a small gift to you this Easter, we wanted to spread a little joy by sharing some of the Easter eggs hidden in our games. When you take a look at the photos, you may be able to find a few hints that will help you to find them and, hopefully, inspire you to uncover even more, as there are plenty waiting to be discovered!
Across both ATS and ETS2 maps, our map designers have incorporated a lot of easter eggs with popular movie or TV show references such as this nod to filmmaker David Lynch, or another one depicting a legendary scene from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
If you are cruising in ATS, make sure to keep an eye out on clotheslines as there are some small easter eggs hidden there - on the screenshots below, you can see one referencing Superman, and the other the famous NBA player Scottie Pippen.
And then we have plenty of other ones referencing art, literature, other video games, or history - like this old road on Route 66. Some are also purely for fun like this recreation of a famous supercar, or a group selfie from our research trip.
We hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek at hidden easter eggs in our games. Make sure to find not only the ones we showed you, but also the rest of them, and share your photos or videos with us on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. We'll see you on the egg hunt!
We are back with another SCS On The Road episode with the second episode of Mark's Trucking Trip! Our Vehicle Production Coordinator returns to his trucking roots in Canada and takes you behind the wheel to experience what it takes to be a real trucker hauling from Canada to the USA.
Mark decided to take a short vacation to visit his home country, where he went trucking and recorded two episodes of SCS On The Road. You can watch the first one where he drives from Whitby, Ontario, to Fort Worth, Texas, here. In today's episode, his journey takes him to Omaha, Nebraska, with a stop at the famous Iowa 80, the world's largest truck stop, using the beautiful Peterbilt 389. So without further ado, let's watch Mark as he experiences all the ups and downs of a trucker's life!
We would like to thank Mark who put in the work to record this episode for our #BestCommunityEver! We hope you enjoyed seeing what it takes to be a trucker. If you did, make sure to stay tuned for more SCS On The Road episodes by following us on our Twitter, FacebookInstagram, Bluesky, and, most importantly, YouTube. We'd also really appreciate if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. Keep on truckin'!
Mark decided to take a short vacation to visit his home country, where he went trucking and recorded two episodes of SCS On The Road. You can watch the first one where he drives from Whitby, Ontario, to Fort Worth, Texas, here. In today's episode, his journey takes him to Omaha, Nebraska, with a stop at the famous Iowa 80, the world's largest truck stop, using the beautiful Peterbilt 389. So without further ado, let's watch Mark as he experiences all the ups and downs of a trucker's life!
We would like to thank Mark who put in the work to record this episode for our #BestCommunityEver! We hope you enjoyed seeing what it takes to be a trucker. If you did, make sure to stay tuned for more SCS On The Road episodes by following us on our Twitter, FacebookInstagram, Bluesky, and, most importantly, YouTube. We'd also really appreciate if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. Keep on truckin'!
We're back with Part 2 of our showcase on the settlements you'll be able to travel through on your upcoming journey in Iowa for American Truck Simulator. If you missed the first part of this blog, we highly recommend giving it a read here.
As we mentioned previously, more than 15 settlements have been created for the Iowa DLC. Each one features its own landmarks, unique charm, and opportunities for drivers to refuel or take a much-needed break. Our talented map, art, and asset teams have carefully recreated each location to capture the essence of its real-life counterpart. Let's take a closer look at the rest of them, shall we?
Our first stop is Atlantic, a historic town in southwestern Iowa. Often referred to as the "Cola Capital of Iowa," Atlantic boasts a well-preserved downtown with charming architecture. Whether you're passing through or stopping for a break, this town offers a glimpse into Iowa’s rich commercial heritage.
Next up is Clear Lake, a charming town known for its scenic waterfront along, you guessed it, Clear Lake! A popular destination for boating and fishing, it’s a peaceful place to pause before getting back on the highway, offering a refreshing break from the road.
In Wapello County, you'll come across the settlement of Eddyville, a small but welcoming town. Here, the streets are lined with beautiful 19th-century homes and buildings. There are plenty of green spaces and recreation areas, as well as a nearby lake, where visitors can relax and enjoy the scenery. We’re sure drivers will appreciate the peaceful surroundings.
New Sharon, Iowa, is often described as a 'small and colourful town' known for its tight-knit community and peaceful atmosphere. Residents and visitors alike enjoy its charming main street and nearby natural spaces, including the North Skunk River, a tributary of the Mississippi.
Conveniently located off I-35, you'll find the settlement of Osceola, named after a famous Seminole Native American Chief who fought to preserve his people's land and rights. Truckers passing through will be able to spot a traditional wooden totem statue of Chief Osceola as they travel through the area.
The settlement of Oskaloosa also holds a historical significance. The town was named after a Creek princess, Ouscaloosa, whose name means "last of the beautiful." She later married Osceola, the Native American Chief mentioned above. Much like Osceola, Oskaloosa honors its heritage with a statue that stands as a silent sentinel, adding a touch of history to your journey. Here you'll also find some other notable landmarks including the City hall, the town square, and art murals which are found across town.
Traveling west, you'll come across the settlement of Spencer, known for hosting the Clay County Fair, one of the largest county fairs in the state, which draws visitors from across the region. Here, you'll find numerous artistic statues and other art pieces scattered throughout the area, along with old-fashioned streetlamps adorned with flowers and flags along the main road that runs through the center of town.
Last but not least, located in eastern Iowa along U.S. Route 61, you'll find the small settlement of Welton, population 121. While not much happens here, it’s home for a few, and its tiny-town charm and welcoming community make it a pleasant stop for travellers passing through.
We hope you've enjoyed learning more about the settlements that will be featured in our upcoming Iowa DLC for American Truck Simulator. Our teams have worked hard to bring as much detail into these areas as possible, making your journey as immersive as possible. We hope you enjoy the effort that went into crafting them!
Can't wait to explore Iowa? Be sure to add it to your Steam Wishlist! You can also stay up to date with the latest development news on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, or by subscribing to our newsletter. Until next time, keep on truckin'!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3025440/American_Truck_Simulator__Iowa/
As we mentioned previously, more than 15 settlements have been created for the Iowa DLC. Each one features its own landmarks, unique charm, and opportunities for drivers to refuel or take a much-needed break. Our talented map, art, and asset teams have carefully recreated each location to capture the essence of its real-life counterpart. Let's take a closer look at the rest of them, shall we?
Our first stop is Atlantic, a historic town in southwestern Iowa. Often referred to as the "Cola Capital of Iowa," Atlantic boasts a well-preserved downtown with charming architecture. Whether you're passing through or stopping for a break, this town offers a glimpse into Iowa’s rich commercial heritage.
Next up is Clear Lake, a charming town known for its scenic waterfront along, you guessed it, Clear Lake! A popular destination for boating and fishing, it’s a peaceful place to pause before getting back on the highway, offering a refreshing break from the road.
In Wapello County, you'll come across the settlement of Eddyville, a small but welcoming town. Here, the streets are lined with beautiful 19th-century homes and buildings. There are plenty of green spaces and recreation areas, as well as a nearby lake, where visitors can relax and enjoy the scenery. We’re sure drivers will appreciate the peaceful surroundings.
New Sharon, Iowa, is often described as a 'small and colourful town' known for its tight-knit community and peaceful atmosphere. Residents and visitors alike enjoy its charming main street and nearby natural spaces, including the North Skunk River, a tributary of the Mississippi.
Conveniently located off I-35, you'll find the settlement of Osceola, named after a famous Seminole Native American Chief who fought to preserve his people's land and rights. Truckers passing through will be able to spot a traditional wooden totem statue of Chief Osceola as they travel through the area.
The settlement of Oskaloosa also holds a historical significance. The town was named after a Creek princess, Ouscaloosa, whose name means "last of the beautiful." She later married Osceola, the Native American Chief mentioned above. Much like Osceola, Oskaloosa honors its heritage with a statue that stands as a silent sentinel, adding a touch of history to your journey. Here you'll also find some other notable landmarks including the City hall, the town square, and art murals which are found across town.
Traveling west, you'll come across the settlement of Spencer, known for hosting the Clay County Fair, one of the largest county fairs in the state, which draws visitors from across the region. Here, you'll find numerous artistic statues and other art pieces scattered throughout the area, along with old-fashioned streetlamps adorned with flowers and flags along the main road that runs through the center of town.
Last but not least, located in eastern Iowa along U.S. Route 61, you'll find the small settlement of Welton, population 121. While not much happens here, it’s home for a few, and its tiny-town charm and welcoming community make it a pleasant stop for travellers passing through.
We hope you've enjoyed learning more about the settlements that will be featured in our upcoming Iowa DLC for American Truck Simulator. Our teams have worked hard to bring as much detail into these areas as possible, making your journey as immersive as possible. We hope you enjoy the effort that went into crafting them!
Can't wait to explore Iowa? Be sure to add it to your Steam Wishlist! You can also stay up to date with the latest development news on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, or by subscribing to our newsletter. Until next time, keep on truckin'!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3025440/American_Truck_Simulator__Iowa/
We know many of you were curious about our recent teaser titled "Hear us out." Today, we're excited to finally reveal what it's all about! Our teams are in the early stages of developing the Road Trip concept for American Truck Simulator.
In the past, we've shared our ambition to expand the ways players can engage with the game world—not just through driving Class 8 trucks and hauling cargo, but by exploring that same world through different types of vehicles and experiences. Road Trip represents a step in that direction. Once introduced, it should allow players to enjoy the vast landscapes of ATS not only from the cab of an 18-wheeler but also from behind the wheel of, say, a powerful pickup or even a sports car. We hope this new perspective will appeal not only to long-time players but also to those who may be discovering the world of ATS for the first time.
While we're not ready to share every detail just yet—some are still being shaped internally—we're excited about where this is headed. Development is still in the early stages, but the possibilities are opening up in exciting ways.
Our vision for Road Trip goes well beyond simply introducing new types of vehicles. We're also exploring fresh gameplay opportunities—ways to give players a reason to drive them. That might mean taking on new kinds of tasks and jobs, or simply enjoying the open road, discovering landmarks, and soaking in the scenery.
If you'd like a deeper dive into Road Trip, be sure to check out our vidcast featuring Pavel, Nemiro, Mark, and Anton as they talk through the concept and our aspirations for it.
And if trucking is your passion, rest assured—this new direction won't slow down our development of core trucking content. We've assembled a dedicated team to focus solely on Road Trip, which means our ongoing roadmap for new map expansions, trucks, trailers, and other updates remains unchanged.
We're excited to be testing new waters with Road Trip, and we're eager to hear your thoughts. If you have ideas or suggestions, please share them with us. And as always, we ask for your patience and support—this is a big experiment for us, and much will evolve over time.
We hope this blog completed with the work-in-progress screenshots from the work of our colleagues got a little excited. If it did, make sure to follow us on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube so you don't miss out on any upcoming information. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. Until then, keep on truckin'!
In the past, we've shared our ambition to expand the ways players can engage with the game world—not just through driving Class 8 trucks and hauling cargo, but by exploring that same world through different types of vehicles and experiences. Road Trip represents a step in that direction. Once introduced, it should allow players to enjoy the vast landscapes of ATS not only from the cab of an 18-wheeler but also from behind the wheel of, say, a powerful pickup or even a sports car. We hope this new perspective will appeal not only to long-time players but also to those who may be discovering the world of ATS for the first time.
While we're not ready to share every detail just yet—some are still being shaped internally—we're excited about where this is headed. Development is still in the early stages, but the possibilities are opening up in exciting ways.
Our vision for Road Trip goes well beyond simply introducing new types of vehicles. We're also exploring fresh gameplay opportunities—ways to give players a reason to drive them. That might mean taking on new kinds of tasks and jobs, or simply enjoying the open road, discovering landmarks, and soaking in the scenery.
If you'd like a deeper dive into Road Trip, be sure to check out our vidcast featuring Pavel, Nemiro, Mark, and Anton as they talk through the concept and our aspirations for it.
And if trucking is your passion, rest assured—this new direction won't slow down our development of core trucking content. We've assembled a dedicated team to focus solely on Road Trip, which means our ongoing roadmap for new map expansions, trucks, trailers, and other updates remains unchanged.
We're excited to be testing new waters with Road Trip, and we're eager to hear your thoughts. If you have ideas or suggestions, please share them with us. And as always, we ask for your patience and support—this is a big experiment for us, and much will evolve over time.
We hope this blog completed with the work-in-progress screenshots from the work of our colleagues got a little excited. If it did, make sure to follow us on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube so you don't miss out on any upcoming information. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. Until then, keep on truckin'!
Today, we're excited to release a new episode in our SCS On The Road series, and this time, we're on home turf! Join us in both Mohelnice in Czechia and Bočovce in Slovakia as we are given the special opportunity to shine a light on the work of the international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA, one of the world's biggest producers of headlamps and other light-related products and technology.
The team at FORVIA HELLA invited us to have a tour of their facilities and to learn about the process of designing headlamps for various vehicles, including trucks. This was such an interesting insight for us that we knew we had to create an SCS On The Road episode for our community to enjoy and learn about. We thank the team at FORVIA HELLA for their kind hospitality and for giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the process of designing light technology products for their clients.
We had the opportunity to speak with multiple members of their team, a few of which are players from our #BestCommunityEver, and we can say with complete confidence that we can never look at a headlamp the same way again, since learning about the amount of technology and work that goes into each product.
Don't leave us in the dark! Let us know if you enjoyed this in-depth episode. If you did like the video, then please consider subscribing, liking, or leaving a reply, as it really helps support our channel. We will see you soon for the next episode, until then, keep on truckin'!
The team at FORVIA HELLA invited us to have a tour of their facilities and to learn about the process of designing headlamps for various vehicles, including trucks. This was such an interesting insight for us that we knew we had to create an SCS On The Road episode for our community to enjoy and learn about. We thank the team at FORVIA HELLA for their kind hospitality and for giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the process of designing light technology products for their clients.
We had the opportunity to speak with multiple members of their team, a few of which are players from our #BestCommunityEver, and we can say with complete confidence that we can never look at a headlamp the same way again, since learning about the amount of technology and work that goes into each product.
Don't leave us in the dark! Let us know if you enjoyed this in-depth episode. If you did like the video, then please consider subscribing, liking, or leaving a reply, as it really helps support our channel. We will see you soon for the next episode, until then, keep on truckin'!
Looking forward to trucking in Louisiana? When driving to this upcoming map expansion for American Truck Simulator, the first thing you'll encounter when crossing in or out of the Pelican State might be its welcome centers - ready to provide visitors with all the essential information. As you explore, you'll also come across convenient rest areas and weigh stations along the way. Let's take a look at what's waiting for you!
Welcome Centers
If you are driving to or from Texas, you can reach two welcome centers on Interstate 10. The Orange Travel Information Center is on the Texas side of the border and features picnic tables, separate truck and passenger parking, restrooms, and other accommodations travelers may need.
The other one is just a few miles away across the Sabine River in Louisiana. Truckers who stop by will find similar accommodations there, so they can have a well-deserved rest and admire the beautiful surroundings.
When you are hauling cargo further north on Interstate 20 from Louisiana to Texas, you can enjoy a stay at the Travel Information Center at Waskom. With a group picnic facility, plenty of room for parking, and even a movie theater, you will surely recharge and be ready to take on the road again!
Rest Areas
If you are already in the Pelican State, both Interstate 10 and 20 have big rest areas you can stop by for your required 30-minute break. Make sure to visit the one on the Atchafalaya River between Baton Rouge and Lafayette with its beautiful swamp surroundings. In the northern part of the state, you will also find the Tremont rest area.
Weigh Stations
As you know, you may be legally required to pull into a weigh station which ensures heavy vehicles comply with state weight regulations for both road safety and to prevent damage to infrastructure. One of those is located on Interstate 12 not far east from Baton Rouge - make sure to stop there if you are required to or you may be looking at a big fine!
And that's it for today! Remember to add the Louisiana DLC to your Steam Wishlist and don't forget to give our X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and TikTok a follow as you'll receive updates about our games straight to your feed! We look forward to sharing more with you down the road.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3012580/American_Truck_Simulator__Louisiana/
Welcome Centers
If you are driving to or from Texas, you can reach two welcome centers on Interstate 10. The Orange Travel Information Center is on the Texas side of the border and features picnic tables, separate truck and passenger parking, restrooms, and other accommodations travelers may need.
The other one is just a few miles away across the Sabine River in Louisiana. Truckers who stop by will find similar accommodations there, so they can have a well-deserved rest and admire the beautiful surroundings.
When you are hauling cargo further north on Interstate 20 from Louisiana to Texas, you can enjoy a stay at the Travel Information Center at Waskom. With a group picnic facility, plenty of room for parking, and even a movie theater, you will surely recharge and be ready to take on the road again!
Rest Areas
If you are already in the Pelican State, both Interstate 10 and 20 have big rest areas you can stop by for your required 30-minute break. Make sure to visit the one on the Atchafalaya River between Baton Rouge and Lafayette with its beautiful swamp surroundings. In the northern part of the state, you will also find the Tremont rest area.
Weigh Stations
As you know, you may be legally required to pull into a weigh station which ensures heavy vehicles comply with state weight regulations for both road safety and to prevent damage to infrastructure. One of those is located on Interstate 12 not far east from Baton Rouge - make sure to stop there if you are required to or you may be looking at a big fine!
And that's it for today! Remember to add the Louisiana DLC to your Steam Wishlist and don't forget to give our X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and TikTok a follow as you'll receive updates about our games straight to your feed! We look forward to sharing more with you down the road.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3012580/American_Truck_Simulator__Louisiana/
We don't need to show you more of the Show-Me State - now you can explore it yourself because it officially releases today! Power up your engines and get ready to explore everything that Missouri has to offer.
The Missouri DLC is now available!
It has been over a year since we announced that our teams are working on the Missouri map expansion and we are so excited to be able to finally bring it to our #BestCommunityEver. There is plenty of new content waiting for you. And along with the map expansion, we are also updating the Heavy Cargo Pack and Special Transport DLCs so read until the end to find out more!
Make the most of your visit to the wonderful Show Me State and enjoy every moment as you discover:
Cruise through huge buzzing cities or quiet little towns. Explore the state's diverse landscapes, from the rolling Ozarks to vast farmlands. New depots & cargoes, iconic landmarks, beautiful nature, and stunning underground warehouses bring the state's rich character to life and add realism to your trucking adventures. Whether you're navigating urban streets in St. Louis or cruising through serene countryside, Missouri offers a diverse and exciting trucking experience.
Special Transport DLC Update
With the release of Missouri, we're updating the Special Transport DLC as we do with every new map expansion! This update brings three new routes for oversized cargo deliveries across the Show Me State. If you own this popular DLC, you'll be able to transport heavy hauls along these routes: Kansas City to Rolla, Cape Girardeau to Springfield, and St. Louis to Kirksville.
But that's not all as we are also adding a brand new cargo for this DLC - a huge underground electric loader which is used in the underground mining industry where it can operate quickly in tough conditions. If you think you've got what it takes to take on the challenge of transporting these cargoes, make sure to get the Special Transport DLC on Steam now!
Heavy Cargo DLC Update
Our Heavy Cargo Pack is getting an upgrade as well with three new cargoes - a Mobile Screener, a Mobile Crusher, and a Mobile Stacker which are all used in material processing mainly in mining.
Enjoy this upcoming map expansion to the fullest and amplify your trucking experience with new loads from the Heavy Cargo Pack DLC which you can get on Steam.
Missouri Mighty Haul Bundle
If you plan to get the Missouri DLC and enjoy hauling heavy and oversized cargo, be sure to check out our new Missouri Mighty Haul Bundle which we will release along with the map expansion. It includes not only the Missouri DLC but also the Heavy Cargo Pack and Special Transport DLCs. But that's not all! This bundle also comes with the Classic Stripes Paint Jobs Pack, allowing you to decorate your truck with stunning paint jobs.
Plus, the bundle operates on a "Complete the Set" basis, meaning you'll only pay for the DLCs that you don't already own. Get it now on Steam!
Release Live Stream
Don't forget about our special Release Live Stream which is going to start today at 4 pm CEST. We will introduce some special guests, including Pavel, who will tell you more about this new map expansion while we haul cargo in Missouri. Towards the end of the live stream, we will officially release the Missouri DLC together, so make sure to be there!
Cruising Missouri Event
Right with the release of this map expansion, we are also introducing the #CruisingMissouri World of Trucks Event in which you can participate! We challenge our #BestCommunityEver to achieve a collective goal of driving 125,000,000 miles while delivering cargo to or from any city in Missouri. The personal goal is to deliver cargo to or from all 12 cities in the Show Me State, with each job being 100 miles or more. You can read more about the event here.
Unique rewards await those who accomplish this feat! Truckers who complete their personal goal will be awarded the Beast of Burden ATS truck paint job.
When the community goal is met, and if the player has also achieved their personal goal, then they will receive the Striking Mule ornament and Show-Me Pillow for their cabin.
But that's not all as we also have a very special reward for truckers who complete any job using External Contracts or External Market, to or from the city of Columbia - this cute Tom Hopper cabin plushie to accompany you on your travels.
We cannot wait for you to start trucking in the Show Me State. Make sure to get the Missouri DLC on Steam right now! Remember to follow us on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube for all the latest news, and share your experiences from this map expansion by tagging us there or using #CruisingMissouri. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. Happy travels through the Show Me State!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2730870/American_Truck_Simulator__Missouri/
The Missouri DLC is now available!
It has been over a year since we announced that our teams are working on the Missouri map expansion and we are so excited to be able to finally bring it to our #BestCommunityEver. There is plenty of new content waiting for you. And along with the map expansion, we are also updating the Heavy Cargo Pack and Special Transport DLCs so read until the end to find out more!
Make the most of your visit to the wonderful Show Me State and enjoy every moment as you discover:
- 12 meticulously recreated cities including St. Louis, Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Jefferson City.
- See beautiful landmarks scattered across Missouri such as the iconic Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, the City Hall in Cape Girardeau and many more!
- Deliver new cargo and discover fresh industries such as a superstructure factory, feedmill and a historic beverage factory.
- Enjoy trucking through 9 scenic towns (settlements).
- Drive across the impressively large Bagnell Dam.
- Visit Springfield, the birthplace of Route 66.
- Transport goods to four unique underground warehouses.
- Stop by the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks and explore the vast Ozark Mountains.
- Uncover the hidden treasures of Missouri's countryside, forests, viewpoints, road network and more.
Cruise through huge buzzing cities or quiet little towns. Explore the state's diverse landscapes, from the rolling Ozarks to vast farmlands. New depots & cargoes, iconic landmarks, beautiful nature, and stunning underground warehouses bring the state's rich character to life and add realism to your trucking adventures. Whether you're navigating urban streets in St. Louis or cruising through serene countryside, Missouri offers a diverse and exciting trucking experience.
Special Transport DLC Update
With the release of Missouri, we're updating the Special Transport DLC as we do with every new map expansion! This update brings three new routes for oversized cargo deliveries across the Show Me State. If you own this popular DLC, you'll be able to transport heavy hauls along these routes: Kansas City to Rolla, Cape Girardeau to Springfield, and St. Louis to Kirksville.
But that's not all as we are also adding a brand new cargo for this DLC - a huge underground electric loader which is used in the underground mining industry where it can operate quickly in tough conditions. If you think you've got what it takes to take on the challenge of transporting these cargoes, make sure to get the Special Transport DLC on Steam now!
Heavy Cargo DLC Update
Our Heavy Cargo Pack is getting an upgrade as well with three new cargoes - a Mobile Screener, a Mobile Crusher, and a Mobile Stacker which are all used in material processing mainly in mining.
Enjoy this upcoming map expansion to the fullest and amplify your trucking experience with new loads from the Heavy Cargo Pack DLC which you can get on Steam.
Missouri Mighty Haul Bundle
If you plan to get the Missouri DLC and enjoy hauling heavy and oversized cargo, be sure to check out our new Missouri Mighty Haul Bundle which we will release along with the map expansion. It includes not only the Missouri DLC but also the Heavy Cargo Pack and Special Transport DLCs. But that's not all! This bundle also comes with the Classic Stripes Paint Jobs Pack, allowing you to decorate your truck with stunning paint jobs.
Plus, the bundle operates on a "Complete the Set" basis, meaning you'll only pay for the DLCs that you don't already own. Get it now on Steam!
Release Live Stream
Don't forget about our special Release Live Stream which is going to start today at 4 pm CEST. We will introduce some special guests, including Pavel, who will tell you more about this new map expansion while we haul cargo in Missouri. Towards the end of the live stream, we will officially release the Missouri DLC together, so make sure to be there!
Cruising Missouri Event
Right with the release of this map expansion, we are also introducing the #CruisingMissouri World of Trucks Event in which you can participate! We challenge our #BestCommunityEver to achieve a collective goal of driving 125,000,000 miles while delivering cargo to or from any city in Missouri. The personal goal is to deliver cargo to or from all 12 cities in the Show Me State, with each job being 100 miles or more. You can read more about the event here.
Unique rewards await those who accomplish this feat! Truckers who complete their personal goal will be awarded the Beast of Burden ATS truck paint job.
When the community goal is met, and if the player has also achieved their personal goal, then they will receive the Striking Mule ornament and Show-Me Pillow for their cabin.
But that's not all as we also have a very special reward for truckers who complete any job using External Contracts or External Market, to or from the city of Columbia - this cute Tom Hopper cabin plushie to accompany you on your travels.
We cannot wait for you to start trucking in the Show Me State. Make sure to get the Missouri DLC on Steam right now! Remember to follow us on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube for all the latest news, and share your experiences from this map expansion by tagging us there or using #CruisingMissouri. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. Happy travels through the Show Me State!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2730870/American_Truck_Simulator__Missouri/
Join us on Thursday, the 3rd of April, as we celebrate the release of our new Missouri DLC, by taking part in our World of Trucks event – Cruising Missouri! Set out on a journey through the Show-Me State, experiencing its varied and beautiful landscapes while you're on the job.
We challenge our #BestCommunityEver to achieve a collective goal of driving 125,000,000 miles (201,168,000 km) while delivering cargo to or from any city in Missouri.
While #CruisingMissouri you'll experience landscapes from rolling hills and meandering rivers to dense forests and expansive plains. The state parks and Ozark Mountains offer breathtaking views, and are home to a diverse range of wildlife including deer, foxes, raccoons, salamanders, and the iconic American black bear. The skies are home to a variety of birds, including the American Bald Eagle, making their migratory stops.
Missouri has transformed from its agricultural beginnings into a bustling industrial center, drawing major businesses with its strategic location and robust logistics infrastructure. The state's economy thrives on diverse industries, from a booming aerospace sector and automotive factories to renowned wine regions and more. Truckers are vital in sustaining Missouri's economic vibrancy.
During your travels, you can look forward to spectacular highlights of the Show-Me State such as:
As with past cruising events, you can use your own trailer and experience all these in the external market!
The Missouri DLC introduces 12 incredible new cities for you to explore. Complete your personal goal by delivering jobs to or from all 12 cities, with each job being 100 miles (161 km) or more. Unique rewards await those who accomplish this feat!
Prepare for the newest addition to the American Truck Simulator and support Missouri's thriving economy while enjoying the stunning views of its varied landscapes and ecological treasures.
Rules
Using External Contracts or External Market, with a World of Trucks-connected profile in American Truck Simulator, the community goal is to drive 125,000,000 miles (201,168,000 km) while delivering cargoes to or from any city in Missouri.
When a player completes a delivery to or from 12 different Missouri cities, they will achieve their personal goal. Note that the in-game city of Kansas City spans both the Missouri and Kansas DLCs. Only jobs to or from the Missouri portion of the city, shown as 'Kansas City (MO)' on the External Contracts job screen, count towards this event.
All jobs for the event need to be at least 100 miles each (161 km), or more.
You can check if your recent deliveries met these conditions using your Log Book in your World of Trucks profile.
Rewards
Note: In order to qualify for any community reward, you must complete at least your personal goal in American Truck Simulator. Each reward will be a Steam inventory item for American Truck Simulator. Once completed, claim your reward in the Events page on your World of Trucks profile.|
The event will be concluded on Sunday, the 8th of June at 23:59 UTC.
We look forward to hearing from you about your travels and we're convinced you'll love cruising the beautiful Show-Me state! So, please share your screenshots and videos with us using the hashtag #CruisingMissouri on our Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram profiles and we will share our favourite ones (we may even feature some of them in a future blog post!).
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2730870/American_Truck_Simulator__Missouri/
We challenge our #BestCommunityEver to achieve a collective goal of driving 125,000,000 miles (201,168,000 km) while delivering cargo to or from any city in Missouri.
While #CruisingMissouri you'll experience landscapes from rolling hills and meandering rivers to dense forests and expansive plains. The state parks and Ozark Mountains offer breathtaking views, and are home to a diverse range of wildlife including deer, foxes, raccoons, salamanders, and the iconic American black bear. The skies are home to a variety of birds, including the American Bald Eagle, making their migratory stops.
Missouri has transformed from its agricultural beginnings into a bustling industrial center, drawing major businesses with its strategic location and robust logistics infrastructure. The state's economy thrives on diverse industries, from a booming aerospace sector and automotive factories to renowned wine regions and more. Truckers are vital in sustaining Missouri's economic vibrancy.
During your travels, you can look forward to spectacular highlights of the Show-Me State such as:
- St. Louis, with its iconic Gateway Arch and vibrant cultural scene
- Lake of the Ozarks, offering picturesque scenery and recreational activities
- Kansas City, celebrated for its jazz heritage and world-famous barbecue
- Mark Twain National Forest, providing lush greenery and scenic drives
As with past cruising events, you can use your own trailer and experience all these in the external market!
The Missouri DLC introduces 12 incredible new cities for you to explore. Complete your personal goal by delivering jobs to or from all 12 cities, with each job being 100 miles (161 km) or more. Unique rewards await those who accomplish this feat!
Prepare for the newest addition to the American Truck Simulator and support Missouri's thriving economy while enjoying the stunning views of its varied landscapes and ecological treasures.
Rules
Using External Contracts or External Market, with a World of Trucks-connected profile in American Truck Simulator, the community goal is to drive 125,000,000 miles (201,168,000 km) while delivering cargoes to or from any city in Missouri.
When a player completes a delivery to or from 12 different Missouri cities, they will achieve their personal goal. Note that the in-game city of Kansas City spans both the Missouri and Kansas DLCs. Only jobs to or from the Missouri portion of the city, shown as 'Kansas City (MO)' on the External Contracts job screen, count towards this event.
All jobs for the event need to be at least 100 miles each (161 km), or more.
You can check if your recent deliveries met these conditions using your Log Book in your World of Trucks profile.
Rewards
- Personal: Players that deliver cargo to or from 12 Missouri cities will gain a personal World of Trucks Achievement and a Beast of Burden ATS truck paint job Steam inventory item.
- Community: When the community goal of driving 125,000,000 miles (201,168,000 km) during deliveries to or from any city in Missouri is met, and if the player has also achieved their personal goal, then they will receive a Striking Mule ornament and Show-Me Pillow Steam inventory items.
Note: In order to qualify for any community reward, you must complete at least your personal goal in American Truck Simulator. Each reward will be a Steam inventory item for American Truck Simulator. Once completed, claim your reward in the Events page on your World of Trucks profile.|
The event will be concluded on Sunday, the 8th of June at 23:59 UTC.
We look forward to hearing from you about your travels and we're convinced you'll love cruising the beautiful Show-Me state! So, please share your screenshots and videos with us using the hashtag #CruisingMissouri on our Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram profiles and we will share our favourite ones (we may even feature some of them in a future blog post!).
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2730870/American_Truck_Simulator__Missouri/
A few weeks ago, we announced another state that is currently in development for American Truck Simulator - Illinois. Now, before we have enough material to share glimpses of this upcoming map expansion, we would like you to meet the team working on it!
They all have a short message for our #BestCommunityEver and cannot wait to start bringing you updates from the Prairie State.
Dubak
"I've been with the company for over seven years and in that time I've worked on some amazing DLCs like Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Texas, Kansas and, now as a Team Leader, on Missouri, which I took over from Patrik. After the sensational Missouri, we're diving into Illinois with the team, which everyone is really looking forward to. Players can look forward to beautiful landscapes, stunning cities, precise depots, and most importantly Chicago! I hope all our players will be impressed and relocate their HQ to Chicago!"
El
"I've been working for SCS as a map designer for almost 5 and a half years. In that time I have worked on DLCs like Idaho, a bit of Wyoming, Texas, Kansas, Missouri and now Illinois. Outside of creating the map, one of my main responsibilities is selecting generic models that would be the best for our DLC, which are later created by our amazing 3D graphics team. I really enjoy seeing the different types of architecture and other unique things. In Illinois, I'm working on one of the bigger cities, which really caught my eye during our business trip to the USA. The city is fascinating, both for its visuals and industry, and I can't wait for you to see it."
Ilona
"I have been working at SCS for about six and a half years, during which I have contributed to several map DLCs, including Utah, Colorado, Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. In Missouri, I was involved not only in map creation but also in designing viewpoints and cutscenes, and I hope players will enjoy them! Currently, I am working on a city in Illinois, which I had the opportunity to visit during a business trip to the USA. This experience provided me with great inspiration for its development. This will be my last project for now, as I will soon be going on maternity leave. I will be eagerly awaiting the release of the DLC and cheering for my team from afar through the screen!"
Jakub
"I've been in SCS for almost 2,5 years now, and Illinois is the third project I've been a part of. While I fondly look back on Missouri, it's time to move on and get Illinois right. With each project, I learn more and more and I hope that my progress will be seen through the screen by our players. All the work done under the hood looks very promising and I can't wait to see the DLC in its finished state."
Jan
"I began working in SCS a little under a year ago and since then I have done some work on the Missouri DLC, where I was tasked with creating a part of US-136 and some additional work on Springfield in later development stages. I enjoy pretty much everything about this job, but I like the technical aspect of it the most. That includes cities, settlements, industrial zones or truckstops. Illinois is the first big project that I have been part of from the start. My main task will be creating the southernmost part of Illinois. It's a more forested and hillier part of the state with many water bodies as well and I am really looking forward to creating these parts. I hope you'll be excited to haul in this DLC, just as much as I am to be part of it!"
Jirka
"I have been working as a map designer for a year and a half and Illinois is the second project that I'm contributing to. My first project was the Missouri DLC, where I enjoyed building cities the most. Every project is a new challenge for me, and I always look forward to the new skills I will gain while working on it. At first glance, Illinois may seem like a state full of fields, but if you take a closer look, you'll find that it also has plenty of beautiful places, which I look forward to our players discovering. I'm currently working on a charming city in the east of the state and I'll continue with a new road up north."
Lukáš
"I have been working at SCS for over five years and have gradually worked on several projects, gaining valuable experience along the way. Besides the usual map work, I also design custom depots, which I really enjoy. I love bringing players challenges and unique locations. After working in Missouri, I have moved further east, where a great challenge awaits me, and I am really looking forward to it—just as much as the moment when we can all explore this part of the map."
Majk
"Illinois is my first project as a map designer at SCS, and I’ve been working on it for four months now. My main focus is one of the cities in Illinois. It’s a challenging task, but since I enjoy the technical aspects of the work, it has been a rewarding experience. I really hope that I will capture the distinctive character of my town for our players and create a city that feels both authentic and enjoyable to explore in the game."
Martin
"I have started working on the California Rework project and then continued with Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Now, my fifth project is Illinois. In our team, I am responsible for the map as well as all vegetation related to the new states such as trees, shrubs, flowers, weeds, grasses and so on. In Illinois, I have been working on a city, and in this location, I will also be in charge of 3 settlements and the surrounding adjacent road network and maybe also a hidden road. Who will find it?"
Ranx
"Following Missouri, Illinois is the second state I will be working on. In the last project, I created mostly natural scenery, country roads and a few highways. This time, I am looking forward to the more urban challenge of building one of the cities and its surroundings, as well as the depiction of the northern part of the state amidst beautiful green uplands. Hopefully, our team can deliver another great DLC so that every player can experience a piece of Illinois."
Macík
"Yo! My name is Martin, but I usually go by my nickname, MTX or Macík. I joined SCS and their shenanigans about six months ago, and I’m currently developing my first expansion for all of you to enjoy: the state of Illinois. Right now, I'm mostly working on rural sections located in the western part of the state. To say that I was terrified of creating landscapes instead of focusing on urban areas would be an understatement, but I’ve managed to get the hang of it by now. It’s definitely an experience that will come in handy in the near future. Our team is looking forward to giving you the best possible way to experience this beautiful state – it really has a ton to offer!
Michael
"Hi, my name is Michael and this is my first project at SCS. I am working on the highways in southwestern Illinois. I am really enjoying working on this project and I hope you enjoy it too. You can look forward to landscapes full of forests, fields and rivers. Each route I create is designed with realism and a smooth gameplay experience in mind, so you’ll feel like you’re actually driving through the American countryside. Get ready to explore places you’ve probably never seen before – all from the comfort of your own cabin! I look forward to you trying my work and embarking on a journey that will keep you entertained. Buckle up, we’re off!"
Pavel
"I am Paul aka PJ and I have worked on projects like California, Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Illinois is the fifth project I am working on. My speciality is truckstops, rest stops and truck scales. I am more of a technical type of person, but I like to play around with landscaping as well. In Illinois, I have work coming up in east St. Louis, on some settlements, and with lots of truckstops, and some depots."
Quinten
"I have been around since Colorado working as a map designer on everything from roads and their environments to small and medium-sized towns and settlements. For Illinois, I will be focused mostly on roads and environments, lots of farm fields with a small forest section here and there. Each DLC brings a new challenge, be it a new type of city or landscape that I never made before. I am looking forward to bringing Illinois to life in a way that our players will find interesting."
We hope you enjoyed meeting the team behind the Illinois DLC for American Truck Simulator. If you did, make sure to add this map expansion to your Steam wishlist! Don't forget to stay connected with us for all the updates by following our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. Until next time, drive safe.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3486960/American_Truck_Simulator__Illinois/
They all have a short message for our #BestCommunityEver and cannot wait to start bringing you updates from the Prairie State.
Dubak
"I've been with the company for over seven years and in that time I've worked on some amazing DLCs like Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Texas, Kansas and, now as a Team Leader, on Missouri, which I took over from Patrik. After the sensational Missouri, we're diving into Illinois with the team, which everyone is really looking forward to. Players can look forward to beautiful landscapes, stunning cities, precise depots, and most importantly Chicago! I hope all our players will be impressed and relocate their HQ to Chicago!"
El
"I've been working for SCS as a map designer for almost 5 and a half years. In that time I have worked on DLCs like Idaho, a bit of Wyoming, Texas, Kansas, Missouri and now Illinois. Outside of creating the map, one of my main responsibilities is selecting generic models that would be the best for our DLC, which are later created by our amazing 3D graphics team. I really enjoy seeing the different types of architecture and other unique things. In Illinois, I'm working on one of the bigger cities, which really caught my eye during our business trip to the USA. The city is fascinating, both for its visuals and industry, and I can't wait for you to see it."
Ilona
"I have been working at SCS for about six and a half years, during which I have contributed to several map DLCs, including Utah, Colorado, Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. In Missouri, I was involved not only in map creation but also in designing viewpoints and cutscenes, and I hope players will enjoy them! Currently, I am working on a city in Illinois, which I had the opportunity to visit during a business trip to the USA. This experience provided me with great inspiration for its development. This will be my last project for now, as I will soon be going on maternity leave. I will be eagerly awaiting the release of the DLC and cheering for my team from afar through the screen!"
Jakub
"I've been in SCS for almost 2,5 years now, and Illinois is the third project I've been a part of. While I fondly look back on Missouri, it's time to move on and get Illinois right. With each project, I learn more and more and I hope that my progress will be seen through the screen by our players. All the work done under the hood looks very promising and I can't wait to see the DLC in its finished state."
Jan
"I began working in SCS a little under a year ago and since then I have done some work on the Missouri DLC, where I was tasked with creating a part of US-136 and some additional work on Springfield in later development stages. I enjoy pretty much everything about this job, but I like the technical aspect of it the most. That includes cities, settlements, industrial zones or truckstops. Illinois is the first big project that I have been part of from the start. My main task will be creating the southernmost part of Illinois. It's a more forested and hillier part of the state with many water bodies as well and I am really looking forward to creating these parts. I hope you'll be excited to haul in this DLC, just as much as I am to be part of it!"
Jirka
"I have been working as a map designer for a year and a half and Illinois is the second project that I'm contributing to. My first project was the Missouri DLC, where I enjoyed building cities the most. Every project is a new challenge for me, and I always look forward to the new skills I will gain while working on it. At first glance, Illinois may seem like a state full of fields, but if you take a closer look, you'll find that it also has plenty of beautiful places, which I look forward to our players discovering. I'm currently working on a charming city in the east of the state and I'll continue with a new road up north."
Lukáš
"I have been working at SCS for over five years and have gradually worked on several projects, gaining valuable experience along the way. Besides the usual map work, I also design custom depots, which I really enjoy. I love bringing players challenges and unique locations. After working in Missouri, I have moved further east, where a great challenge awaits me, and I am really looking forward to it—just as much as the moment when we can all explore this part of the map."
Majk
"Illinois is my first project as a map designer at SCS, and I’ve been working on it for four months now. My main focus is one of the cities in Illinois. It’s a challenging task, but since I enjoy the technical aspects of the work, it has been a rewarding experience. I really hope that I will capture the distinctive character of my town for our players and create a city that feels both authentic and enjoyable to explore in the game."
Martin
"I have started working on the California Rework project and then continued with Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Now, my fifth project is Illinois. In our team, I am responsible for the map as well as all vegetation related to the new states such as trees, shrubs, flowers, weeds, grasses and so on. In Illinois, I have been working on a city, and in this location, I will also be in charge of 3 settlements and the surrounding adjacent road network and maybe also a hidden road. Who will find it?"
Ranx
"Following Missouri, Illinois is the second state I will be working on. In the last project, I created mostly natural scenery, country roads and a few highways. This time, I am looking forward to the more urban challenge of building one of the cities and its surroundings, as well as the depiction of the northern part of the state amidst beautiful green uplands. Hopefully, our team can deliver another great DLC so that every player can experience a piece of Illinois."
Macík
"Yo! My name is Martin, but I usually go by my nickname, MTX or Macík. I joined SCS and their shenanigans about six months ago, and I’m currently developing my first expansion for all of you to enjoy: the state of Illinois. Right now, I'm mostly working on rural sections located in the western part of the state. To say that I was terrified of creating landscapes instead of focusing on urban areas would be an understatement, but I’ve managed to get the hang of it by now. It’s definitely an experience that will come in handy in the near future. Our team is looking forward to giving you the best possible way to experience this beautiful state – it really has a ton to offer!
Michael
"Hi, my name is Michael and this is my first project at SCS. I am working on the highways in southwestern Illinois. I am really enjoying working on this project and I hope you enjoy it too. You can look forward to landscapes full of forests, fields and rivers. Each route I create is designed with realism and a smooth gameplay experience in mind, so you’ll feel like you’re actually driving through the American countryside. Get ready to explore places you’ve probably never seen before – all from the comfort of your own cabin! I look forward to you trying my work and embarking on a journey that will keep you entertained. Buckle up, we’re off!"
Pavel
"I am Paul aka PJ and I have worked on projects like California, Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Illinois is the fifth project I am working on. My speciality is truckstops, rest stops and truck scales. I am more of a technical type of person, but I like to play around with landscaping as well. In Illinois, I have work coming up in east St. Louis, on some settlements, and with lots of truckstops, and some depots."
Quinten
"I have been around since Colorado working as a map designer on everything from roads and their environments to small and medium-sized towns and settlements. For Illinois, I will be focused mostly on roads and environments, lots of farm fields with a small forest section here and there. Each DLC brings a new challenge, be it a new type of city or landscape that I never made before. I am looking forward to bringing Illinois to life in a way that our players will find interesting."
We hope you enjoyed meeting the team behind the Illinois DLC for American Truck Simulator. If you did, make sure to add this map expansion to your Steam wishlist! Don't forget to stay connected with us for all the updates by following our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. Until next time, drive safe.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3486960/American_Truck_Simulator__Illinois/
It's time to hit the road and explore what can be found in Iowa's road network! In this blog, we're excited to share with you some of the interstates, junctions, bridges, and more we've been recreating virtually for our upcoming Iowa DLC for American Truck Simulator. Let's get truckin'!
First stop, near Iowa City, drivers will encounter the recently constructed interstate 80 interchange, a significant infrastructure project completed in 2024. This modern junction features innovative design elements, including distinctive bridges and pillars, that enhance both functionality and aesthetic appeal. It features colourful vegetation, improved traffic flow for exit 242, and a uniquely designed matching road and pedestrian bridge.
Given that many Iowan cities are situated near rivers, bridges play a pivotal role in the state's road network. Our team has recreated many of the unique bridges large and small found across Iowa, quite a few of which are illuminated in various colours at night. One such bridge is the Women of Achievement Bridge in Des Moines. This elegantly designed pedestrian bridge spans the Des Moines River, honouring notable women from Iowa's history.
Drivers will also be able to cross the Centennial Bridge in Davenport, which spans the Mississippi River and is renowned for its distinctive arches and nighttime lighting. One unique and famous bridge we could not miss is the wooden Madison Bridge, which was famously featured in The Bridges of Madison County, a well-known American romantic drama movie.
We already covered some of the truck stops in Iowa where you can refuel and rest, which you can read about here. However, one rest stop that drivers are big fans of is located on I-80 westbound near Adair! Best known for its towering wind turbine blade sculpture, standing approximately 148 feet tall, it serves as a tribute to Iowa's leadership in wind energy production. Be sure to check it out on your travels!
The state of Iowa continues to grow, so as you drive across the state, you'll be sure to find plenty of construction along the way too! Be sure to check out your Job Market for any contracts that will help deliver needed equipment or machinery to these construction sites.
We hope you enjoyed hittin' the road with us and checking out some of the landmarks, interstates, junctions, rest stops, and more you'll come across in Iowa. But there's still more to come, so be sure to keep an eye on our blog for future updates! Until then, if you like what you see, add the Iowa DLC to your Steam Wishlist. Until next time, keep on truckin'!
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First stop, near Iowa City, drivers will encounter the recently constructed interstate 80 interchange, a significant infrastructure project completed in 2024. This modern junction features innovative design elements, including distinctive bridges and pillars, that enhance both functionality and aesthetic appeal. It features colourful vegetation, improved traffic flow for exit 242, and a uniquely designed matching road and pedestrian bridge.
Given that many Iowan cities are situated near rivers, bridges play a pivotal role in the state's road network. Our team has recreated many of the unique bridges large and small found across Iowa, quite a few of which are illuminated in various colours at night. One such bridge is the Women of Achievement Bridge in Des Moines. This elegantly designed pedestrian bridge spans the Des Moines River, honouring notable women from Iowa's history.
Drivers will also be able to cross the Centennial Bridge in Davenport, which spans the Mississippi River and is renowned for its distinctive arches and nighttime lighting. One unique and famous bridge we could not miss is the wooden Madison Bridge, which was famously featured in The Bridges of Madison County, a well-known American romantic drama movie.
We already covered some of the truck stops in Iowa where you can refuel and rest, which you can read about here. However, one rest stop that drivers are big fans of is located on I-80 westbound near Adair! Best known for its towering wind turbine blade sculpture, standing approximately 148 feet tall, it serves as a tribute to Iowa's leadership in wind energy production. Be sure to check it out on your travels!
The state of Iowa continues to grow, so as you drive across the state, you'll be sure to find plenty of construction along the way too! Be sure to check out your Job Market for any contracts that will help deliver needed equipment or machinery to these construction sites.
We hope you enjoyed hittin' the road with us and checking out some of the landmarks, interstates, junctions, rest stops, and more you'll come across in Iowa. But there's still more to come, so be sure to keep an eye on our blog for future updates! Until then, if you like what you see, add the Iowa DLC to your Steam Wishlist. Until next time, keep on truckin'!
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We are excited to share with our community that the 1.54 update for American Truck Simulator is now officially released! This update features implementations, fixes, quality of life improvements and more. Let's dive in and take a look at what's in store.
Before that, we have to give a huge shoutout to everyone who participated in the Open Beta phase, shared feedback, and reported bugs. Your invaluable contributions have allowed us to fine-tune content and eliminate bugs that slipped through the cracks initially. We hope that you will enjoy the new features, changes, and more that come with this update.
Cargo System Redefined
Until now, what seemed like the game combining a trailer with cargo, such as a piece of machinery, was actually a manually created model, with each trailer-cargo pair stored separately on disk. This approach required an enormous number of unique models, making it harder to add new content efficiently and taking up disk space.
In the redefined cargo system, the code automatically merges cargo and trailers based on simplified rules. This means that each cargo will define its own model, loading methodology, and lashing method. This will make the work of our vehicle team much easier as it no longer requires our 3D artists to manually create pre-baked trailer-cargo pairs.
While there may be issues in the first iteration, it's a worthwhile goal to refine the system, as it not only improves efficiency but also saves disk space and memory by eliminating the need to store countless pre-made combinations. This project may also lead to other possibilities for both of our games, especially with dynamic cargo (un)loading and more. You can read about how this project was executed in our recent Under the Hood blog.
Truck Adjustment Menu Redesign
The Truck Adjustment Menu has been completely redesigned to provide a more user-friendly experience. Previously, each option for adjusting your driver's FOV, seat, mirrors etc had separate menus with different layouts. Now, they share a cohesive interface, making adjustments much more intuitive and easier. The new design also takes on a similar design from our previous UI overhaul and is optimized for both mouse and controller, ensuring accessibility for all users.
For keyboard and mouse users, adjustments are now more streamlined with the use of the WASD keys for navigation, along with buttons for finer tuning. Meanwhile, controller users will find the new system much smoother, with the left stick controlling adjustments, the right stick handling camera movement for mirror positioning, and the D-pad or shoulder buttons navigating the menu.
The addition of shoulder button support makes menu navigation more fluid for controller players. This update makes adjusting mirrors and seats much easier, particularly for those using controllers, ensuring a more seamless and enjoyable driving experience. Accessing the Truck Adjustment Menu remains the same. You can use the F4 by default, a custom assigned key of your choice, or through the adviser services menu.
We hope you enjoy this redesign, and that you find it easy to use and navigate through whilst you are out hauling on the road!
PhysX System Implementation
In 1.54, we are adopting the NVIDIA PhysX physics engine as an alternative to the current Bullet physics engine for low-level simulation of physics in the game world that players interact with. This shift allows players to experience more precise collision detection results and more robust behaviour during scenarios involving collisions between vehicles and obstacles or other vehicles. PhysX also offers our teams better debugging tools, which indirectly benefits players by helping resolve bugs more efficiently.
One of the most noticeable improvements brought by PhysX can already be experienced in our recently introduced Driving Academy game mode. For example, collisions with cones and obstacles are now more accurate and objects no longer appear to "levitate" slightly above the ground after interaction, a flaw that occurred with Bullet. While players may not see drastic changes, certain interactions should exhibit slightly improved behaviour.
During the Open Beta, many players expressed concerns about hardware limitations due to recent news that 32-bit version of PhysX would no longer be supported by certain GPUs. However, the PhysX implementation we use runs entirely on the CPU, meaning players can enjoy PhysX without worrying about graphics card compatibility.
With the release of version 1.54, PhysX is now the default physics engine for all gameplay. Players who prefer the previous Bullet physics engine can switch back by using the "-bullet" command line argument in their Steam launch options.
Driving Academy Rewards
Everyone who has already completed or will complete the entire first module of Driving Academy will receive special rewards to use inside the game on the same profile they completed the academy with - a hanging blue traffic cone cabin accessory and a customizable Driving Academy paint job for your truck. So make sure to complete your scenarios and grab your rewards, there will be more to come!
Changelog
Gameplay
Vehicles
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Before that, we have to give a huge shoutout to everyone who participated in the Open Beta phase, shared feedback, and reported bugs. Your invaluable contributions have allowed us to fine-tune content and eliminate bugs that slipped through the cracks initially. We hope that you will enjoy the new features, changes, and more that come with this update.
Cargo System Redefined
Until now, what seemed like the game combining a trailer with cargo, such as a piece of machinery, was actually a manually created model, with each trailer-cargo pair stored separately on disk. This approach required an enormous number of unique models, making it harder to add new content efficiently and taking up disk space.
In the redefined cargo system, the code automatically merges cargo and trailers based on simplified rules. This means that each cargo will define its own model, loading methodology, and lashing method. This will make the work of our vehicle team much easier as it no longer requires our 3D artists to manually create pre-baked trailer-cargo pairs.
While there may be issues in the first iteration, it's a worthwhile goal to refine the system, as it not only improves efficiency but also saves disk space and memory by eliminating the need to store countless pre-made combinations. This project may also lead to other possibilities for both of our games, especially with dynamic cargo (un)loading and more. You can read about how this project was executed in our recent Under the Hood blog.
Truck Adjustment Menu Redesign
The Truck Adjustment Menu has been completely redesigned to provide a more user-friendly experience. Previously, each option for adjusting your driver's FOV, seat, mirrors etc had separate menus with different layouts. Now, they share a cohesive interface, making adjustments much more intuitive and easier. The new design also takes on a similar design from our previous UI overhaul and is optimized for both mouse and controller, ensuring accessibility for all users.
For keyboard and mouse users, adjustments are now more streamlined with the use of the WASD keys for navigation, along with buttons for finer tuning. Meanwhile, controller users will find the new system much smoother, with the left stick controlling adjustments, the right stick handling camera movement for mirror positioning, and the D-pad or shoulder buttons navigating the menu.
The addition of shoulder button support makes menu navigation more fluid for controller players. This update makes adjusting mirrors and seats much easier, particularly for those using controllers, ensuring a more seamless and enjoyable driving experience. Accessing the Truck Adjustment Menu remains the same. You can use the F4 by default, a custom assigned key of your choice, or through the adviser services menu.
We hope you enjoy this redesign, and that you find it easy to use and navigate through whilst you are out hauling on the road!
PhysX System Implementation
In 1.54, we are adopting the NVIDIA PhysX physics engine as an alternative to the current Bullet physics engine for low-level simulation of physics in the game world that players interact with. This shift allows players to experience more precise collision detection results and more robust behaviour during scenarios involving collisions between vehicles and obstacles or other vehicles. PhysX also offers our teams better debugging tools, which indirectly benefits players by helping resolve bugs more efficiently.
One of the most noticeable improvements brought by PhysX can already be experienced in our recently introduced Driving Academy game mode. For example, collisions with cones and obstacles are now more accurate and objects no longer appear to "levitate" slightly above the ground after interaction, a flaw that occurred with Bullet. While players may not see drastic changes, certain interactions should exhibit slightly improved behaviour.
During the Open Beta, many players expressed concerns about hardware limitations due to recent news that 32-bit version of PhysX would no longer be supported by certain GPUs. However, the PhysX implementation we use runs entirely on the CPU, meaning players can enjoy PhysX without worrying about graphics card compatibility.
With the release of version 1.54, PhysX is now the default physics engine for all gameplay. Players who prefer the previous Bullet physics engine can switch back by using the "-bullet" command line argument in their Steam launch options.
Driving Academy Rewards
Everyone who has already completed or will complete the entire first module of Driving Academy will receive special rewards to use inside the game on the same profile they completed the academy with - a hanging blue traffic cone cabin accessory and a customizable Driving Academy paint job for your truck. So make sure to complete your scenarios and grab your rewards, there will be more to come!
Changelog
Gameplay
- Cargo System Redefined
- Driving Academy Rewards
- Truck Adjustment Menu Redesign
- First Launch Screen Flow Refresh
Vehicles
- Lode King & Prestige Trailers Pack bug fixes
- PhysX Implementation
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More news from Missouri has just arrived! In today's blog, we would like to show you the new routes for Special Transport in the Show Me State along with one brand-new oversized cargo. Do you have what it takes to take on this challenge?
Only the most skilled drivers will dare to handle these massive hauls. With Special Transport coming to Missouri, our map designers prepared three routes specifically chosen to suit the huge cargo you will be able to haul there. But don't be fooled, it won't be an easy drive!
Think you have what it takes? Let's check out the cities where you'll be delivering these oversized loads to. The owners of the Special Transport DLC will be able to take on these jobs along the following routes:
But that's not all! We are also updating this DLC by giving you a new free cargo to deliver - a huge underground electric loader. This machinery is used in the underground mining industry where it can operate fast in tough conditions. You will not only be able to transport it in Missouri but also in the ATS base map and some other map expansions.
Make sure to enjoy this upcoming map expansion to the fullest and explore new challenges with the Special Transport DLC which you can get on Steam!
If you are excited about Missouri, make sure to add this map expansion to your Steam wishlist. For more ATS news, make sure to follow us on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. We'll see you on the road!
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Only the most skilled drivers will dare to handle these massive hauls. With Special Transport coming to Missouri, our map designers prepared three routes specifically chosen to suit the huge cargo you will be able to haul there. But don't be fooled, it won't be an easy drive!
Think you have what it takes? Let's check out the cities where you'll be delivering these oversized loads to. The owners of the Special Transport DLC will be able to take on these jobs along the following routes:
- Kansas City to Rolla
- Cape Girardeau to Springfield
- St. Louis to Kirksville
But that's not all! We are also updating this DLC by giving you a new free cargo to deliver - a huge underground electric loader. This machinery is used in the underground mining industry where it can operate fast in tough conditions. You will not only be able to transport it in Missouri but also in the ATS base map and some other map expansions.
Make sure to enjoy this upcoming map expansion to the fullest and explore new challenges with the Special Transport DLC which you can get on Steam!
If you are excited about Missouri, make sure to add this map expansion to your Steam wishlist. For more ATS news, make sure to follow us on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. We'll see you on the road!
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Are you ready to explore the Show Me State? Mark your calendars and get ready to hit the road, because we're excited to announce that the...
Missouri DLC for American Truck Simulator will be released on April 3rd, 2025!
We're just as excited as you are, and to keep the anticipation going, we've released the official video trailer for the Missouri DLC on our YouTube channel! Created by our talented Video Team, this trailer will give you a preview of the beautiful landscapes, natural gems, cities, historic landmarks, industries and more that await you in this map expansion. Have a watch of it below!
We cannot wait for you to haul your first load into Missouri. Our teams are working in top gear to ensure everything is running smoothly for its release. From bug smashing to putting in additional polish on the map, we're on the final stretch!
Whether you choose to deliver to iconic cities like St. Louis or take the back roads to explore the state's stunning natural landmarks, including the Mississippi River and the Ozark Mountains, Missouri has something for everyone. From custom farm and quarry depots to underground warehouses, truckers will find a variety of unique industries to deliver to and from. Be sure to keep an eye out for roads that may not appear on your map or shortcuts around industries.
Excited to get trucking? There's not long to wait! In the meantime, be sure to add the Missouri DLC to your Steam Wishlist! It really helps support our work and notifies you of its release. We thank you for all your support! We look forward to seeing you on the road in Missouri on April 3rd, until then, keep on Truckin'.
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Missouri DLC for American Truck Simulator will be released on April 3rd, 2025!
We're just as excited as you are, and to keep the anticipation going, we've released the official video trailer for the Missouri DLC on our YouTube channel! Created by our talented Video Team, this trailer will give you a preview of the beautiful landscapes, natural gems, cities, historic landmarks, industries and more that await you in this map expansion. Have a watch of it below!
We cannot wait for you to haul your first load into Missouri. Our teams are working in top gear to ensure everything is running smoothly for its release. From bug smashing to putting in additional polish on the map, we're on the final stretch!
Whether you choose to deliver to iconic cities like St. Louis or take the back roads to explore the state's stunning natural landmarks, including the Mississippi River and the Ozark Mountains, Missouri has something for everyone. From custom farm and quarry depots to underground warehouses, truckers will find a variety of unique industries to deliver to and from. Be sure to keep an eye out for roads that may not appear on your map or shortcuts around industries.
Excited to get trucking? There's not long to wait! In the meantime, be sure to add the Missouri DLC to your Steam Wishlist! It really helps support our work and notifies you of its release. We thank you for all your support! We look forward to seeing you on the road in Missouri on April 3rd, until then, keep on Truckin'.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2730870/American_Truck_Simulator__Missouri/
We're not quite ready to show you what we've been working on for American Truck Simulator, but maybe you can listen to it instead...
Welcome back to another episode of the SCS On The Road series. This time, we take you to the state of Washington in the US and show you how our sound engineers capture ambient and truck sounds for American Truck Simulator.
Today's episode is hosted by Nemiro, who, alongside our talented sound engineers, will take you on a journey through the art of sound recording. We'll explore the capture of ambient sounds in Washington's beautiful nature and the process of recording truck sounds at the PACCAR Technical Center. Our sound engineer, Ondřej, will tell you all about it and show you how multiple microphones are strategically placed on different parts of a truck to capture its unique sound in various situations on the road. So, without further ado, let's watch it!
And that's it for today, we hope you enjoyed it. Remember to follow us on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube, so you won't miss out on any American Truck Simulator news. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. Keep on trucking!
Today's episode is hosted by Nemiro, who, alongside our talented sound engineers, will take you on a journey through the art of sound recording. We'll explore the capture of ambient sounds in Washington's beautiful nature and the process of recording truck sounds at the PACCAR Technical Center. Our sound engineer, Ondřej, will tell you all about it and show you how multiple microphones are strategically placed on different parts of a truck to capture its unique sound in various situations on the road. So, without further ado, let's watch it!
And that's it for today, we hope you enjoyed it. Remember to follow us on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube, so you won't miss out on any American Truck Simulator news. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. Keep on trucking!
On your travels in American Truck Simulator, you’ll encounter bustling metropolises as well as smaller, more remote residential towns. Today, we’re showcasing some of these smaller settlements that you’ll be able to drive through and even stop at in our upcoming Iowa DLC.
More than 15 settlements have been created for the Iowa DLC, and in this blog, we will present the first half of them. Each settlement features its own landmarks, unique charm, and opportunities for drivers to refuel or take a much-needed break. Our talented map, art, and asset teams have carefully recreated each location to capture the essence of its real-life counterpart.
First stop, Algona. Founded in 1854 by two brothers, Ambrose and Asa Call, Algona (native for “Algonquin waters”) is a welcoming town, known for its historical railroad significance. Whether you're visiting, or just passing through, you're on the right track, which is the town's unofficial slogan.
In the west of Iowa, you’ll find Auburn, a quiet and small settlement that embodies the peaceful countryside of the State. Nestled in Sac County, Auburn provides a scenic drive with classic Midwestern landscapes. It’s an ideal place to pull over, refuel, and take in the rural beauty.
In the northeast, you’ll come across Dyersville, known as the "Farm Toy Capital of the World" and the filming location of the famous movie Field of Dreams. Originally settled by ten Bavarian farming families in 1845, this town is a must-see for movie buffs and history enthusiasts alike.
This settlement is a little different to the others, in the fact that it's not located in Iowa! Laurel is a small settlement located in Nebraska, and despite its size, is a thriving and progressive farming community. With its quiet streets and welcoming atmosphere, it’s small town atmosphere is a welcome sight and stop for travellers passing through towards Iowa! We included this settlement because of its location along the US-20 towards Iowa.
Not far from the Mississippi River is Postville, a unique town with a diverse cultural heritage. Often referred to as Iowa’s “Hometown to the World,” Postville has been shaped by its diverse community, and features the St Paul Lutheran Church which was built in 1891, and stands as the tallest building in the town.
Up next, Traer, a vibrant, small-town community that was established in 1873, following the construction of Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway through the territory. In this town, you'll come across not one, but two churches which have been built next to each other! Both have their own unique look, but are built with beautiful red brick.
In the Northwest, you’ll find the settlement of Sheldon, a town established in 1873 during the construction of the Sioux City & St. Paul Railroad. It’s home to one of Iowa’s historic railroad hubs, giving it a classic small-town railroad charm.
Lastly, close to the Mississippi River, you'll reach Wapello. Named after a Meskwaki chief, this town embraces its rich Native American history while offering picturesque views of the river.
These settlements come in all shapes and sizes, from larger populations to none! Each offer their own story as you travel the open road. We encourage you to slow down or maybe even take a rest stop and check out the scenery and details of each of them.
Whether you're rolling through a historic small town, fueling up at a local truck stop, or admiring the everyday life of Iowa’s communities, the road ahead is full of discovery. We look forward to showcasing more of these settlements in Part 2 of this blog, which we will be delivering soon.
Can't wait to explore Iowa? Be sure to add it to your Steam Wishlist! You can also stay up to date with the latest development news on X/Twitter, BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or by subscribing to our newsletter! Until next time, keep on truckin'.
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More than 15 settlements have been created for the Iowa DLC, and in this blog, we will present the first half of them. Each settlement features its own landmarks, unique charm, and opportunities for drivers to refuel or take a much-needed break. Our talented map, art, and asset teams have carefully recreated each location to capture the essence of its real-life counterpart.
First stop, Algona. Founded in 1854 by two brothers, Ambrose and Asa Call, Algona (native for “Algonquin waters”) is a welcoming town, known for its historical railroad significance. Whether you're visiting, or just passing through, you're on the right track, which is the town's unofficial slogan.
In the west of Iowa, you’ll find Auburn, a quiet and small settlement that embodies the peaceful countryside of the State. Nestled in Sac County, Auburn provides a scenic drive with classic Midwestern landscapes. It’s an ideal place to pull over, refuel, and take in the rural beauty.
In the northeast, you’ll come across Dyersville, known as the "Farm Toy Capital of the World" and the filming location of the famous movie Field of Dreams. Originally settled by ten Bavarian farming families in 1845, this town is a must-see for movie buffs and history enthusiasts alike.
This settlement is a little different to the others, in the fact that it's not located in Iowa! Laurel is a small settlement located in Nebraska, and despite its size, is a thriving and progressive farming community. With its quiet streets and welcoming atmosphere, it’s small town atmosphere is a welcome sight and stop for travellers passing through towards Iowa! We included this settlement because of its location along the US-20 towards Iowa.
Not far from the Mississippi River is Postville, a unique town with a diverse cultural heritage. Often referred to as Iowa’s “Hometown to the World,” Postville has been shaped by its diverse community, and features the St Paul Lutheran Church which was built in 1891, and stands as the tallest building in the town.
Up next, Traer, a vibrant, small-town community that was established in 1873, following the construction of Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway through the territory. In this town, you'll come across not one, but two churches which have been built next to each other! Both have their own unique look, but are built with beautiful red brick.
In the Northwest, you’ll find the settlement of Sheldon, a town established in 1873 during the construction of the Sioux City & St. Paul Railroad. It’s home to one of Iowa’s historic railroad hubs, giving it a classic small-town railroad charm.
Lastly, close to the Mississippi River, you'll reach Wapello. Named after a Meskwaki chief, this town embraces its rich Native American history while offering picturesque views of the river.
These settlements come in all shapes and sizes, from larger populations to none! Each offer their own story as you travel the open road. We encourage you to slow down or maybe even take a rest stop and check out the scenery and details of each of them.
Whether you're rolling through a historic small town, fueling up at a local truck stop, or admiring the everyday life of Iowa’s communities, the road ahead is full of discovery. We look forward to showcasing more of these settlements in Part 2 of this blog, which we will be delivering soon.
Can't wait to explore Iowa? Be sure to add it to your Steam Wishlist! You can also stay up to date with the latest development news on X/Twitter, BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or by subscribing to our newsletter! Until next time, keep on truckin'.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3025440/American_Truck_Simulator__Iowa/
Two blogs in one, double the fun! Today, we have some more news from the upcoming Missouri map expansion for American Truck Simulator. The first part is about new industries, and the second part is about new cargo, so let's get into it!
There will be three new industries waiting for truckers in the Show Me State. You will find the first one just outside of St. Joseph, in the northwestern part of the state - the Superstructure Factory. This industry supplies bodywork for pickup trucks. You will deliver the necessary parts for production and then distribute the finished vehicles all over the map.
Your favourite Farmers Barn brand will also have branches in Missouri along with its new type of production plant - the Feedmill. This massive plant is used to produce animal food. Deliver the necessary raw materials and distribute the finished product across the U.S. High silos, conveyors, road scales, a large packing house and a finished goods warehouse - everything a proper Feedmill should have.
Anyone driving through southeast St. Louis on I-55 will notice that there is a historic beverage factory nearby. You will recognize it by its distinctive 19th and early 20th-century buildings which may look like historic castles, but they are still in production today. And its products need to be shipped out into the world. Guess who's job is that going to be?
New Cargoes to Haul
Our vehicle team has prepared new cargo for you to haul when Missouri is released, adding more variety to the haulable loads in our games. It's not just the regular cargo getting new additions - our Heavy Cargo Pack DLC will also feature massive new loads. Let's take a look!
Among the new regular loads you'll be able to haul are Scaffolding, Cattle Barriers, Moving Pods, a Forklift, and Body Crane Trucks.
Now, let's move on to the huge and heavy cargoes! Our Heavy Cargo Pack DLC is getting an upgrade with three new cargoes - a Mobile Screener, a Mobile Crusher, and a Mobile Stacker.
Enjoy this upcoming map expansion to the fullest and amplify your trucking experience with new loads from the Heavy Cargo Pack DLC which you can get on Steam.
If you are looking forward to trucking in the Show Me State, make sure to add this map expansion to your Steam Wishlist! Don't forget to follow us on our X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube, so you won't miss out on any American Truck Simulator news. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. Keep on truckin'!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2730870/American_Truck_Simulator__Missouri/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/620610/American_Truck_Simulator__Heavy_Cargo_Pack/
There will be three new industries waiting for truckers in the Show Me State. You will find the first one just outside of St. Joseph, in the northwestern part of the state - the Superstructure Factory. This industry supplies bodywork for pickup trucks. You will deliver the necessary parts for production and then distribute the finished vehicles all over the map.
Your favourite Farmers Barn brand will also have branches in Missouri along with its new type of production plant - the Feedmill. This massive plant is used to produce animal food. Deliver the necessary raw materials and distribute the finished product across the U.S. High silos, conveyors, road scales, a large packing house and a finished goods warehouse - everything a proper Feedmill should have.
Anyone driving through southeast St. Louis on I-55 will notice that there is a historic beverage factory nearby. You will recognize it by its distinctive 19th and early 20th-century buildings which may look like historic castles, but they are still in production today. And its products need to be shipped out into the world. Guess who's job is that going to be?
New Cargoes to Haul
Our vehicle team has prepared new cargo for you to haul when Missouri is released, adding more variety to the haulable loads in our games. It's not just the regular cargo getting new additions - our Heavy Cargo Pack DLC will also feature massive new loads. Let's take a look!
Among the new regular loads you'll be able to haul are Scaffolding, Cattle Barriers, Moving Pods, a Forklift, and Body Crane Trucks.
Now, let's move on to the huge and heavy cargoes! Our Heavy Cargo Pack DLC is getting an upgrade with three new cargoes - a Mobile Screener, a Mobile Crusher, and a Mobile Stacker.
Enjoy this upcoming map expansion to the fullest and amplify your trucking experience with new loads from the Heavy Cargo Pack DLC which you can get on Steam.
If you are looking forward to trucking in the Show Me State, make sure to add this map expansion to your Steam Wishlist! Don't forget to follow us on our X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube, so you won't miss out on any American Truck Simulator news. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. Keep on truckin'!
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We are excited to announce that after our collaboration last year, we are once again teaming up with our good friends at Western Star to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to two lucky members of the American Truck Simulator community. This includes an all-expenses-paid trip to Oregon, USA, to take part in the Star Nation Experience 2025. Ready to learn more? Let’s take a closer look at what the Star Nation Experience is all about!
Last year, our lucky 2024 Star Nation winners gathered in Bend, Oregon, for a unique four-day event unlike any other in the trucking industry. This unique experience included a behind-the-scenes tour of Daimler Truck North America's facilities, the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the Western Star X-Series line up at Daimler Truck's High Desert Proving Grounds in Madras, and even a chance to meet Starsquatch!
They also got to experience the natural beauty of Oregon and take part in exciting outdoor activities, including fly-fishing, off-roading in ATVs, and more. Though they arrived as strangers, their shared love for trucking quickly turned them into friends and even led one of our winners to pursue a trucking career. You can watch a recap of the 2024 Star Nation experience at our YouTube channel below with Nemiro and Mark who also were in attendance!
So what can you expect for Star Nation 2025? Two lucky winners will be treated to an all-expenses-paid, four-day adventure, hosted in Bend, Oregon between the 6th-9th of June 2025 by the Western Star team. If you win, you’ll be treated to top dining options and adventures, including activities like whitewater rafting, the X-Series Ride & Drive Challenge at the Madras Proving Grounds, a Star Nation photo shoot in the mountains and so much more!
You will also have the chance to help shape future Western Star innovation by sharing your insights with Western Star engineers, marketers, researchers, and product development leadership. It's the ultimate prize for any American Truck Enthusiast!
In addition to the fantastic activities awaiting participants at the event, we're happy to reveal that Oscar and Nemiro from our team will also be attending. They'll not only meet with the participants and winners but will also be on hand to capture all the moments and memories throughout the Star Nation Experience 2025!
So how can you enter? Before entering, we strongly advise you to review Western Star's Terms and Conditions, read the FAQ, and thoroughly examine the application form as there are specific limitations for applicants. For instance, this opportunity is exclusively available to individuals from the USA or Canada who are 21 years of age or older. Also, while not required for entry, a Commercial Driver's License will be required to participate in all Grand Prize trip activities. Western Star Trucks will then select two winners from applicants who meet all requirements. We wish everyone the best of luck!
Ready to apply? First you'll need to sign up to the Western Star newsletter before continuing the Entry form, which you can all find on the Star Nation page here.
We look forward to spending a fun-filled few days at Star Nation 2025, and we will be sure to keep you along for the ride with social media updates, videos and more from our journey. Be sure to keep a close eye on Western Star's Facebook, Instagram and Newsletter for the latest Star Nation news, and our X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and BlueSky too. Until then, keep on truckin'!
Last year, our lucky 2024 Star Nation winners gathered in Bend, Oregon, for a unique four-day event unlike any other in the trucking industry. This unique experience included a behind-the-scenes tour of Daimler Truck North America's facilities, the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the Western Star X-Series line up at Daimler Truck's High Desert Proving Grounds in Madras, and even a chance to meet Starsquatch!
They also got to experience the natural beauty of Oregon and take part in exciting outdoor activities, including fly-fishing, off-roading in ATVs, and more. Though they arrived as strangers, their shared love for trucking quickly turned them into friends and even led one of our winners to pursue a trucking career. You can watch a recap of the 2024 Star Nation experience at our YouTube channel below with Nemiro and Mark who also were in attendance!
So what can you expect for Star Nation 2025? Two lucky winners will be treated to an all-expenses-paid, four-day adventure, hosted in Bend, Oregon between the 6th-9th of June 2025 by the Western Star team. If you win, you’ll be treated to top dining options and adventures, including activities like whitewater rafting, the X-Series Ride & Drive Challenge at the Madras Proving Grounds, a Star Nation photo shoot in the mountains and so much more!
You will also have the chance to help shape future Western Star innovation by sharing your insights with Western Star engineers, marketers, researchers, and product development leadership. It's the ultimate prize for any American Truck Enthusiast!
In addition to the fantastic activities awaiting participants at the event, we're happy to reveal that Oscar and Nemiro from our team will also be attending. They'll not only meet with the participants and winners but will also be on hand to capture all the moments and memories throughout the Star Nation Experience 2025!
So how can you enter? Before entering, we strongly advise you to review Western Star's Terms and Conditions, read the FAQ, and thoroughly examine the application form as there are specific limitations for applicants. For instance, this opportunity is exclusively available to individuals from the USA or Canada who are 21 years of age or older. Also, while not required for entry, a Commercial Driver's License will be required to participate in all Grand Prize trip activities. Western Star Trucks will then select two winners from applicants who meet all requirements. We wish everyone the best of luck!
Ready to apply? First you'll need to sign up to the Western Star newsletter before continuing the Entry form, which you can all find on the Star Nation page here.
We look forward to spending a fun-filled few days at Star Nation 2025, and we will be sure to keep you along for the ride with social media updates, videos and more from our journey. Be sure to keep a close eye on Western Star's Facebook, Instagram and Newsletter for the latest Star Nation news, and our X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and BlueSky too. Until then, keep on truckin'!