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#Pinktober2021

Each October, many charities around the world organize various events in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Due to the support and consequential impact of these activities, "Pinktober" has become an immensely important tradition. This idea is usually represented by the Pink Ribbon, which has become a symbol of hope and a reminder to promote and share the necessary health information.



To help spread awareness of this cause, we hosted the Pink Ribbon Charity Event which came along with two special DLCs in 2019 - one for American Truck Simulator, one for Euro Truck Simulator 2.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1162160/American_Truck_Simulator__Pink_Ribbon_Charity_Pack/?snr=1_5_1100__1100
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1068290/Euro_Truck_Simulator_2__Pink_Ribbon_Charity_Pack/
The purpose of these DLCs has been clear from the very beginning and it remains the same to this day. We want to donate 100% of the income generated from the sales of these two DLCs to the charities and organizations dedicated to the fight against Breast Cancer.

Throughout the whole year, we have been collecting the income from these DLCs and now we are getting everything ready to donate the final amount to some of the Breast Cancer charities, just like we did last year and the year before.



At the end of the month, we will release another blog post, in which we will announce how much money has been collected. This amount will be donated to the following 4 charities:
Rest assured, we are always looking for the right opportunities to extend this list in the future!
Until then, if you’d like to support a good cause and obtain some new paint jobs for your trucks, now is the perfect opportunity to get these two DLCs or gift them to a friend and contribute to the battle against Breast Cancer. And in case you and your friends already own these DLCs, you can spread awareness by decorating your trucks in these paint jobs, and haul with pride while letting others know about this good cause by flooding social media with screenshots of your trucks under #Pinktober2021.

Additionally, don’t forget to actively do everything you can to remain healthy and to keep regular medical checks in mind. Apart from not feeling shy to visit the doctor if something doesn’t feel right, make sure your loved ones are having regular checks, and most importantly, there are numerous health checks you can do by yourself, to help you stay safe. After all, health always comes first and it is definitely one of the most important aspects of human lives that should not simply be ignored!



And finally, you can catch us live on Thursday 14th of October on our Twitch and Youtube for a special stream dedicated to #Pinktober2021. Come hang out with us in the chat and help us spread the word!

Euro Truck Simulator 2 and ATS are getting revamped force feedback

The 1.42 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator is now in beta, and while the big feature of that patch is mod support for the multiplayer Convoy mode, the devs at SCS Software also briefly mentioned a force feedback update. That piqued the curiosity of players, so now the devs have provided a much bigger breakdown of what's changing.


In short, the force feedback system has been rebuilt from scratch. The old system made use of a "group of artificially set up effects" which deployed rumble as part of the main game logic. The new system runs on a separate loop at a 120Hz refresh rate, and it will make use of a combination of artificial effects and new, more realistic calculations for feedback.


The updated system features "new centering and tire friction force feedback, which is based on real calculations from forces on the first steering axle and simulates the behaviour of a hydraulic steering gear system used in most of today's trucks," as the devs explain in a blog post. You'll see more subtle changes in the feedback as you drive between bends and straight roads.


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Euro Truck Simulator 2 goes to church

Euro Truck Simulator 2 and ATS are both getting multiplayer mod support

Iberia gets a free update with more roads (in Euro Truck Simulator 2)

Euro Truck Simulator 2 goes to church

SCS Software's truck sims give us a lovely bit of digital tourism around the world, and since Euro Truck Simulator 2 is heading deeper into Russia for its next DLC, it's time to admire some religious architecture. The devs are pouring special attention into the churches of Russia, from the grandest cathedrals to the most humble of local chapels.


"The Russian church architecture is unlike any other and it is truly rare to find a style so aesthetically complex anywhere in the world," as the devs explain in the full blog post. "Most of the churches are distinguished by their verticality, bright colors and multiple domes." And, indeed, the devs have gone to great lengths to accurately recreate each house of worship in-game - it's easy to recognise each compared with its real-life counterpart.


The Heart of Russia DLC was announced earlier this year, before the launch of Iberia, and it still does not have a concrete release date. The free 1.42 update for both ETS2 and ATS is now in testing, bringing mod support for the Convoy multiplayer mode in both games.


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RELATED LINKS:

Euro Truck Simulator 2 and ATS are both getting multiplayer mod support

Iberia gets a free update with more roads (in Euro Truck Simulator 2)

Euro Truck Simulator 2 multiplayer is getting mods and bigger player counts "eventually"

Heart of Russia - Churches

Given the historical and cultural importance of religion in Russia, it is only fitting to present to you one of the main architectural highlights that the country is known for. Whether your journey is currently going through villages or cities, there will always be a high probability of seeing churches, cathedrals, or chapels. Let’s take a look at some of them, so you know what you should look out for once you’ll get your hands on Heart of Russia DLC.



The Russian church architecture is unlike any other and it is truly rare to find a style so aesthetically complex anywhere in the world. Most of the churches are distinguished by their verticality, bright colors and multiple domes. A couple of perfect examples will be present in the city of Rybinsk, which is a home to not one, but two such beautiful structures - Ascension Church and Transfiguration Cathedral.



However, sometimes there’s more than the architecture itself, that makes these buildings stand out among their surroundings. The Transfiguration Cathedral in Ivanovo and Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God in Arzamas will both catch your eye due to their brightly colorful rooftops and patterns on the outside walls. 

And for those who are fans of a more humble style, we promise you will not be disappointed when passing by the wooden chapels in local villages.



If you are in absolute awe after taking a look at these marvelous screenshots, make sure to add the upcoming Heart of Russia DLC to your Steam Wishlist. Don’t worry, no prayer is required. Just have a little bit of patience and eventually, you will be able to see some of these structures in the game yourself!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536500/Euro_Truck_Simulator_2__Heart_of_Russia/

Euro Truck Sim 2 and American Truck Sim get expanded multiplayer with mod support

SCS Software have begun expanding what's possible with the newly introduced Convoy Mode multiplayer in both their truck sims Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/10/euro-truck-sim-2-and-american-truck-sim-get-expanded-multiplayer-with-mod-support