American Truck Simulator News

Rev up your virtual engines, because on November 30th, American Truck Simulator is introducing the Farm Machinery DLC alongside the release of the Kansas DLC. Get ready to swap highways for harvests as farming takes center stage in this exciting new update.


Navigate virtual landscapes while hauling everything from tractors to spreaders. With two in-game brands, Owl & Greenler, transport unique cargos and a range of trailers to agriculture industries across the states. And don't hit the road without decking out your cabin with themed accessories!

This DLC includes:

Cargo:

• Sprayer
  
• Crawler Tractor
  
• Forage Harvester
  
• Fertilizer Spreader
  
• Grain Trailer
  
• Autonomous Tractor
  
• Hay Baler
  
• Seeding Unit
  
• Disc Harrow
  

Cabin Accessories:

• Lunch Kit
  
• Scarecrow
  
• Straw Hat
  
• Plush Autonomous Tractor
  
• Harvester Toy
  

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Get ready to transport a diverse array of essential farming equipment, including sprayers and crawlers from two in-game brands, Owl & Greenler. This DLC presents a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the agricultural landscape, especially in the newly added Kansas DLC, where agriculture takes center stage.


Experience the pulse of the heartland as you haul these vital tools, transforming your trucking adventure into a journey that echoes the rhythm of American farming - a connection between your cargo and the fertile fields it serves.


Oh, and don't forget to enhance your journey by adding a touch of charm to your cabin. Personalize your space with cabin accessories like the Lunch Kit, Scarecrow, Straw Hat, Plush Autonomous Tractor, and Harvester Toy, turning your truck into a rolling reflection of your unique style.


We hope this blog post has sparked enough excitement for you to explore the new farming cargo to haul! Stay tuned for more updates by following us on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and you will never miss out on any important information. We’ll see you on the road!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638630/American_Truck_Simulator__Farm_Machinery/

Celebrate the release of our new Kansas DLC on Thursday, the 30th of November, by taking part in our World of Trucks event - Cruising Kansas! Discover and explore the diverse landscapes of the Sunflower State, where distinct ecological regions of beauty await, all while you're on the job. Kansas offers incredibly beautiful nature, native grasslands, winding streams and seemingly endless blue skies, all entwined with a rich history.



We are asking our #BestCommunityEver to achieve the community goal of driving 125,000,000 miles (201,168,000 km) while delivering cargoes to or from any city in Kansas.

While #CruisingKansas, you'll enjoy state parks and expansive prairies, providing unforgettable views. Kansas is also the home to wildlife such as deer, coyotes, raccoons, salamanders, and the iconic American bison, not to mention a multitude of birds, such as the Western Meadowlark, making pit stops during the trip south.

Emerging from its agricultural roots, Kansas has evolved into a vibrant industrial hub, attracting large businesses with its central location and efficient logistics infrastructure. Truckers can support and enjoy various industries, from the thriving aviation sector to car factories or the renowned salt mine and beyond.

During your travels through Kansas, you can look forward to many spectacular views and highlights such as:

• Dodge City, known for its history as a frontier town of the Wild West
  
• Monument Rocks, landmark of ancient chalk formations
  
• Kansas City, largest metropolitan area in Kansas
  
• Mount Sunflower, highest natural point in Kansas
  

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As with past cruising events, you can use your own trailer and experience all these in the external market!

Kansas DLC is offering 14 amazing new cities to explore, and we have a special reward for completing your personal goal, which will require you to deliver a job to or from all of them. All jobs for the event need to be 100 miles each (161 km) or more.

Get ready for a fabulous trip with our latest addition to American Truck Simulator. Enjoy stunning views, beautiful landscapes and ecological regions while contributing to the state's thriving economy along the way.


[h3]Rules[/h3]

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 Kansas.

When a player completes a delivery to or from 14 different Kansas cities, they will achieve their personal goal.

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.

[h3]Rewards[/h3]

Personal: Players that deliver cargo to or from 14 Kansas cities will gain a personal World of Trucks Achievement and a Sunflower themed 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 Kansas is met, and if the player has also achieved their personal goal, then they will receive an Amber Sunflower hanging ornament Steam inventory item.

The event will be concluded on Sunday, the 28th of January at 23:59 UTC.

We wait with great anticipation to hear back from you about your travels, with loads of deliveries and sights to see. We truly believe you'll love cruising the beautiful Sunflower State and we look forward to seeing all your photos! So, please share your screenshots and videos with us using the hashtag #CruisingKansas on our Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram profiles and we will share our favorite ones (we may even feature some of them in a future blog post!).

With the arrival of the Kansas DLC for American Truck Simulator on November 30th, the Special Transport DLC will be receiving an update that includes some new routes, missions and the addition of a new feature. Plus, we would also like to share with you a preview of the tolls which you'll encounter this new state, along with a new payment system!


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With the Kansas expansion, you'll be able to answer the call of Special Transport missions on 6 new routes, of which 4 are located within the state, but two of them will be a bit more special, as they start in Pueblo (CO) and leads to either Marysville (707 miles) or Dodge City (313 miles). These range from delivering helicopters to airports, to delivering special cargo to the salt mines, as well as hauling new cargoes such as Wind Turbine Blades that need to be transported from Colorado to Kansas!

The other 4 routes will take you from:

• Colby to Hutchinson
  
• Topeka to Pittsburg
  
• Dodge City to Emporia
  
• Wichita to Salina

As you browse the job market, you may notice that some of these new contracts require a lot of travelling, even going as far as travelling to another state! This is why we have introduced the ability to take a rest stop and even refill your fuel tanks during longer routes on a Special Transport contract. It ain't easy work moving around these oversized loads, so make sure to take a break when you can!


We look forward to seeing how you get on with the new routes and oversized loads!

[h3]Turnpike Tolls in Kansas[/h3]
If you've been trucking in some of our recent expansions, you'll be no stranger to Turnpike Tolls. As an important source of highway funding in many states in the US, these tolls benefit the local economy, support road maintenance and cleanliness of the stretch of the road.


However, in Kansas, these will differ a little payment wise from other pre-existing tolls in American Truck Simulator. Rather than a set priced fee, you will now only be charged for the distance you've travelled along the toll road. This means if you only travel a short distance before exiting, you'll be charged a smaller amount versus a driver who travels the entire length of the road.


So if you happen to be counting dollars and pennies (like on our Twitch Let's Play! Series), You can always check the set route to see if you can't save yourself a little extra cash on your journey by making a detour onto another route.


We hope you enjoy this small, but practical change coming to our upcoming map expansion. If you cannot wait to get trucking, then be sure to add the Kansas DLC to your Steam Wishlist! We appreciate all your support and we look forward to welcoming you across the State border very soon. Until next time, keep on truckin'!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2298430/American_Truck_Simulator__Kansas/

American Truck Simulator will head to Kansas next week, with the release of its latest DLC on November 30th. Before that the truck driving and management sim has received a new update which adds improved weather effects, revised mountains, used truck deals, and the Moon.

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