American Truck Simulator News

There's no better feeling than hitting the road and traveling to a U.S. State you've never been to; but before you get going, there are a few rules you need to follow. Each state has its own regulations and laws for truck drivers and Oklahoma is no exception.



Ports of Entry are where your journey begins. These gateways ensure that you and your truck are ready for the road ahead. At these checkpoints, you'll undergo inspections to make sure you have all the necessary permits and paperwork and that truck and cargo are in compliance with state and federal regulations. You'll be on your way in no time if you are!



Once you're on your way, you may encounter weigh stations along your route. These play a vital role in keeping the roads safe and secure. Prepare to have your truck's weight measured accurately, as overloading can pose serious risks. Keep an eye on those weight limits to avoid penalties and ensure a smooth journey through the beautiful landscapes of Oklahoma.



So as long as you're in check, we hope you enjoy all the road has to offer in our upcoming Oklahoma DLC for American Truck Simulator. Be sure to add it to your Steam Wishlist if you're looking forward to it. We can't wait to share more with you about its development in the future. Until then, keep on truckin'!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2209650/American_Truck_Simulator__Oklahoma/

Since you loved our latest Kansas DLC blog post in which we played the "Guess Where We Are" mini-game, we have decided to reach out to our map designers for even more screenshots and they were kind enough to provide us with several more locations. So, here goes round two - can you guess the places?



As before, your hard work will not come to naught, as those who will guess correctly in the comments under the blog or social media posts, will have a chance to eventually receive a free key of the map expansion once it will be released. We were truly amazed by the keen eye of some of you the last time and we wish you the best of luck in this round as well!



Overall, Kansas DLC will offer stunning nature, interesting cities and industries, and a unique atmosphere with new experiences. If you are looking forward to driving across The Sunflower State, add this project to your Steam Wishlist and follow our social media profiles (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) to never miss out on any important updates.

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

Back in January, we posted a blog sharing some details on some of the Industries that will be featured in our upcoming Oklahoma DLC for American Truck Simulator. Since then, our team has completed a considerable amount of work on the depots and placed them into the world, which we are happy to share with you today!



From Tire Factories to a River Ports, our teams have paid particular attention when creating these industries within the American Truck Simulator economy. This includes designing brand artwork for new and existing depots, which our artists have been tasked with creating. Today we'd love to show you a combination of the both, with a little behind the scenes insight for these upcoming Oklahoma industries.



As we showcased in a previous blogpost, Oklahoma will feature a range of different industries unique to the state. This includes a River Port, Bus Factory, Building Technology Factory, Gas & Chemical Distributions, Tire Factory, Furniture Store and Public Works. With these industries will come some new unique cargo additions too, which we look forward to sharing more about in a future blog post.



Almost as important as the cargo is the companies' image. Our artists have been hard at work updating and creating new brands across the American Truck Simulator world; and Oklahoma is no exception. On your travels, you'll be able to spot an array of new logos and brands, each one going through a process of being changed and refined multiple times to create a design that is recognisable to the industry they represent, which is no easy task!



We spoke with our in-house artist, Annie, about the designs of some of the brands you'll find in Oklahoma, here is what she had to say about them:

[h3]Gas & Chemical Factory[/h3]
Know as ERPO, I designed this logo with a sleek, simple, minimalist design which aims to inspire confidence in the company and its services. I did experiment a lot with this one, especially with the rounded squares (as they were alot of fun to play with!). Even if we end up not using most of the designs, they can be recycled and reused later in production.



[h3]Bus Factory[/h3]
This industry stood out from the rest from the very beginning. Having come with a very unique and exciting new depot, I chose to give Yelco's logo and assets a stylish, modern look - but one that also screamed "reliability". I felt like a diamond and triangular shapes in general fit the theme!



[h3]Electrical Appliance Company[/h3]
Technoma's logo was a fun one to design. Since the company specializes in air conditioning, heating and cooling systems (among other things), I let these concepts inspire the logo creation. As for the assets themselves, I aimed to create a really distinct look that set the company apart from its competitors in ATS, using the "pipe" shape from the logo itself. It was a very fun assignment and I hope our players like the results.



[h3]Tire Factory[/h3]
Dynamix is a manufacturer that isn't at all new to ATS, you may have encountered it in your garage before where it has served as one of our default tire manufacturers for years. It's always exciting to bring an old company closer to fans and letting them interact with it. Dynamix's logo has been given a little "facelift", alongside a brand new depot and modern signs to go with it!



[h3]Public Works[/h3]
Creating a logo for CCW (Central Civil Works) was a fairly challenging task, as we struggled with the artistic direction at first. Ultimately, we chose the more modern take on the logo, in a vibrant dark green colour we considered underrepresented in our game, helping the company stand out.



[h3]Furniture Store[/h3]
Creating the look of our new furniture store, Myroo, was a very fun task. Unlike with most depots, Myroo gave us the opportunity to get extra creative with the building itself. I had fun experimenting with different materials, eventually settling on wooden decorative elements, which we'd use later in the signs designs as well. When it came to the design process behind the logo, the key words in this case were family-friendly, cozy & welcoming.



https://store.steampowered.com/app/2209650/American_Truck_Simulator__Oklahoma/

A couple of months ago we officially announced phase 3 of our ongoing California Rework project and we are really excited to bring you some more news today. Focused mainly on the eastern part of the state, check out the screenshots and information below on what changes you can experience once this phase will be fully ready for you to get your hands on it.



Eastern California is reminiscent of Nevada due to its similar desert landscapes, dry climate, and geology. It’s important to know this as there is a fair amount of work being done in this entire area, which will see changes not only to the environment but also to the US-395 and US-6 roads. Additionally, there will be a brand new road to journey across - the CA-120. We hope these changes will further improve your enjoyment of driving through this area of The Golden State.



You may be familiar with the Agricultural Inspection Stations which we’ve added in the previous phases. This time around even more will be added at the border checks at US-50, US-395, and US-6. These enhanced checks are meant to simulate the real-world agricultural inspections that take place at border crossings and we hope it will add a new level of realism to the game.



As you can see, there’s also a small tease in the last screenshot but that’s a story for another day (feel free to guess what it is though!). For now, let us know how you like our progress so far, and make sure to follow our social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) to stay in touch with more updates and news in the future.

It’s time to test your knowledge and attention to detail in another edition of "Guess Where We Are"! Today, we’ll share with you some screenshots from the upcoming Kansas DLC for American Truck Simulator. Will you step up to the challenge and correctly identify these locations?



These images showcase a variety of places, including cities, highways, and more. While this mini-game can turn out to be quite a difficult task, we’re sure those with a keen eye will notice any possible hint in the screenshots and overcome any issues. And since hard work should always be rewarded, we will eventually randomly select a few users from the comments with most places discovered that will receive the DLC for free once it will be available!



There’s no time to lose so turn your "Sherlock mode" on and do your best to guess all the places in the screenshots. However, one more thing before you do that - make sure to add the Kansas DLC to your Steam Wishlist and follow our social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) to always be up to date with any news and updates.

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