American Truck Simulator News

American Truck Simulator devs bring a beautiful update on the Wyoming DLC

American Truck Simulator's years-long journey from west to east is continuing, and while the devs recently announced big plans for another California overhaul and even bigger plans for Texas DLC, Wyoming is still on the way, too. Developer SCS Software has provided a new update on the expansion's development, and it's looking gorgeous.

Among the locations highlighted here, there's the Bridger-Teton National Forest "best known for the four W's - Wildlife, Waterfalls, Wilderness, and Wild and Scenic Rivers. Located in the west of Wyoming, it is the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 United States and a must-visit location for any traveler."

There's not yet a confirmed release window for this DLC, but the devs say they will be "sharing more development news about Wyoming in the future, and the beautiful landscapes and new road networks that will arrive with it." (Expect it sooner than that absolutely massive Texas DLC, at the very least.)

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Wyoming: Nature

When it comes to natural beauty, Wyoming boasts an impressive number of firsts, including America's first national monument, the nation's first national forest, and the world's first national park. With an abundance of breathtaking landscapes, it's no wonder that one of the state's top contributors to the economy is Tourism! In American Truck Simulator, you'll get to experience all of this and more in our upcoming Wyoming DLC.

One such location is the Bridger-Teton National Forest, best known for the four W's - Wildlife, Waterfalls, Wilderness, and Wild and Scenic Rivers. Located in the west of Wyoming, it is the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 United States and a must-visit location for any traveler.

No matter where you are headed, Wyoming offers natural beauty at every corner, so make sure you have your camera on hand for that picture-perfect shot with your truck!

We look forward to sharing more development news about Wyoming in the future; and the beautiful landscapes and new road networks that will arrive with it. Until then, however, be sure to check out the official Wyoming Steam store page with early-development screenshots, and if you wish to support us, be sure to add Wyoming to your Steam Wishlist!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1415692/American_Truck_Simulator__Wyoming/

American Truck Simulator: Goodyear Tires Pack

Goodyear tires are the product of over 120 years of innovation and state-of-the-art technology, offering very high levels of performance and safety. As one of the world's largest tire companies, Goodyear continues to push the envelope with new innovations in tires and ‘beyond tires’ setting the standard in the industry.

Today we are excited to announce the arrival of this premium brand to American Truck Simulator! The Goodyear Tires Pack DLC will not only come with a range of long-lasting tires; also a range of additional cabin accessories and paint jobs to decorate your truck with. Excited to see what is in this pack? Then take a watch of the Goodyear Tires Pack DLC Trailer!*

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However, for those who like to know the finer details of what is included, here is the full list of what the Goodyear Tires Pack DLC features:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1621740/American_Truck_Simulator__Goodyear_Tires_Pack/?utm_source=ats_steamnews&utm_campaign=ats_goodyear

But that isn't all! Owners of the Goodyear Tyres Pack DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 will also receive a free update that will feature new Goodyear Cabin Accessories including a coffee cup, a hanging pennant, and more.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1117140/Euro_Truck_Simulator_2__Goodyear_Tyres_Pack/
So no matter where in the world you are driving, Goodyear Tires are ready to drive with you every mile of the way. Share with us your fresh set of wheels and accessories on our social media channels with the hashtag #GoodyearInATS. We can't wait to see your photos from on the road!

*Footage from the video trailer & screenshots posted contains content from the Wheel Tuning Pack DLC for American Truck Simulator

American Truck Simulator's California is getting a second free overhaul

American Truck Simulator developer SCS Software has already revamped California once before, and while it's not getting bigger in this second update, it is getting better. The studio has announced a "reskin" of California that will be slowly rolled out over the course of several upcoming patches, and it'll be free for all players.

The updated California will feature redesigned cities to match SCS's "current quality standards", a "major rework" to the current road layout. There will also be new assets to represent more California-specific details like architecture, signs, road designs, tourist attractions, and the like. The devs say that "thanks to the growth of our map teams here at SCS Software, we now have the capacity to take on this huge task at hand, while also working on future map projects."

These updates will also introduce agriculture border control stations - a real-world system in California where inspectors check trucks hauling commodities for invasive pests before allowing drivers into the state. In effect, these will essentially work as a new type of weigh station you'll occasionally run into when attempting to cross the state line into California.

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California Dreamin'

During our special Christmas 2020 live stream, we announced that we would be revisiting California in American Truck Simulator to give our starting state a reskin! Today we are excited to share with you a development update on the progress of this project and what changes you can expect to see! Let's take a closer look, shall we?

Thanks to the growth of our map teams here at SCS Software, we now have the capacity to take on this huge task at hand, while also working on future map projects. So what exactly is in store for California?

All cities will undergo a redesign and adjustments to reflect our current quality standards
A large number of new assets reflecting California's specific signs, architecture, road systems, tourist attractions, industrial depots, and more!
New Agriculture Control Stations which will be located at the borders of the state
Major road layout rework

The reskin will come as a free update for all owners of the American Truck Simulator and will be released in smaller phases over the course of upcoming game updates. While at this time we don't have an estimated date of when the reskin project will be complete, know that our team will be working hard to bring details and extras we missed the first time around.

Let's focus on one of the more noticeable changes drivers will experience when arriving in California, the new agriculture border control stations! These special stations are the first line of defense in pest exclusion efforts. All drivers hauling goods into the state will have to undergo special checks from the control station where vehicles are inspected for commodities that may be infested with invasive species, and for the correct documentation.

In-game, we will mimic these scenarios with a new feature, which will work very similar to the current weigh stations. Upon your arrival at the border, depending on what you are hauling, drivers will be notified to pull over for an inspection at one of the control stations before they are given the green light to enter the state.

We can't wait to share with you more development updates from California and more! Keep an eye here on our official blog and social media channels for more content in the future. Happy trucking!