American Truck Simulator News

Two weeks ago, we announced that we have assembled a special team that is now working on the Road Trip project for American Truck Simulator. Now, we would like to ask our community for some help to bring this project to life.


How can you help? If you have access to any of the vehicles listed below and would be willing to let us record sounds with them, we would truly appreciate your support!

We understand that these cars are cherished by their owners, and they may feel hesitant about letting someone else handle them. But don't worry, as we treat every vehicle with care and respect. All we do is attach a few small microphones, take the car for a short drive, and record sounds like the engine at different RPMs, the gearbox, the exhaust, etc.

We'll only use one microphone near the exhaust, which will be attached with duct tape that won't damage the paint. The other mics will go inside the engine bay and the cabin. Also, to record these sounds as close as possible to how the car left the factory, we need them the cars to be unmodified.

Ford

• 1967 Mustang with 390 Thunderbird Special V8
  
• 2023 F-150 with 5.0 V8
  
• 2023 F-150 Raptor with 3.5 V6
  
• 2023 Bronco with 2.7 V6
  
• 1998-2012 Crown Victoria with 4.6 V8
  

Dodge

• 1970 Charger with 426 Hemi V8
  
• 1996-2002 Viper with 8.0 V10
  
• 2023 Challenger with 6.2 V8
  
• 2025 Ram 1500 with 3.0 I6
  

Toyota

• 1984-1987 Corolla GT-S with 1.6 I4
  
• 1993-2002 Supra with 3.0 I6
  
• 2024 4Runner
  
• 2024 Sequoia
  
• 2024 Tacoma
  
• 2024 Tundra
  

Nissan

• 1970 Datsun 240Z with 2.4 I6
  
• 1998 240SX with 2.4 I4
  
• Nissan GT-R
  
• 2024 Frontier
  

If you have access to any of the vehicles and would be willing to help us out, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We're happy to discuss possible compensation.

Also, make sure to follow us on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube so you don't miss out on any upcoming information, or you can sign up for our newsletter. Until then, keep on truckin'!

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/

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.

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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!

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!

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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, Facebook[, Instagram, 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'!