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ATS Fan Still Determined to Make Graphics More Realistic After 5 Years

Kamil Kleszyk, 18 January 2024, 00:08

A certain ATS fan decided to tweak the 8-year-old graphics of the popular truck simulator. The results of several years of work are quite awe-inspiring.

American Truck Simulator Picks Up Pace; Third Upcoming DLC Revealed

Adrian Werner, 31 December 2023, 04:09

The American Truck Simulator: Missouri DLC has been announced. This is the third upcoming expansion for SCS Software's game.

ETS 2 Update 1.49 Goes Live; Improved Sky and New Weather Effects

Adam Adamczyk, 28 November 2023, 05:36

Update 1.49 for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is now available. It introduces visual improvements and additional features.

ATS: Kansas Release Date; Trailer and Map of New Roads

Marcin Przala, 19 November 2023, 11:24

The developers of American Truck Simulator have revealed the release date for the Kansas expansion, which will be set in the titular US state. In addition, an atmospheric trailer for the DLC, as well as a map of new roads, has hit the web.

ETS2 Update 1.49 Open Beta Lets You See the Moon and Buy Used Truck

Marcin Przala, 05 November 2023, 07:58

Update 1.49 for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator has become available in open beta. The patch introduces refreshed skies, including the moon, as well as a long-requested feature.

ATS Devs Show Off Next DLC, but Nobody Can Place It On Map It This Time

Marcin Przala, 07 September 2023, 13:07

SCS Software has once again toyed with American Truck Simulator players by releasing a brief teaser of the game's next DLC. This time the community can't agree on what state the expansion will focus on after Kansas and Nebraska.

ATS Devs Hint at Next US State - Players Already Guessed [Update: Official Announcement]

Hubert Sledziewski, 26 July 2023, 10:55

We know where the eleventh major expansion to ATS will take us. Before that, however, we're in for DLC dedicated to Oklahoma and Kansas.

New ATS Expansion Finally With Release Date

Kamil Kleszyk, 23 July 2023, 20:31

Czech studio SCS Software has revealed the release date of the American Truck Simulator DLC, in which fans of powerful trucks will explore Oklahoma.

ATS Oklahoma Pleases the Eye With Urban Landscapes

Christian Pieniazek, 12 July 2023, 14:24

American Truck Simulator: Oklahoma, the latest DLC for SCS Software's best-selling simulation game, shines in new footage. This time the devs let us take a close look at the capital of the title state - Oklahoma City.

ATS With 96% Positive Reviews on Steam; It's So Real a Company is Scouting It for Drivers

Kamil Kleszyk, 14 June 2023, 23:54

SCS Software, developers of American Truck Simulator, has announced a partnership with a real trucking company. As part of the deal, billboards with job offers for big truck enthusiasts have appeared in the popular simulator.

ATS' Next Stop is Kansas

Adrian Werner, 04 January 2023, 11:43

SCS Software teases the next expansion for American Truck Simulator. The footage suggests that the expansion will enable us to explore Kansas.

Best ATS Mods - Upgrade Your American Truck Experience

Adrian Werner, 08 December 2022, 16:14

We have prepared a list of ten essential mods for American Truck Simulator, which are best suited for starting the adventure with modding the hit sim from SCS Software.

ATS Texas DLC Launches Today

Adrian Werner, 15 November 2022, 13:18

The Texas DLC for American Truck Simulator will be released today. The developers also revealed another DLC in the form of ATS: Oklahoma.

Talking to ETS2 & ATS Developer About Future of the Games

Darius Matusiak, 21 October 2022, 13:17

Euro Truck Simulator 2 is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It's a good moment to ask about how future content is being developed and what the plans are for the coming years. We asked Daniel Nemec of SCS Software about this at PGA22.

ETS2 vs. ATS - Which Game has Bigger Map?

Miriam Moszczynska, 08 August 2022, 14:18

The maps of ETS2 and ATS differ in size, and this is not just due to the real-world division. What's more, one of the games has much more room for new terrain.

ETS2 Update 1.45 Brings New Hanover, Tankers and Multiplayer Improvements

Adrian Werner, 01 August 2022, 14:47

Updates 1.45 for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator have been released. They bring, among other things, the ability to own tankers, better support for multiplayer mods and refreshed map elements.

ATS: Montana With Release Date

Przemyslaw Dygas, 25 July 2022, 16:53

We already know when we will get behind the wheel of our truck to traverse Montana. The latest DLC for American Truck Simulator has received a release date.

Ultimate Levels of Immersion in Truck Simulator With Custom Cab Rig

Adam Adamczyk, 18 July 2022, 12:31

A truck driver simulator enthusiast has created an impressive gaming station. His creation is nothing short of spectacular.

ETS2 and ATS With Better Visuals Thanks to Project Next-Gen, but There's a Catch

Miriam Moszczynska, 28 June 2022, 12:21

If the basic visuals in ATS and ETS2 do not appeal to you, Project Next-Gen comes to the rescue. The modification brings photorealistic detail to the games, though it has its business in doing it.

Unusual Bug in ATS Has Players Scratch Their Heads

Miriam Moszczynska, 21 June 2022, 18:34

A driver in ATS encountered a very unpleasant incident during one of his transports. His truck got stuck under a bridge.

ETS2 Fans Have Been Waiting 5 Years for This Truck

Miriam Moszczynska, 07 June 2022, 14:29

The Semi truck from Tesla had a chance to hit the streets of ATS. However, this did not happen, and the matter was picked up by modders, independently introducing the vehicle to ETS2.

Watch Netflix While Driving in ETS2 Thanks to This Plugin

Przemyslaw Dygas, 02 May 2022, 13:42

A Euro Truck Simulator 2 fan has found a way to tackle boredom during particularly long hauls. Thanks to a special plug-in, he can watch Netflix in the cab of his truck.

Patch 1.44 for ETS2 and ATS Will Add Interesting Feature That Will Increase Realism

Hubert Sledziewski, 08 April 2022, 19:02

Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator will soon get an interesting feature. With update 1.44, SCS Software will add the ability to adjust the suspension height of trucks.

American Truck Simulator Now More Beautiful With Remodeled California

Adam Adamczyk, 07 April 2022, 12:09

The ATS is getting beautiful with works to refurbish California. SCS Software showed off screenshots of the new landscapes on its blog.

Easier Exploration in ETS2 and ATS - Patch 1.44 to Introduce Marking of Hidden Roads

Agnes Adamus, 21 February 2022, 18:59

Update 1.44 is heading to ETS2 and ATS, which will introduce markings for hidden roads to the games. It is unknown at this time when the patch will see the light of day.

Update 1.43 For ETS2 and ATS Goes Live

Jacob Blazewicz, 09 December 2021, 18:23

After extensive testing, update 1.43 is now available for Euro Truck Simulator 2, and with it comes refreshed Lyon, new roads and parts, and numerous improvements.

Montana Expansion for American Truck Simulator Announced

Adrian Werner, 18 November 2021, 14:21

The next DLC for American Truck Simulator will be Montana. As the title suggests, the expansion will focus on one of the least populated states in the US.

ETS2 and ATS Multiplayer Received Mod Support

Jacob Blazewicz, 22 October 2021, 20:04

The multiplayer mode in Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator finally enables us to play with mods, but with some limitations.

Pink Ribbons Back in ETS2 and ATS; SCS Software Once Again Joins the Fight Against Cancer

Hubert Sledziewski, 15 October 2021, 22:19

SCS Software, the creators of Euro Truck Simulator and American Truck Simulator, has decided to once again support the fight against female breast cancer and donate a full year's worth of proceeds from the Pink Ribbon Charity Pack DLC to the organizations involved.

American Truck Simulator: Wyoming Launches Today

Adrian Werner, 07 September 2021, 14:21

In a few hours, the Wyoming DLC for American Truck Simulator will launch on Steam. On the occasion of the release, the devs will als start an event in which we can get a new skin for the truck.

American Truck Simulator: Wyoming Release Date Revealed

Michael Zegar, 26 August 2021, 20:43

The Steam tab for American Truck Simulator has just revealed the release date for Wyoming, the seventh major expansion for this popular truck simulator.

Multiplayer in ETS2 and ATS Will Get Mod Support

Jacob Blazewicz, 20 August 2021, 13:50

SCS Software is preparing changes to the multiplayer mode in Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. Convoy is to „finally” enable us to play with fan-made mods.

American Truck Simulator Wyoming - New Gameplay Footage and Area Map

Filip Wegrzyn, 13 August 2021, 20:47

American Truck Simulator has received another gameplay video from the Wyoming expansion. This time we can see a drive through the mountainous terrain of the said state and a map of the expansion's area.

Multiplayer in ETS2 and ATS - Update 1.41 Brings Many New Features

Arkadiusz Strzala, 15 July 2021, 18:52

Fans of ETS2 and ATS truck simulators have just received the perfect gift. Update 1.41 introduces a multiplayer mode to both games. Finally and officially we can form a convoy with friends.

Multiplayer Beta of ETS2 and ATS Ends; Release in a Few Days

Hubert Sledziewski, 12 July 2021, 10:47

SCS Software Studio announced the end of beta testing of the multiplayer Convoy mode in ETS 2 and ATS. The full version of update 1.4.1 should be available within a few days.

American Truck Simulator - Multiplayer Open Beta Goes Live

Adrian Werner, 10 June 2021, 12:00

The open beta of Convoy, the multiplayer mode for SCS Software's American Truck Simulator, has launched.

Convoy in American Truck Simulator; Devs Test Multiplayer [UPDATED]

Jacob Blazewicz, 24 May 2021, 17:58

SCS Software tests the multiplayer mode in American Truck Simulator, called Convoy. For now, we can play with a larger group only as part of the beta update 1.41.

Patches 1.40 for ETS and ATS Go Live

Milosz Szubert, 24 March 2021, 20:47

Both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator have received major updates numbered 1.40. Their main attraction is the new lighting system, which SCS Software has been boasting about for quite some time.

Devs Present Changes in ETS 2 and ATS Patch 1.40

Michal Ciezadlik, 15 March 2021, 15:34

SCS Software shared details regarding changes in Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. Both games will receive a much improved lighting model in the upcoming patch 1.40.

Texas is the Next Stop in American Truck Simulator

Adrian Piotrowski, 13 March 2021, 16:33

SCS Software, the Czech studio responsible for the popular truck simulator series, has announced the next expansion for American Truck Simulator. This time players will be able to travel to Texas.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 Enables Us to Deliver COVID-19 Vaccine

Tom Borys, 21 January 2021, 23:08

An event has just appeared in Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator, in which the players will be able to transport an extremely valuable and sensitive cargo: COVID-19 vaccine.

ETS2 and ATS Get Holiday Event With Players Delivering Gifts

Arkadiusz Strzala, 18 December 2020, 15:09

Just like last year, a new Holiday event has started in the world of truck simulators from SCS Software. Players deliver gifts to gain achievements and special cabin painting.

American Truck Simulator Wyoming DLC Confirmed

Adrian Werner, 10 December 2020, 13:26

ATS: Wyoming, another expansion for the popular American Truck Simulator, has been announced. The expansion will use a new lighting model, which SCS Software is working on.

Free DLC for American Truck Simulator

Arkadiusz Strzala, 04 December 2020, 20:48

The simulator of driving a truck across the American wilderness has lived to see another free DLC. The extra in question is Freightliner Cascadia, a new truck in American Truck Simulator.

New American Truck Simulator DLC Will Take Us to Wyoming

Bart Swiatek, 25 November 2020, 12:24

The developers responsible for ATS have published a teaser for the upcoming expansion. Everything indicates that we're going to go to the Buffalo State - Wyoming.

American Truck Simulator: Colorado Will Launch Next Week

Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 08 November 2020, 18:59

American Truck Simulator: Colorado DLC will launch in mid-November. Gamers will visit Denver, Colorado Springs and the Great Plains, among others. SCS Software has also released a new trailer for the expansion.

American Truck Simulator - New Patch Improves Graphics

Arkadiusz Strzala, 15 July 2020, 14:19

Update number 1.38 for American Truck Simulator brings mainly visual improvements. From now on, we can enable the SSAO function in the settings, which improves the visual quality of the environment.

American Truck Simulator: Idaho Release Date Revealed

Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 11 July 2020, 18:12

Next week, a new expansion for American Truck Simulator will debut, introducing the famous mountains and lowlands of Idaho as well as new activities and events.

American Truck Simulator Will Feature a Treat for Virtual Tourists

Paul Wozniak, 09 July 2020, 21:11

The new expansion for American Truck Simulator, taking us to Idaho, will introduce viewpoints that will enable players to admire selected locations using special cinematic cut-scenes.

American Truck Simulator Update 1.37 Will Enable Us to Leave the Cab

Michael Kulakowski, 21 April 2020, 21:24

The devs of American Truck Simulator have released a new update for the game, numbered 1.37. In addition to the ability to walk around our truck, the patch also offers a completely redesigned sound effects system and many other minor fixes.