Truck Simulator Video Game Series
A series of simulation games with elements of economic strategy, created by the Czech studio SCS Software as an extension of the experience of developing the series 18 Wheels of Steel.
The first game in the series - Euro Truck Simulator was released in 2008. The production aimed at lovers of truck driving simulators was well received among players and sold more than 300,000 copies. The unexpected success encouraged the developers to develop the idea, resulting in the games UK Truck Simulator (2010) i German Truck Simulator (2011). At the same time, work also began on a sequel - Euro Truck Simulator 2 (2012). A few months before the release of "two", another side-scroller of the series was put into the hands of fans - Scania Truck Simulator.
The gameplay in the games of the series Euro Truck Simulator is based on a similar scheme. The player takes on the role of a truck driver and, at the same time, the head of a small transport company. His task is to transport cargo between cities in different corners of Europe. The profits achieved depend, among other things, on the distances covered, the type of products transported, adherence to traffic regulations and possible damage to the tractor or cargo. The money earned can be used to purchase new truck models, most of which are faithful copies of authentic vehicles traveling on European roads.
As befits a simulator, the developers at SCS Software focused on a realistic driving model with a physics engine that takes into account a number of factors affecting the behavior of the tractor and semi-trailer, such as speed, turning radius and weather conditions on the road. A certain convenience for the player is the ability to observe the action from several different camera angles, including from the driver's seat, from above the vehicle or from the side.
Against the background of competing productions, the series Euro Truck Simulator is distinguished by its attractive visuals. A breakthrough in this respect turned out to be especially the use of a new engine in the Scania Truck Simulator i Euro Truck Simulator 2, offering a number of modern solutions including High Dynamic Range (HDR), Morphological Anti-Aliasing (MLAA) and Depth of Field (DOF) technologies.
Undoubtedly, an important factor in the success of the brand Euro Truck Simulator is the active fan community, which, based on functional editing tools, regularly and, most importantly, provides new content (such as additional cities, vehicles and modes of play) free of charge.
Truck Simulator Series Evolution
2016
American Truck Simulator
2012
Euro Truck Simulator 2
2012
Scania Truck Driving Simulator
2010
UK Truck Simulator
2010
German Truck Simulator
2008
Euro Truck Simulator
American Truck Simulator
Simulation
February 2, 2016
The next installment in the popular truck simulation game series with an additional economic layer. The product was created by Czech studio SCS Software, who previously created its sister game - Euro Truck Simulator - and the 18 Wheels of Steel franchise. The game lets you play as a driver of a mighty 18-wheeler, whose career takes him from being an ordinary full-time corporation worker to an owner of a prosperous transport company. Gameplay mechanics is close to the previous games from SCS Software, except this time you get to traverse the key highways of the United States and Canada. The authors not only took care to faithfully recreate the American road map and its landmarks, but also implemented a wide selection of the most popular trucks on the continent.
- American Truck Simulator: New Mexico November 9, 2017
- American Truck Simulator: Oregon October 4, 2018
- American Truck Simulator: Washington June 11, 2019
- American Truck Simulator: Utah November 7, 2019
- American Truck Simulator: Idaho July 16, 2020
- American Truck Simulator: Colorado November 12, 2020
- American Truck Simulator: Wyoming September 7, 2021
- American Truck Simulator: Texas November 15, 2022
- American Truck Simulator: Montana August 4, 2022
- American Truck Simulator: Oklahoma August 1, 2023
- American Truck Simulator: Kansas November 30, 2023
- American Truck Simulator: Nebraska May 16, 2024
- American Truck Simulator: Arkansas September 16, 2024
- American Truck Simulator: Missouri TBA
- American Truck Simulator: Iowa TBA
- American Truck Simulator: Louisiana TBA
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Simulation
October 18, 2012
A sequel to the popular truck simulation game. Just like its predecessor from 2008, the game was developed by Czech developer SCS Software. Euro Truck Simulator 2 lets you play as a truck driver and owner of a delivery company. The core gameplay has you transport cargo between towns and cities. The game’s map comprises of a large part of Europe, and features a significant number of cities you can visit. The money you earn doing jobs lets you purchase new trucks or customize the ones you already own. Euro Truck Simulator 2 sports attractive visuals and realistic driving model, which takes into account not only well-researched real-life physics, but also the current road conditions.
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: Going East! September 19, 2013
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: Scandinavian Expansion May 7, 2015
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: Vive la France! December 5, 2016
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: Italia December 5, 2017
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: Beyond the Baltic Sea November 29, 2018
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: Road to the Black Sea December 5, 2019
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: Iberia April 8, 2021
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: Heart of Russia TBA
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: West Balkans October 19, 2023
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: Greece December 4, 2024
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: Nordic Horizons TBA
Scania Truck Driving Simulator
Simulation
June 8, 2012
Scania Truck Driving Simulator is a Scania truck simulator produced by the Czech SCS Software studio. In the course of the game, the player tests his driving skills in this type of vehicle, taking part in one of the many available game modes. Developers from the Czech Republic offer, among other things, such ways of conducting the game as Free Riding, Extreme Trucker or Young European Truck Driver races.
UK Truck Simulator
Simulation
February 19, 2010
UK Truck Simulator is a simulation game created by SCS Software studio. Players play the role of a truck driver who runs his own transport company. The game consists mainly in planning routes and transporting cargo between cities in the UK and investing in the development of the company.
German Truck Simulator
Simulation
January 13, 2010
Another production from the truck simulator family from SCS Software studio. This time we will have to transport goods by truck through neighbouring Germany. A number of improvements have been made to the game, including improved graphics, user interface, and driving model. It was more focused on realism than on arcade gameplay.
Euro Truck Simulator
Simulation
August 20, 2008
An arcade simulator of powerful trucks, developed by the experienced Czech studio SCS Software. Unlike the previous games created by this company (Hard Truck and 18 Wheels of Steel series), this title concentrates on European roads and vehicles, which were recreated with minute attention to detail. The gameplay focuses on traveling through Europe and delivering various types of cargo to selected destinations. During the missions the player visits streets of some famous European cities, including Rome, Berlin, Madrid and Prague. The cities feature their characteristic architecture and recognizable locations. The game is powered by the same engine that was used in the previous games developed by SCS, albeit greatly improved. Thanks to that, the routes are longer, the areas are larger and the vehicle models are even more detailed.
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