American Truck Simulator is a truck simulator game developed and published by SCS Software. It was announced on September 6, 2013[1] and released on February 2, 2016[2]. It can be considered a spiritual successor to the 18 Wheels of Steel franchise.
As of the 1st February 2024, the Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 (until version 1803) supports for this and ETS2 were removed, and these now only supports Windows 10 (from version 1809) and Windows 11, in prep for the new game engine implementation in update 1.52.
American Truck Simulator Advertisement in Vive la France ! DLC.
The full map of American Truck Simulator as of update 1.48.
The full map of American Truck Simulator prior to update 1.5, when it was rescaled from 1:35 to 1:20.
Gameplay[]
Before you start your career as a ground logistics manager, you will first have to create your profile. You will choose your avatar, your name, your preferred truck, and your company logo. You will then choose your difficulty level (the higher, the more realistic).
Before you start your multi-million dollar logistics company, you will first have to complete quick jobs using provided trucks. You will have to earn at least $100,000 before buying your first truck.
As the player completes jobs and levels up, they will unlock skills. Skills can be used to upgrade fuel efficiency and long distance cargoes as well as unlocking hazardous, fragile, and important deliveries.
Eventually, once you gain enough, you can buy a new garage or upgrade your original, which will allow you to store more trucks. From this point you can hire AI drivers from a recruitment agency and provide each with a truck from a truck dealership to earn even more cash.
A feature that has been unique in American Truck Simulator is that truckers have to choose where to unload the cargo they are hauling when they reach the destination depot, a function that has been introduced later to Euro Truck Simulator 2. A "desired spot" (which gives out more experience points but is harder to park) and a "safe spot" (easier to park but with fewer experience points) are usually available at every depot. Alternatively, the trucker can skip parking with the price of forfeiting all parking experience points.
States and Cities[]
- Main article: States
- Main article: List of Cities in American Truck Simulator
Although American Truck Simulator currently only features 13 states out of 50 (and it is unlikely that the entire US map will be completed anytime soon), all states are immense and detailed and feature long roads and large cities for players to explore. It takes about three hours in real time to travel from Bellingham, Washington to Brownsville, Texas in game, meaning it will be a very large game once the entire map is completed.
The base game featured the states of California and Nevada on release, with a total of 30 cities (now 31). Arizona was released four months later as a free DLC, adding 15 cities (now 16). The newest DLC, released on the 16th September, 2024, added the state of Arkansas, with 9 new cities and 1 extended city.
The scale of the map was 1:35 on release. On June 23, 2016, SCS Software announced that the scale would be changed to 1:20 (1.75x larger), approximately matching the 1:19 scale in Euro Truck Simulator 2.[3] The rescale was implemented in update 1.5 released on December 12, 2016.[4] It also included Santa Maria, a completely reworked Oxnard, and countless additions and improvements to the map.
During the 2020 Christmas live stream, SCS Software revealed that, as the oldest state in American Truck Simulator, California would be reworked to reflect current mapping standards.[5] The rework was officially announced on May 7, 2021.[6] For more information, see California Dreamin'.
Garages[]
- Main article: Garage
Unlike Euro Truck Simulator 2, where every city has a garage other than dedicated ones like seaports and nuclear power plant locations, the majority of cities in American Truck Simulator do not feature a garage. The list below shows all cities in each state that contain a garage.
Cities with bolded names are capitals of their respective states.
| States | Cities |
|---|---|
 Arizona
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Flagstaff, Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma |
 Arkansas
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El Dorado, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Pine Bluff |
 California
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Bakersfield, Fresno, Los Angeles, Redding, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco |
 Colorado
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Alamosa, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins, Lamar, Montrose, Steamboat Springs, Sterling |
 Idaho
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Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Salmon, Twin Falls |
 Iowa
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TBA |
 Kansas
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Garden City, Hays, Hutchinson, Salina, Topeka |
 Missouri
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TBA |
 Montana
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Billings, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Miles City, Missoula |
 Nebraska
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Grand Island, Lincoln, North Platte, Omaha, Scottsbluff |
 Nevada
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Carson City, Elko, Las Vegas, Reno |
 New Mexico
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Albuquerque, Farmington, Las Cruces, Roswell, Santa Fe |
 Oklahoma
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McAlester, Lawton, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Woodward |
 Oregon
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Bend, Eugene, Medford, Ontario, Portland, Salem |
 Texas
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Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Del Rio, El Paso, Fort Stockton, Houston, Laredo, Lufkin, McAllen, Odessa, San Antonio, Texarkana |
 Utah
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Moab, Price, Salt Lake City, St. George, Vernal |
 Washington
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Kennewick, Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, Wenatchee |
 Wyoming
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Casper, Cheyenne, Evanston, Gillette, Jackson |
Trucks[]
- Main article: American Truck Simulator Trucks
There are seven truck brands available in the game.
| Brand logo | Brand name | Models | Date of addition (update) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Freightliner | Cascadia |
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International | 9900i | 22nd March, 2023, alongside update 1.43 |
| LoneStar |
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| LT |
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Kenworth | T680 Classic | 2nd February, 2016, alongside the launch of the game |
| T680 Next Gen |
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| W900 |
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| W990 | TBD | ||
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Mack | Anthem | 28th April, 2020, alongside update 1.37 |
| Pinnacle | 13th September, 2024, alongside update 1.51 | ||
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Peterbilt | Model 389 | 3rd November, 2016, alongside update 1.4 |
| Model 579 Classic | 2nd February, 2016, alongside the launch of the game | ||
| Model 579 Next Gen | TBD | ||
| Model 589 | |||
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Volvo Trucks | VNL 2014 | 5th November, 2018, alongside update 1.32 |
| VNL 2018 | 25th May, 2023, alongside update 1.47 | ||
| VNR Electric | TBA | ||
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Western Star | 4900 | TBD |
| 49X |
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| 5700XE | 31st January, 2023, alongside update 1.46 | ||
| 57X | 2nd August, 2022, alongside update 1.45 (more options added later in the same update) |
DLCs[]
- Main article: Downloadable Content#American Truck Simulator DLC
Maps[]
Currently available[]
- American Truck Simulator - Arizona (2016) adds the state of Arizona to the game. This DLC is free and can be downloaded immediately upon purchase of the base game.
- American Truck Simulator - New Mexico (2017) adds the state of New Mexico to the game. The DLC costs $11.99 / £8.99 / €11,99.
- American Truck Simulator - Oregon (2018) adds the state of Oregon to the game. The DLC costs $11.99 / £8.99 / €11,99.
- American Truck Simulator - Washington (2019) adds the state of Washington to the game. The DLC costs $11.99 / £8.99 / €11,99.
- American Truck Simulator - Utah (2019) adds the state of Utah to the game. The DLC costs $11.99 / £8.99 / €11,99.
- American Truck Simulator - Idaho (2020) adds the state of Idaho to the game. The DLC costs $11.99 / £8.99 / €11,99.
- American Truck Simulator - Colorado (2020) adds the state of Colorado to the game. The DLC costs $11.99 / £8.99 / €11,99.
- American Truck Simulator - Wyoming (2021) adds the state of Wyoming to the game. The DLC costs $11.99 / £8.99 / €11,99.
- American Truck Simulator - Montana (2022) adds the state of Montana to the game. The DLC costs $11.99 / £8.99 / €11,99.
- American Truck Simulator - Texas (2022) adds the state of Texas to the game. The DLC costs $17.99 / £14.99 / €17,99.
- American Truck Simulator - Oklahoma (2023) adds the state of Oklahoma to the game. The DLC costs $11.99 / £9.99 / €11,99.
- American Truck Simulator - Kansas (2023) adds the state of Kansas to the game. The DLC costs $11.99 / £9.99 / €11,99.
- American Truck Simulator - Nebraska (2024) adds the state of Nebraska to the game. The DLC costs $11.99 / £9.99 / €11,99.
- American Truck Simulator - Arkansas (2024) adds the state of Arkansas to the game. The DLC costs $11.99 / £9.99 / €11,99.
Upcoming[]
- American Truck Simulator - Iowa (TBA) will add the state of Iowa to the game.
- American Truck Simulator - Missouri (TBA) will add the state of Missouri to the game.
In confirmation[]
Unknown[]
- South Dakota
- North Dakota
- Tennessee
- Georgia
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Ohio
- Mississippi
- Alabama
- Florida
- South Carolina
- Kentucky
- North Carolina
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- DC
- Maryland
- Delaware
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- New York
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
- Massachussets
- Vermont
- New Hampshire
- Maine
Trailers[]
- American Truck Simulator - Lode King & Prestige Trailers Pack (2022) added 15 new trailers (8 Lode King Trailers, 7 Prestige Trailers), officially licensed by Lode King and Prestige Trailers (All of which are ownable and customizable (tuning parts and paint jobs)), as well as the interior decorations.
Cargoes[]
- American Truck Simulator - Heavy Cargo Pack (2017) added 9 new heavier and larger cargoes than those on regular jobs, ranging from large cable reels to mobile cranes. It also features new non-standard trailers with complex multi-joint articulation, jeeps and boosters.
- American Truck Simulator - Special Transport (2018) added 13 new heavy and oversized cargoes, ranging from Huge Tyres to Wind Turbine Blade. It also includes the Escort and special trailers.
- American Truck Simulator - Forest Machinery (2019) added the trailers and other specialized attachments and accessories based around the logging industry. It adds log machinery, grinder trailers, headache racks, and more. This DLC was released alongside the Washington DLC. It is updated on the 16th September, 2024, alongside the release of the Arkansas DLC.
- American Truck Simulator - Volvo Construction Equipment (2021) added 5 new heavy construction machinery cargoes, officially licensed by Volvo.
- American Truck Simulator - Farm Machinery (2023) added 9 new cargoes and 5 new cabin accessories based around the farming industry. This DLC was released alongside the Kansas DLC.
- American Truck Simulator - JCB Equipment Pack (2024) added 8 new machinery cargoes, officially licensed by JCB.
Truck Tunings[]
- American Truck Simulator - Wheel Tuning Pack (2016) added new customizable components for the truck wheels (nuts, discs, hubs, and hub covers).
- American Truck Simulator - Steering Creations Pack (2016) added 20 unique alternate designs of steering wheels, officially licensed by Steering Creations, Inc.
- American Truck Simulator - Dragon Truck Design Pack (2017) added dragon-themed paint jobs, Dragon Design rims, and a Dragon Design steering wheel. This was previously a reward for completing the Grand Gift Delivery, back in 2016, but on February 1, 2017, SCS decided to make it available on Steam for purchase.
- American Truck Simulator - Cabin Accessories (2020) added more decorations for the players' truck interiors.
- American Truck Simulator - Goodyear Tires Pack (2021) added 5 truck tires (2 Front, 3 Rear) and 4 trailer tires, officially licensed by Goodyear, a new front and rear rim set, 2 new paint jobs, and 10 cabin accessories.
- American Truck Simulator - W900 Tuning Pack (2023) added a large amount of customization for the Kenworth W900. The DLC adds exterior customization consisting of 2 paint jobs, 5 air filters, 7 bug deflectors, 18 bumpers, classic doors, 28 cab panels, 11 cabin rear options, 4 front door handles, 2 rear door handles, 15 door steps, 4 door trims, 8 exhaust systems, 4 fender guards, 2 filter covers, 3 front fenders, 15 front logos, 2 front mirrors, 9 front mudflaps, 9 front turning signals, 14 grilles, a hand rail, 2 headache racks, 6 headlight shapes, 5 lamp bars, 13 main mirrors, 9 regular mudflaps, 4 mudguards, 5 ornaments, 13 rear bumpers, 22 rear fenders, 3 side badges, 11 rear chassis covers, 8 side deflectors, 11 side logos, 5 side panels, 4 sideskirt bars, 18 fuel tanks, and 5 window trims. The interior is also updated with 4 new interiors, 4 carpets, 16 interior trims, 11 seats, and 9 accessories. This DLC was released in two days after the release of the Oklahoma DLC.
- American Truck Simulator - Michelin Fan Pack (2023) added 8 truck tires (2 Front, 6 Rear) and 4 trailer tires, officially licensed by Michelin, 2 new paint jobs, and 9 cabin accessories.
Paint Jobs[]
- American Truck Simulator - Steampunk Paint Jobs Pack (2016, reworked in 2023) added 18 new paint jobs (16 truck (3 shared paint themes for all trucks and 1 unique paint themes for each truck) and 2 trailer paint jobs) to your truck. This was originally a free DLC for early adopters of the initial release of ATS back in February 2, 2016. On April 18, 2023, SCS revisits the DLC and remake it as a paid DLC that every players can buy. It was also a free update for every early owners.
- American Truck Simulator - Valentine's Paint Jobs Pack (2017) added Valentine's Day-themed paint jobs.
- American Truck Simulator - Classic Stripes Paint Jobs Pack (2018) added 8 new classic stripes paint schemes. This DLC was released alongside the Oregon DLC
- American Truck Simulator - Space Paint Job Pack (2019) added three new paint jobs to your truck and three astronaut themed items to your cab. It was released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and the 60th anniversary of NASA. Previously, it was an ETS2-specific DLC.
- American Truck Simulator - Pink Ribbon Charity Pack (2019) added three pink ribbon-themed paint jobs for both your truck and trailer, as well as a pink ribbon mirror ornament to your cab. This was released to commemorate the Breast Cancer Awareness Month in every years. Between October 1 and October 20, 2019, SCS made a Pink Ribbon Charity Event on World of Trucks for both ATS and ETS2.
- American Truck Simulator - Retrowave Paint Jobs Pack (2021) added 22 new paint jobs (2 shared paint job themes for all trucks and 2 unique paint job themes for each truck) to your truck. The 2 shared paint job themes are also available for your own trailers.
- American Truck Simulator - Wild West Paint Jobs Pack (2022) added 6 new paint jobs (5 truck and 1 trailer paint jobs) to your truck and trailer. This DLC was released alongside the Texas DLC.
- American Truck Simulator - Sports Paint Jobs Pack (2024) added 5 new paint jobs for both of your trucks and trailers. This DLC was released alongside the Nebraska DLC.
References[]
- ↑ SCS Software, Change of Topic (and Continent!), 2013-09-06 (accessed 2022-04-06)
- ↑ SCS Software, American Truck Simulator Out Now!, 2016-02-02 (accessed 2022-04-06)
- ↑ SCS Software, The Rescale, 2016-06-23 (accessed 2022-04-08)
- ↑ SCS Software, ATS World Rescale is released in Update 1.5!, 2016-12-12 (accessed 2022-04-08)
- ↑ Christmas 2020 Special Stream Recordings, 2020-12-21 (accessed 2020-12-21)
- ↑ SCS Software, California Dreamin', 2021-05-07 (accessed 2021-05-07)
See also[]
- List of Cities in American Truck Simulator
- Highways in the United States
- Wikipedia page for American Truck Simulator
- Official Site for the game
| SCS Software Trucking Games | |
|---|---|
| Truck Simulator series | Euro Truck Simulator - German Truck Simulator - UK Truck Simulator - Euro Truck Simulator 2 - American Truck Simulator |
| 18 Wheels of Steel series | Hard Truck: 18 Wheels of Steel - Across America - Pedal to the Metal - Convoy - Haulin' - American Long Haul - Extreme Trucker - Extreme Trucker 2 |
| Other games | Trucks & Trailers - Scania Truck Driving Simulator |