We are excited to announce the official release of our newest map expansion, Washington for American Truck Simulator!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfMXLvxqgoI

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1015160/American_Truck_Simulator__Washington/

We also have more surprises under the hood today, with the release of the Forest Machinery DLC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjnpFnmp6kA

This brand new trailer pack offers new and unique trailers for drivers to deliver to throughout Oregon's and Washington's logging industries and includes:

Towed Forest Machinery:

• Forwarder
  
• Log Harvester
  
• Log Loader
  
• Log Stacker
  
• Mulcher
  
• Stumper

Specialized Trailers:

• Tub Grinder
  
• Knuckleboom Loader

Truck Accessories:

• Headache Racks (2 versions for each cabin type)
  
• Hanging Chainsaw toy

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1076080/American_Truck_Simulator__Forest_Machinery/

With the release of these new add-ons, we have created a 'West Coast Bundle' which includes The base game of American Truck Simulator, Oregon and our latest releases, Washington and The Forest Machinery DLC. This special bundle offers great value on these products when purchased together.

You can buy this special bundle on Steam by clicking on the image below!

We invite you to join us live from the SCS Software offices for the traditional button-pushing which will publish Washington to the Steam store. We will start streaming 1 hour before the release time on our Twitch and Steam pages. See you there at 4pm UTC!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/scssoftware
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/SCSsoftware

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1015160/American_Truck_Simulator__Washington/

We've completed the testing cycle and American Truck Simulator Update 1.35 is now live!



First off, let us thank all of you who helped us with your bug reports, opinions and general feedback during the Experimental and Public Beta phases. The changelog is really huge and testing it would have been much harder without you. Its size is also the reason for why we won't describe all the details here again (please read the Public Beta article).

Most of you have already noticed that since a few days ago, a GPS voice navigation function was added to the Public Beta build of American Truck Simulator. For the initial phase, you can choose from 9 different language options (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Turkish and Mandarin Chinese). As with most of the new features, you can expect more options and improvements in the future. And while we have already amassed a considerable amount of feedback from the 1.35 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2, don't be shy to add your own feedback on our forum - the more the merrier!

Now here's a short recap video to help you navigate through all the changes and new features before Washington arrives tomorrow! Are you ready to truck on?!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3519pQCOs0

To enjoy the 1.35 update, make sure to OPT OUT of beta branches and your game will be automatically updated on Steam.

Some mods, however, may not have caught up yet - this update can effectively break them; remember that you can always stay on 1.34 or an even older branch. Follow these instructions to access and select them: Steam client → LIBRARY → right click on American Truck Simulator → Properties → Betas tab → select the version you want.

Also, check our modding wiki to get details pertaining to mods for the game.


MAP

• New roads: OR-58 (Oregon DLC), CA-299 and another segment of OR-140
  https://steamcommunity.com/games/americantrucksimulator/announcements/detail/2603552833093700029
• Arizona signage improvements
• Traffic lights improvements (all states)
  https://steamcommunity.com/games/americantrucksimulator/announcements/detail/1620644023166552984

VEHICLES

• https://steamcommunity.com/games/americantrucksimulator/announcements/detail/1819924505115654527
  
  • Purchased container trailers
    
  • Purchased B-double trailers (all types)
    
  • Purchased chip van trailers
• Specialized boat trailer
• Browse purchased trailers & accessories
• Saddle-mounted truck transport (KW T680)
  https://steamcommunity.com/games/americantrucksimulator/announcements/detail/1648790886583445844
• STAA doubles in traffic
• Adjust purchased trailers without service visit (extendable trailer, sliding tandem)
• Copy truck/trailer configuration across fleet
• Wiper settings improved

FEATURES

• GPS Voice navigation
• Use your own purchased trailers in External Contracts (World of Trucks)
• Online garage purchase
• Emergency refuelling service
• Input improvements (Steam controller support, Tobii eye tracker support, controller hotplug support, better FF on Linux)
• Razer Chroma support
  https://steamcommunity.com/games/americantrucksimulator/announcements/detail/1620644023173261723
• New options: truck stability, truck suspension, dual localization of names in map
• Faster job generation for hired drivers
• Lots of new drivers to hire
• Experimental DX11 support

MOD

• Curve item (new editor item)
• Walker/mover item improvement
• Multiple LODs for models
• Modded trucks support (in-game function)
• Traffic data improvement
• Vehicle data improvement (COG, wipers, transmission names, bracers sound)
• Randomized cargo model (eg. container color)

As we near the release of our upcoming map expansion for American Truck Simulator, we want to focus on some of the areas that truckers will use most on their travels around Washington and the west coast.



An essential part of any long-haul journey are Truckstops and rest areas. An area where a driver can take a break from the road. Whether you are taking a snooze, filling up on fuel or even weighing your load, with 10 Truckstops, 4 Rest areas and 13 Weigh stations in Washington, you will never be too far away from a stop to take a 10-100.





With the states many connecting highways and interstates, you'll be sure to find many unique junctions along the way. With traffic passing over and under you, these art-like road networks serve the purpose of connecting you to your destination.


And if you enjoyed that glimpse into Washington, we are hosting a special Washington stream today from our SCS Studio (on both our Twitch and Steam.) Featuring interviews with developers who were involved in the creative process of the map expansion, a Q&A session with CEO Pavel Šebor, a chance to win a new Washington bundle and much more. So make sure to tune in from 5pm UTC today!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1015160/American_Truck_Simulator__Washington/

Come join us in a special Washington stream (on both our Twitch and Steam developer page) featuring gameplay of the new map expansion and special guests who were involved in the making of Washington. They will be guiding you through this new state, hosting giveaways, talking with you in the chats and much more, so make sure to tune in!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1015160/American_Truck_Simulator__Washington/

A unique part of Washington that drivers can experience are its renowned logging cliff roads. These dirt roads will certainly test the skill of any driver, as you haul heavy logging equipment, machinery and tree logs up and down these dirt roads.



We have previously shown off these challenging roads in a recent blog post, and we are eager to show you more of these beautiful but dangerous roads. Take a peek of what challenges lie ahead in this gameplay video from our upcoming map expansion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQwX_x0PnpA

And if you enjoyed that glimpse into Washington, we are hosting a special Washington stream today (on both our Twitch and Steam) featuring more gameplay of the new map expansion and special guests who were involved in the making of Washington. So make sure to tune in from 4pm UTC today!

https://steamcommunity.com/games/americantrucksimulator/announcements/detail/1815420464157583278

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1015160/American_Truck_Simulator__Washington/

We have loved sharing with you our progress on Washington, and with the final touches being made to the map, we are now ready to confirm a date...


We hope that this short trailer will give you a small glimpse on what you will be able to experience for yourself very soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfMXLvxqgoI
And as you can see for yourself, Washington will be rich in content for drivers to explore.

• 3,800 miles of dense road network
  
• 16 brand new cities (Vancouver, Longview, Aberdeen, Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, Everett, Port Angeles, Bellingham, Omak, Wenatchee, Yakima, Kennewick, Grand Coulee, Spokane, Colville)
  
• More than 20 landmark bridges
  
• 10 original truckstops
  
• Keystone-Port Townsend Ferry
  
• Spokane swing bridge
  
• Grand Coulee dam
  
• Washington's iconic mountains (Mount St. Helens and Mt. Rainier)
  
• Challenging logging cliff road
  
• Dynamic speed limits and LED signs
  
• New unique cargoes: aircraft engines, piggy back trucks, boat...
  
• Large and realistic ports (Seattle, Tacoma, Everett)
  
• Many unique junctions
  
• Distinct company docks: yacht builders, vast farms, material storages...
  
• Washington-specific achievements to unlock

With the upcoming release of this map expansion, you will see news, reviews, images, and videos appearing online this coming weekend. With a plan to lift the embargo, the media as well as trusted friends of SCS Software will be able to openly start showing their footage from the map.

Additionally, on Thursday the 6th and Saturday the 8th of June we will be hosting a special Washington stream (on both our Twitch and Steam) featuring gameplay of the new map expansion and special guests who were involved in the making of Washington. They will be guiding you through this new state, hosting giveaways, talking with you in the chats and much more, so make sure to tune in from 4pm UTC on Thursday and 5pm UTC on Saturday!

Related Washington posts: announcement, urban landmarks, prefab building, logging cliff road, farming, landscapes, Kenworth Renton assembly plant, Everett aerospace factory, Mount St. Helens, bridges, Seattle, Grand Coulee Dam

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1015160/American_Truck_Simulator__Washington/

On this day in 1942, the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam was completed, after 9 years of construction.



Currently, it holds the title of not only the largest dam in the Columbia River Basin but one of the largest in the world. Located west of Spokane, it provides a whopping 2,300 megawatts of hydroelectric power across the state, which is enough power to continuously supply the needs of two cities the size of Seattle!



Taller than the Great Pyramids of Giza, at over 550ft tall from its bedrock base and spanning over a mile long, this impressive landmark has been recreated in spectacular detail using unique assets in our upcoming American Truck Simulator map expansion.



Amongst one of the new Special Transport routes which you will find in Washington, you will be able to deliver unique and heavy loads to a nearby town, which will offer dam good views of this man-made wonder.









https://store.steampowered.com/app/1015160/American_Truck_Simulator__Washington/

Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Northwest region of the USA. Becoming the fastest-growing major U.S. city in 2016 with over 3.5 million residents, it is home to some of America's largest businesses.





With its iconic skyline, famous landmarks and sport stadiums, drivers in our upcoming map expansion will have plenty of scenery to admire, as they travel on the cities' winding highways with its unique interstate junctions. Can you name any of these famous buildings?





Creating a mega-city like Seattle is no easy task for our map team; it required careful planning and decision-making to fit the scale and limitations of our map. Despite the challenges of ensuring both quality and optimization for our players, we believe we have managed to create a realistic depiction of Seattle and its landmarks.


As you admire the views from your cab, make sure to stay alert for changing speed limits on your drive past Seattle. New technology on variable message-signs will keep you informed of speed restrictions throughout your travels in this busy city.


We are sure you will find no shortage of jobs from Seattle, being the shipping gateway to Asia through its many seaports and large airports; truck drivers are always in high demand to distribute and deliver freight across the West Coast and onwards.


We are sure you will love traveling to and from the city of Seattle. With its hundreds of coffee shops, it's bound to be a truckers' paradise.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1015160/American_Truck_Simulator__Washington/