We have another preview of the Missouri map expansion for our #BestCommunityEver! This time, we would like to show you some of the new models our asset makers are working on which you will find scattered across the map in this upcoming DLC. You will also read about how they prepare the models from scratch for their final design.


Keep in mind that these models showcased here are not the only new assets we have been working on, and that this DLC is still a work in progress. Among many other models, we are proud to show you these beauties inspired by the real-world locations in various parts of Missouri such as the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, the Joplin church, the statue in Kirksville, St. Joseph's water building or the pedestrian bridge in Rolla. But that's not all, in total, we have put together over 350 new models just for this map expansion!






Are you interested to know how these models are put together? Our talented asset makers work on them in Autodesk Maya from the first draft to the final design. As you can see in the first image below, first they put together a basic model with no details and textures, serving as a placeholder for more adjustments.


Once they have that done, they proceed to modify the geometry and add details. In this step, it is important to have an overview of the model structure, which allows them to modify the shape and detailed elements. In the image below, you can see the model in Shade mode without textures, with the wireframe view added. This shows how the model is structured and how the different parts of the model relate to each other.


The last step is to apply the textures and make final adjustments. Now, you can see the final look of the model, ready to be used in a variety of applications. On the very first picture of this blog, you can also see this model's final look in the game.


We hope you are looking forward to trucking in the Missouri DLC. If you do, make sure to add it to your Steam Wishlist! And don't forget to follow us on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, so you won't miss out on any American Truck Simulator news. Until next time, happy travels!

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Earlier this year, we announced that we have teamed up with Western Star Trucks for the Star Nation Experience 2024 in this blog. Along with us, Western Star Trucks, and members of the Star Nation community, two lucky American Truck Simulator players had the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Bend, Oregon, and take part in this unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Unfortunately, the original date for the Star Nation Experience 2024 had to be cancelled due to the wildfires spreading in the area. As a result, Western Star, in cooperation with local authorities, firefighters, and sheriffs, made the decision to postpone the event to ensure everyone's safety. The new date has now been announced: the event will take place from September 27 to September 30! And today, we are excited to introduce the two participants from our ATS community, so let's meet them.


But first, we shall remind you of what this amazing event is all about. In the heart of Oregon's untamed wilderness, Western Star Trucks hosted the first Star Nation Experience last year for eight lucky winners of their raffle, marking the first of its kind in the trucking industry.

It is a wild, adrenaline-fueled experience filled with trucking, fly fishing, ATV fun, and more adventures celebrating everything that makes Western Star and the Star Nation community special. The highlight of the event is undoubtedly the behind-the-scenes tour of Daimler's High Desert Proving Grounds in Madras, where they took on the ultimate driver challenge last year, pushing Western Star X-Series trucks to their limits. And this year will be no different.


As we already mentioned above, for the Star Nation Experience 2024, Western Star has invited us to participate but also dedicated two slots of the team of eight lucky winners to members of our American Truck Simulator community. Our friends at Western Star received plenty of applications and a few weeks ago, they selected the winners. We are very excited to meet with all of them, especially with the two from our community - Connor and Brendan.



Brendan's passion for trucking traces all the way back to his childhood. "I’ve been obsessed ever since I was a kid. I would always play with toy trucks and pull wagons around in my yard," he says. This early fascination grew into a full-blown obsession with trucks, leading him to discover the world of ATS and a career as a driver.

Since 2019, Brendan has been an avid player, drawn to the game's meticulous detail and immersive environments, which realistically replicated real trucking experiences. In ATS, Brendan's vehicle of choice is the Western Star 4900EX, inspired by his fond memories of riding in his father's truck as a child. Captivated by its iconic design and reliability, Brendan enthusiastically recreated his favorite truck in-game, using mods to enhance his virtual trucking adventures.

Outside of ATS, Brendan's dedication to trucking extends into his professional life, where he spends most of his time on the road, logging miles as a professional truck driver.



Connor’s passion for ATS began with the original Euro Truck Simulator when he was just 12 years old. "There was something about the open road and the sounds of the truck engine that always pulled me into playing more," Connor recalled.

In the virtual realm of ATS, Connor drives his favorite truck, the Western Star 57X, relishing its smooth rides and long-haul comfort. The truck's iconic logo holds a special place in Conor’s heart; it resonates with him - something he identifies with. Beyond gaming, Connor values ATS for its ability to offer a temporary escape from the humdrum of everyday life as well as the opportunity for him to immerse himself in the role of an owner-operator, participating in virtual convoys and engaging with a community of fellow trucking enthusiasts.

We would like to thank Western Star Truck for this wonderful opportunity to be a part of this adventure along with the members of our American Truck Simulator community. Keep a close eye on Western Star's Facebook and Instagram, and our X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook so you don't miss out on any news from the Star Nation Experience 2024 which Nemiro and Mark will also attend. Get ready to embark on this unforgettable adventure with us!

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We are excited to share with you that a new game module for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator will be introduced with the 1.52 update - Driving Academy. This free update will include sets of scenarios which we hope will teach our players a thing or two about driving and maneuvering a truck in a fun and captivating way.


We are venturing into new territory, inspired by years of feedback from players who have told us that our games have helped them grasp the basics of truck driving. Many have used it to get a sense of handling a truck and trailer, learning how to maneuver and reverse. With this in mind, we thought we'd take it a step further by introducing a series of challenges specifically designed to improve and expand these skills.






Driving Academy will help players learn to drive a truck, from basic driving to navigating intricate courses and complex parking maneuvers with a detailed explanation via driving instructions including diagrams, pointers, and directions. This new game module will provide you with various scenarios of increasing difficulty inspired by instructions given to real-life students. We also wanted to enable drivers to analyze their drive so we have also implemented a new replay feature into this game module as well.








As we mentioned above, we are testing the waters with Driving Academy, but if we get positive feedback from our community, we would love to continue creating additional scenarios and special challenges in the future that real-life truck drivers may encounter on the road. Our dream is for this game module to offer a deeper understanding of both truck driving and the underlying systems, as well as when to use them. But that is still a long way to go.








We also plan to explore this new game module in our live streams, create a special explanatory video, and the topic may also be explored in an Under the Hood blog post, explaining our thought process and production challenges. So you will want to be on the lookout on our channels so you do not miss out on this exclusive content that will also take you behind the scenes - follow us on our X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.







We hope you will appreciate this new feature, enjoy it when it is released and maybe even learn something new about trucking. Until then, happy travels!

Today is the day, engines at the ready! The Arkansas DLC for American Truck Simulator releases today and we can't wait for you to get haulin'. Are you ready to explore the Natural State and all that it has to offer? Let's get cruising!



We cannot wait for you to embark on your first journey into Arkansas. Our team has been working hard to ensure everything is running smoothly for its release. From bug smashing to putting in additional polish on the map, we're ready for you to explore and deliver across the State!

• Take your time and enjoy every moment as you discover:
  
• 10 explorable cities including Little Rock, Fortsmith, Fayetteville and Pine Bluff.
  
• See several landmarks unique to Arkansas such as the historical centre of Hot Springs with its Bathhouse Row and National Park, iconic art murals, the majestic Arlington Hotel, courthouses, churches and more.
  
• Enjoy trucking through 10 scenic towns (settlements)
  
• Discover a variety of different viewpoints across Arkansas
  
• See the famous Arkansas and Mississippi rivers which run through the State.
  
• Drive across the impressively large Emmitt Sanders Lock and Dam, which has been in operation since December 1968!
  
• Deliver to unique industries such as the Nuclear One power plant, and custom built River Port & Timber Harvest depots.
  
• Experience the new dynamic loading and unloading of logs onto your trailer.
  
• Discover the hidden treasures of Arkansas's countryside, forest, swampland, viewpoints, road network and more.

From cities large and small, Arkansas has something new to explore around every corner. From art murals, to swampland and the custom-made farms, grain elevators, river ports and timber harvest depots, there is something for everyone to discover and enjoy.














We are also happy to share that the Forest Machinery DLC will be receiving a free update with the release of Arkansas. With its many forestry and logging related industries, these companies often require lots of heavy duty equipment and vehicles, one of which we are excited to bring as a new cargo in this DLC!


Introducing the Forestry Skidder, a specialized machine used in logging operations to transport felled trees from the cutting site to a central location for processing or loading. It typically drags logs across the forest floor, either using a cable system or a grapple claw to secure the logs. Skidders are essential for efficiently moving timber, especially in rough or uneven terrain, and help streamline the process of harvesting trees in large-scale logging operations.



That's not all however, as owners of this DLC will also be able to enjoy some cabin accessories from our in-game brand 'OWL' for their truck cab! Including protective Ear Muffs, a mug and a road-sign themed hanging cabin item! We hope DLC owners enjoy hauling this heavy duty machine across Arkansas and beyond with this free update.


If both the Arkansas DLC and the new Forest Machinery content takes your interest, consider purchasing our newest Arkan-saw bundle (get it?) which includes both the Arkansas DLC and the Forest Machinery DLC at a discounted price! It is the perfect bundle for truckers looking to get the fullest experience out of the Natural State.

This bundle operates on a "Complete the set" basis, ensuring you only pay for the DLCs that are not already in your library. Happy travels!



Can't wait to get trucking? Join Mark & Petr for the Arkansas DLC Release Live Stream! Also featured are special guests involved in the development of this new expansion. Don't miss out, tune in at our official Twitch or YouTube channels today from 4:00 PM CEST onwards.



Excited to get driving? Don't forget, you can also join in on the #CruisingArkansas World of Trucks event, where you can earn unique in-game Arkansas themed rewards! We are asking you, our #BestCommunityEver to help contribute and complete the community goal of driving 125,000,000 miles (201,168,000 km) while delivering cargo to or from any city in Arkansas.


Players who achieve their personal goal of delivering to or from 10 Arkansas cities will receive a lovely White-tailed Watch ATS truck paint job. If the community goal is reached, all players who have completed their personal goal will also receive a hanging Diamond Apple Blossom pendant for their cabin!


But that's not all! We also have another unique gift for you. If you take any External Contract or External Market job TO or FROM the city of Pine Bluff, you'll earn this adorable fluffy White-tailed Deer fawn plush for their truck cabin. We think it makes for the perfect mascot whilst trucking through the Natural state!

If you'd like to learn more about this event, check out the dedicated blog here.


We hope you enjoy cruising and discovering Arkansas! We cannot thank you enough for all your support leading upto to the release of this DLC. Our team would love to hear what you think of Arkansas, if you enjoyed it, please consider leaving a review on Steam! Until next time, keep on truckin'!

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Please join us on Monday, the 16th of September, as we celebrate the release of our new Arkansas DLC, by taking part in our World of Trucks event – Cruising Arkansas! Enjoy the scenic beauty, wildlife, and incredible history of the Natural State while contributing to its impressive economy of agriculture, forestry and transport logistics.


We challenge our #BestCommunityEver to achieve the community goal of driving 125,000,000 miles (201,168,000 km) while delivering cargo to or from any city in Arkansas.

While you are #CruisingArkansas enjoying the beautiful locations it has to offer, you’ll also have the chance to discover some hidden gems found only on unmarked roads that are not visible on the map. There are also stunning water bodies to visit such as Lake Chicot, Lake Dardanelle, and Norfork Lake, not to mention the Arkansas, Mississippi, and White Rivers. The Natural State is also the home of the white-tailed deer, and northern mockingbird, and boasts the beautiful apple blossom as its state flower since in 1901 it was one of the largest apple producers in the United States.

As you participate in the Natural state’s economy, you’ll be able to help out in some of its main industries such as forestry, agriculture and logistics, with a new river port and airport hub to visit and a new sawmill, paper and steel mills deliver to.

And, during your travels, you can look forward to many spectacular views and highlights such as:

• Pine Bluff Lock & Dam 4, impressive Arkansas River lock and dam engineering
  
• Hot Springs, a beautiful resort city, famous for its naturally heated springs and bath houses
  
• Arkansas Nuclear One, a nuclear power plant located on Lake Dardanelle
  
• Fort Smith, a historic city established as a western frontier military post in 1817

As with past cruising events, you can use your own trailer and experience all these in the external market!

Arkansas DLC has 10 terrific new cities to explore, and we're offering a special reward for completing your personal goal, which will require you to deliver a job to or from all of them. All jobs for the event need to be 100 miles each (161 km) or more.

Come along with us and haul through incredible landscapes of mountains, forests, hot springs and lakes. Let's cruise Arkansas and enjoy the ride, it will be an awesome one!



Using External Contracts or External Market, with a World of Trucks-connected profile in American Truck Simulator, the community goal is to drive 125,000,000 miles (201,168,000 km) while delivering cargo to or from any city in Arkansas.

When a player completes a delivery to or from 10 different Arkansas cities, they will achieve their personal goal. Note that the in-game city of Texarkana spans both the Arkansas and Texas DLCs. Only jobs to or from the Arkansas portion of the city, shown as 'Texarkana (AR)' on the External Contracts job screen, count towards this event.

All jobs for the event need to be at least 100 miles each (161 km), or more.

You can check if your recent deliveries met these conditions using your Log Book in your World of Trucks profile.

• Personal: Players that deliver cargo to or from 10 Arkansas cities will gain a personal World of Trucks Achievement and a White-tailed Watch ATS truck paint job Steam inventory item.

• Community: When the community goal of driving 125,000,000 miles (201,168,000 km) during deliveries to or from any city in Arkansas is met, and if the player has also achieved their personal goal, then they will receive a hanging Diamond Apple Blossom pendant Steam inventory item.

The event will be concluded on Sunday, 17th of November at 23:59 UTC.

We look forward to hearing from you about where you went and what you discovered, we're positive you'll love cruising the beautiful Natural state! So, please share your screenshots and videos with us using the hashtag #CruisingArkansas on our Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram profiles and we will share our favourite ones (we may even feature some of them in a future blog post!).

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We're thrilled to announce the arrival of the legendary Mack® Pinnacle in American Truck Simulator, which is now available to purchase and drive in-game. However, that's not all—we're also excited to introduce the Limited Edition Mack Black Anthem® too!


Ready to get trucking? Let's take a closer look at these new additions!

The Mack Pinnacle™ combines power and reliability with modern technology and a classic design. The result is a legendary workhorse, ready to take on any job while making every drop of fuel count. The Pinnacle’s lightweight-yet-strong frame is built for heavy loads, steep grades and long hauls, making it the perfect choice for your next journey in American Truck Simulator.


The Pinnacle's virtual implementation includes an array of configurations options including 3 cabin variants (Day Cab, 48-inch Flat Top Sleeper and 70-inch StandUp Sleeper), several chassis and length options (6x2, 6x2 Liftable Pusher and 6x4), 3 engine options ranging from 415hp to 505hp, and a choice of numerous transmissions are available. New with the addition of the Pinnacle is the Mack mDrive­™ HD transmission, equipped with crawler gears to help get any load moving. It's complimented by a low final drive ratio to keep engine RPMs low at highway speeds to help maximize efficiency.









You'll also find plenty of customization options including 4 cabin interiors, two grille variations (modern & classic), a variety of cabin accessories and more to tune up your Mack Pinnacle™ just the way you like it.











We know how much our American Truck Simulator community has been looking forward to this truck, and we hope you enjoy it! Share screenshots and videos with us from your first journey in the Mack Pinnacle with us and Mack Trucks on X/Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

As part of the free 1.51 update for American Truck Simulator, we also released the Limited Edition Mack Black Anthem®, which sports a blacked-out exterior trim package and other additional interior features.



It looks business, and it means business! Whilst limited to only 500 made in the real world, The Mack Black Anthem® is available to purchase at your nearest in-game Mack Trucks dealer for all owners of American Truck Simulator. We hope you enjoy this awesome looking variant of an already legendary truck.

If you missed the 1.51 update blog, which includes more about this legendary truck and more, you can find it here.



A big thank you goes out to the team at Mack Trucks, for allowing us to bring both of these awesome-looking additions to American Truck Simulator, and for assisting our team in creating them. We hope you enjoy driving them across the States, and we look forward to seeing your screenshots and more on our social media channels. See you on the road!

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We are happy to announce that the 1.51 update for American Truck Simulator has been released and is now available on Steam. This update contains bug fixes, changes and new content, which are featured below, so we recommend having a read!



We'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated, provided their feedback, and made bug reports during the Open Beta period. Your valuable input helped us make tweaks, changes and squash some bugs that we may have missed the first time around. We hope you can now begin to fully enjoy the fruits of your work.

New Title Screen

One of the first and most prominent changes you will encounter in this update is a complete redesign of our Title Screen. Whilst keeping in line with our recent user interface rework, we wanted a design which is easy to navigate and understand for all players.


First and foremost, one of the main difference you'll notice about the new Title Screen is the focus on a truck in the centre of the screen. On the left, you'll find the menu which allows easy access to the more important features of the game, such as Options, and other sub-menus such as the DLC (formerly DLC Browser) and the Mod Manager, which will display the number of MODs active next to it if you have any installed.


To access your Profile Manager, just simply click your profile widget located in the top right of the menu screen.

Functionally, we have also made navigation more comfortable with a gamepad or a steering wheel, requiring less time reaching for a keyboard from the moment you launch ETS2 or ATS. This design also leaves us space to make tweaks and changes where needed, as well as make additions in the future.

Mack Black Anthem

The Mack Anthem just got a whole lot cooler! Introducing the Limited Edition Mack Black Anthem® in American Truck Simulator, featuring a blacked-out exterior trim package and other additional interior features. In developing this special truck, designers started with a 70-inch StandUp sleeper model painted Mack Black and spec’d it up with Mack’s black exterior trim package. They then added a number of unique styling features, including a bold black Mack wordmark across the grille.


The cab steps and deck plates are also powder-coated in black, and flat black trim stripes are added to the air intakes on each side of the hood. Black mudflap brackets, black fuel tanks, black style aluminium wheels and a limited edition Anthem doorplate add to the distinctive look. Completing the exterior transformation of the Mack Black Anthem is a unique black Mack Bulldog ornament on the hood.




It looks business, and it means business! Whilst limited to only 500 made in the real world, The Mack Black Anthem® is available to purchase at your nearest in-game Mack Trucks dealer for all owners of American Truck Simulator. We hope you enjoy this awesome looking variant of an already legendary truck.



A big thank you goes out to the team at Mack Trucks, for allowing us to bring this awesome-looking addition to American Truck Simulator as part of the 1.51 update, and for assisting our team in creating it. We hope you enjoy driving The Mack Black Anthem® across the States, and we look forward to seeing your screenshots and more on our social media channels.

The MACK trademarks and designs are registered rights of the AB Volvo Group and are used pursuant to a license.

Dynamic Cargo (Un)Loading of Grain Hoppers & Chip vans

In the 1.50 update, we introduced a dynamic loading and unloading feature for Nebraska DLC's custom agriculture depots using a grain hopper trailer. Now, we are happy to reveal that in the 1.51 update for American Truck Simulator, we are going to add more animated loading options as well as depots where players will encounter this feature!


Truckers delivering with their own grain hopper trailer will experience dynamic loading and unloading when transporting corn, soybean, grain, sugar beet, pelleted animal food, potatoes, or cotton seed not only in Nebraska but also in custom depots found in the Kansas DLC, the upcoming Arkansas DLC, and in "prefab" depots across American Truck Simulator.





But that is not all! This upcoming update will also include a new dynamic loading option for the chip van when hauling wood shavings or cotton seeds. Currently, this dynamic feature is available only for cargo loading and will appear in Arkansas' custom depots as well as "prefab" depots across the USA. We plan to extend this functionality to include other types of cargo haulable with a chip van as well as dynamic unloading in the future.

You can read more about this feature in a blogpost we posted.

I-44 and more for Oklahoma DLC

The missing link along the I-44 has been frequently requested by our community, so we are glad to be able to bring this new content as part of the upcoming 1.51 update for ATS.


Currently in the Oklahoma DLC, the middle section of Interstate 44 through Oklahoma City is missing. However in the 1.51 update, we are happy to be able to bring this section in, connecting the western and eastern sections and completing I-44 in Oklahoma. This will of course come as a free update to all current owners of the Oklahoma DLC.




That is not all however, the I-44 will also include two new depots for players to deliver to and from; a furniture store and a construction site. Along with this addition, players will also be treated to 2 new truck stops on the I-40. If you'd like to read more about these changes, check out the dedicated blog on this topic here.

Vegetation Update for Texas DLC

In collaboration with our vegetation department, our map designers have replaced the older pines with the more accurate loblolly pines native to Texas!


The loblolly pines were initially created for the Arkansas DLC but also naturally grow in Texas. To enhance realism and ensure a smoother transition when driving between these states, truckers will now encounter an abundance of these trees throughout the entire eastern part of Texas - along roads, in forests, and within towns.







We hope you will appreciate our teams' attention to detail, going back to previously released map expansions and updating them based on your feedback to correct any imperfections.

Custom City Intros for Oregon DLC

We are happy to share that we have now expanded Custom City Intros to the Oregon DLC for American Truck Simulator!


These special cutscenes appear when a player selects a starting city when creating a new profile. We hope that new players (or those restarting a new profile) will enjoy these new additions, showcasing the area where you have chosen to begin.


We hope you enjoy this addition, and we look forward to introducing it to more states in the future.

FlowBelow Update for Various Trucks

We've teamed up with FlowBelow to extend the possibilities of having the FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit™ installed on a number of trucks in American Truck Simulator. Players will now have the choice of having FlowBelow fairings and wheel covers on the following vehicles:

• Kenworth T680
  
• Peterbilt 579
  
• Volvo VNL
  
• Mack Anthem
  
• Freightliner Cascadia
  
• Western Star 5700XE and 57X

In the real world, the FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit™ delivers fuel savings for drivers on the road, and can be found installed on thousands of trucks across the United States. For players in American Truck Simulator, we're happy to bring this economical solution to your virtual fleet.



It also has the added benefit of minimizing turbulence and improving aerodynamics by surrounding the drive wheels to better manage the air that moves around the tractor while in motion.



We hope that you enjoy using FlowBelow on your future journeys in American Truck Simulator, be sure to share pictures of your newly installed kit on our official social media channels.

Truck Interior Shadows Improvement

We've also taken the time to create a more realistic visualisation of truck interior shadows through our new tool called Interior Shadow Tweaker.


It allows us to create simplified cage around the cabin of the truck blocking incoming light, thus improving realism of the lighting reflected in the interior of the cabin. No more washed out materials of interior when you are passing another truck, lamp or police beacons.








We hope you enjoy this small but notable improvement to your trucking experience!

1.51 Update: New Controller Config

We are enhancing the controller settings system, which will enable players to control the game with ease and offer them more flexibility and control. These changes will also pave the way for exciting future projects! Not only will you now be able to control more game features while using only your controller, but we also tried to set up the controls in a way that resembles driving a vehicle in real life which we hope will be natural and more immersive for you!



Although these changes will improve the controller settings and make it easier for players using controllers to engage with the game, there may be some cases where customized control settings could be affected. Unfortunately, players who have heavily modified their control layouts through the Steam controller configuration UI and shifted them from the default settings may see their custom configurations reset to default after the update.

Read more about this update at a recent blogpost.

Options QoL Improvements

The main change is the addition of a search bar for easier navigation across all settings categories. When a search is conducted, matches will be displayed in the current setting category, and sections where the search term also appears will be highlighted.


We have also reorganized the existing options in the settings for better clarity. These options are now divided into subcategories within each section. Additionally, two new categories, "Interface" and "Accessibility," have been added to the bottom menu for better distribution.


We've also introduced some changes that provide ease of access when it comes to changing the Desktop Background in ETS2 and ATS. You can now change your menu background directly using a shortcut from the main menu, or alternatively, you can access the same option via the interface section in your settings.


However, that's not all! We've now also made it possible to preview your backgrounds before changing them. Simply click on the background of your choice via the carousel, and you'll be presented with a short preview of how it would look, before confirming your selection.


Players will also be notified through a small widget on the main menu if they have received a new Desktop Background option as part of an event reward or update. Clicking on this will also direct you to the new settings which are implemented in this update.

As a bonus to better desktop background visualization, we've also added a new background named 'Black light studio', we hope that you like it! Be sure to check it out.

Automatic Differential Lock + Blind Spot Sensor

We're also happy to introduce the option to enable and disable the Blind Spot Sensor and Automatic Differential Lock.


The Automatic Differential Lock helps manage traction in difficult driving conditions by automatically engaging when needed. The Blind Spot Sensor provides visual and audible warnings to improve safety when changing lanes.

We hope you enjoy these features, which ultimately allows you to tailor your trucking simulation experience based on how you enjoy it!

• I-44 update for the Oklahoma DLC
  
• Vegetation update for the Texas DLC
  
• Custom City Intros for Oregon DLC

• Dynamic cargo (un)loading of grain hoppers & chip vans
  
• Automatic differential lock option
  
• Automatic blind spot sensor option

• FlowBelow update for various trucks
  
• Mack Black Anthem added

• New Title Screen
  
• Search bar added to the settings menu
  
• Accessibility and Interface categories added to the settings menu
  
• Improved changing of desktop background
  
• New Controller Config

• Enhanced interior cabin shadows in the truck cabin

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The 1.51 update will bring a change to the way controllers work in both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. We are enhancing the controller settings system, which will enable players to control the game with ease and offer them more flexibility and control. These changes will also pave the way for exciting future projects!


These updates will introduce some new features designed to improve the overall gameplay experience for players using controllers. One of the key improvements is the addition of preset settings for modifiers, which will allow players to control essential game features directly through the controller and comfortably play the game without the need for a keyboard or other device.

Not only will you now be able to control more game features while using only your controller, but we also tried to set up the controls in a way that resembles driving a vehicle in real life which we hope will be natural and more immersive for you!



Although these changes will improve the controller settings and make it easier for players using controllers to engage with the game, there may be some cases where customized control settings could be affected. Unfortunately, players who have heavily modified their control layouts through the Steam controller configuration UI and shifted them from the default settings may see their custom configurations reset to default after the update.

Although issues like this can happen, we hope you will enjoy the exciting future projects that this update will enable us to develop. Until then, make sure to stay up to date on any news by following us on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Are you ready to explore the wonders of the Natural State? Mark your calendars and prepare to hit the open road, because we're thrilled to announce that the...



We're just as excited as you are, and to keep the anticipation going, we've released the official trailer for the Arkansas DLC on our YouTube channel! Created by our talented video team, this trailer will give you a preview of what you can discover when truckin' through this map expansion. Have a watch below, and if you enjoy it, consider leaving a like and a comment.


Your first journey into Arkansas is just around the corner, and we're looking forward to having you explore it for yourself. Our team has been hard at work to ensure a smooth release, from ironing out bugs to adding those final finishing touches, we're almost ready!










Whether you choose to deliver into cities or take the back roads and discover the state's natural gems, Arkansas has something for everyone. We encourage you to explore each road available, and who knows, perhaps you'll find something that is not on the map. Keep your eyes peeled!











Are you ready to get trucking? Then consider adding the Arkansas DLC to your Steam Wishlist! We would like to send our appreciation to everybody who has supported us by doing so. We can’t wait for you to explore the Natural State for yourself in the not so far future. Until then, keep on truckin'!

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Driving into Missouri? Well, don't forget to fill up your tank and enjoy the hospitality of the Show-Me State at one of its many truck stops! We already showed you some of the truck stops in our first blog, but now it is time to uncover the curtain more.


In this blog, we're giving you a sneak peek at six more rest stops waiting for you in Missouri, all meticulously designed by our team to faithfully replicate their real-world counterparts. These stops can be found along major routes such as I-29, U.S. Route 36, or U.S. Route 65, plus a completely brand-new one located just outside Jefferson City.




We're curious if any truckers from our #BestCommunityEver living in or frequently passing through Missouri will recognize these truck stops. Have you spotted a familiar location? Share with us in the comments - we'd love to hear from you!



So don't forget to visit these places when you are hauling cargo in the Show-Me State, grab yourself a coffee and a snack, rest through the night or just take a look around you when not in a rush! As a professional truck driver, we hope these stops will make you feel right at home.




We can't wait to explore Missouri once it is released in ATS! Want to show us that you are also looking forward to trucking in this map expansion? Then add it to your Steam Wishlist! Remember to follow us on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, so you won't miss out on any American Truck Simulator news. Safe travels!

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