American Truck Simulator news 57

You might be wondering about the game version number suddenly jumping to 1.28, as the current version is 1.6. We decided to unify the versioning of ETS2 and ATS to simplify communication about game updates both internally and externally. The version number is used to indicate that ETS2 has gone through 27 major updates, while ATS has gone through 6 major changes since the game’s release. But we realized that this is not critical information. More relevant and important is to provide information that the updates are based on the same core functionality update. Progress is synchronized in both games.

As usual, this update is full of wonderful features for you. Double trailers are the main feature of this update. But since Nevada has different rules, we decided to add something special for our fans. Introducing triple trailers and double Rocky Mountain doubles, which are now part of the ATS Nevada economy!

Key changes:
- Double (and more) trailers
- Main menu background customization
- Improved visual representation of glowing headlights and lamps

Minor changes:
- Support for auxiliary braking system (engine brake and retarder combined into one control)
- Fixed license plate changes in states/countries where city formats are missing
- Fixed braking system and parking brake behavior
- Fixed quiet tire noise
- Improved retarder (better behavior with cruise control, does not brake with open throttle, icon while moving)
- Steam Inventory support allowing distribution of rewards from upcoming World of Trucks events

If you want to participate in Open Beta testing, you can find this version in the public_beta branch on Steam. The access method is as follows: Steam client → Library → right-click on American Truck Simulator → Properties → Beta tab → public_beta → 1.28 public beta version. No password required.

We remind you that the Open Beta release is made specifically so that modders can adapt their works to the official update release.

While we are putting the finishing touches on the New Mexico DLC for American Truck Simulator, we also need to finalize all marketing and promotional materials to be fully prepared for the release.

One of the key elements is the promotional video, and today we are finally happy with the result.

We decided not to sit on it until the release date. So we want to show this trailer to the game’s fans right now, before the launch, to whet your appetite. ;)

The exact release date of the expansion is not yet known. Nor is its content, except for the obvious addition of the state of New Mexico, where in Albuquerque, let us remind you, Walter White from “Breaking Bad” operated.

Will we be able to transport “blue ice” cargo? Probably not, but it doesn’t hurt to dream.

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We are pleased to announce that the 1.29 beta update for American Truck Simulator has been released.

This new version includes quite a few changes and may also introduce new issues. This beta is necessary to identify and fix them.
Let’s take a closer look at what to expect in this update:

Main changes:
- Map improvements (over 600 miles of new roads) – US-101 (CA), I-15, US-93 (AZ), CA 190, and others.
- Complete overhaul of navigation algorithms (direction management, multiple modes)
- Rebalancing of exterior lighting
- Two new trailers (food-grade tank and mobile barrier)

Minor changes:
- New road signs (for example, the historic Route 66 sign)
- Time zone support (will be useful in the future!)
- 4 roads connecting the upcoming expansion with New Mexico
- Redesigned/new police vehicles (including strobes)
- Core engine and transmission info in the truck’s quick tooltip
- Trailers with state legal restrictions are towed only for services in those states
- AI traffic improvements
- A huge number of minor map bug fixes – visual glitches and speed limits

For modders:
- New interactive tool for exterior lighting and weather settings (included in the editor)
- New interactive tool for traffic tracking and rule debugging (part of the editor)
- Scene preview tool (part of the editor)
- New navigation parameters in map data
- Support service parameters in economy data
- Truck weight cost in economic data
If you want to participate in the open beta, you can find this version in the public_beta branch on Steam.
Access it as follows: Steam client → Library → right-click on American Truck Simulator → Properties → “Betas” tab → public_beta → 1.29 public beta. No password required.

As with previous Open Beta versions, please keep in mind that this is still just a beta update! You may encounter instability or bugs. It’s perfectly fine if you prefer to wait for the final release. But if you are interested in providing feedback at this stage, be sure to share your findings on our forum.
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The release of the American Truck Simulator: New Mexico map expansion is drawing closer, as SCS Software staff have repeatedly told us before. Just recently, the developers released a promo trailer for the expansion, and today the official expansion page appeared on the Steam digital distribution service.

There is no exact release date or price yet; there is only a note that the expansion is expected before the end of this year, as previously promised by the developers. Besides this, on the page we can see the features of the New Mexico expansion:
- Over 4,000 miles of new roads;
- 14 major cities in the state, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Roswell;
- 11 unique rest and refueling stops;
- More than 600 new models and assets created from scratch;
- Unique and realistic interchanges, intersections, and highway crossings specially designed for the expansion;
- 8 new loading/unloading zones with new companies and industries;
- Unique landmarks, both natural and man-made;
- Unique achievements related to the New Mexico expansion.

Discover the subtle beauty of New Mexico’s landscape. Its nickname – “Land of Enchantment” – fits perfectly. Many unique natural landscapes will accompany you throughout all your freight hauls; no trip will be the same.

Drive through urban areas like Albuquerque, sparsely populated trading posts, and stop for rest in the middle of deserts, lush forests, and mountain ranges. New Mexico offers a lot in terms of landscape diversity. Cross the Rio Grande, visit the Carson National Forest, Baylor Peak, Pyramid Rock, and other natural landmarks.

Spend the night, rest, refuel, and repair your truck at one of the many unique truck stops along New Mexico’s highways. Enjoy the red sunsets as you pass by recognizable monumental rock formations.

New Mexico is the fifth largest state by area and the 36th most populous in the USA. This corner state has a diverse character that includes deserts, high plains, and mountains. The climate is generally semi-arid and arid because there is very little water in New Mexico.
By the way, the open beta testing of the 1.29 update for American Truck Simulator is currently underway.
Don’t miss your chance to participate!

Today, the developers from SCS Software studio, after receiving the results of closed testing, announced the release date of the American Truck Simulator: New Mexico expansion – Thursday, November 9, 2017.

The digital distribution price on Steam is set at $11.99, €11.99, £8.99, and the DLC will also be sold in retail stores in some regions. Unfortunately, the price in ruble equivalent has not been announced yet, but in the very near future, we will be able to see it ourselves on the expansion page on Steam (the price is expected to be around 700 rubles).

You can read more about the expansion here.

On November 9, the DLC American Truck Simulator - New Mexico was released!
The expansion adds thousands of kilometers of new roads, which you can already go explore, beautiful landscapes, cities, small towns in the deserts, and much more!
The price of the DLC on Steam is 399 rubles.

Features of the DLC New Mexico:
- More than 4 thousand miles of new roads;
- 14 major cities in the state, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Roswell;
- 11 unique rest and refueling stops;
- Over 600 new models and assets created from scratch;
- Unique and realistic interchanges, intersections, and highway crossings specially created for the expansion;
- 8 new loading/unloading zones with new companies and industries;
- Unique landmarks, both natural and man-made;
- Unique achievements related to the New Mexico expansion.
In addition to the release of the American Truck Simulator: New Mexico expansion, SCS Software staff released the final version of the American Truck Simulator 1.29 update, which had been in open testing for the past several weeks. The developers thank everyone who participated in testing and helped catch bugs and errors.

Main innovations in 1.29:
- Updated and rebuilt the following roads (more than 600 miles of new routes added): US-101 (CA), I-15, US-93 (AZ), CA 190, and other minor routes;
- Updated the in-game navigation system, now new navigator settings are available in the options, allowing you to choose one of three modes: shortest route, optimal route, or route favoring local roads (narrow paths);
- Updated the in-game lighting system;
- Added two new semi-trailers: a food-grade tanker and a mobile barrier semi-trailer.

More details about the update can be found on the American Truck Simulator 1.29 Update page.

The last month of the past year was crazy for many, and the developers at SCS Software were no exception. They released a large number of updates and expansions for their projects but did not manage to release the American Truck Simulator 1.30 update, which was ready a couple of days before the holidays and vacations. Releasing this update at the end of December would have been quite risky because if a serious bug had been discovered, it would have been very difficult to fix it. Therefore, a decisive decision was made – to wait until the end of the holidays and vacations, and then release version 1.30 for American Truck Simulator.

This update mainly consists of fixing some bugs as well as improving the game's compatibility with various mods.

If your copy of the game is activated on Steam, it will update to the latest version automatically unless you have disabled this in the settings or forced support for one of the previous versions to maintain compatibility with mods that do not update. In any case, the ATS 1.30 update is already available on Steam.

List of changes:
- Added support for simulation of new engine types;
- Fixed terrain rendering when approaching unloaded sectors;
- Traffic will no longer use turn signals in cases where they failed to change lanes and no lane change occurred;
- Fixed triggers in some rest areas that did not appear in the interface after loading the game;
- Improved weight distribution calculation for semi-trailers with liftable axles;
- Various improvements and fixes to the editor (marks in the content browser, support for hidden geometry, collections, tool parameter information, search, traffic tools);
- Cleanup of OpenGL support;
- Fixed light source rendering at different times in HQ screenshots;
- Fixed bugs that could cause crashes when using roads without materials;
- Fixed bugs that caused crashes when attempting to create a new nameplate template in the cabin in custom mods;
- Updated localizations.

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