Update: ATS 1.40 Beta

Finally, the American Truck Simulator community can participate in the open beta test of the major 1.40 update. This is only an initial version of the update, and not all features of the upcoming update are available in the beta test. You can also join the beta test to report bugs and help the developers. However, keep in mind that the update is quite large, and many available mods will stop working.

New Lighting

The developers have spoken many times about the new lighting system. In version 1.40, players will be able to see the result of this long and diligent work. It is a whole new lighting system: dynamic and very beautiful. The system changes lighting depending on where you are, the weather conditions, and other similar factors.

To ensure the new lighting system works correctly, a huge amount of work was done on the models and textures of some in-game objects. Immerse yourself even deeper into the game world with the new system!

Expanded Chassis Update

According to the game developers, many players requested an expanded range of chassis for the already available truck models. Finally, the developers decided to listen and, as a gift for the game's fifth anniversary, added this feature. 

Players will have access to long and short chassis in many variations. Adapt your truck for the job. 4x2, 8x4, and 8x6 chassis types are available. The list:

• Freightliner Cascadia: Day cab 4x2
• Mack Anthem: Day cab 4x2
• International LoneStar: Day cab & Sleepers 8x4
• Peterbilt 389: Day cab & Sleepers 8x4 & 8x6
• Volvo VNL: Day cab 4x2, Day cab & Sleepers 8x4
• Peterbilt 579: Day cab 4x2
• Kenworth W900: Day cab & Sleepers 8x4 & 8x6
• Kenworth T680: Day cab 4x2
• Western Star 49X: Day cab & Sleepers 8x4 & 8x6

Western Star 49X

The Western Star 49X will also receive improvements. This truck will get sleeper cab options (two new ones in total). In addition, the truck will receive a huge number of different options. But the most important thing is the 36 possible combinations of chassis, cab, and fuel tank. The developers talked about all the possibilities of this truck during live streams on several platforms: Twitch, YouTube, and Steam. The stream can be watched at any time.

With the new update, new camera points are also available in the game. These camera points can be reviewed or skipped. New camera points are available for Oregon as well as New Mexico.

To participate in the open beta test, you need to have a licensed copy of the game on Steam. Go to Steam, open your library, and follow the instructions:

1. In the library, right-click on American Truck Simulator;
2. Go to “Properties”;
3. Go to the “Betas” tab;
4. Select the public_beta option;
5. Choose 1.40;
6. Save and wait for the download.