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.

Source

- Standalone;
- Car showroom Peterbilt;
- 1 cabin;
- 1 chassis;
- 4 engines;
- 8 transmissions;
- 1 interior;
- No tuning (only numbers and wheels can be changed);
- Interior tuning (only the steering wheel can be changed, you must have the DLC Steering Creations Pack).

- Fixed materials;
- Some fixes in the scripting;
- Some fixes in the cabin glass;
- Some fixes in engine characteristics;
- Fixed some headlights;
- Added missing horn sounds;
- Added some colors;
- Added opening windows;
- Added some interior accessories;
- Added several skins;
- Added front pillars;
- Added a fairing on the cabin;
- Added missing wheel splashes;
- The SiS'L pack is required to have all the interior accessories available.
- Autonomous;
- Mod dealer;
- Single cabin;
- 2 chassis (6x2 and 6x4);
- Custom interior;
- Custom sound;
- Registered in the gallery and orders;
- Paintable;
- Support for the SISL Mega Pack (required);
- New slots for cabin accessories;
- New lights;
- Custom license plates.


Authors: CyrusTheVirus, Blinkman, SoftLab NSK, Ventures, Joe, Slava1, Kriechbaum, SCS

- Standalone;
- Sold in Kenworth;
- 3 cabins;
- 4 chassis;
- Own interior;
- Own sounds;
- Engines;
- Tuning.

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!

- Updated for 1.48.
- Autonomous;
- Volvo dealership;
- Custom interior;
- Custom wheels (4 options);
- Sound;
- Tuning;
- Support for DLC Cabin and SISL Mega Pack (via addon);
- SISL Mega Pack Addon for Honda S2000.

In brief:

- 2 different steering wheels;
- 1 spoiler;
- 2 bumpers;
- 4 wheels;
- Real sensors (functional);
- 4 different radios;
- 4 different hardtops;
- Working mirrors.

Additional mods for trailers, passengers
- Motorhome for 1.32 - 1.48;
- Passenger trailer for ownership for 1.32 - 1.48;
- Passenger mod for ATS.

- Updated for 1.55.
- Standalone;
- Sold at Kenworth;
- Custom cabin (several options);
- Custom sound (several options);
- Located in the Iveco dealership;
- Available in agency orders;
- Various chassis, engines, transmissions;
- Paintable (includes custom skins);
- Extensive tuning;
- Supports DLC Cabin Accessories (required when using the addon);
- Supports SISL Mega Pack.

Add-ons
- Addon for DLC Cabin Accessories support;
- Skin creation template;
- Addon for DLC Steering Creations Pack support.

Authors: Harven, Solaris36, Sliipais, odd_fellow, ventyres, vitalik062.
Skins: Lucasi, Pauly.

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.
Source

- Fixed steering wheel position;
- Added Cummins Big Cam engines with sounds.
- Standalone;
- One cabin;
- One chassis;
- Own interior;
- Own sound;
- Animation of the brake pedal;
- Paintable.

- Update for version 1.43;
- Added new accessories.
- Standalone;
- Kenworth Dealer;
- Interior;
- Two cabins;
- A lot of tuning;
- Smoke;
- Wheels;
- Sounds;
- Painted;
- Metallic;
- Support DLC Cabin Accessories;
- Animation of mudguards, brake pedals, clutch and gas;
- Baking with new technology;
- Added template for skins;
- New salon (two options);
- High quality textures;
- New 3D details.

SISL accessories mod is needed.