American Truck Simulator
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| Original title | American Truck Simulator | ||
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 SCS software
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| Publisher | SCS software | ||
| Erstveröffent- lichung |
February 2, 2016 | ||
| platform | Windows , macOS , Linux | ||
| Game engine | Prism3D | ||
| genre | Open world game , simulation | ||
| Game mode | Single player , multiplayer (unofficial) | ||
| control | Keyboard, mouse, controller, steering wheel | ||
| medium | Download , DVD | ||
| language | adjustable | ||
| Current version | 1.38 (Steam) | ||
| copy protection | Steam | ||
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American Truck Simulator (ATS) is a computer game from the Prague development studio SCS Software and an offshoot of Euro Truck Simulator 2 . As in this is the American Truck Simulator is a truck simulation, however, the game presents the truck driver -Alltag in the US rather than in Europe.
Gameplay
The main game principle is similar to that of Euro Truck Simulator 2 and consists in using a semitrailer to transport various goods from their loading points to the respective destinations. Various trucks in different designs are available to the player for this purpose. There are also various trailers on which the goods are transported.
The game currently includes the states of California , Nevada , Arizona , New Mexico , Oregon , Washington , Utah, and Idaho . Originally licensed trucks from the manufacturers Peterbilt , Kenworth , Volvo , International and Mack are playable (as of July 2020).
You can also drive online with friends or strangers via an unofficial multiplayer service.
development
American Truck Simulator was first announced on September 6, 2013 and presented at E3 2015. On December 18, 2015, the release date of February 3, 2016 was announced, but the developer released the game one day earlier.
On June 23, 2016, SCS Software announced that it would enlarge the game world by 75%, increasing the scale from 1:35 to 1:20. The update was released on December 12, 2016 with version 1.5.
Version 1.28 was announced on July 20, 2017, the developer justified the jump in the version number from 1.6 to 1.28 with the fact that the updates for American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2 are often based on the same core functionality upgrade.
history
| version | publication | Notable changes | |
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| 1.38 | July 14, 2020 | Las Vegas / El Centro revised, new roads ( US 191. The / 56 revised), Various map corrections, gas stations, new graphics option SSAO , automatic transmission improves, redesign and more options for navigation, new color inputs, Custom Color presets, sound improvements | |
| 1.37 | April 20, 2020 | Food tanker as a buyable trailer, FMOD (sound engine), opening the driver / passenger window, walking camera mode in the workshop / truck dealer | |
| 1.36 | 5th November 2019 | Support of DirectX 11 , DirectX 9 removed, own trucks are visible on the map, new trailers, Santa Cruz and Flagstaff revised, anti-aliasing improved | |
| 1.35 | June 10, 2019 | Voice navigation in multiple languages, new roads ( OR-58 , CA-299 ), OR-140 expanded, new trailers, traffic lights revised in all states, garages can be purchased online | |
| 1.34 | February 8, 2019 | Buyable stanchion trailer for timber transport, OR-140 expanded (requires Oregon DLC), city of Tonopah revised | |
| 1.33 | December 11, 2018 | Diversions, new road (OR-140), Steam Cloud Profile, new own double trailer (for Nevada) | |
| 1.32 | 17th September 2018 | Acquisition of own and individual trailers, revised order filter, new roads ( US 95 / 191 / 559 ), New Town (Clifton City, AZ) | |
| 1.31 | May 14, 2018 | Power and air lines between tractor and trailer (s), Tioga Pass through Yosemite ( CA-120 ) added, new trailers: dump trucks | |
| 1.30 | January 11, 2018 | Bug fixes | |
| 1.29 | 9th November 2017 | Game world improvements, random events (construction sites, accidents, etc.), revision of the navigation algorithms, two new types of trailers | |
| 1.28 | 17th August 2017 | ( Version jump ) improved light optics, driving with Long Combination Vehicle possible (similar to EuroCombi type H ) | |
| 1.6 | 23rd March 2017 | Weighing station control device added, differential lock, lifting axles on trailers | |
| 1.5 | December 12, 2016 | Revision and enlargement of the game world to the scale 1:20, new chassis options, search function at the truck dealers | |
| 1.4 | September 7, 2016 | Trailer selection for orders, steering wheel adjustment added | |
| 1.3 | June 6, 2016 | World of Trucks assignments can now be accepted directly through the game, enhanced simulation of the saddling up | |
| 1.2 | April 11, 2016 | Steam workshop connection, tire customization | |
| 1.1 | 15th February 2016 | Bug fixes | |
| 1.0 | February 2, 2016 | Release version of the game | |
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Extensions
Extensions appear approximately annually or every six months. They roughly differ between the categories "card extensions" and additional functions. These are chargeable.
Map extensions
Idaho
The Idaho DLC was released on July 16, 2020 and expands the play area to include the state of Idaho, which includes 11 cities, the Craters of the Moon National Monument , canyons, valleys or basalt rock formations. With this DLC, the viewing angle feature was introduced for the first time, with which the player can lean back at specified locations and take a closer look at the surroundings.
Oregon
The Oregon DLC was first mentioned on January 19, 2018 and officially announced on February 1, 2018. The expansion includes 14 new cities (including Portland, Oregon ) and 5000 miles of roads. In addition, sights such as the New Youngs Bridge are passable and traditional industries such as the wood industry are shown. The new DLC was released on October 4, 2018.
New Mexico
The New Mexico DLC was released on November 9, 2017 and expands the play area to include the state of New Mexico, which includes 14 cities, the Rio Grande , the Carson National Forest and other landmarks and sights.
Arizona
The Arizona DLC was released on June 6, 2016 and expands the play area to include the state of Arizona, which includes 15 cities, the Colorado River , the Grand Canyon and a piece of Route 66 .
Freight extensions
Forest Machinery
The Forest Machinery DLC was released on June 11, 2019 and contains new heavy loads specializing in the timber industry.
Special transport
The Special Transport DLC was released on November 7, 2018, which enables the player to carry out special heavy transports, supported by AI escort vehicles, which regulate the traffic and secure the transport in front and behind. It contains eleven heavy lift cargoes. In addition, the DLC adds new extensions for the truck and new 3D assets in the environment. The routes are given, so you cannot deviate from them.
Heavy cargo pack
The Heavy Cargo Pack was published on June 7, 2017 and contains nine new heavy-duty loads and corresponding low-loaders .
Other extensions
Wheel Tuning Pack
The Wheel Tuning Pack was released on April 13, 2016 and offers a variety of tire adjustments. Adjustments can be made to the tire and mainly to the rim, the rim lining, the wheel covers and the wheel nut caps.
Steering Wheel Creation
The Steering Wheel Creation DLC was released on September 14, 2016 and offers a variety of individual steering wheels in the game.
Multiplayer and Mods (unofficial)
Similar to Euro Truck Simulator 2, there is an unofficial multiplayer, which was ported almost immediately after the game was released. In addition, some mods for ETS 2 are also available for ATS, as both games use similar data structures and mod formats.
review
- Metacritic : 76%
Individual evidence
- ↑ American Truck Simulator Releases . SCS software. February 2, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ↑ americantrucksimulator.com , accessed July 24, 2020
- ^ Change of Topic (and Continent!) . SCS Software Blog. September 6, 2013. Accessed November 9, 2017.
- ↑ E3 2015: American Truck Simulator announced . IGN. June 16, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ American Truck Simulator Releasing Today . SCS Software Blog. February 2, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ↑ ATS World Rescale is released in Update 1.5! . SCS Software Blog. December 12, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ↑ American Truck Simulator 1.28 Open Beta . SCS Software Blog. July 20, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ↑ American Truck Simulator 1.38 release. Retrieved July 15, 2020 .
- ↑ Alex: American Truck Simulator 1.37 Release. Retrieved May 12, 2020 .
- ↑ Source for version history on blog.scssoft.com
- ^ Idaho release . SCS software. July 16, 2020. Accessed July 24, 2020.
- ^ Something's cooking . SCS Software Blog. January 19, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ↑ Which way to go? Beaver knows! . SCS Software Blog. February 1, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ Oregon Celebration . SCS Software Blog. October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
- ↑ Arizona DLC for American Truck Simulator released . SCS Software Blog. November 9, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ↑ Arizona DLC for American Truck Simulator released . SCS Software Blog. June 6, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ↑ Heavy Cargo Pack DLC for ATS is out! . SCS Software Blog. November 7, 2018. Accessed July 24, 2020.
- ↑ Heavy Cargo Pack DLC for ATS is out! . SCS Software Blog. November 7, 2018. Accessed July 24, 2020.
- ↑ Heavy Cargo Pack DLC for ATS is out! . SCS Software Blog. June 7, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ↑ Extra Wheel Tuning Options . SCS Software Blog. April 13, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ↑ Steering Wheel Creation DLC released . SCS Software Blog. September 14, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ↑ American Truck Simulator . Metacritic . Retrieved October 27, 2017.