Paul Jeffrey
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SCS Software have released double the fun for fans of big-rig style trucking enjoyment, with simultaneous updates for both American Truck Simulator and the studio's older title, European Truck Simulator.
After a reasonably large break between updates, the team over at SCS have been hard at work preparing version 1.2 for popular the new release, American Truck Simulator.
Currently retailing at £15.99 on the Steam platform, ATS is a career focused truck driving game that places a premium on players safely delivering a variety of cargo across some of America's most iconic landscapes and detailed road networks while earning money and building up your own virtual trucking network.
Both ATS and ETS2 will benefit from the following feature additions:
Steam Workshop - an external hub which allows simple distribution of game modifications created by community. Thanks to Steam Workshop, you can download and install mods effortlessly from a safe and trusted place.
Ultimate Wheel Customization - SCS have split truck wheels models into multiple components: Tire and Disk separation was introduced recently, in addition to it they have added customization of sub-components of the disk: Hubs, Hub Covers and Nuts.
SCS Workshop Uploader app - Modding ATS & ETS through Steam Workshop will require use of a dedicated tool for mod makers; a new dedicated Steam application - SCS Workshop Uploader. You can grab it from your Steam library under Tools category.
The new update to ATS brings a number of technical improvements to the many elements involved in successful big riggin' in the U.S. of A., as well as improvements to traffic, AI, and enhancements in visibility of various road signs.
American Truck Simulator v1.2 changelog
UI
- Navigation path (red line) can be disabled (option)
- Disable of hidden Route Advisor popups (option)
- Autopark feature can be disabled (option)
- Speeding highlight on Route Advisor
- Improved truck stability during retarder usage
- Smart cruise control can use activated engine brake when no retarder is present
- Fixed cruise control locked on by retarder
- Multiple position of engine brake
- Keyboard steering improved
- Speed limits polished
- Speed limits signs enlarged
- Stop signs removed from traffic light controlled crossroads
- Turn left traffic light added to some crossroads
- Certified scales are now working
- Traffic light on interstates removed (where possible)
- AI improvements
- Steam achievements for Nevada
Alongside the new ATS update, love has also been lavished on the slightly older European version of the title with version 1.23 going live for European Truck Simulator. Special attention has been focused around similar areas (physics and AI based features) as in the American Truck Simulator release, alongside other tweaks and enhancements.
Both ATS and ETS are due to receive a map extension with new territories available to play in the coming weeks, and I for one can't wait to give it a go!
Euro Truck Simulator 2 v1.23 changelog
UI
- Traffic offense can be disabled (option)
- Navigation path (red line) can be disabled (option)
- Disable of hidden Route Advisor popups (option)
- Autopark feature can be disabled (option)
- Speeding highlight on Route Advisor
- Improved truck stability during retarder usage
- Smart cruise control can use activated engine brake when no retarder is present
- Advanced shifting simulation
- Real shifter layouts (Scania, Volvo, ZF). To activate them you need to use new profile or remove your custom H-Shifter layouts
- AI improvements
SCS have also developed a substantial Modding Wiki for both games with advice and guidance on how to get the best from the mods available in ATS and ETS2.
Truck on over to our RaceDepartment American Truck Simulator and European Truck Simulator forums for awesome mods and all the latest news and discussion around SCS Software's two big riggin' titles.
Have you tried the new update(s) yet? What are your impressions of the new changes? Is ATS living up to your expectations so far? Discuss in the comments section below!
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