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Earlier this year, 4 members from our American Truck Simulator map team were able to visit Nebraska, as well as other surrounding states in the USA. The purpose of their travel was to gather references and information, as well as to inspire them in preparation for future projects. In this blog, we will share with you some highlights of what the team got up to. However, please keep in mind that the information and media presented here do not confirm what our upcoming DLC will include.
The team consisting of Simon Endt (Saimon), Jan Vackar (Vacky), Antonin Kachlar (Tony), and Petra Garlikova (Draky), set off on quite the journey! Driving over 4,000 miles in 14 days, the team managed to visit major cities, depots, real-life viewpoints, truck stops, and many other locations too. "We visited the world's largest train depot in North Platte, looked at Lake McConaughy, and crisscrossed cities like Grand Island, Columbus, Norfolk, and more. We even went on foot to the Scottsbluff monument." Simon shares with us. They also visited some unique landmarks such as 'Carhenge' - a quirky pop-culture icon which consists of 39 automobiles painted and arranged to look like the famous 'Stonehenge' in the United Kingdom.

The team was also able to explore some areas they were not expecting to visit; thanks to their GPS. One such journey led them through an off-road "shortcut" through a forest. Luckily for the team, the road warned them this was not the right path, as they found a golf cart stuck in the mud up ahead. This little moment reminded the team that having the right routes for truck drivers is important, but that challenging routes can be fun too. "We all agree that visiting America has opened our eyes. It is important (for us) to experience it and pass the information on (to our teams back in the office). The materials from which we use (from various online sources) are a wonderful inspiration, but seeing the traffic on the roads, the complexity of each logistics area, the diversity and depth of the landscape, you have to experience it." Simon tells us.

Trips like this are invaluable to the team, as online imagery can be deceiving, especially when it comes to height and distance. Simon tells us "What we realized is how different... the images we usually use (for references), because these images are often distorted compared to reality. The pictures are often captured with a small focal distance (fish eye) which makes everything smaller and further away, but in reality, it is the opposite, everything seems bigger and closer. That's something we need to relay to our team. And speaking of closer things, we also get pretty close to some bison at one location, so exciting!" With each stop, the team learned something new about the area they were in. "America surprised us with its uniqueness, and we fell in love with something different in each State". Simon and the team also emphasised the importance of creating balance in each state the team develops.

"I believe every state has its own spirit." Simon tells us "something that is known, that is common everywhere and what defines the whole state. Sometimes it is all about small details, those details created through the history and culture of each state, but you will always feel something is different when you cross the borders". "It is something very important to me, so those who live there will recognize their state and visitors will remember it". We look forward to sharing how these research trips translate over to our virtual recreation of the states in the future. Until then, we hope you enjoyed this little insight on the process of creating a new State/region, and how our teams gain experience and knowledge of the states. Don't forget to add Nebraska to your Steam wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2543810/American_Truck_Simulator__Nebraska/

[ 2023-10-06 15:02:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

American Truck Simulator

SCS Software Developer

SCS Software Publisher

2016-02-02 Release

Simulation Singleplayer Tags

GameBillet: 16.79 €

Game News Posts: 638

🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support

Overwhelmingly Positive (136100 reviews)

https://americantrucksimulator.com/

Steam Store

The Game includes VR Support

Public Linux Depots:

American Truck Simulator - Linux [20.12 M]

Available DLCs:

American Truck Simulator - Steampunk Paint Jobs Pack
American Truck Simulator - Wheel Tuning Pack
American Truck Simulator - Arizona
American Truck Simulator - Steering Creations Pack
American Truck Simulator - Halloween Paint Jobs Pack
American Truck Simulator - Christmas Paint Jobs Pack
American Truck Simulator - Valentine's Paint Jobs Pack
American Truck Simulator - Heavy Cargo Pack
American Truck Simulator - New Mexico
American Truck Simulator - Oregon
American Truck Simulator - Classic Stripes Paint Jobs Pack
American Truck Simulator - Special Transport
American Truck Simulator - Washington
American Truck Simulator - Forest Machinery
American Truck Simulator - Utah
American Truck Simulator - Space Paint Jobs Pack
American Truck Simulator - Pink Ribbon Charity Pack
American Truck Simulator - Idaho
American Truck Simulator - Colorado
American Truck Simulator - Mack Anthem®
American Truck Simulator - Freightliner Cascadia® (3r/4th Generation)
American Truck Simulator - Western Star® 49X
American Truck Simulator - Wyoming
American Truck Simulator - Texas
American Truck Simulator - Cabin Accessories
American Truck Simulator - Goodyear Tires Pack
American Truck Simulator - Volvo Construction Equipment
American Truck Simulator - International LT®
American Truck Simulator - Retrowave Paint Jobs Pack
American Truck Simulator - Montana
American Truck Simulator - International 9900i
American Truck Simulator - Lode King & Prestige Trailers Pack
American Truck Simulator - Western Star® 57X
American Truck Simulator - Oklahoma
American Truck Simulator - Wild West Paint Jobs Pack
American Truck Simulator - Kansas
American Truck Simulator - Western Star® 5700XE
American Truck Simulator - Volvo VNL
American Truck Simulator - W900 Tuning Pack
American Truck Simulator - Nebraska
American Truck Simulator - Arkansas
American Truck Simulator - Farm Machinery
American Truck Simulator - Michelin Fan Pack
American Truck Simulator - Kenworth T680 2022
American Truck Simulator - Sports Paint Jobs Pack
American Truck Simulator - JCB Equipment Pack
American Truck Simulator - Mack Pinnacle
American Truck Simulator - Freightliner Cascadia® (The Fifth Generation)

Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California and sandy Nevada. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.

Game mechanics are based on the highly successful model from Euro Truck Simulator 2 and have been expanded with new features, creating the most captivating game experience from SCS Software.

American Truck Simulator puts you in the seat of a driver for hire entering the local freight market, making you work your way up to become an owner-operator, and go on to create one of the largest transportation companies in the United States.

Features

Drive highly detailed truck models officially licensed from iconic truck manufacturers.
Your truck is your new home. Make it yours by changing cabins, chassis, paintjobs, adding tuning accessories or more powerful engines.
Lots of different cargoes to choose: From food to machinery to hazard cargoes.
Multiple types of trailers – from reefers to flatbeds, from dumpers to lowboys and goosenecks.
The longest trailers (up to 53 ft) will challenge your skills and patience while hauling and during parking.
Deliver your cargoes to a rich variety of companies and locations like refineries, oil storage, gas stations, car factories, or roadworks.
Various simulation settings for trucking enthusiasts: Air brake simulation; different types of brakes: retarder, Jake brake, trailer brake; multiple types of transmissions straight from real trucks, brake intensity, and more.
Feel like inside a real cabin: Adjust your seat, mirrors and position your head to get the best view of the road.
Drive safely, follow the rules and speed limits – police will fine you if you aren't careful!
Ensure that you are not delivering overweight cargo – you may be checked at the weigh scales.
Use the route adviser as your personal assistant during the travels.
Try the life of a truck driver for hire. By delivering the cargoes safely and improving your skills, become the owner of your own, successful company!
Build your own fleet of trucks, buy garages, hire drivers, manage your company for maximum profits.
Make your trucking time better by listening to your favorite songs via built-in music player or streaming your favorite radio stations.
Capture your favorite moments with a photo mode offering rich set of editing options.
Great support for steering wheels, gamepads and other input devices.
Long-time support of the game, including new features.
Obtain challenging Steam achievements and collect all hand-painted Steam trading cards.

World of Trucks

Take advantage of additional features of American Truck Simulator by joining our online community on World of Trucks, our center for virtual truckers all around the world interested in Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator and future SCS Software's truck simulators.

Use in-game Photo Mode to capture the best moments and share them with thousands of people who love trucks.
Favorite the images you like the most and return to them anytime in the future.
Discuss the screenshots with everyone using World of Trucks.
See the best images hand-picked by the game creators in Editor's Pick updated almost every day. Try to get your own screenshot on this list!
Upload and use your custom avatar and license plate in the game.
More features coming soon!

To join World of Trucks, simply sign up with your Steam account on the join page. You will need to own American Truck Simulator or Euro Truck Simulator 2 to join World of Trucks.

World of Trucks is an optional service, registration on World of Trucks isn't required to play the game.

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit
Processor: Quad core CPU 3.3 GHzMemory: 8 GB RAM
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 630 or similar (2GB VRAM)
Storage: 25 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game
RECOMMENDED SETUPOS: Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit
Processor: Quad core CPU 4.6 GHzMemory: 12 GB RAM
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or similar (2 GB VRAM)
Storage: 25 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game

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