What changed in American Truck Simulator in 2017

22 updates · Mar 1, 2017 to Aug 9, 2017

  1. 1 event
    Introduction of Musical Road on Route 66new content

    A new feature where rumble strips produce melodies when driving at 45 mph, specifically 'America's Beautiful'.

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  2. 2 events
    Closure of California's Highway 1world

    The offshore section of California's coastal Highway 1 will be temporarily closed due to a landslide, with reopening depending on real-world events.

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    Alternate Route Availablegameplay

    An alternate route will be available for players to navigate around the closed section of Highway 1.

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  3. 19 events
    New Engine Data Added for Modsmodding

    New engine data for resistance torque measured at 2000 rpm has been introduced.

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    Single Overrides Rule for Modsmodding

    A single 'overrides' rule can now be used for linked accessories in mods.

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    Consistent Pressure Units in Modsmodding

    All pressure units are now consistently set to bars across various mod elements.

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    Increased FOV Rangequality of life

    Field of View (FOV) range increased to 40-120 degrees.

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    Nominal Air Tank Pressure Addedmodding

    Nominal air tank pressure value has been added to chassis data for modding.

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    New Interior Animation for Trailer Axle Liftmodding

    New animations for trailer axle lift and differential lock indicators have been added.

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    Air Pressure Simulation Improvementsbalance change

    Improvements made to air pressure simulation including pressure buildup and application pressure.

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    Differential Lock Feature Addednew content

    A differential lock feature has been introduced for improved vehicle handling on uneven surfaces.

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    Liftable Trailer Axles Addednew content

    Players can now utilize liftable axles on trailers.

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    Transmission Input Shaft Simulation Tweakedbalance change

    Double clutch simulation for transmission input shaft has been adjusted.

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    Multiple Fueling Points on Gas Stationsgameplay

    Gas stations now feature multiple fueling points.

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    Adaptive Transmission Modes Enhancedgameplay

    Transmission modes (power, normal, eco) have been improved for better performance.

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    Tuned Wheel Noiseaudio

    Wheel noise has been tuned to be more noticeable with loud engines.

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    Weigh Station Pass Device Introducednew content

    A new weigh station pass device is now part of the game, providing a visual cue for weight checks.

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    Interior Animations Changedmodding

    Interior animations for air, oil, and brake pressure gauges have been updated.

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    Coin Sound Tweakedaudio

    The sound of coins has been adjusted for better audio experience.

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    Engine Brake Input Adjustmentgameplay

    Engine brake input now works similarly to the retarder if not assigned.

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    Improved Engine Simulation Modelgameplay

    The engine simulation model has been enhanced, focusing on friction, braking, and consumption.

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    Moddable Coin Soundmodding

    Coin sound can now be modified like other sounds through .ogg files.

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