What changed in American Truck Simulator in 2017
22 updates · Mar 1, 2017 to Aug 9, 2017
- 1 eventIntroduction of Musical Road on Route 66new content
A new feature where rumble strips produce melodies when driving at 45 mph, specifically 'America's Beautiful'.
Steam - 2 eventsClosure 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.
SteamAlternate Route AvailablegameplayAn alternate route will be available for players to navigate around the closed section of Highway 1.
Steam - 19 eventsNew Engine Data Added for Modsmodding
New engine data for resistance torque measured at 2000 rpm has been introduced.
SteamSingle Overrides Rule for ModsmoddingA single 'overrides' rule can now be used for linked accessories in mods.
SteamConsistent Pressure Units in ModsmoddingAll pressure units are now consistently set to bars across various mod elements.
SteamNominal Air Tank Pressure AddedmoddingNominal air tank pressure value has been added to chassis data for modding.
SteamNew Interior Animation for Trailer Axle LiftmoddingNew animations for trailer axle lift and differential lock indicators have been added.
SteamAir Pressure Simulation Improvementsbalance changeImprovements made to air pressure simulation including pressure buildup and application pressure.
SteamDifferential Lock Feature Addednew contentA differential lock feature has been introduced for improved vehicle handling on uneven surfaces.
SteamTransmission Input Shaft Simulation Tweakedbalance changeDouble clutch simulation for transmission input shaft has been adjusted.
SteamMultiple Fueling Points on Gas StationsgameplayGas stations now feature multiple fueling points.
SteamAdaptive Transmission Modes EnhancedgameplayTransmission modes (power, normal, eco) have been improved for better performance.
SteamWeigh Station Pass Device Introducednew contentA new weigh station pass device is now part of the game, providing a visual cue for weight checks.
SteamInterior Animations ChangedmoddingInterior animations for air, oil, and brake pressure gauges have been updated.
SteamEngine Brake Input AdjustmentgameplayEngine brake input now works similarly to the retarder if not assigned.
SteamImproved Engine Simulation ModelgameplayThe engine simulation model has been enhanced, focusing on friction, braking, and consumption.
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