What changed in American Truck Simulator in 2022

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Three new paint jobs for trailers added to the Christmas Paint Jobs Pack DLC for American Truck Simulator.

The community must award at least 2,000 Gifts to cities across all trucking territories.

Players can earn beautifully crafted cabin items and a stunning trailer paint job as rewards for the event.

Join the community to deliver Gifts cargo to cities and unlock rewards based on the number of deliveries.

A new calming Desktop Background Theme for the Christmas gaming experience.

Complete at least 15 deliveries of Gifts cargo to earn a special World of Trucks Achievement and a truck paint job.

Track community progress on World of Trucks or directly in the game using the updated interface.

Server admins can now create a list of 'known players' to grant them moderation controls on the dedicated server.

Included a readme file in the dedicated server package to assist users in setting up and managing their servers.

Players can now host dedicated servers for the Convoy mode, allowing sessions to run continuously without a host.

A new paint job pack inspired by Wild West and Spaghetti Western movies has been released alongside the Texas DLC, featuring five truck paint jobs and one trailer paint job.

Players taking External Contracts or External Market jobs to or from Austin will earn an Armadillo plush toy as a cabin accessory.

The Texas map expansion for American Truck Simulator has been released, featuring 29 explorable cities, 20,000 miles of roads, and over 200 industry depots.

A World of Trucks event where players can earn unique rewards by completing deliveries to or from 15 Texas cities and collectively driving 125 million miles. The event ends on January 15.

Introducing a new paint jobs pack inspired by the Wild West and Spaghetti Western movies, featuring five paint jobs for trucks and one for trailers.

The Texas DLC is set to release on November 15th.

Introducing 7 new Special Transport routes: Corpus Christi to Brownsville, San Angelo to Dallas, Stockton to Abilene, Longview to Galveston, Del Rio to Van Horn, Lubbock to Odessa, and Wichita Falls to Amarillo.

The Happy Hauloween event has been extended to allow participation during the 1.46 Open Beta testing period.

The upcoming Texas DLC will include space-related industries, allowing players to deliver goods to and from spaceports and related facilities.

First gameplay video showcasing the Texas DLC.

Upcoming Texas DLC featuring unique locations including local airports for hauling jobs.

Players will be able to visit various airports in Texas, including DFW, Houston, and El Paso.

Updated viewpoints in Idaho DLC to improve quality and consistency with newer map expansions.

Introduction of chemical trailers designed to transport various chemicals with multiple customization options.

New in-game browser allows players to search for specific types of companies, cargoes, and trailer types.

New feature simulating chassis spinning during acceleration, affecting the front left wheel lift.

Expansion of custom city introductions to include cities in American Truck Simulator.

New highway connecting Idaho Falls, ID, to West Yellowstone, MT, included as a free update for DLC owners.

New road leading to West Yellowstone added in the 1.46 update.

A new viewpoint showcasing Yellowstone Park and West Yellowstone village added.

US-191 road extended from Wyoming through West Yellowstone village to Bozeman.

Four new routes: Havre to Lewiston, Thompson Falls to Kalispell, Laurel to Glendive, Butte to Bozeman.

Introducing the Montana DLC featuring new Special Transport missions and extended roads.

Montana is due to be released on August 4th, 2022.

Announcement of ongoing polishing and optimization for the Montana DLC.

First gameplay video showcasing the upcoming Montana map expansion.

Players can visit Intermodal Terminals, special areas where different transport modes meet, enhancing gameplay with new logistics features.

The Texas DLC features several railway stations and busy railroads, adding to the immersion of the trucking experience.

Introduction of unique Silene Gas Factory and Talc Factory, exclusive to Montana, offering job opportunities and materials.

Introduction of the Mining Industry as part of the upcoming Montana DLC, featuring unique locations and job opportunities.

Travel to the landmark Signal Peak Coal Mine, which plays a significant role in the local economy.

New water tank structures added to the Texas DLC, serving as both storage and welcome signs.

El Paso, a new city in Texas, featuring unique cultures and historical sites.

Announcement of a microsite for the Texas DLC with exclusive content.

El Paso includes one of the largest Truck Stops in American Truck Simulator to date.

El Paso will feature an International Airport where drivers can deliver to and from.

New interior trims for Freightliner Cascadia trucks added to match real-life offerings.

New option to lock the camera view to the horizon in first-person mode.

New feature allows players to receive in-game currency refunds for removed third-party modifications.

Introduction of a new trailer type with customizable options for hauling heavy items.

Improvements to force feedback for a more realistic driving experience, including new effects and settings.

New feature allows players to adjust truck suspension height for easier trailer hookups.

New feature notifies players when driving on unmarked roads and marks them on the map.

Various bug fixes applied to the map.

Rebuilt cities Eureka, Ukiah, Sacramento, Redding, and Truckee with new landmarks and road networks.

New option allows automatic shifting by multiple gears based on torque or speed.

Eight new routes added for Special Transport DLC, enhancing the trucking experience.

Added new icons to represent factory, licensed, aftermarket, and unknown parts in the customization UI.

Upcoming DLC featuring forestry production chains, including Timber Harvest and Landscape Supply.

Introduction of traffic lights with yellow stripes for improved visibility.

Introduction of a wood production chain including a depot, sawmill, and delivery to an unfinished wooden house.

Addition of a new rest stop, service station, and refueling spot in Eureka.

Complete rework of Eureka city layout with new landmarks and realistic street designs.

New type of traffic lights featuring two columns of yellow and green signals under a single red signal.

Limited time Easter Egg hunt with clues about future content for Euro Truck Simulator 2 hidden on SCS Software websites and social media.

Players can now adjust the suspension height of their trucks, improving stability and trailer attachment.

Complete overhaul of Napa Valley in California, enhancing the in-game representation with winding roads and beautiful nature.

Introduction of a new depot and in-game company, Mon Couer, for delivering equipment and fruit in the Napa Valley area.

New delivery locations include major sugar processing plants in Montana.

Drivers can make deliveries to grain elevators, important storage facilities for grain.

Truckers can discover a wide variety of farms across Montana for deliveries.

Players will be able to deliver Sugar Beet, a unique crop grown in Montana.

Introducing the Montana DLC for American Truck Simulator, featuring unique agricultural deliveries.

Several new industries have been added to boost the local economy in Redding.

The surrounding road network of Redding has been modernized and overhauled.

A new truck stop and several new landmarks, including the local airport, have been introduced in Redding.

The city of Redding has been completely redesigned to reflect a more accurate reality of its real life counterpart, featuring zoning and new landmarks.

One new tollgate and one reworked tollgate added, featuring new assets and 1:1 scale.

A major addition to the California rework, connecting the Bay area to Sacramento.

The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge has been reworked to better match its real-life counterpart.

Introduction of gas stations and rest stops in the upcoming Montana DLC for American Truck Simulator.

Numerous truck stops will have unique landmark main buildings.

Opportunity to visit the biggest gas station in the world located near San Antonio.

Texas will feature a higher rate of truck stops near almost every city and junction.

Introduction of the Texas DLC featuring larger truck stops and more gas stations.

Creation of a microsite dedicated to the Texas map expansion for critical information and exclusive content.

New routes include Lewiston to Sandpoint, Burlington to Lamar, Salina to Cedar City, and more.

Reworking of the Richmond Bridge landmark to enhance its representation in the game.

Reconstruction of all junctions and highways in the California road network, focusing on geographical accuracy and modern standards.

Reconstruction of the US-37 Crossroad leading to Napa Valley, enhancing the road layout.

Correct merging of I-80 and I-580 based on real-life references to improve navigation.

Introduction of a completely new area for the Carquinez Bridge as part of the road network rework.

The upcoming Texas DLC will feature a new cotton industry, highlighting Texas's significant cotton production.

The settlement of Hopland has been introduced as a new neighbor to Ukiah.

A small secret road has been added to create a local shortcut in Ukiah.

Introduction of a new industry allowing players to deliver essential equipment and produce to and from local vineyards.

Ukiah, California has been reworked with new assets, textures, and updates to surrounding road networks.

The Christmas Toys of Yesteryear event has ended, celebrating the delivery of gifts with special decorative lighting and unique cabin accessories.