American Truck Simulator - 1.53 Update Changelog

[@Flociety]

As someone who was born, raised, and has lived in San Diego my entire life, every scene and location of San Diego County was instantly recognizable and spot on! The older version of the county had small tastes and influences of San Diego that I could figure out what area they were based on, but this new version is next level. Excellent work SCS!

[@GunBuddy08]

I really like the smooth camera movement feature!

[@bruce_invincible]

same, been waiting for this so long... I am happy both ETS2 and ATS have this now 😎Good job SCS

[@wenderlucas9727]

I've been using a script that does this function for a long time, but it's always good for the original game to have it.

[@cardashcamview9044]

My computer has processor i5, graphics card gtx1660 super and 8gb RAM. Before ETS 2 game 1.53 update I was running the game on graphics ULTRA settings without any problem. But after 1.53 update, it is possible to run it only by setting the graphics settings to Low...if the graphics settings are set to High or Ultra, the game stops within seconds after starting the game and goes to steam main menu without even Autosave.

[@PROYECTO60]

​@@cardashcamview9044 It looks like the files got corrupted, check the integrity of the game files, see if it works.

[@roguebirch6617]

Cant wait until Louisiana and Missouri release

[@dikomn1]

Until Iowa and Illinois

[@northernncrailfan2722]

i cant wait till north carolina and Virginia

[@dikomn1]

@ why?

[@konstantsinmazanik9649]

can't anymore wait Ontario release

[@RooiGevaar19]

@@konstantsinmazanik9649 and Québec too

[@teejaylinton9277]

The next thing that would be great is that the trailer doors open when you delivering it don’t have to even have the dynamic unloading, but just to give you a realistic feel too just like sliding the tandems!

[@ES8Gaming]

Thanks #SCSSoftware 🙏❤

[@4freebird69]

SCS, how about a slider bar in the settings to adjust the traffic density?

[@affifindsyou7598]

Im actually the most excited for the smooth camera. That adds a lot of immersion and just makes it feel so smoother. I really like that. Good Job SCS, keep up the great work ❤

[@razarwallbreaker]

The California rework rules. My family used to drive through Mojave once a month when I was a kid and I was always transfixed by the windmills on the hill there. It's really cool that those windmills are now represented by a Vitas Power depot in game! So Cal is so stupendously spot-on now I love it.

[@JessedeGrootTV]

And you see some roads in British Columbia, Canada If you have the Washington map.

[@OfficialDJWolve]

Auto Camera recenter is a godsend, thank you SCS!

[@MUSICLOVE99995]

Please make the smoke from the truck more realistic.

[@firewolf2079]

With the sliding tandems, i feel like its only a matter of time youll have to adjust them to fit within the weight at the weigh scales

[@Felix-ky1op]

What a great last rework Phase, keep up your best work SCS! ❤

[@G4M3R4V3R]

Just WOW, beautiful work and rework of Cali. TYVM SCS 😍❤

[@OnimeDoobs]

Sliding the fifth wheel like you would IRL is the simulation we need, thank you SCS.

[@faydulaksono]

Why trailer need sliding fifth wheel , can you help explain?

[@jacksorrows6553]

Different states have different regulations about how far the tandems are from the fifth wheel. Most notorious state for this is California. Also sliding tandems will change how the trailer turns, so this can be effective in some tight spaces.

[@faydulaksono]

@@jacksorrows6553 so it effect turning radius?

[@PROYECTO60]

@@faydulaksono mostly, yes.

[@sargentthiccboi9333]

@@faydulaksonopretty much most of the time you won’t have you tandems all the way back. It’s harder to turn with them there. If you’re unloading at a warehouse or something and they’ll use forklifts they’ll have you slide the tandems back so the trailer can handle the weight

[@jimleavitt6156]

Californina #4, EXCELLENT Work. San Diego is incredible. The addition of the Coronado/San Diego Bridge, WOW. Very nice work.

[@captainexistence]

Brand new to ATS, I'm normally an MMO player but decided to go for something completely different, so I got the base game and all the bundles on the Steam sale this Christmas. Only thing I need now is a good wheel, shifter and pedals. Can't wait to get on the road in 2025 :)

[@Solotastic]

0:10 - This is incredible. Great work, everyone! This is the first time since launch I've been EXCITED to drive Cali!

[@johnhboden48]

We`re looking forward to - the LA rework, the sliding tandems, hopping the barrier to Canada and map-wide animated loading. Gonna be great

[@DarkestSheepZ]

Let's go!! This night ATS with a straight piped kenworth

[@Paulie8K]

Great update. I've been playing since about 2017 and the game has come a long way. I'm from NYC and it'll be cool when you finally make it to NY, though that's probably years down the pipe. Maybe the graphics are completely updated by then.

[@rusty4104]

The smooth camera update has been one of my annoyances from the start. What a great feature. As someone who strives for realism, I love the attention to detail you all are putting in this game.

[@The_Silent_Simmer]

Camera auto centering is great but we need the option to turn it off in external view plz!

[@jkwrplayz]

I’ll update to it when promods 1.53 and beyond 1.53 releases

[@wenderlucas9727]

After a long time using an external smoother camera script I will be able to test something similar originally in the game! I hope I like it.

[@TunaDad]

I wish sliding tandems where you wanted them was that easy! Realism mode comes with a hammer for stuck pins. 😅

[@sargentthiccboi9333]

Next update will be people pulling you’re 5th wheel pin at truck stops😂

[@channelchilli]

Drive by-camera need some tweaking too

[@MadDog2020-so2to]

ATS team did a awesome job with this rework i noticed even the graphics in the other states look much better this game has come a long way

[@r0cky_2010]

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone❗️🍁

[@Final_Draft1]

Kinda off-topic, but i think the community would really appreciate a vegetation update where you improve grass and trees.

[@stephenwallace7288]

Nice.... but still no left or right look for Roof top view? I love to drive in this view as you get to see a lot more scenery, and can listen to the stacks singing.... please, please, make it so!

[@mrhunter7087]

Amazing, thanks SCS

[@danbuter]

Any work on fixing the traffic AI?

[@yamimaougaming2469]

Thats why I love ATS Since 2009 and still now❤

[@OlisGaming]

Very nice update changelog!

[@cardashcamview9044]

My computer has processor i5, graphics card gtx1660 super and 8gb RAM. Before ETS 2 game 1.53 update I was running the game on graphics ULTRA settings without any problem. But after 1.53 update, it is possible to run it only by setting the graphics settings to Low...if the graphics settings are set to High or Ultra, the game stops within seconds after starting the game and goes to steam main menu without even Autosave.

[@Richard-pl5rn]

This is the negative of each update since they come with more things and the game crashes more heavily, and since I play with a low to mid-range PC, I have to configure everything on low to be able to play it.

[@cardashcamview9044]

@Richard-pl5rn 😓😞

[@austintaylor7363]

My 1650 ran on medium better than that. Lol.

[@m4rk1e17]

Thanks SCS any word on the new Pete 579s?

[@pinkostv]

The fun of driving in California with out the traffic

[@channels740]

Love the game but would be nice to see some of the old American Cabovers in the game one day.

[@jeffd.1485]

I think they're only allowed to have trucks that are/were in production since the game came out. luckily versions of the kw 900 and Pete 389 meet that criteria so that we have some classic looking trucks without mods. yeah, the classic k100 cabover would be great in the official game, but the mod for that one is fantastic though.

[@allglorytogod12]

K00E mod in the Steam workshop and others can be downloaded from popular mod sites. I drive the K100 more than 90% of the time.

[@TylerMaze]

So I am looking to get into this but not sure where to start, or where to buy everything I need, I am sure the cost for setup can get prices, lil at a time

[@thefamilitchichannel1341]

I've always said that L.A didn't feel like L.A in this game, so glad they redid it!

[@thorstenotte7130]

I have many problems in California. There are big holes in the streets. I hope SCS fix it soon.

[@orlandogalo]

Qualidade top da SCS ! Estão deixando a gente sonhar 😂😂😂

[@THEHILLSMIGHTHAVEEYES]

When at those log sites and your getting loaded there are hardly any sound's

[@Tomo-hb2tq]

Done the update but there’s no option for the sliding tandems

[@ZdenekHatala]

Missouri. :( ?

[@wojtasspl]

When will the Dedicated server for ATS be updated to version 1.53? Because it is still the previous version

[@anonymous3738]

SCS, could you please tell me why you removed Hornbrook, San Rafael, Oakdale and Carlsbad from California when reworking it. Don’t you think having more cities/towns would be more exciting?

[@ricardoa1661]

Day 1 player here and still go 😲 with every update !

[@twistedleo841]

I can’t wait till u add when trucks can get dirty and truck washes .

[@Snookie1988]

that would be a dream

[@teukufadel8293]

That won't happen..for legal reasons lol

[@4freebird69]

I'd like to see body damage when you have those mishaps.

[@RyanS493]

@@teukufadel8293It can happen with the right license agreements. Giants does it with Farm Sim. I doubt SCS is interested in spending the time/money to add it.

[@elainenox6661]

@@teukufadel8293 you're wrong

[@Nayeemkamal-z6j]

scs... good job👍👍

[@arnauserrats1997]

Hi scs, I would like a peterbilt 389 tuning with its noisy engine brake and a version of the 389 only with clocks instead of the screen, it would also be nice if the trucks had beds with blankets and their sleeping cushion, thank you very much

[@MadDog2020-so2to]

I ran over all of the cones in the driving academy 😂

[@lindsiecarver1979]

Are you guys doing rework on every state?

[@paulwright5510]

Can we get more Kenworth trucks now?

[@RealTylerBell]

how about some VR changes and fixing,

[@andragor2130]

And when will the new engine be available?

[@I_Am_Talos]

I don't regret buying this game than ETS2

[@chipmunx7]

Can we get all states in before all the reworks! most of us will be dead before the US map is completed.

[@GregNorwegia]

Best developer ever. Thank You!

[@gergingorunusluadam6868]

No , best devs are beamng devs

[@stevebruce6344]

Thank you.

[@olivert.h6024]

También podrías poner al ets2 y ats el Fsr de Amd.❤

[@Richard-pl5rn]

SCS could do something so that they can optimize the game more, the big cities and not lower the FPS since many of us have the problem that the game closes

[@Ranveer_Singh_sangha03]

Please, please , wider loads and heavy loads 🙏 😢

[@antwanowens4013]

Can u guys make the gasoline indicator mush larger i wear glasses n still it’s hard for me to see the gauge and why is the blk Mack truck mirrors so off and can’t get a good veiw that’s irritating

[@jeffd.1485]

I use the zoom in function to see the gauges better.

[@nitrozack3062]

Also new logging trailers please and thank you

[@mx_ats]

What has happened to the Kenworth T680NG? It's going to be 1 year after the release and we haven't seen a teaser of the finished work for that truck. IDK, something tells it's not going to be finished this year. So sad!😢

[@brianjenkins6092]

Are they planning too have this trucking game for PS5 console and Xbox????

[@Burnt_clutch89]

am i the only one not seeing an option to update? i updated ETS2 just fine, not seeing the option for ATS

[@VosperCDN]

I didn't understand the fatigue and blocker deselection part ... those options were already in the game.

[@tropicalverktaki]

It's just a small indicator that you have changed that setting from the default value

[@DUKKE78R2.0RECARGADO]

GRACIAS #SCSSoftware

[@gpfelix72]

Great ❤

[@BerkeKoseoglu..]

When do you plan to fix the AI ​​of AI vehicles?

[@nitrozack3062]

Can we also please get an engine fan button!!.. Super important

[@MartyKay]

What?

[@nitrozack3062]

@ you never driven a rig?

[@MartyKay]

@@nitrozack3062 Only European, don't have engine fan here 🤔

[@nitrozack3062]

@ Canada/USA does!

[@TheIcpfan23]

​@@nitrozack3062be nice and explain to all of us who never driven a rig before what it means

[@VIPGrizz]

BIG W.

[@Pszypasu]

California looks so good

[@hankleberry]

As usual, SCS is like "hold my beer" to most game devs out there. Free updates that massively enhance players' experience, all the time. And when there is a paid addition, it's cheaper than an outfit in a "AAA" game, LMAO. Wish you all would actually come out with more paints or customization just so I could give you more money.

[@MadDog2020-so2to]

Now if they can stop making the truck motors sound like a hair dryer that be much better

[@cooluser4017]

SCS releasing this on thanksgiving is so nice. Thanks SCS you did an awesome job

[@geomodelrailroader]

Good job team! California is done. Now to tackle the worst state in the Union and that would be Nevada. I like the dynamic loading and also the tandems. Just don't go sliding your tandems in California that's illegal and you can get a ticket because of the bridge law.

[@newyorktechworld6492]

Nice

[@tomsun3159]

Still as always the same question what is the status of the Gamengine upgrade towards multithreading, not every user has an overclocked 14900KS or 9800x3D with a bundle of 4090s! The average steam user has a 6th Gen i5 with a 3060. If only 25% of the available CPU power is utilized its not up to the user to spent an arm, a leg and a kidney, to buy a higher tier CPU where 12,5% of the CPU is utilized, it sup to you to use the available CPU Power due to multiprocessing. Typical proposals for tasks to be separated AI, AI, AI, Navigation, Autosave (always disrupts), business system, ....

[@bluej511]

If your GPU is being used 100% then you shouldn't worry about your CPU. Pretty sure this game runs on all cores anyways so idk what you're on about.

[@tomsun3159]

@@bluej511 The Gameengine is still singlethreaded as it was even in DX9-times. The gameengine is NOT using all available cores, i propose you install riva statistic Tuner and go in details, als long you do not have additional applications opened in the background on a 4 core CPU you will have at best 25% CPU utilization, on an 8 core CPU 12,5% CPU utilization on a 16 core CPU 6,25% CPU utilization. The discussion on migrating from singlethreading to multithreading is years old now. In times where single core CPUs were the normal (e.g. in times of 18WOS) noone needed multithreading. In the beginning of ETS and ETS2 it wasn't that big of a deal as from generation to generation there was a big bump in CPU clocks and IPC, since a few years there is no CPU-Clock bump from Generation to Generation so there are other ways to cover that issue e.G. utilization of available cpu-cores. Look at the utilization of your CPU in total, and in detail and you will see there ist only a little bit used. If you go to the newest modernized areas you will see the stress on the CPU. Limiting the Framerates to the worst scenario delivers you a stable framerate, and it is not necessary to max out your GPU except you are keen on a high energy bill, currently i cap at 60 FPS and Scaling 100% for stable fps in all situations and silent and cool GPU.

[@bluej511]

@@tomsun3159 I know all this but ty lol. If the game runs fine multi threading is unnecessary.

[@tomsun3159]

@@bluej511 Why then you say , i quote "Pretty sure this game runs on all cores anyways", thats definitely NOT true! The Game-engine is Singlethreaded period. The available resources are not used period. The discussion about multithreading is going for ages period. Its not the solution to force the users to buy more and more pricy equipment period. The average steam user is using 6th gen i5 with a 3060 period. Of course you can reduce settings lower an lower to deal withn that issue, but thats not the point. If you increase e.g. AI to a realistiv traffic density this puts stress on the Thread, if you have Autosave this stops the Thread (you can reduce this to a minimum in suppressing the Autosave message), but if you put e.g. Autosave into separate Thread it woudln't affect the main thread, if you put AI into a separate thread it wouldn't affect the mainthread, on and on and on.

[@Grooving_Guns]

​@@tomsun3159save yourself. That moron has no idea. This game is very poorly optimized and does run single core indeed.

[@daniellxnder]

Hehe we got more features than the ETS' update

[@ff-cp9nt]

my game looks really bad someone help

[@Ronin-1986]

🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@georgemerkon1408]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@zulfika_]

We still can't buy many trucks at once and assign them automatically to our garage? It's freaking annoying

[@AmericanVolvo79]

Nice❤

[@rnovak201]

When are they gonna update the beacons, and add more trailer brands in. Along with more customs for trucks and new paint jobs

[@Therealcal-SA]

Can they link African maps on ats2 though ❤❤❤❤

[@TheIcpfan23]

I hope you know Africa is not near the USA like Canada so that would go into some what of ETS game

[@Therealcal-SA]

@TheIcpfan23 yip I saw mods for ets2 but the problem is I don't like ets

[@george82ist]

very niceeeeeeeeee

[@Ganslit]

Good

[@LoneWolfireCat]

Ни на что не намекаю но Мак из фильма конвой 1978 года был бы идеальной фурой для американ трак симулятор 🤭

[@NdumisoSkhosana-el3ig]

Link

[@dardoxp]

bello grazie

[@ByOrhanOyuncu]

Hello, dear producer and those who contributed, isn't it time to release a mobile game after many, many years? Please develop a mobile game for Türkiye and for the Turks, we are waiting a lot.There are those who do not have a computer, please evaluate it, we would be very happy if you do. Good luck to you SCS Software ❤️🇹🇷

[@whoeveriam0iam14222]

bought a trailer in ETS2 and the loading animation was a little boring. just a bar filling up. I'd love to see actual loading/unloading animations to make owning a trailer cool additionally it would be nice if the cargo market could show all cargo that you have trailers for so you don't have to store and connect different trailers just to see the market

[@rustyrailspikeproductions]

Under services in the pause menu there should be a tab that allows you to see what a trailer type can hold and another tab to see a map of all the industries in each city.

[@whoeveriam0iam14222]

@@rustyrailspikeproductions are all cargos always available? I've only used it once to get the Bauxite ore for the Camping achievement but it seems to be similar to the freight job menu. but it only shows the cargo that can fit in the trailer that is currently attached to the truck

[@rustyrailspikeproductions]

@@whoeveriam0iam14222 yes all cargo is available for view. Correction under the catalog tab there is a trailer index tab which shows you all possible trailer load types for that particular trailer. Under that same tab there is the logistics map which allows you to see the industries in all cities. You can also use it to look up where certain loads spawn and at what industries.

[@cecilchance5843]

My potato pc can't handle it anymore😂

[@bossmmann21]

👍👍😍😍😊😊😃😃👌👌

[@ElijahTrahan-l9s]

and still no pete updates -_- sigh at least the new unloading animations are cool everything else is ok at best