Both ATS and ETS2 1.60 are here and all secret roads are found in both games (I hope I haven’t missed any). Final guides for Europe with 114 roads and 281 in America are available on my channel and next stop I guess is South Dakota this Fall, since the expansion will be launched on September 24. If I find any new roads or you suggest one I will not update it instantly since I skip mid-tier guide videos because of low views on YouTube. The same issue affects 100% discovery guides and map combo content. I know there’s interest from my audience, but without YouTube helping push this type of content, it quickly gets buried.
You can always check the complete list of cities with hidden paths here: https://trucksim.top/y9t6. It probably won’t reveal the exact secret road locations, but it can help you figure out if you missed any areas.
ETS2 (updated 06.01.2026, actual on 1.60 with all map DLCs, 114 roads so far)
ATS (updated 06.28.2026, actual on 1.60 with Illinois DLC, 281 roads so far)
Collection of 18 found roads in Illinois with locations footages.
SCS Software announced the date of release of new South Dakota DLC. It will happen September, 24 and probably after release of new version of the game 1.61. Official trailer is available on Youtube.
Welcome to the Mount Rushmore State
South Dakota was officially announced by SCS Software in June 2025. The state sits in the North Central region of the United States and offers a diverse landscape ranging from endless prairies and agricultural fields to the rugged Black Hills and the famous Badlands.
According to SCS, players can expect:
Vast prairie landscapes
The Missouri River dividing the state
Scenic Black Hills roads
The Badlands National Park region
Agricultural, forestry, and mining industries
Numerous small towns and rural communities
Confirmed Cities
SCS has already confirmed several cities that will appear in the DLC:
Sioux Falls
Rapid City
Mitchell
Pierre (state capital)
The developers also mentioned smaller settlements including:
Deadwood
Wall
Sturgis
Additional cities are expected to be revealed during development.
The Research Trip
Long before development began publicly, members of the map team traveled across Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota to gather reference material.
According to map lead Saimon, the team visited the state in 2023, collecting thousands of photographs and documenting local industries, landmarks, road layouts, and scenery. The purpose was to capture details that cannot be found through satellite imagery alone.
This research phase has become a key part of modern ATS map development and often results in more accurate depictions of roads, businesses, and regional atmosphere.
Truck Stops
Several previews have focused on truck stops throughout the state.
Confirmed locations include truck stops near:
The Iowa border along I-29
Yankton near the Missouri River
Alzada near the Montana border
SCS states that many of these facilities are based on real-world locations and vary from small rural rest areas to larger service centers.
The inclusion of the Alzada truck stop was particularly welcomed by the ATS community because players had been discussing its potential appearance for quite some time.
Custom Depots and Industries
South Dakota’s economy is heavily influenced by agriculture, and SCS appears determined to represent that.
Custom depots showcased so far include:
Farms
Agricultural facilities
Rural industrial locations
Specialized cargo destinations
Developers have also recreated elements of the Great Plains Shelterbelt, adding more regional authenticity to the landscape.
Expect farming to play a major role in the cargo market, alongside forestry and mining operations.
Roads and Highways
The state’s transportation network will primarily revolve around two major interstate corridors:
Interstate 90
The main east-west route crossing South Dakota.
Interstate 29
The north-south corridor serving the eastern portion of the state.
Both highways are expected to form the backbone of freight movement across the DLC.
The Black Hills region will likely provide some of the most scenic driving experiences in ATS, featuring winding roads, forests, and elevation changes not commonly found in the Great Plains.
Landmarks and Scenic Areas
While SCS has not yet revealed a complete landmark list, several iconic locations have already been highlighted:
Badlands region
Black Hills
Missouri River
Mount Rushmore State scenery
Prairie landscapes
Sunflower fields
Native American cultural areas
The developers repeatedly emphasize the importance of showcasing both the natural beauty and cultural heritage of South Dakota.
Community Speculation and Future Connections
The ATS community reacted positively to the announcement, with many players noting that South Dakota continues the game’s gradual expansion toward the eastern United States. Community discussions also immediately turned toward neighboring North Dakota and future Midwest states.
SCS announced North Dakota as well, and South Dakota as an important step toward completing the northern corridor of the United States.
After a couple months of experimental beta for 1.61 SCS Software releases open beta starting from ATS and following with ETS2. Cycle of previous 1.60 version was quite short but longer than we expected in June. We can’t call new version fundamental and revolutionary but couple features will change life for some players. As always you can read about all changes of the official blog. To try beta go to Steam client → LIBRARY → right-click on American Truck Simulator → Properties → Betas tab → Beta Participation drop-down menu → public_beta. No password is required. Sometimes you will have to restart your Steam client to see the correct branch name there.
ChangelogÂ
Map
Proximity Exploration
Map Changes for Road Trip
Vehicles
New Cargoes
Visual
Improved Material System: International LT & International LoneStar
Version 1.60 for ETS2 and ATS is running longer than I expected since news about 1.61 version started to reveal quite early. But 1.60 is still actual and we can enjoy big map mods configurations. I’ve finished with map combos for current version and probably will not rollout any setups on it. Below you can see latest guides for both games with actual mod versions. For Europe we also have two versions – free and premium.
Don’t forget about updated Beginner’s Guide which help new comers to dive to combos world. Also since it was drastic changes in game engine in 1.59 I strongly recommend watching it everyone who did not touch configurations for a while. It will save you time, prevent recurring issues, and help you create a stable and enjoyable setup from the start.
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I combined 90 maps to make gigantic setup for ETS2 1.60. If you just jumped in trucking simulators world don’t ignore Beginners Guide which can answer a lot of important questions. Today’s combo includes Promods, Roex, Eurafrica, rusmap, TST, Beyond, Project ÄŒesko, EAA, Poland Rebuilding, Grand Utopia and many other maps. 90 maps, 188 files, RCs, fixes. As always please follow the instructions in video and note that combo designed to version 1.60 and requires all map DLCs. Extra mods are not recommended unless they are compatible with other mods and tested. And consider to support Trucksim on Patreon
NEW and UPDATE – difference from previous map Combo. TEMP – mods has critical dependencies.
