Canada for ATS revealed
These days SCS Software bring surprises to their community almost every day. We had unpredictable Ireland announcement yesterday and now we see British Columbia DLC official confirmation.
I’m planning to make a podcast about latest announces and teasers but you already can read details of Canada’s first DLC on SCS blog.
Ireland DLC announced
After the teaser and confirmation of UK rework SCS make another announcement of new DLC The Isle of Ireland which will probably will be released after Nordic Horizon and Iceland, in 2027 or later.
Despite of this is a very early announcement we have some pictures and video trailer on Youtube.
Guide How to Download and Setup Promods 2.76
New Promods 2.76 includes new content we were waiting in 2.75 (when below video captured). Since the procedure of download and setup map mod is the same as for previous version you can watch it in video I shared on ETS2 1.55.
On the video below I installed new Promods and in podcast style talked about changes we got in 2.76.
Louisiana DLC is coming soon
Upcoming DLC for American Truck Simulator of Louisiana State is probably will be released in the end of 2025. I collected official SCS Software footages and pics. You can follow details of the new DLC on official SCS blog and in social media.
Electric DAF XF Joins the Fleet in ETS2
The third full electric truck has been revealed in Euro Truck Simulator 2. As the previous tractors with electric engine DAF XF is only available for Quick Jobs up to 350 km so you can’t unfortunately park it on your garage. Also you cannot charge battery unless you use mods.
For players eager to experience a more realistic electric trucking simulation, the modding community has stepped in with solutions that add charging functionality, though this requires venturing beyond the base game.
The journey toward electrification in ETS2 began with the introduction of the Renault Electric truck, which marked a historic first for the game. This groundbreaking addition gave players their initial taste of zero-emission hauling, even with its Quick Job limitations. The fleet expanded further when Scania brought their electric model to the game, becoming the second manufacturer to join the green revolution.
Krone Agriculture Equipment DLC
SCS yesterday released the KRONE Agriculture Equipment DLC for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. The addition expands your job roster with a powerful line-up of officially licensed, KRONE-branded farming machinery.
The DLC includes the following new cargoes for ETS2 and ATS:
- Disk Mower – Krone EasyCut B 880 CV
- Forage Harvester – Krone BiG X 1180
- Mower Conditioner – Krone BiG M 450
- Rotary Rakes – Krone Swadro TC 1370
- Round Baler – Krone VariPack V 190 XC
- Square Baler – Krone BiG Pack 1290 XC HDP
To save purchasing these expansions you can use special bundle which includes DLC for both games and provide 50% discount
The RoadKings: A New Challenger Enters the Truck Simulation Arena
The truck simulation genre is about to get significantly more competitive. Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have announced Road Kings, a next-generation truck simulator that’s setting its sights squarely on the established dominance of American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2. With a closed beta coming in the coming months and a full release planned for 2026, this new contender promises to shake up the trucking game landscape.
What is Road Kings?
Road Kings is an ambitious new truck simulation game that puts players behind the wheel of a 40-ton semi, hauling cargo across the coastal plains of the American South. Starting from Jacksonville to the historic streets of Savannah, players will navigate through a story-driven experience that goes beyond the traditional point-A-to-point-B delivery model.
Developed by Saber Interactive Porto—the studio behind SnowRunner—and published by Focus Entertainment, Road Kings is being marketed as a “next-gen truck simulation” designed specifically for modern hardware including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Closed Beta Registration Now Open
Eager truckers can already sign up for the closed beta test at Focus Entertainment’s TestZone website (https://testzone.focus-entmt.com/). While registration doesn’t guarantee access, it’s your best shot at getting an early look at what could be the genre’s next big thing. The beta is expected to launch within the coming months, giving players their first hands-on experience before the 2026 release.
How Does Road Kings Compare to ATS and ETS2?
The most significant departure from the SCS Software formula is Road Kings’ emphasis on storytelling. While ATS and ETS2 excel at providing a zen-like, meditative driving experience where you’re free to build your trucking empire at your own pace, Road Kings introduces a story-driven campaign. You’ll encounter rivals, allies, dangerous weather, and treacherous road conditions as you build your reputation from rookie driver to veteran owner-operator.
This narrative focus could appeal to players who found ATS and ETS2 too open-ended or lacking in structured progression. However, it remains to be seen whether traditional sim-trucking fans will embrace this more game-like approach or prefer the pure simulation experience they’ve come to love.
Regional Focus vs. Continental Scale
ATS and ETS2 have spent years building massive, continent-spanning road networks. Euro Truck Simulator 2, launched in 2012, now covers most of Europe through its base game and numerous map expansions. American Truck Simulator, since its 2016 launch, has been steadily expanding across the United States with detailed state recreations.
Road Kings is taking a different approach by focusing initially on the American South, specifically the coastal plains between Jacksonville and Savannah. This narrower geographic scope could allow for greater detail and more handcrafted environments, but it also means less variety at launch compared to the sprawling maps ATS and ETS2 players have come to expect.
Next-Gen Technology
Being built from the ground up for current-generation hardware, Road Kings promises graphical fidelity and technical features that older engines simply can’t match. SCS Software has done admirable work updating their engine over the years—adding features like ray-traced reflections and improved lighting—but they’re fundamentally working with a framework that dates back over a decade.
Saber Interactive’s experience with demanding titles like SnowRunner suggests Road Kings could deliver impressive physics simulation, weather effects, and environmental detail. The question is whether this visual and technical leap will be enough to overcome the deep gameplay systems and massive content libraries that ATS and ETS2 have built over nearly a decade of continuous development.
The Business Model Question
One advantage SCS Software has cultivated is player trust through their DLC model. Regular map expansions, truck packs, and cosmetic items have kept ATS and ETS2 fresh without feeling exploitative. How Focus Entertainment and Saber approach post-launch content for Road Kings will be crucial to its long-term success.
Can Road Kings Compete?
The truck simulation market has proven surprisingly robust, with both ATS and ETS2 maintaining active player bases years after launch. There’s clearly room for multiple games in this space, especially if they offer different experiences. Road Kings isn’t trying to be a direct clone of the SCS formula—it’s attempting to blend truck simulation with narrative adventure and modern production values.
Road Kings’ Competitive Advantages:
- Fresh start with modern technology: Built for current-gen hardware without legacy engine limitations
- Story-driven experience: Appeals to players who want more structure and narrative in their trucking
- Saber’s simulation expertise: The SnowRunner team knows how to make vehicles feel authentic
- Console focus: True next-gen console versions from day one, not ports of older PC games
Challenges Facing Road Kings:
- Competing with a decade of content: ATS and ETS2 have hundreds of hours of content and thousands of miles of roads
- Established community: SCS Software has built a massive, loyal fanbase with extensive mod support
- Simulation depth: Matching the nuanced truck handling, realistic traffic AI, and authentic trucking experience will be difficult
- Map size at launch: Starting with just the American South means less variety than established competitors
- Unproven formula: The story-driven approach might alienate sim-trucking purists
The Verdict: A Welcome Addition to the Genre
Rather than viewing Road Kings as a direct threat to ATS and ETS2, it’s better understood as an expansion of the truck simulation genre. Just as racing games range from hardcore sims like iRacing to arcade experiences like Forza Horizon, there’s room for different approaches to trucking games.
For players who love the pure, meditative experience of ATS and ETS2, Road Kings probably won’t replace their favorite games. But for those interested in a more structured, story-driven trucking adventure with cutting-edge graphics, it could be exactly what they’ve been waiting for.
The closed beta will be crucial in determining whether Saber Interactive has successfully balanced simulation authenticity with narrative engagement. If they can deliver the physics and vehicle handling that sim fans expect while wrapping it in an compelling story, Road Kings could carve out its own successful niche.
The best-case scenario for truck simulation fans? Road Kings succeeds and pushes SCS Software to continue innovating, creating healthy competition that benefits everyone. The worst case? Even if Road Kings doesn’t quite hit the mark, it will have shown there’s enough interest in the genre to support new AAA entries, which bodes well for future truck sims.
One thing is certain: 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for virtual truckers. Whether you’re team SCS or ready to try something new, the road ahead looks promising.
Stay tuned to trucksim.top for more updates on Road Kings, including our hands-on impressions once the closed beta launches.
Illinois DLC Sneak Peek
Upcoming DLC for American Truck Simulator of Illinois State is probably will be released in 2026. I collected official SCS Software footages and pics to date.
Before Illinois we most probably will see another state DLC in 2025 – Louisiana
Southern Region mod is frozen right now
We haven’t see new versions of Southern Region map since version 1.54 (May 2025) and it was adaptation of 13th edit with minor new content and mostly compatibility. Since that we’ve seen a lot of changes in the game. Its only author Artyom (aka SimKA) has not enough time to make updates and never share the map with other modders. So to avoid speculations it has been revealed statement on the official community:
1. No new versions are expected at this time. The project has been effectively “frozen” since June. Artyom (author) will unfreeze it when he comes back online.
2. The current version (13.1, for ETS 2 1.54) has been removed from sharemods for violating rules. Furthermore, version 13.1 for 1.56 is no longer particularly suitable, so there’s no point in restoring the link for now.
3. Overall situation with the project is as follows: we’re waiting for Artyom to have enough free time to adapt map for the current version (not even for 1.56, for sure) and we’ll restore the download links (with mirrors).
4. In terms of map builds, it’s best not to use it at all for now. Since the official version is outdated, and when using third-party “improvements,” it’s unclear what the creators have added.
New Bundles of SCS Games
During Autumn Steam sale SCS changed their bundles and old bundles are not available now. So my shopping guide for ATS is outdated right now. Actual bundles are here – it is good time to purchase insufficient DLC.
