Iowa Secret Roads
While I still prepare updated guide for all American hidden road here are couple secret roads spoiler videos. One is not only hidden road but also bring you Steam Achievement
Illinois 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 – Louisiana
Hidden Roads Study – August, 15 2025
As you may know I’m sharing periodically found hidden secret roads in both American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2. For now for Europe we don’t have new marked roads since the Greece release in 2024 and I assume until next map rebuilds (e.g. Scandinavia, Benelux) or map DLC like Nordic Horizon. But the other story with America where we got much more content to be discovered and after update in Missouri now we have also new secrets in Iowa. I guess I found all of marked secret roads in new state and will add them to the updated guide as well as couple easter eggs and pop-culture homages. It is a list of cities by states https://trucksim.top/y9t6 which won’t help you to find the roads but at least check if you missed any.
ETS2 (updated 04.25.2025, actual on 1.55, 80 roads so far)
ATS (updated 05.16.2025, actual on 1.55 without Iowa, 224 roads so far)
Unfortunately, YouTube search results often prioritize older videos, so even though I’m updating descriptions, outdated guides still rank higher in search results. Please always check if a more recent and updated guide is available.
Multiplayer Guide for TruckersMP on ETS2 and ATS
The guide created in 2024 but more or less is actual to this date.
I tried to explain basics which can be useful.
Map Combo Study 08.04.2025
First of all – if you just started with mods and map combination please see beginner’s guide. I’m planning to update the guide a bit with actual dates and new UI which came in 1.51 (2024) after this guide was recorded.
Regarding actual map combinations for both games on version 1.55 I have already prepared setups for both games and obviously they are not final. So before start to combine maps on your side please always check if the guide you see is latest and actual. Please also follow rules and requirements – correct load order, DLCs compatibility and avoid extra mods that did not mentioned in the guide. Every single mod (not only map) can break the game and you will have a problems.
For Europe we have mega map combo with 42 maps but it doesn’t include newely released maps like Promods and Beyond, so the combo need to be updated soon.
ETS2 Mega map combo 42 maps (07.28.2025)
For American 1.55 you can build 17 maps setup with all major maps including latest Beyond, Promods Canada, ATS Expansion. Combo requires latest Iowa DLC and some maps also other DLCs dependent. Please see the guide for smart shopping of American DLC with bundles. For American configuration we use only free mods.
17 Maps map combo (08.02.2025)
While European setup is on development and soon we will see the update with fresh mods, American one will be probably actual for some time.
Guides mentioned above and could be helpful:
Big Map Combo for ATS 1.55 with 17 Maps – August, 2 – 2025
The update of big map combo for ATS 1.55 with Iowa DLC includes Coast to Coast, Promods Canada, , Beyond, Reforma, ATS Expansion, More American Cities, Sierra Nevada, EMMN and other mods. Links below consist 17 maps and additions. Only Free mods.
Links:
UPDATE📌Coast to Coast Map 2.21.55.1 https://trucksim.top/mck5
UPDATE📌Reforma 2.9.3.2.155 https://trucksim.top/j8q9
UPDATE📌Reforma Mega Resources 2.9.3.155 https://trucksim.top/et5v
UPDATE📌Reforma Sierra Nevada 1.7.2.155 https://trucksim.top/0vxg
UPDATE📌Reforma OtherMaps Patch 31.155 https://trucksim.top/pnhz
NEW📌Promods Canada 1.4.1 https://trucksim.top/38bg
NEW📌Beyond ATS 5.0 https://trucksim.top/l58f
NEW📌Beyond – Coast 2 Coast Road Connection 1.55-1.1 https://trucksim.top/rb03
NEW📌Mega Resources Beyond Fix 1.55-1.0.0 https://trucksim.top/4607
NEW📌Reforma Beyond Fix 1.55-1.0.0 https://trucksim.top/0pay
NEW📌ATS Expansion 17.0.1 (Requires Volvo Construction and Heavy Cargo DLCs) https://trucksim.top/2363
📌More American Cities (Washington) 1.2 https://trucksim.top/x5fs
📌More American Cities (Utah) 1.1 https://trucksim.top/7rib
📌More American Cities (Idaho) 1.4 https://trucksim.top/qnh7
📌More American Cities (Colorado) 1.4 https://trucksim.top/rblk
📌More American Cities (Oklahoma) 1.1 https://trucksim.top/efrm
UPDATE📌East Meets Mid-North 1.55-2 https://trucksim.top/bt97
📌Ontario-Quebec 7-155 https://trucksim.top/wi8b
NEW📌Ontario Quebec FIX 1.55-1.0.0 https://trucksim.top/e16q
📌East Meets Mid-North – Discover Ontario RC 1.55-1 https://trucksim.top/o5pr
NEW📌East Meets Mid-North – ATS Expansion RC 1.55-1 https://trucksim.top/68g6
NEW📌East Meets Mid-North – Promods Canada RC 1.55-2 https://trucksim.top/e4dy
📌Washington Lake cabin (A-Frame) 1.1.5 https://trucksim.top/lvwh
NEW📌Washington Extended 4.0 https://trucksim.top/ic4q
NEW📌Aleutian Islands 3.0 https://trucksim.top/dv2x
UPDATE📌Project Better Arizona 0.4.2.3 https://trucksim.top/rf0s
UPDATE📌Project Better Arizona Reforma Connection 1.10.4 https://trucksim.top/aeg7
📌North America Map (Dark) (Steam Workshop) https://trucksim.top/e943
Bonus:
📌Minimal adviser (Steam Workshop) https://trucksim.top/jaww
Beyond by TerraMaps V5 – ATS 1.55 Released
A days after European version of Beyond reveal we got also American version of the popular mod by TerraMaps. Beyond V5 for ATS 1.55 comes with exciting new content.
Changelog:
* Compatibility with ATS 1.55
* Adds: Renault Megane in Saint Martin (French Side) with @Pikachu contribution (Marian),
* Adds: Police Renault Megane in Saint Martin (French Side) with @Pikachu contribution (Marian),
* Adds: Loading Screen Logo and New Message – Content Change Detected – (Marian),
* Bugs previously reported are all fixed (Pilot and Marian)
Official Link: https://terramaps.net/download/
ProMods Canada 1.4.1 for ATS v1.55 released
Promods team released its American mod for Canada. You can download it from Promods website. No new content in this version, just compatibility with 1.55
European version of the mod is still work-in-progress, and probably will be released in August.
Map Combo Beginners Guide for ATS & ETS2
Map Combos for SCS trucking games are not a simple thing for newcomers. So you can find lot of ready setups for actual version, including here on Trucksim, but before start better to avoid obvious mistakes. In this guide I’m explaining how to build map combo for Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) or American Truck Simulator (ATS), from how to download and combine maps, to tricks how to avoid crashes. I will cover the basics for beginners. Guide made in 2024 but is still actual in July 2025 on game versions 1.55 and latest DLCs
Mentioned in video parameters for Launch Options in Steam:
for 8GB -64bit -nointro -unlimitedlog -rdevice dx11 -mm_pool_size 4096 -mm_max_resource_size 32 mm_max_tmp_buffers_size 1000
for 16GB -64bit -nointro -unlimitedlog -rdevice dx11 -mm_pool_size 8192 -mm_max_resource_size 32 -mm_max_tmp_buffers_size 1000
for 32GB -64bit -nointro -unlimitedlog -rdevice dx11 -mm_pool_size 16384 -mm_max_resource_size 32 -mm_max_tmp_buffers_size 1000
Telegram: https://t.me/trcksm
Ford DLC for ATS
SCS revealed the first DLC for the upcoming Road Trip module in American Truck Simulator – Ford Car Pack.
For those who may have missed, Road Trip is a brand-new addition to ATS that introduces a more dynamic way to explore the game world beyond traditional trucking. This new gameplay module allows players to step behind the wheel of a variety of vehicles, expanding the ATS experience while remaining true to the spirit of the open road.
The Ford Car Pack brings together some of the most iconic vehicles ever to grace American roads. From a legendary pony car to modern workhorses and pick-up trucks, players will be able to get behind the wheel of the iconic 1967 Mustang, the all-purpose 2023 F-150, the modern 2023 Bronco, and the legendary 1998–2012 Ford Crown Victoria.
With the eventual release of the Ford Pack, and with any Road Trip vehicle pack, the Road Trip gameplay module will become available to players. This means that owning this or any future Road Trip DLC will unlock access to this exciting new gameplay experience.
Cars and Pickup Trucks in new Road Trip mode for ATS in 6 minutes