100% discovered study 09.18.2025
My golden rule is Every Road Must Be Traveled, Map Have To Be Discovered. So since 2017 I do it almost on every game update including all expansions and reworks. This obsession has driven me through countless game updates, expansions, and complete map reworks across both American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2. Some map updates take a lot of time but some is pretty small and can be discovered in couple days. When you switch to another profile and don’t want to start map discovery from the scratch it is possible to transfer opened road to another profile. So I do it sometimes with newer profiles for both games (ETS2 and ATS) and also periodically share my progress in Youtube guides
The new update 1.56 for both games has been released recently and we have blank spots in vanilla maps with DLCs.
Current Discovery Status:
Euro Truck Simulator 2: 99.97% complete
American Truck Simulator: 99.99% complete
These percentages are based on the previous 1.55 version with all available map expansions
While I may update my guides later but if you follow my Youtube and blog you can achieve 100% completion on version 1.56 quickly, before the next wave of road reworks or DLC releases arrive
Below you can find latest 100% guides for both games:
100% Discovered Map of ETS2 1.55 (Save game) and tutorial (prepared in April 2025, ETS2 1.54)
[Guide] ATS 1.55 – 100% Explored map with all DLC (with Iowa) (prepared in August 2025, ATS 1.55)
Hidden Roads Study – September, 17 2025
I’m trying to share found hidden secret roads in both American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2 periodically. While in Europe we don’t have new marked roads since the Greece release (2024) in US we go to state after state and in latest Iowa have plenty of nice secrets. I believe in ETS2 with Nordic Horizon which will be released later this year SCS will show us new hidden paths and easter eggs and upcoming new state in ATS is Louisiana (19th state in game).
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 1.56, 80 roads so far)
ATS (updated 08.23.2025, actual on 1.56, 235 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Unfortunately, YouTube search results often prioritize older videos, so even though I’m updating descriptions, outdated guides still rank higher in search results.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.
ATS 1.56 Released
SCS released 1.56 for American Truck Simulator. No other updates comparing to open beta started on August 27th. Below you can see changelog and my short video about changes in 1.56.
Changelog
Gameplay
- Dynamic Cargo Improvements
- Camera Zoom – Hold/Toggle
Visual
- Height Blend
UI
- New Profile Creation and Start-up Flow
- Management UI/UX Improvements
Other
- DLC Browser
More details in SCS Software blog
Final Big Map Combo for ATS 1.55 with 19 Maps – September, 6 – 2025
The final update of big map combo for ATS 1.55 with Coast to Coast, Promods Canada, Beyond, Reforma, ATS Expansion, More American Cities, Sierra Nevada, EMMN and other mods. Links below consist 19 maps and additions. Only Free mods.
Links:
📌Coast to Coast Map 2.21.55.1 https://trucksim.top/mck5
UPDATE📌Reforma 2.9.3.3.155 https://trucksim.top/j8q9
📌Reforma Mega Resources 2.9.3.155 https://trucksim.top/et5v
UPDATE📌Reforma Sierra Nevada 1.7.3.155 https://trucksim.top/0vxg
📌Reforma OtherMaps Patch 31.155 https://trucksim.top/pnhz
📌Promods Canada 1.4.1 https://trucksim.top/38bg
📌Beyond ATS 5.0 https://trucksim.top/l58f
📌Beyond – Coast 2 Coast Road Connection 1.55-1.1 https://trucksim.top/rb03
📌Mega Resources Beyond Fix 1.55-1.0.0 https://trucksim.top/4607
📌Reforma Beyond Fix 1.55-1.0.0 https://trucksim.top/0pay
📌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
NEW📌More American Cities (Texas) 1.0 https://trucksim.top/wa6v
UPDATE📌East Meets Mid-North 1.55-3 https://trucksim.top/bt97
📌Ontario-Quebec 7-155 https://trucksim.top/wi8b
📌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
📌East Meets Mid-North – ATS Expansion RC 1.55-1 https://trucksim.top/68g6
📌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
📌Washington Extended 4.0 https://trucksim.top/ic4q
📌Aleutian Islands 3.0 https://trucksim.top/dv2x
NEW📌Discover Oregon 2.0 https://trucksim.top/akve
📌Project Better Arizona 0.4.2.3 https://trucksim.top/rf0s
📌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
Map Combo Study 09.04.2025
The cycle of ETS2 and ATS 1.55 is going to the end and we already have open betas for 1.56 for both games. It means less time for map combos for current version. We do not expect significant map changes in new version of the game so I hope most map mods will receive mostly compatibility updates.
Regarding 1.55 – I’m planning to combine final setup for ATS this week and refresh 1.55 Mega.
If you just started with mods and map combination please see beginner’s guide. If you ask obvious questions explained in that guide most probably you will be send to watch it again.
Below you can find massive setup for 58 maps for ETS2 and still actual American 17 maps combination.
Before start please always check if the guide you see 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.
Mega Map Combo for ETS2 1.55 – Tutorial – August, 27 2025
ATS Big Map Combo (08.02.2025)
Guide mentioned above and could be helpful:
ATS combo requires latest Iowa DLC and some mods also cargo DLCs dependent. Please see the guide for smart shopping of American DLC with bundles.
ATS 1.56 Open Beta
Today SCS released 1.56 Open Beta branch for American Truck Simulator to try and test out. SCS teams are currently adapting to a new update cycle. Because future console releases will require to lock in content earlier, this adjustment helps better coordinate timing across every platform.
Changelog
Gameplay
- Dynamic Cargo Improvements
- Camera Zoom – Hold/Toggle
Visual
- Height Blend
UI
- New Profile Creation and Start-up Flow
- Management UI/UX Improvements
Other
- DLC Browser
More details in SCS Software blog
All 235 Hidden Roads in ATS 1.55 (with Iowa) Secret Roads, Towns and Easter eggs
The guide contains 235+ hidden roads in 18 states (including Iowa DLC) on American Truck Simulator. It is actual for September 2025, on ATS 1.55.
Some roads are periodically disappear during map reworks and some new are being added in new game versions. Mostly I added marked roads but also some easter eggs are available.
And we are waiting the new states soon – Louisiana, Illinois and South Dakota.
I tried to avoid spoilers, mark only locations and removed hidden roads footages but if you prefer to to discover all hidden roads and secrets yourself better to skip the video.
Hidden and secret roads doesn’t affect percentage of map discovery.
List of cities shown in video by states https://trucksim.top/y9t6
Telegram: https://t.me/trcksm
All 80 Hidden Secret Roads in ETS2 in 20 countries * 2025 Guide
RAM & Dodge Car Pack
SCS Software has announced another downloadable content pack for American Truck Simulator: Road Trip, introducing the RAM & Dodge Car Pack to the popular trucking simulation game.
Road Trip represents a new addition to American Truck Simulator that introduces alternative gameplay beyond traditional trucking. This gameplay module allows players to operate various vehicles, expanding the game experience while maintaining focus on open-road exploration.
The RAM & Dodge Car Pack will feature American automotive design and performance vehicles. The development team notes that specific details for each vehicle, including engine configurations and trim options, are still being finalized and will be shared at a later date.
The pack aims to include several iconic vehicles from the RAM and Dodge lineup. Players can expect to drive the RAM 1500 pickup truck, the Dodge Charger, the Dodge Viper, and the Dodge Challenger. These vehicles represent significant entries in automotive history and will be available for highway cruising within the game world.
Upon release of the RAM & Dodge Car Pack, or any Road Trip vehicle pack, the Road Trip gameplay module will become available to players. Purchasing this DLC or any future Road Trip content will unlock access to the new gameplay experience, marking a notable expansion for American Truck Simulator.
SCS Software has acknowledged the cooperation and support from RAM and Dodge, which has enabled the faithful recreation of these iconic vehicles within the game environment. This partnership represents part of the developer’s ongoing efforts to expand the simulation experience.
Earlier, SCS Software announced the first DLC for the Road Trip module – the Ford Car Pack. This initial vehicle pack showcases iconic American automotive history, featuring the legendary 1967 Mustang, the versatile 2023 F-150 pickup truck, the modern 2023 Bronco, and the classic 1998-2012 Ford Crown Victoria. The Ford Car Pack represents the inaugural offering for the Road Trip gameplay experience, spanning decades of American automotive design from classic muscle cars to contemporary workhorses.
Map Combination Beginners Guide and Secrets 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 September 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
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ETS2 and ATS on Consoles
SCS Software made an announcement during yesterday’s Future Games Show, the digital showcase that runs ahead of Gamescom and highlights upcoming gaming projects. The developer premiered an exclusive teaser confirming the console versions of their popular trucking simulators.
The announcement officially confirmed that both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator will be making their way to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This represents a significant expansion for the franchise, which has primarily been available on PC platforms.
Console players will gain access to the realistic trucking physics and open-world gameplay that has made these simulators popular among PC users. The move to next-generation hardware should allow for enhanced performance and visual fidelity compared to previous console attempts in the trucking simulation genre.