Nordic Horizons Release Date 11.27.2015
It is only couple weeks we have to wait for brand new ETS2 DLC. That also means that final release of 1.57 will be even earlier. Prepare your money, prepare profile without mods, get ready for new event (Cruising Nordic Horizons:))

And how can I keep silence – the biggest surprise on the picture above is the truck. FH16 780. It’s not announced yet but pictures on the internet doesn’t lie;)
Scania 770 in Open beta of ETS2 1.57
Standalone maps bug in 1.56 fixed
Following the release of versions 1.56 of ATS and ETS 2 by SCS, a major bug has been identified: when creating a new profile, it was no longer possible to select the map module corresponding to a standalone map. The bug has been fixed in latest release. You have to download update in Steam.
SCS broke standalone maps in 1.56
Following the release of versions 1.56 of ATS and ETS 2 by SCS, a major bug has been identified: when creating a new profile, it is no longer possible to select the map module corresponding to a standalone map.
This makes it completely impossible to start a new game on certain standalone maps.

Affected only new profile creation, so if someone have already been created profile on standalone module it will work so it can be only replaced old version of mod with the new one in the mod manager.
We still do not know if it is just bug or the feature has been removed from the game and all standalone maps (count of which not very big) are become inacceptable for new players. The issue is already reported top SCS and there are topics on SCS Software forum.
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
Iowa DLC released
You don’t need the eyes of a hawk to see what’s coming, the Iowa DLC for American Truck Simulator officially releases today! Get ready to explore everything that the Hawkeye State has to offer.

Make the most of your visit to the Hawkeye State and enjoy every moment as you:
- Truck through 12 cities including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Burlington, Iowa City, and more!
- Discover beautifully recreated landmarks like the Iowa State Capitol, Historic Cedar Covered Bridge, Tree in the Middle of the Road, or the world’s largest grain bins.
- Deliver cargo to or from new depots – the agricultural factory and agricultural dealer.
- Visit the biggest truck stop we have ever built in ATS on Interstate 80!
- Become a vital part in transporting farm produce from the Hawkeye State all over the USA.
- Explore more than 15 scenic towns (settlements) on your travels such as Spencer, Clear Lake, Dyersville, Oskaloosa, or Traer!
- Pick up and deliver equipment and goods to the Aluminum Factory, a brand-new prefab depot featuring custom-designed assets.
- Admire the state’s stunning expansive hills with terraced fields and picturesque farms.
- Keep goods flowing in and out of Iowa’s huge ethanol plant depots, supporting its lead in U.S. ethanol production.
- Uncover Iowa’s hidden gems, find hidden roads, viewpoints, and more!
DLC is currently available on Steam, price depends on region ($11,99 in US). You can also save a bit with new ATS bundle Iowa Freight & Fields Bundle which also includes Special Transport DLC, Retrowave Paintjob and Farm Machinery DLC. (Each DLC in bundle are on 50% discount plus 10% bundle discount).

Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.55 released!
Following ATS 1.55 for Euro Truck released as well. Some parts are equal to American game but some are unique for Europe.

Changelog
Gameplay
- Driving Academy – Truck Driving Proficiency
- Map improvements – “My Location” hotkey
Vehicles
- FH Tuning Pack Update for Volvo FH Series 6
Visual
- Custom city intros for Vive la France ! DLC
- Mail UX redesign
- Options QoL Improvements – Graphics settings visualisation
Other
- Steam achievements update with text and icon improvements
- Save manager improvements
- Asynchronous loading
If you switched to beta do not forget to disable it on Steam to get final release.
American Truck Simulator 1.55 has been released
Long waited 1.55 release is here. Changelog is bigger than it was for open beta and don’t forget that in 10 days we also will get a new DLC.
With 1.55, a free update has rolled out for all owners of the Nebraska DLC. This addition expands the northeastern corner of the state with three key highways; The US-20, US-75, and US-81. On these new routes, drivers can discover a new truck stop, a weigh station, and several scenic landmarks.

Changelog
Gameplay
- Driving Academy – Truck Driving Proficiency
- Map Improvements – “My Location” Hotkey
Map
- New additional content for the Nebraska DLC – US-20, US-81, US-75 & the settlement of LaurelÂ
Vehicles
- Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadia Update
- Kenworth T680 Update
- FlowBelow Painted Parts
- Farm Machinery DLC Update

Visual
- Custom city intros for New Mexico
- Mail UX redesign
- Options QoL Improvements – Graphics settings visualization
Other
- Steam achievements update with text and icon improvements
- Save manager improvements
- Asynchronous loading
Open Beta 1.55 for Euro Truck Simulator 2 released
Following ATS the open beta stage opened for Euro Truck as well. Some parts are equal to American game but some are unique for Europe.

Changelog
Gameplay
- Driving Academy – Truck Driving Proficiency
- Map improvements – “My Location” hotkey
Vehicles
- FH Tuning Pack Update for Volvo FH Series 6
Visual
- Custom city intros for Vive la France ! DLC
- Mail UX redesign
- Options QoL Improvements – Graphics settings visualisation

Other
- Steam achievements update with text and icon improvements
- Save manager improvements
- Asynchronous loading
I’m gonna switch to beta in couple days and will observe all new features and if you’re going to do the same go to Steam, right-click on Euro Truck Simulator 2 in games library, choose Properties > Betas tab > Beta Participation drop down menu > public_beta Open beta for game version 1.55.
Open Beta 1.55 for American Truck Simulator released
Long waited 1.55 release is around the corner and now we can touch new stuff in ATS in open beta, activating it on Steam (right-click on American Truck Simulator in games library choose Properties > Betas tab > Beta Participation drop down menu > public_beta Open beta for game version 1.55)

Numerous changes are coming to this release so if you’re as curious as I and nothing holds you on stable build switch to it to test.
Changelog
Gameplay
- Driving Academy – Truck Driving Proficiency
- Map Improvements – “My Location” Hotkey
Vehicles
- Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadia Update
- Kenworth T680 Update
- FlowBelow Painted Parts
- Farm Machinery DLC UpdateÂ

Visual
- Custom city intros for New Mexico
- Mail UX redesign
- Options QoL Improvements – Graphics settings visualisation
Other
- Steam achievements update with text and icon improvements
- Save manager improvements
- Asynchronous loading

