American Truck Simulator launched on February 2, 2016 for PC on Windows, macOS, and Linux (SteamOS). It is developed and published by SCS Software. A long‑running sim about point‑to‑point hauling, ATS mixes relaxed highway driving with business growth, licensed trucks, and a steady stream of official map expansions that turn routes into a living road atlas.
DLC
- Map expansions: New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, and more.
- Cargo and feature packs: Special Transport, Heavy Cargo Pack, Forest Machinery, Farm Machinery, Volvo Construction Equipment, Lode King & Prestige Trailers Pack, Michelin Fan Pack, Wheel Tuning Pack, Cabin Accessories, Steering Creations, paint job sets, and more.
- Free vehicle add‑ons: Freightliner Cascadia, International LT, International 9900i, Mack Anthem, Western Star 49X, Western Star 57X, Volvo VNL, Mack Pinnacle, and others.
- Recent: KRONE Agriculture Equipment (2025).
- Upcoming on Steam: Iowa, Louisiana, Illinois, South Dakota, British Columbia, RAM & Dodge Car Pack, Ford Car Pack.
Editions – what’s included
- Premium Edition: bundle with a broad set of map expansions, cargo packs, tuning, and paint jobs.
- Ultimate Edition: larger bundle with an extended catalog of states and add‑ons.
Review
ATS nails the rhythm of long drives and small wins. The handling is weighty but approachable, so a good downshift before a grade or a clean back‑in still feels earned. What keeps it engaging is growth. You start as a driver for hire, then stack contracts, buy your first rig, hire staff, and watch a modest garage turn into a network. Map DLCs add real variety, from open desert to dense forests and big‑city interchanges, and SCS’ reworks keep older states from feeling flat.
It is a sim that respects time. You can run a short job after dinner or set a longer route and let the miles and radio do their work. Steering wheel support is deep, though a pad works fine with a few tweaks. The caveats are familiar. AI traffic still fumbles edge cases, and rain and night driving can tax older PCs if you max the settings. Even so, the package is easy to recommend to anyone who likes a calm loop with clear progression and an ever‑growing map.
Verdict
The definitive chill drive on PC, steadily expanded with states, cargo, and trucks.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64‑bit | Windows 10 64‑bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5‑6400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5‑9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, AMD Radeon RX 460, or Intel HD 630, 2 GB VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590, 2 GB VRAM |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
