Illinois: Rockford

Just ninety minutes outside of Chicago lies the city of Rockford. And today, we would like to tell you more about this beautiful city that our teams are currently working on for the Illinois DLC for American Truck Simulator!

Rockford is often referred to as the City of Gardens, thanks to its 4,000 hectares of parks and public gardens featuring a variety of themes, including Japanese and historic styles. This city is a fantastic destination for tourists, not only because of its beautiful natural surroundings, but also due to its wide range of outdoor activities, vibrant cultural events, diverse food options, and lively markets.

The city is also full of stunning architectural gems, where historic and modern buildings blend beautifully. Our asset and map teams have put together a lot of work to recreate some of the most significant buildings to make this city stand out and make you feel you are really there.

These include a well-known local hotel, a historic theater, several distinctive churches, a college, the Justice Center, Rockford's East Center, both the old and new City Halls, a school, and even a number of public sculptures.

If you're in town looking for cargo to haul, you'll find four depots within the city limits: the road garage, two distinct warehouses, and a chemical oil facility. Just outside Rockford, four more companies are ready to load your trailer, including a wind power plant, an electric substation, a farm, and a quarry. With such a variety of options, there's always plenty of work to choose from!

If you enjoyed this early preview of the Illinois DLC for ATS, make sure to add this map expansion to your Steam wishlist! Just don't forget that this DLC is still a work in progress, so anything you see here may be adjusted.

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