Please join us on Monday, the 16th of September, as we celebrate the release of our new Arkansas DLC, by taking part in our World of Trucks event – Cruising Arkansas! Enjoy the scenic beauty, wildlife, and incredible history of the Natural State while contributing to its impressive economy of agriculture, forestry and transport logistics.
We challenge our #BestCommunityEver to achieve the community goal of driving 125,000,000 miles (201,168,000 km) while delivering cargo to or from any city in Arkansas.
While you are #CruisingArkansas enjoying the beautiful locations it has to offer, you’ll also have the chance to discover some hidden gems found only on unmarked roads that are not visible on the map. There are also stunning water bodies to visit such as Lake Chicot, Lake Dardanelle, and Norfork Lake, not to mention the Arkansas, Mississippi, and White Rivers. The Natural State is also the home of the white-tailed deer, and northern mockingbird, and boasts the beautiful apple blossom as its state flower since in 1901 it was one of the largest apple producers in the United States.
As you
participate in the Natural state’s economy, you’ll be able to
help out in some of its main industries such as forestry,
agriculture and logistics, with a new river port and airport hub to visit and a new sawmill, paper and steel mills deliver to.
And, during your travels, you can look forward to many spectacular views and highlights such as:
Pine Bluff Lock & Dam 4, impressive Arkansas River lock and dam engineering
Hot Springs, a beautiful resort city, famous for its naturally heated springs and bath houses
Arkansas Nuclear One, a nuclear power plant located on Lake Dardanelle
Fort Smith, a historic city established as a western frontier military post in 1817
As with past cruising events, you can use your own trailer and experience all these in the external market!
Arkansas DLC has 10 terrific new cities to explore, and we're offering a special reward for completing your personal goal, which will require you to deliver a job to or from all of them. All jobs for the event need to be 100 miles each (161 km) or more.
Come along with us and haul through incredible landscapes of mountains, forests, hot springs and lakes. Let's cruise Arkansas and enjoy the ride, it will be an awesome one!
Rules
Using External Contracts or External Market, with a World of Trucks-connected profile in American Truck Simulator, the community goal is to drive 125,000,000 miles (201,168,000 km) while delivering cargo to or from any city in Arkansas.
When a player completes a delivery to or from 10 different Arkansas cities, they will achieve their personal goal. Note that the in-game city of Texarkana spans both the Arkansas and Texas DLCs. Only jobs to or from the Arkansas portion of the city, shown as 'Texarkana (AR)' on the External Contracts job screen, count towards this event.
All jobs for the event need to be at least 100 miles each (161 km), or more.
You can check if your recent deliveries met these conditions using your Log Book in your World of Trucks profile.
Rewards
Personal: Players that deliver cargo to or from 10 Arkansas cities will gain a personal World of Trucks Achievement and a White-tailed Watch ATS truck paint job Steam inventory item.
Community: When the community goal of driving 125,000,000 miles
(201,168,000 km) during deliveries to or from any city in Arkansas is
met, and if the player has also achieved their personal goal, then they
will receive a hanging Diamond Apple Blossom pendant Steam inventory
item.
The event will be concluded on Sunday,17th of November at 23:59 UTC.
We look forward to hearing from you about where you went and what you discovered, we're positive you'll love cruising the beautiful Natural state! So, please share your screenshots and videos with us using the hashtag #CruisingArkansas on our Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram profiles and we will share our favourite ones (we may even feature some of them in a future blog post!).
Today, we're happy to share with you another blogpost focusing on one of the many cities which will be found in our upcoming Nordic Horizons DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2. Today, we're headed to Norway to give you a first look at the city of Bodø!
Located just north of the Arctic Circle, Bodø is the second biggest city in Northern Norway after Tromsø. Originally established as a trading town, it has a rich history in fishing and mining, which gave the town prosperity. During World War II, much of the town was unfortunately destroyed, but it has been completely rebuilt and enlarged, with a few surviving structures preserved. These can be found in our virtual recreation of Bodø as custom built buildings.
During the 1940's, due to the lack of housing, the Swedish Government helped build 107 apartments. This small area now known as Svenskebyen can be found in the heart of the city.
Today, Bodø is a bustling and vibrant city, with plenty of roads, landmarks and industries for truckers in our upcoming DLC to explore and discover. From the Stormen Concert Hall to the Aviation Musuem, we are sure you'll enjoy the sightseeing opportunities!
But let's not forget that we have work to do! As a trucker, you'll be able to find job contracts and deliver to depots at the City Airport, supermarket, the Yacht builders' Shipyard and more. If you enjoy your stay in Bodø, consider purchasing a garage in the city as your new headquarters or as an expansion to your current company.
We hope you enjoyed checking out the city of Bodø in our upcoming Nordic Horizons DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2. If you are excited to get trucking in this region, be sure to add to your Steam Wishlist. Until next time, keep on truckin'!
We're thrilled to announce the arrival of the legendary Mack® Pinnacle in American Truck Simulator, which is now available to purchase and drive in-game. However, that's not all—we're also excited to introduce the Limited Edition Mack Black Anthem® too!
Ready to get trucking? Let's take a closer look at these new additions!
Mack Pinnacle
The Mack Pinnacle™ combines power and reliability with modern technology and a classic design. The result is a legendary workhorse, ready to take on any job while making every drop of fuel count. The Pinnacle’s lightweight-yet-strong frame is built for heavy loads, steep grades and long hauls, making it the perfect choice for your next journey in American Truck Simulator.
The Pinnacle's virtual implementation includes an array of configurations options including 3 cabin variants (Day Cab, 48-inch Flat Top Sleeper and 70-inch StandUp Sleeper), several chassis and length options (6x2, 6x2 Liftable Pusher and 6x4), 3 engine options ranging from 415hp to 505hp, and a choice of numerous transmissions are available. New with the addition of the Pinnacle is the Mack mDrive™ HD transmission, equipped with crawler gears to help get any load moving. It's complimented by a low final drive ratio to keep engine RPMs low at highway speeds to help maximize efficiency.
You'll also find plenty of customization options including 4 cabin interiors, two grille variations (modern & classic), a variety of cabin accessories and more to tune up your Mack Pinnacle™ just the way you like it.
We know how much our American Truck Simulator community has been looking forward to this truck, and we hope you enjoy it! Share screenshots and videos with us from your first journey in the Mack Pinnacle with us and Mack Trucks on X/Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Mack Black Anthem
As part of the free 1.51 update for American Truck Simulator, we also released the Limited Edition Mack Black Anthem®, which sports a blacked-out exterior trim package and other additional interior features.
It looks business, and it means business! Whilst limited to only 500 made in the real world, The Mack Black Anthem® is available to purchase at your nearest in-game Mack Trucks dealer for all owners of American Truck Simulator. We hope you enjoy this awesome looking variant of an already legendary truck.
If you missed the 1.51 update blog, which includes more about this legendary truck and more, you can find it here.
A big thank you goes out to the team at Mack Trucks, for allowing us to bring both of these awesome-looking additions to American Truck Simulator, and for assisting our team in creating them. We hope you enjoy driving them across the States, and we look forward to seeing your screenshots and more on our social media channels. See you on the road!
The MACK trademarks and designs are registered rights of the AB Volvo Group and are used pursuant to a license.
We are excited to share with our community that the 1.51 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is now officially released! Packed with new content, reworked map sections, UI changes, bug fixes and more, let's dive in and take a look at what's in store.
Before that, we have to give a huge shoutout to everyone who participated in the Open Beta phase, shared feedback, and reported bugs. Your invaluable contributions have allowed us to fine-tune content and eliminate bugs that slipped through the cracks initially. We hope that you will enjoy the new features, changes, and more that come with this update!
New Title Screen
One of the first and most prominent changes you will encounter in this update is a complete redesign of our Title Screen. Whilst keeping in line with our recent user interface rework, we wanted a design which is easy to navigate and understand for all players.
First and foremost, one of the main differences you can notice about the new Title Screen is the focus on a truck in the centre of the screen. On the left, you can find the menu which allows easy access to the more important features of the game, such as Options, and other sub-menus such as the DLC (formerly DLC Browser) and the Mod Manager, which displays the number of MODs active next to it if you have any installed.
To access your Profile Manager, just simply click your profile widget located in the top right of the menu screen.
Functionally, we have also made navigation more comfortable with a gamepad or a steering wheel, requiring less time reaching for a keyboard from the moment you launch ETS2 or ATS. This design also leaves us space to make tweaks and changes where needed, as well as make additions in the future.
Germany Rework - Bremen, Kassel, Osnabrück and Magdeburg
As part of our ongoing Germany Rework project, we are excited to announce that the cities of Bremen, Kassel, Osnabrück, and Magdeburg have been completely re-worked and are included for free as part of the 1.51 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2.
Players checking out these areas can travel on new and improved road networks, deliver to accurately represented industries in the area, discover and explore landmarks and more! Each of these areas has been rebuilt completely from scratch, utilizing new mapping techniques and technology.
Eager to learn more about each city and their update? You can read about all the changes in these cities in our individual blog posts which you can find here!
We hope you enjoy rediscovering these cities again! There is plenty to explore and we would love to hear your feedback, see your screenshots, and more. Be sure to share them with us on our official SCS Software forum, or on our social media channels!
Custom City Intros for Italia and Beyond the Baltic Sea DLCs
In this update, we have slightly reworked all of the in-game intros for every city in the Italia and Beyond the Baltic Sea DLCs with an ownable garage. With seventeen cities in the Italia DLC and twenty-four in the Beyond the Baltic Sea DLC, a total of 41 cities have received new or updated Custom City Intros!
Truck Interior Shadows Improvement
We've also taken the time to create a more realistic visualization of a truck's interior shadows through our new tool called Interior Shadow Tweaker. It allows us to create a simplified cage around the cabin of the truck blocking incoming light thus improving the realism of the lighting reflected in the interior of the cabin. No more washed-out materials in the interior when you are passing another truck, lamp or police beacon. We hope you enjoy this small but notable improvement to your trucking experience!
Options QoL Improvements
The main change is the addition of a search bar for easier navigation across all settings categories. When a search is conducted, matches are displayed in the current setting category, and sections where the search term also appears are highlighted.
We have also reorganized the existing options in the settings for better clarity. These options are now divided into subcategories within each section. Additionally, two new categories, "Interface" and "Accessibility," have been added to the bottom menu for better clarity.
We've also introduced some changes that provide ease of access when it comes to changing the Desktop Background in ETS2. You can now change your menu background directly using a shortcut from the main menu, or alternatively, you can access the same option via the interface section in your settings.
However, that's not all! We've now also made it possible to preview your backgrounds before changing them. Simply click on the background of your choice via the carousel, and you'll be presented with a short preview of how it will look, before confirming your selection.
Players will also be notified through a small widget on the main menu if they have received a new Desktop Background option as part of an event reward or update. Clicking on this will also direct you to the new settings that have been implemented in this update.
As a bonus to better desktop background visualization, we've also added a new background named 'Black light studio'. We hope that you like it! Be sure to check it out.
New Controller Config
We are enhancing the controller settings system, which will enable players to control the game with ease and offer them more flexibility and control. These changes will also pave the way for exciting future projects! Not only will you now be able to control more game features while using only your controller, but we also tried to set up the controls in a way that resembles driving a vehicle in real life which we hope will be natural and more immersive for you!
Although these changes will improve the controller settings and make it easier for players using controllers to engage with the game, there may be some cases where customized control settings could be affected. Unfortunately, players who have heavily modified their control layouts through the Steam controller configuration UI and shifted them from the default settings may see their custom configurations reset to default after the update.
Automatic Differential Lock + Blind Spot Sensor
We're also happy to introduce the option to enable and disable the Blind Spot Sensor and Automatic Differential Lock.
The Automatic Differential Lock helps manage traction in difficult driving conditions by automatically engaging when needed. The Blind Spot Sensor provides visual and audible warnings to improve safety when changing lanes.
We hope you enjoy these features, which ultimately allow you to tailor your trucking simulation experience based on how you enjoy it!
Changelog
Map
Germany Rework project - Bremen, Kassel, Osnabrück and Magdeburg
Gameplay
Custom city intros for Italia and Beyond the Baltic Sea DLCs
Automatic differential lock option
Automatic blind spot sensor option
Visuals
Enhanced interior cabin shadows in the truck cabin
UI
New title screen
Search bar added to the settings menu
Accessibility and Interface categories added to the settings menu
Improved changing of desktop background
New controller config
We hope you are excited to try out all the new content! Remember to follow us on our social media (X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) so you won't miss out on any news from the world of Euro Truck Simulator 2 and share screenshots and videos with us featuring new content. Drive safe!
