ATS 1.51 Update: I-44 and more in Oklahoma City

"Well, we rolled up Interstate 44, like a rocket sled on rails..." ♫ Today we are happy to share some news on the Oklahoma DLC for American Truck Simulator, which will be receiving an update. The missing link of the I-44 has been frequently requested by our community, so we are glad to be able bring this new content as part of the upcoming 1.51 update for ATS. 

Currently in the Oklahoma DLC, the middle section of Interstate 44 through Oklahoma City is missing, however in the 1.51 update, we are happy to bring that in, which connects the western and eastern sections, completing I-44 in Oklahoma. This will of course, come as a free update to all current owners of the Oklahoma DLC. 

That is not all however, the I-44 will also include two new depots for players to deliver to and from; a furniture store and a construction site. Along with this addition, players will also be treated to 2 new truck stops on the I-40, which are located nearby the Arkansas border, which is a U.S State also in development for American Truck Simulator. We believe this will be an ideal point for truckers to explore the new addition to Oklahoma and the state of Arkansas once it is released, so be sure to take note! 

Once 1.51 releases, be sure to check out Oklahoma again and travel on the new section of the I-44. Until then, make sure to keep an eye on our official social media channels and this blog for the latest news on all our upcoming projects and more! 

Oklahoma - Community Showcase

The Oklahoma DLC for American Truck Simulator arrived on Steam around two weeks ago, and since then, we've been busy sifting through a huge influx of input from all of you. Our developers have been working tirelessly to keep tabs on it across various platforms and we thought it was only right to give back some appreciation to our #BestCommunityEver by highlighting various experiences with the new map expansion.

Let's kick things off with a brief selection of pictures and videos, which have flooded our social media. Reading about your journeys through this state has been a real delight and as always, we're making sure to share the most captivating posts with everyone in-house. Remember to keep tagging us on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok; we're committed to catching all the action!

We're also thrilled by the hundreds of positive reviews on Steam. We extend our gratitude to everyone who took the time to either tell us about their favorite aspects of the DLC or provided us with invaluable suggestions for improvement. Here are a few standout reviews we've enjoyed. If you're inclined to craft your own review, you're welcome to do so on the Oklahoma Steam Store Page.

We've also reached out to some of your beloved content creators, and they generously shared brief reviews about their experiences. We would like to thank all of them for sharing with us their opinions and allowing us to pass them along to our blog readers.

nightmare_se

The new Oklahoma DLC for American Truck Simulator offers an immersive and authentic driving experience through the diverse landscapes of the state. From bustling cities to rural farmlands, the DLC provides a well-crafted depiction of Oklahoma's beauty. Being a former over-the-road truck driver in the United States before moving to Sweden, this helps me reminisce back to the days when I used to travel the I-40 Interstate through Oklahoma. The attention to detail in the road networks, landmarks, and scenery enhances the realism of the game. Whether you're a dedicated trucking enthusiast or simply looking for a refreshing addition to the game, the Oklahoma DLC is a solid choice.

PoderakGames

Absolutely thrilled to have had the chance to experience the Oklahoma DLC for American Truck Simulator! As a truck lover, diving into the diverse landscapes and vibrant cities has been an absolute joy. The state's rich history and thriving industries, like bus factories and tire factories, make for an engaging trucking experience. The attention to detail in places like Gloss Mountain and Beavers Bend State Parks truly makes this DLC a trucker's dream. The peculiarity of this map, which surprised me and especially my community during the live broadcasts, is the presence of some particular roads that make the journey more intriguing and exciting. Can't wait to continue this exciting journey on the road!

Lissa

In my opinion, Oklahoma is one of the most beautiful states in America, and I am very glad that our dear developers have finally added it to the game. The detail of all ten cities and landscapes is amazing. My viewers and I enjoyed spending time checking out new roads and cities, and we even found an interesting hidden road! The views in the expansion are really nice and you can look at them for ages! Everything looks very nice and the DLC is definitely worth your attention. Thank you, SCS Software for the new and great addition to the game. I am sure that it will be even better and better from now on!

RyaStream

Oklahoma is OK! (Get it? Eh? *Cricket noises*) Honestly, this state is simply a relaxing and unique one to drive through! I love when we get a new state like no other before because, during my live streams, everyone from the state always points out the realistic recreations of towns that are important to them and things you can only see in Oklahoma. From the truck stops to the Tulsa Airport and the School Bus Factory, you will find scenery and pickup locations that look like no other in the game. SCS did a great job of showing the wide open plains as well as the mountain parts of the southeast. It connects the bordering states with many more back roads than I ever expected! Thanks, SCS, for yet another wonderful addition to the ever-expanding American Truck Simulator!

Alongside the DLC launch, we launched the #CruisingOklahoma World of Trucks event and in just over two weeks, you've managed to surpass over 75% of the community goal of 111,000,000 miles (178,637,184 km). Really good going! No need to rush though; you still have until the 1st of October at 23:59 UTC to secure your personal rewards and help out with the community goal. More details are available in the dedicated blog post.

In conclusion, it's evident that we've been absolutely overwhelmed with feedback since the release. To tackle The Sooner State and make it as diverse as possible posed a challenge to our developers, and we're thrilled that the project has garnered much attention. A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you!

Oklahoma Release

The wait is over, #BestCommunityEver! After careful preparation, research, and hard work, we are thrilled that Oklahoma DLC for American Truck Simulator will be released today! Get ready to hit the road as we take you on an unforgettable journey through the Sooner State.

Oklahoma for American Truck Simulator has been released and is now available for everyone on Steam!

Oklahoma map expansion offers a vast playground for you to explore. We suggest you take your time to savor every moment as you encounter the following features:

• Discover 10 explorable cities including Tulsa and Oklahoma City
• Enjoy trucking through several scenic towns (settlements)
• Discover and deliver to Oklahoma's important industries like Bus Factory, Tire Factory, River Port and more
• See several landmarks unique to Oklahoma including Skydance Bridge, University of Tulsa, and Route 66 Museum.
• Admire and explore Gloss Mountain and Beavers Bend State Parks
• Fuel up & rest in 30 unique truck stops
• Unlock Oklahoma-specific Steam achievements

There’s also a brand new bundle on Steam - The Great Plains Calling! bundle. With this handy solution to catch up on some of the DLCs you might be missing, we invite you to explore the 6 states of the Great Plains we have created so far for American Truck Simulator: Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

The bundle is a "Complete the set" type of bundle which means that you will be charged solely for DLCs that are not already in your library!

Starting with the release, there will be a special #CruisingOklahoma World of Trucks event, where you can earn unique rewards by completing deliveries to or from 10 different cities in Oklahoma and, additionally, as a community collectively drive 111,000,000 miles (178,637,184 km) while delivering cargoes to or from any city in Oklahoma.

Check out our dedicated blog post for full event details and rules. The event concludes on 1st of October at 23:59 UTC.

We also have a unique gift for you. If you take any External Contract or External Market job TO or FROM the city of Oklahoma City, you'll earn a Honey Bee Plush, which can be used as a cabin accessory. The honey bee is the official state insect so you should definitely consider inviting it to ride along with you during long journeys.

Join us for a special release stream on our official Twitch channel starting at 16:00 CEST. Tune in for exclusive insights, developer interviews, and a sneak peek at what Oklahoma has in store for you!

We can't wait to see you on the roads of Oklahoma. Share your first journeys with us using the hashtag #CruisingOklahoma, and remember, there's always more to the Sooner State than it might seem at first glance and the next awesome adventure might just be around the corner. We’ll see you on the road!

And speaking of unexpected adventures, we’ll just leave this screenshot here. Perhaps you’ll be driving across Oklahoma using this style very soon (no pun intended). Make sure to follow our social media profiles (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) to stay in touch with the latest news and you will find out what this teaser means in due time.

Cruising Oklahoma World of Trucks Event

We are delighted to invite you on Tuesday, the 1st of August, to celebrate the release of our new Oklahoma DLC, by taking part in our latest World of Trucks event - Cruising Oklahoma! From mountain ranges and forests, over prairies and savannas to creeks and rivers, you'll explore the diverse landscape and economy of this incredible state.

We are asking our #BestCommunityEver to achieve the community goal of driving 111,000,000 miles (178,637,184km) while delivering cargoes to or from any city in Oklahoma.

While #CruisingOklahoma and enjoying the beautiful landscape it is also worth knowing that it is home to a wide variety of animals and insects, like the common honey bee and Black Swallowtail butterfly, two national state symbols that are important for Oklahoma's biodiversity. The state holds populations of bear and fox in the mountains, as well as the prairie dog and the iconic American bison in the prairie regions.

Oklahoma is also known as the "Sooner State", symbolizing the energetic, progressive can-do spirit. Truckers can look forward to exploring many new industries, like delivering iconic, yellow School Bus parts to the bus factory, Big Tires for machinery from the tire factories in Ardmore and Lawton, or Yard Trucks that are needed at Tulsa Airport.

During your journey through Oklahoma, you can look forward to many beautiful views and highlights such as:

• Gloss Mountain State Park, unique natural landmark with mesas in north western Oklahoma
• Tulsa, metropolis center for energy, aerospace, and technology
• McAlester, picturesque historical city in East Oklahoma
• Beavers Bend State Park, beautiful park in the mountainous region of south east Oklahoma
• Hugo Lake Spillway, dam on the Kiamichi River in south east Oklahoma

As with past cruising events, you can use your own trailer and experience all these in the external market!

Oklahoma DLC is offering 10 fantastic new cities to explore, and we have a special reward for completing your personal goal, which will require you to deliver a job to or from all 10 cities of Oklahoma. All jobs for the event need to be 100 miles each (161 km) or more.

Join our journey with the newest DLC of American Truck Simulator and set out on a trip over high plains, prairies and low wetlands, while discovering the unique factories and industries of Oklahoma! Get ready for a terrific ride through the Sooner State!

Rules

Using External Contracts or External Market, with a World of Trucks-connected profile in American Truck Simulator, the community goal is to drive 111,000,000 miles (178,637,184 km) while delivering cargoes to or from any city in Oklahoma.

When a player completes a delivery to or from 10 different Oklahoma cities, they will achieve their personal goal.

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 Oklahoma cities will gain a personal World of Trucks Achievement and a beautiful Wild Stampede themed truck paint job Steam inventory item.

Community: When the community goal of driving 111,000,000 miles (178,637,184km) during deliveries to or from any city in Oklahoma is met, and if the player has also achieved their personal goal, then they will receive a hanging Black Swallowtail ornament Steam inventory item.

The event will be concluded on Sunday the 1st of October at 23:59 UTC.

We wait with bated breath to hear back from you about your new adventure, with so many new places to explore and discover. We think you will love cruising the Sooner State, from its ancient mountain ranges and forests in the high plains region, through central prairies, savannas and mesas, to the low wetlands revealing creeks and rivers, and we look forward to seeing all your photos! So, please share your screenshots and videos with us using the hashtag #CruisingOklahoma on our Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram profiles and we will share our favorite ones (we may even feature some of them in a future blog post!).

Oklahoma - Big in Oklahoma

Last week we announced the release date of Oklahoma DLC for American Truck Simulator and as is the usual custom, we’d like to showcase new Special Transport routes that will come with this expansion.

A word of warning, these unique missions contained in the Special Transport DLC are designed to test your skills and provide challenges that only the bravest and most skilled drivers among you will conquer. The sheer size and weight of the specialized cargo will demand exceptional attention to detail and expert handling skills, rewarding those who rise to the occasion with a sense of achievement and mastery. Are you up to the task?

The following three special transport routes will be available:

Lawton to McAlester

Oklahoma City to Tulsa

Clinton to Guymon

Oklahoma DLC is releasing on the 1st of August, so make sure to add it to your Steam Wishlist or follow us on social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) to be notified of the exact time this latest addition to American Truck Simulator becomes available. We can’t wait for you to get your hands on the new map expansion and see for yourself everything that it has to offer!

Oklahoma - Release Date Reveal

With the final touches and tests being made to the Oklahoma DLC, we are excited to announce a release date for this highly anticipated addition to American Truck Simulator.

The Oklahoma DLC will be released on August 1st, 2023!

We know for many of you, the release of this State can't come any sooner. We hope that the premiere of our official DLC trailer for Oklahoma will keep you content until then. From the grand American highways running through the hills of dusk-red rock to leading cities bustling with culture, landmarks, and businesses, we hope you enjoy a showcase of what you'll experience! 

Our team who have been working hard on Oklahoma, are still in top gear making sure this DLC is ready for you. From bug smashing to placing the final additions into the map, we're on the final stretch! During this critical time, it is important for us to make sure the DLC is ready for release.

We can't wait for you to travel through Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain. Are you ready?  If so, be sure to add it to your Steam Wishlist! It really helps supports our work and notifies you of its release. We thank you for your support and we look forward to welcoming you across the state border very soon.