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Great news from SCS Software presenting ,,Update 1.60" official released for American Truck Simulator game.
ATS Update 1.60 - is now officially released, bringing major new systems such as Game Radio, the Improved Material System, and expanded UI/UX improvements.
Features Update 1.60 for ATS:ย ย
Vehicles
- Players' Company Paint Jobs
- Kenworth TourAmerica Paint Jobs
Visual
- Improved Material System
- Light Tweaks
Sound
- Game Radio
UI/UX
- Job Details Widget
- Expanded Rest Mechanic
- Players' Company Paint Jobs
- Kenworth TourAmerica Paint Jobs
Visual
- Improved Material System
- Light Tweaks
Sound
- Game Radio
UI/UX
- Job Details Widget
- Expanded Rest Mechanic
Features Update 1.59 for ATS:ย ย
Gameplayย
โย ๐ ๏ธย Towย toย Roadย Feature- Quicklyย recoversย yourย truckย toย theย nearestย safeย roadย positionย afterย gettingย stuck,ย overturned,ย orย offโroad.
UI/UXย
โ ๐ฐ Finances Widget (bank balance + 7โday average profit)
โ ๐ ๏ธ Damage Widget (truck, trailer, cargo condition)
Skills UX Redesign
โ ๐ Clearer skill progression
โ ๐ Expanded tooltips
โ ๐ข Better visibility of remaining steps
Visuals
โ ๐๏ธ Height Blend Improvements: Smoother terrain transitions and more natural landscape blending.
Soundsย
โ ๐ Traffic Sound Rework: More varied horn usage and improved ambient traffic audio.
Other
โ ๐ง Detour Feature Maintenance: Detours temporarily disabled while SCS reworks the system for better reliability.
Gameplayย
โย ๐ ๏ธย Towย toย Roadย Feature- Quicklyย recoversย yourย truckย toย theย nearestย safeย roadย positionย afterย gettingย stuck,ย overturned,ย orย offโroad.
UI/UXย
โ ๐ฐ Finances Widget (bank balance + 7โday average profit)
โ ๐ ๏ธ Damage Widget (truck, trailer, cargo condition)
Skills UX Redesign
โ ๐ Clearer skill progression
โ ๐ Expanded tooltips
โ ๐ข Better visibility of remaining steps
Visuals
โ ๐๏ธ Height Blend Improvements: Smoother terrain transitions and more natural landscape blending.
Soundsย
โ ๐ Traffic Sound Rework: More varied horn usage and improved ambient traffic audio.
Other
โ ๐ง Detour Feature Maintenance: Detours temporarily disabled while SCS reworks the system for better reliability.
Features Update 1.58 for ATS:ย ย
Gameplay
โ ๐งโ๐ซ Driving Academy โ Double Trailer Handling: new training modules to master reversing, turning, and maneuvering multiโtrailer setups
Vehicles
โ โ๏ธ Vehicle Behaviour, Physics & Collisions Update: refined suspension, steering, cargo physics, and more accurate collision detection for realism
Map
โ ๐ฃ๏ธ Route 66 Rework Project: expanded landmarks including Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and rebuilt towns along the Mother Road โ ๐ Map Changes in Preparation for Road Trip DLC: adjustments to support upcoming car pack integration
โ ๐ข New Truck Garages: detailed interiors, service bays, and expanded layouts for fleet management
UI & UXย
โ ๐ Tutorial Redesign & Contextual Hints: smoother onboarding with clearer guidance for new players
โ ๐งญ Route Advisor Redesign: modernized interface with improved readability and navigation
โ โก Quick Info Feature: instant access to key data during gameplay
โ ๐ ๏ธ Truck Configurator Improvements: streamlined customization menus for easier setup
โ ๐ Management Screen Improvements: better sorting, filtering, and usability for company operations
Gameplay
โ ๐งโ๐ซ Driving Academy โ Double Trailer Handling: new training modules to master reversing, turning, and maneuvering multiโtrailer setups
Vehicles
โ โ๏ธ Vehicle Behaviour, Physics & Collisions Update: refined suspension, steering, cargo physics, and more accurate collision detection for realism
Map
โ ๐ฃ๏ธ Route 66 Rework Project: expanded landmarks including Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and rebuilt towns along the Mother Road โ ๐ Map Changes in Preparation for Road Trip DLC: adjustments to support upcoming car pack integration
โ ๐ข New Truck Garages: detailed interiors, service bays, and expanded layouts for fleet management
UI & UXย
โ ๐ Tutorial Redesign & Contextual Hints: smoother onboarding with clearer guidance for new players
โ ๐งญ Route Advisor Redesign: modernized interface with improved readability and navigation
โ โก Quick Info Feature: instant access to key data during gameplay
โ ๐ ๏ธ Truck Configurator Improvements: streamlined customization menus for easier setup
โ ๐ Management Screen Improvements: better sorting, filtering, and usability for company operations
Features Update 1.57 for ATS:ย ย
Map
โ โฝ Minor Existing Gas Stations Changes (Preparation for Road Trip)
Visual
โ โจ HDR Support
โ ๐ค Reworked Players' Company Logos
UX
โ ๐ฑ๏ธ Cursor Navigation Enhancements
Map
โ โฝ Minor Existing Gas Stations Changes (Preparation for Road Trip)
Visual
โ โจ HDR Support
โ ๐ค Reworked Players' Company Logos
UX
โ ๐ฑ๏ธ Cursor Navigation Enhancements
Features Update 1.56 for ATS:ย ย ย
โ ๐ฆ Dynamic Cargo Improvements: More realistic cargo behavior and variety
โ ๐ฅ Camera Zoom โ Hold/Toggle: Enhanced control over camera zooming for smoother navigation
Visual
โ ๐๏ธ Height Blend: Improved terrain blending for more natural elevation transitions
UI
โ ๐ค New Profile Creation & Start-up Flow: Streamlined onboarding for new players
โ ๐๏ธ Management UI/UX Improvements: Better layout and usability across menus
Other
โ ๐งญ DLC Browser: Easily explore and manage your installed and available DLCs
โ ๐ฆ Dynamic Cargo Improvements: More realistic cargo behavior and variety
โ ๐ฅ Camera Zoom โ Hold/Toggle: Enhanced control over camera zooming for smoother navigation
Visual
โ ๐๏ธ Height Blend: Improved terrain blending for more natural elevation transitions
UI
โ ๐ค New Profile Creation & Start-up Flow: Streamlined onboarding for new players
โ ๐๏ธ Management UI/UX Improvements: Better layout and usability across menus
Other
โ ๐งญ DLC Browser: Easily explore and manage your installed and available DLCs
Features Update 1.55 for ATS:ย ย
Gameplay
- ๐ซ Driving Academy - Truck Driving Proficiency
- ๐บ๏ธ Map Improvements - "My Location" Hotkey
Map
- ๐ฝ New additional content for the Nebraska DLC - US-20, US-81, US-75 & the settlement of Laurel
Vehicles
- ๐ Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadia Update
- ๐ Kenworth T680 Update
- ๐จ FlowBelow Painted Parts
- ๐ Farm Machinery DLC Update
Visual
- ๐ Custom city intros for New Mexico DLC
- โ๏ธ Mail UX redesign
- ๐งฐ Options QoL Improvements - Graphics settings visualisation
Other
- ๐ Steam achievements update with text and icon improvements
- ๐พ Save manager improvements
- โณ Asynchronous loading
Gameplay
- ๐ซ Driving Academy - Truck Driving Proficiency
- ๐บ๏ธ Map Improvements - "My Location" Hotkey
Map
- ๐ฝ New additional content for the Nebraska DLC - US-20, US-81, US-75 & the settlement of Laurel
Vehicles
- ๐ Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadia Update
- ๐ Kenworth T680 Update
- ๐จ FlowBelow Painted Parts
- ๐ Farm Machinery DLC Update
Visual
- ๐ Custom city intros for New Mexico DLC
- โ๏ธ Mail UX redesign
- ๐งฐ Options QoL Improvements - Graphics settings visualisation
Other
- ๐ Steam achievements update with text and icon improvements
- ๐พ Save manager improvements
- โณ Asynchronous loading
Features Update 1.54 for ATS:ย ย ย
Gameplay
- Cargo System Redefined
- Driving Academy Rewards
Visual
- Truck Adjustment Menu Redesign
- First Launch Screen Flow Refresh
Vehicles
- Lode King & Prestige Trailers Pack bug fixes
Other
- PhysX Implementation
Gameplay
- Cargo System Redefined
- Driving Academy Rewards
Visual
- Truck Adjustment Menu Redesign
- First Launch Screen Flow Refresh
Vehicles
- Lode King & Prestige Trailers Pack bug fixes
Other
- PhysX Implementation
Features Update 1.53 for ATS:ย ย ย
Map
- California Rework - Phase 4 release
Gameplay
- Dynamic cargo loading & unloading of logs available throughout the USA
- New Special Transport route from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Raised speed limit for Special Transport jobs from 40 mph to 55 mph
Vehicles
- The new Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadiaยฎ added to Driving Academy
- Fully functional sliding tandems and fines system
UI
- Visualization of changed options in the settings
- Smooth and Auto camera centering
Map
- California Rework - Phase 4 release
Gameplay
- Dynamic cargo loading & unloading of logs available throughout the USA
- New Special Transport route from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Raised speed limit for Special Transport jobs from 40 mph to 55 mph
Vehicles
- The new Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadiaยฎ added to Driving Academy
- Fully functional sliding tandems and fines system
UI
- Visualization of changed options in the settings
- Smooth and Auto camera centering
Features Update 1.51 for ATS:ย
Map
- I-44 update for the Oklahoma DLC
- Vegetation update for the Texas DLC
Gameplay
- Dynamic cargo (un)loading of grain hoppers
- Automatic differential lock option
- Automatic blind spot sensor option
Vehicles
- FlowBelow update for various trucks
- Mack Black Anthem added
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
Visuals
- Enhanced interior cabin shadows in the truck cabin
Map
- I-44 update for the Oklahoma DLC
- Vegetation update for the Texas DLC
Gameplay
- Dynamic cargo (un)loading of grain hoppers
- Automatic differential lock option
- Automatic blind spot sensor option
Vehicles
- FlowBelow update for various trucks
- Mack Black Anthem added
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
Visuals
- Enhanced interior cabin shadows in the truck cabin


