Experience the open road like never before with American Truck Simulator, the acclaimed sequel to Euro Truck Simulator 2. Boasting a massive following and a wealth of community-created mods, ATS offers endless customization options. Choosing the right mods can significantly enhance your gameplay. Here are ten top mods to supercharge your ATS experience:
TruckersMP: Multiplayer Mayhem
While American Truck Simulator now features a built-in multiplayer mode, TruckersMP remains a popular choice. This mod allows up to 64 players to share the road simultaneously, offering diverse servers and a moderation team to ensure fair play. It surpasses the game's native Convoy mode in several aspects.
Realistic Truck Wear: A More Realistic Driving Experience
This mod refines the damage system for a more authentic feel. Repairing your truck becomes more strategic; you can retread tires multiple times before full replacement, but insurance costs increase, incentivizing careful driving. The Steam Workshop discussions, featuring insights from real-world truckers, are a worthwhile read even if you don't install the mod.
Sound Fixes Pack: Immersive Audio Enhancement
This mod (also available for ETS2) introduces numerous audio tweaks and new sounds. From enhanced wind noise with open windows to subtle reverb under bridges, the Sound Fixes Pack significantly boosts the game's audio immersion. Five new air horns are an added bonus!
Real Companies, Gas Stations, and Billboards: Authentic Branding
Unlike many open-world games, ATS rarely features real-world brands. This mod adds authenticity by incorporating familiar companies like Walmart, UPS, and Shell, enriching the game's visual landscape.
Realistic Truck Physics: Enhanced Handling
This mod focuses on improving vehicle suspension and other physics aspects for a more realistic driving simulation. While not overly challenging, it enhances the experience for those seeking a more authentic trucking feel. It's also available for Euro Truck Simulator 2.
Ludicrously Long Trailers: A Hilarious Challenge
Prepare for a unique challenge (and potentially some frustrating moments) with this mod. It allows for exceptionally long trailer combinations, drastically altering the driving dynamics. Note: This mod is for single-player only.
Realistic Brutal Graphics and Weather: Visually Stunning Overhaul
Despite the name, this mod doesn't transform ATS into a chaotic hellscape. Instead, it enhances the visual fidelity of the weather system, adding new skyboxes and realistic fog effects. It's surprisingly lightweight and compatible with most systems.
Slow Traffic Vehicles: Unexpected Roadblocks
This mod introduces slow-moving vehicles like tractors and garbage trucks, adding unexpected challenges and opportunities for strategic overtaking. It adds a layer of realism to your virtual trucking journeys.
Optimus Prime: Transform Your Trucking Experience
Transformers fans rejoice! This mod offers eight different Optimus Prime skins for compatible trucks. While requiring a specific truck purchase, transforming your rig into the iconic Autobot leader is well worth the effort.
More Realistic Fines: A Riskier Approach
This mod makes breaking traffic laws a more calculated risk. You might get away with speeding or running red lights unless caught on camera or by police, adding a layer of strategic decision-making to your gameplay.
These ten mods offer a diverse range of enhancements for American Truck Simulator. For European adventures, explore the best mods for Euro Truck Simulator 2.
