American Truck Simulator – 1.53 Update brings California Rework – Phase #4
The California rework project for American Truck Simulator, which has been ongoing for several years, is now progressing to Phase 4. The 1.53 update will introduce California Rework Phase 4, brought to you by SCS Software.
In this phase, cities and state roads are being entirely rebuilt from scratch. The fourth phase of the California rework project focuses on the southern region of California and includes a total of 10 cities, with 3 entirely new additions to the ATS economy. Similar to previous phases, SCS’s map rework team removed a significant portion of the original map and redesigned it completely from the ground up. As you’ll notice from the screenshots, this has resulted in dramatically different scenery. This has, of course, been an enormous task for the team.
When you explore this area, you’ll be able to transport and deliver cargo to cities like Bakersfield, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Mojave, Barstow, Indio, Blythe, Los Angeles, San Diego, and El Centro. This rework was by no means a small undertaking; within the limits of the game engine, map scale, and realistic truck routes, they meticulously utilized a large area to incorporate accurate city layouts, industrial zones, and road networks in great detail.
The American Truck Simulator rework brings more realistic state highways, creating an incredible experience for American players. Since road networks are as important as cities, the SCS team has focused on reworking primary routes, including major coastal roads such as US-101, CA-1, and I-5. This area offers beautiful ocean views and is a route that was highly popular when ATS first launched. Additionally, other key routes like CA-58, CA-14, and CA-99, along with interstate highways I-10, I-15, I-40, and I-8, have been revamped. Some road connections to neighboring U.S. states have also been provided.
As part of this update, numerous rest areas and truck stops have been reworked. California’s agricultural inspection stations, which play a crucial role in protecting the state’s crops, wildlife, and agricultural products, have also been meticulously updated. These stations are vital for safeguarding California’s agricultural industry.
The California Rework Final Phase 4 will be available completely free with the 1.53 update. According to the announcement, a separate blog post will be shared for several of the larger cities that have been reworked.
