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Los Angeles and San Diego rebuilt from the ground up! American Truck Simulator – 1.53 Update

simuway — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:34:43 +0000

The cities of Los Angeles and San Diego are being rebuilt from the ground up with the 1.53 update for American Truck Simulator. The SCS Software team announced that with the 1.53 update, they have moved to phase 4 of the California rework project. Now, screenshots have been shared for Los Angeles and San Diego, two major cities rebuilt from scratch. After years, Los Angeles is finally getting the scale and design it deserves in the game.

San Diego

Nicknamed “America’s Finest City,” San Diego has been completely rebuilt. They retained the best areas from the original version while adding new locations that were highly requested by the community. In San Diego, players will nearly reach the Mexican border as they drive on the I-5 or enjoy views of Snapdragon Stadium as they travel along the I-8. CA-905 will take you directly to the border, passing through a sprawling logistics warehouse district. Additionally, we’ll have the opportunity to cross the iconic Coronado Bridge and see San Diego from a whole new angle.

Los Angeles

The City of Angels, Los Angeles, was also redesigned from scratch, just like San Diego. While some areas from the original L.A. (rebuilt as well) were preserved, such as Santa Monica, the beginning of the I-10, and the major intersection of routes I-10, I-5, and US-101, many more iconic areas of Los Angeles were added. These include L.A. Airport, the L.A. River, Long Beach Pier, and the I-405, one of the busiest highways in the U.S., along with several other locations. Thanks to the excellent work of SCS Software’s 3D modelers and map designers, players will be able to discover numerous landmarks and logistics depots in the reworked city of Los Angeles.

With the 1.53 update, many California cities, including Los Angeles and San Diego, will be renewed.

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American Truck Simulator – 1.53 Update brings California Rework – Phase #4

simuway — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:39:55 +0000

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.

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