Experience the open road like never before with American Truck Simulator! This sequel to the popular Euro Truck Simulator 2 offers a massive world to explore, enhanced by a thriving modding community. While thousands of mods exist, we've curated ten of the best to elevate your ATS experience. Remember, compatibility may vary, so enable and disable mods individually as needed.
Conquer the Highways with TruckersMP
While American Truck Simulator now features multiplayer, the TruckersMP mod takes it to another level. Team up with up to 63 other players across multiple servers, all moderated to ensure fair play. This mod surpasses even ATS's built-in Convoy mode in several aspects.
Realistic Truck Wear: Drive Responsibly
Maintain your rig with the Realistic Truck Wear mod. This enhances the damage system, making repairs more realistic. Retread tires before full replacement, but be prepared for higher insurance costs—a strong incentive for safe driving! The Steam Workshop discussions, including insights from real truckers, are worth exploring.
Immerse Yourself with Sound Fixes Pack
This mod, also available for ETS2, refines the audio experience. Enjoy more realistic sounds, from enhanced wind noise to improved reverb under bridges. Five new air horns are the icing on the cake!
Real Companies, Gas Stations, and Billboards: Authentic Realism
Bring a touch of reality to your virtual trucking journey with this mod. Familiar brands like Walmart, UPS, and Shell appear throughout the game, adding a layer of authenticity.
Realistic Truck Physics: Enhanced Handling
Experience more realistic truck physics without sacrificing playability. This mod focuses on improving vehicle suspension and other subtle details, creating a more immersive and engaging driving experience. Also available for ETS2.
Ludicrously Long Trailers: A Hilarious Challenge
Embrace the absurd with Ludicrously Long Trailers. Tackle the challenge of maneuvering impossibly long hauls (though multiplayer is unsupported).
Realistic Brutal Graphics and Weather: Enhanced Visuals
Upgrade the game's visuals without demanding high-end hardware. This mod enhances the weather system with improved skyboxes and more realistic fog effects.
Slow Traffic Vehicles: Unexpected Obstacles
Add a touch of unpredictable realism with slow-moving vehicles like tractors and combines. Experience the frustration and the thrill of navigating unpredictable traffic conditions.
Optimus Prime: Transform Your Trucking Experience
Transformers fans rejoice! Eight different Optimus Prime skins are available, including the classic G1 version. Purchase the appropriate truck (Freightliner FLB) and apply your chosen skin.
More Realistic Fines: Test Your Driving Skills
Experience a more nuanced approach to law enforcement. This mod makes breaking the law riskier, as fines only apply if caught on camera or by an officer.
These ten mods are sure to significantly enhance your American Truck Simulator experience. For European adventures, explore our top ten mods for Euro Truck Simulator 2 as well!
