Today is the day, engines at the ready! The for American Truck Simulator releases today and we can’t wait for you to get haulin’. Are you ready to explore the Natural State and all that it has to offer? Let’s get cruising!
10:10am PDT, 12:10pm CDT, 6:10pm BST, 9:10pm GST,
1:10am ₊¹, 3:10am AEST ₊¹, 5:10am NZST ₊¹
We cannot wait for you to embark on your first journey into Arkansas. Our team has been working hard to ensure everything is running smoothly for its release. From bug smashing to putting in additional polish on the map, we’re ready for you to explore and deliver across the State!
- Take your time and enjoy every moment as you discover:
- 10 explorable cities including Little Rock, Fortsmith, Fayetteville and Pine Bluff.
- See several landmarks unique to Arkansas such as the historical centre of Hot Springs with its Bathhouse Row and National Park, iconic art murals, the majestic Arlington Hotel, courthouses, churches and more.
- Enjoy trucking through 10 scenic towns (settlements)
- Discover a variety of different viewpoints across Arkansas
- See the famous Arkansas and Mississippi rivers which run through the State.
- Drive across the impressively large Emmitt Sanders Lock and Dam, which has been in operation since December 1968!
- Deliver to unique industries such as the Nuclear One power plant, and custom built River Port & Timber Harvest depots.
- Experience the new dynamic loading and unloading of logs onto your trailer.
- Discover the hidden treasures of Arkansas’s countryside, forest, swampland, viewpoints, road network and more.
From cities large and small, Arkansas has something new to explore around every corner. From art murals, to swampland and the custom-made farms, grain elevators, river ports and timber harvest depots, there is something for everyone to discover and enjoy.
We are also happy to share that the Forest Machinery DLC will be receiving a free update with the release of Arkansas. With its many forestry and logging related industries, these companies often require lots of heavy duty equipment and vehicles, one of which we are excited to bring as a new cargo in this DLC!
Introducing the Forestry Skidder, a specialized machine used in logging operations to transport felled trees from the cutting site to a central location for processing or loading. It typically drags logs across the forest floor, either using a cable system or a grapple claw to secure the logs. Skidders are essential for efficiently moving timber, especially in rough or uneven terrain, and help streamline the process of harvesting trees in large-scale logging operations.
That’s not all however, as owners of this DLC will also be able to enjoy some cabin accessories from our in-game brand ‘OWL’ for their truck cab! Including protective Ear Muffs, a mug and a road-sign themed hanging cabin item! We hope DLC owners enjoy hauling this heavy duty machine across Arkansas and beyond with this free update.
If both the Arkansas DLC and the new Forest Machinery content takes your interest, consider purchasing our newest Arkan-saw bundle (get it?) which includes both the Arkansas DLC and the Forest Machinery DLC at a discounted price! It is the perfect bundle for truckers looking to get the fullest experience out of the Natural State.
This bundle operates on a “Complete the set” basis, ensuring you only pay for the DLCs that are not already in your library. Happy travels!
Can’t wait to get trucking? Join Mark & Petr for the Arkansas DLC Release Live Stream! Also featured are special guests involved in the development of this new expansion. Don’t miss out, tune in at our official Twitch or YouTube channels today from 4:00 PM CEST onwards.
Excited to get driving? Don’t forget, you can also join in on the #CruisingArkansas World of Trucks event, where you can earn unique in-game Arkansas themed rewards! We are asking you, our #BestCommunityEver to help contribute and complete the community goal of driving 125,000,000 miles (201,168,000 km) while delivering cargo to or from any city in Arkansas.
Players who achieve their personal goal of delivering to or from 10 Arkansas cities will receive a lovely White-tailed Watch ATS truck paint job. If the community goal is reached, all players who have completed their personal goal will also receive a hanging Diamond Apple Blossom pendant for their cabin!
But that’s not all! We also have another unique gift for you. If you take any External Contract or External Market job TO or FROM the city of Pine Bluff, you’ll earn this adorable fluffy White-tailed Deer fawn plush for their truck cabin. We think it makes for the perfect mascot whilst trucking through the Natural state!
If you’d like to learn more about this event, check out the dedicated blog here.
We hope you enjoy cruising and discovering Arkansas! We cannot thank you enough for all your support leading upto to the release of this DLC. Our team would love to hear what you think of Arkansas, if you enjoyed it, please consider leaving a review on Steam! Until next time, keep on truckin’!