🎮 Great news from SCS Software presenting ,,Illinois DLC" official released for American Truck Simulator game.
The Illinois DLC for American Truck Simulator is now officially released on Steam, bringing one of the most iconic Midwestern states into the ATS world. From the dense urban core of Chicago to the open prairies, farmland, and historic highways, Illinois delivers a rich and varied trucking experience.
Explore the Heart of the MidwestIllinois offers a blend of major metropolitan areas, industrial corridors, and quiet rural towns, all recreated with high accuracy. – 🌃 Chicago with its skyline, interchanges, and heavy traffic – 🌽 Central Illinois farmlands with grain elevators, silos, and rural depots – 🏭 Manufacturing and logistics hubs inspired by real‑world industry – 🛣️ Authentic Midwestern highways connecting cities and small communitiesRoute 66 – Fully Driveable One of the biggest milestones of this release: – 🛤️ Route 66 is now fully driveable end‑to‑end across ATS – 🌄 Perfect for scenic cruising, photography, and nostalgia – 🏜️ Connects multiple states with a continuous historic routeLaunch Trailer Highlights The official release trailer showcases: – 🌆 Chicago’s dense urban network – 🌾 Prairie landscapes and farmland – 🏭 Industrial zones, rail yards, and freight corridors – 🌉 Unique Illinois infrastructure and landmarksWhat’s Included in the Illinois DLC – 🏙️ Major cities and smaller towns across the state – 🚚 New industries tied to agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics – 🛣️ Highway system with realistic interchanges and signage – 🏞️ Landmarks and region‑specific architecture – 🧭 New depots and delivery opportunities
It's so exciting when something you've been working on for quite some time is finally done. Today is the day, as the long-awaited Illinois DLC for American Truck Simulator is ready to welcome its first truckers!
The Illinois DLC is now released and available on Steam!
We announced Illinois in February 2025, and since then, our asset and map designers have done some amazing work on bringing it to life for our #BestCommunityEver. As we brought you updates on this DLC in the past year, we have seen your amazing feedback and excitement about this map expansion. We are so happy that today, we are finally able to explore it! And believe us, there's so much to discover. Make the most of your visit to the wonderful Prairie State and enjoy every moment as you:
Explore 11 faithfully recreated cities, such as Chicago, Springfield, Rockford, and Peoria!
See iconic landmarks like Chicago’s Buckingham Memorial Fountain, the Springfield State Capitol, or the Rock Valley College, and a meticulously recreated downtown in Rockford.
Deliver cargo to brand-new industries, including a construction equipment factory and dealer, marinas on Lake Michigan and Rend Lake, and Chicago's famous international airport.
Discover 7 scenic towns (settlements) like Macomb or Chenoa.
Drive from the starting point of the legendary Route 66 in Chicago!
Explore stunning natural locations including Rend Lake, the Mississippi River, Shawnee National Forest, and Lake Michigan.
Become the vital link in Illinois’ national rail network, picking up cargo from Chicago’s Intermodal hub and delivering it by truck across the state.
Enjoy varied driving conditions, from wide-open plains, hilly and forested areas to bustling urban streets in big cities.
Uncover hidden gems across Illinois, from hidden roads and viewpoints to easter eggs and more!
From vibrant cities like Chicago, one of the Midwest's most iconic cities, to breathtaking landscapes shaped by the Mississippi River, winding past picturesque towns, there will be no shortage of new and beautiful locations to explore and haul some cargo. If you own some of our already released DLCs, you will also be able to travel the full length of the legendary Route 66 with the release of Illinois!
Release Live Stream
Don't forget about our special Release Live Stream, which is going to start today at 3 pm CEST. We will introduce some special guests, including the CEO of SCS Software, Pavel Šebor, who will tell you more about this new map expansion while we drive through Illinois. Towards the end of the live stream, we will officially release the Illinois DLC together, so make sure to be there!
We are eager for you to start trucking in the Prairie State. Remember to tag us in your photos and videos from this map expansion using the hashtag #CruisingIllinois on X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky. If you'll enjoy your time in Illinois, we'd really appreciate it if you left a review on its DLC Steam store page. We thank you for all your support, and until next time, happy haulin'!
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