ATS Update 1.55 - brings a balanced mix of visual polish, UI/UX revamps, cargo realism improvements, and quality-of-life features. You’ll notice smoother terrain transitions with Height Blend, more dynamic loading/unloading at depots, redesigned profile & company menus, and the option to toggle the in-cab camera zoom. This update aims to modernize the interface, deepen immersion for freight operations, and refine the overall driver experience.
Changelog ATS 1.56:
Graphics & Map Enhancements
- 🌄 Height Blend – A new terrain rendering system smooths transitions between ground textures (grass, rock, dirt), making hills, quarries, and roadside details look more natural and immersive.
Gameplay & Immersion
- 📦 Dynamic Cargo Expansion: Ownable logger and chipvan trailers now feature animated loading at select depots
🖱️ Camera Zoom Toggle: Choose between hold-to-zoom or toggle-on/off behavior for interior camera zoom.
UI & Management Overhaul
- ✔️ Simplified setup process for new profiles
- 🔄 Truck Preference Screen – Preview all available truck models in a rotating 3D view before selecting your first rig
Profile Manager Refresh
- 🖼️ Modern card-style layout replaces the old list
- ⚡ Faster career switching
- 👔 Driver Details Screen – Quick access to career stats and avatar customization
Company Management UI
- 📈 Unified layout across Driver, Truck, Trailer, and Garage managers
- 🧑💼 Driver Manager – XP bar for NPC drivers + simplified skill assignment
- 🏘️ Relocation Checkbox – Move a driver and their truck to a new garage slot in one click
DLC Browser Redesign
- 🗂️ Clearer categories: Featured, Bundles, Map, Cargo, Trailer, Accessories, Paint Jobs
- 🧹 Cleaner layout with more items per row