American Truck Simulation Edition 1.4 1 List of New Contents for Open Testing

At present, the American truck simulation has been updated to 1.4 1 version, and the new version has added the multiplayer online mode, and some road layouts have been changed. Let's take a look at the new content list of the American truck simulation version 1.4 1.

American Truck Simulation Edition 1.4 1 List of New Contents for Open Testing

We are eager to bring you new game version updates, especially when it contains long-awaited functions! Friends who are familiar with our forum may know that we quietly launched the experimental open test version of 1.4 1, and we decided not to publicize it, in order to closely and carefully follow up the first batch of feedback from the community. Intermodal transport is undoubtedly the most anticipated new function in this ATS update. Today, I am very happy to share with you that the American truck simulation version 1.4 1 is now ready to enter the comprehensive testing stage and open to our community.

However, please note that this is still a public beta, and many contents are still in the development and construction stage. We expect that it will take several weeks to complete further adjustment to ensure the stability and reliability of the new version. If you want to try it early, you can also report any bugs you may encounter in the designated section of the official forum to help us better improve this update. Your feedback and report are very valuable to our team. Thank you in advance for taking the time to help us.

Please note again that this big version update may lead to MODs incompatibility of many community authors. MOD authors may need to adjust this and update their MOD to adapt to the new version of the game. If you want to participate in the open test of 1.40 version update, it is strongly recommended to use an archive without any third-party MOD content.

Then, let's take a look at the contents of the 1.4 1 version update!

Multi-person combined transport open test

Intermodal transport is a new multiplayer online game mode. Players can establish and host private game spaces (optional passwords) and drive with friends or freight companions. This function currently supports the synchronization of AI traffic, time and weather, and also supports players to receive the same freight tasks.

In the open beta phase, the intermodal function will allow you to create and host an online game space that can accommodate up to 8 players. We plan to increase the maximum number of players that can be accommodated in the game space in the future, but at present, due to the development and testing stage, we will temporarily maintain a small number of players. The owner of the game space will automatically become an administrator, can adjust to the type of online game environment he wants, and also has the right to kick out any naughty users in the game space.

You can also view, filter, browse and finally join the game space created by friends or other freight players.

What items and functions can players use and experience in the open test stage of intermodal transport?

Each player can host and create a private game space that can accommodate up to 8 players.

* * * Can you take the same contract/freight task from the same company to the same destination?

Synchronous artificial intelligence traffic

Synchronized time, weather

Synchronous painting, truck parts, cab parts, goods, etc.

You can communicate through CB radio (X key), reply quickly (Q key) or chat in words (Y key).

We know how eager players are to experience this new feature, but there are still some things to know before joining your friend's team! The combined transportation function is in the testing stage, which means that there may be some bugs, defects or unpredictable problems during driving.

Issues needing attention/unresolved:

At present, MOD is not supported in the initial startup phase.

When the player disconnects, the AI vehicle may disappear.

The elevator bridge is out of sync. In the initial push-out stage, the state of the lift bridge will be fixed.

When using an existing trailer, the company trailer may be refreshed at the same location that the player will load.

Steam invitation can only be realized in the Steam interface.

CB radio broadcast (shortcut key "X") interferes with text input lines.

The shrinking of the map "m" on the screen during the combined transport will trigger the chat scrolling in the route indication.

Worried about your filing progress? In order to avoid the influence of naughty users or other uncontrollable circumstances, players will choose to restore the archive to the saved state before joining the game space. From friends to virtual freight companies, we are very excited to see how you will play games through transportation, and we look forward to receiving your constructive feedback on this new online function.

California renovation

In our special live broadcast of Christmas in 2020, we announced that we would revisit the American truck simulation California to make our original state look brand-new! Today, we brought the results of the first stage of this renovation project, including the replication of the main road layout, agricultural control stations, and so on!

When drivers come to California, one of the most remarkable changes they will feel is the new agricultural border control station! All drivers who transport goods into the country must go to the control station for special inspection to check whether there are a large number of invasive species in the goods on the vehicle and whether the cargo list is filled in correctly. In the game, we will simulate this scene through a new feature, and its principle is similar to the existing weighing station. Upon arrival at the border, according to the transported goods, the driver will be prompted to go to the control station for inspection, and after passing the inspection, there will be a green light to prompt permission to enter the state.

Since the introduction of ATS, our map world design tool has been greatly improved, and we will make full use of this new function. For example, our map designers can now pay attention to details such as the correct undulation of the turning road surface. When we encounter the use of unique road tracing elements, accurate road markings or cat's eyes (raised reflective road marking devices), we also strive to ensure the correct research results. We hope to give California a brand-new look and give drivers a brand-new feeling. Click here to read more.

Photo mode: time and weather selection

We know how much players love taking pictures in the game and spend a lot of time just to get a perfect picture. For many players, this also includes finding the right lighting conditions and weather. So in order to leave a perfect freight memory more conveniently, we have introduced a new function, which may save you a lot of time using console commands!

Introduce new time and weather options! Now, players will be able to change the time by simply adjusting a new slider, click two buttons to switch and control the lighting/weather, and all the adjustments will be presented in the studio interface of the game in real time, so as to finally obtain the required shooting conditions and shoot perfect freight photos. We can't wait to see how drivers will use this new feature and look forward to your photos!

Updated content:

Game:

Multi-person combined transport

Add time and weather adjustment options for photo mode.

Quicktrip

map

California transformation stage 1- includes 7 agricultural control stations and road layout replication.

User Interface(UI)

Add a new map to the map legend

So, enjoy all the new additions, but please note: this is only an open test, not a stable public version-so you may encounter errors, instability, errors or crashes. We can wait until the final official version comes out. However, if you are interested in helping us move forward faster, we will appreciate all your feedback on the forum and the error report submitted under this column.

Please check our modding wiki for details about modifying MOD to adapt to the new version of the game.

If you want to take part in the open test, you can find this version of the open test project on Steam. Operating steps: Steam client → library → right-click "American truck simulator" → properties → beta → select the test you want to take → public _ beta-public _ beta1.41. No password is required.