Experience the thrill of the open road with American Truck Simulator! This sequel to the popular Euro Truck Simulator 2 boasts a massive following and an incredible selection of mods. But with so many options, choosing the best can be overwhelming. Here are ten top mods to enhance your ATS experience:
1. TruckersMP: While ATS now offers multiplayer, TruckersMP provides a richer experience, allowing up to 63 players to convoy simultaneously. Multiple servers and moderation ensure a fair and fun gameplay environment.
2. Realistic Truck Wear: This mod refines the damage system, making repairs more realistic. Features like retreading tires add depth, while increased insurance costs incentivize safe driving.
3. Sound Fixes Pack: Enhance your audio experience with this mod, which adds new sounds and improves existing ones. From more realistic wind sounds to enhanced reverb under bridges, it significantly improves immersion.
4. Real Companies, Gas Stations and Billboards: Add a touch of realism with this mod that integrates real-world brands like Walmart, UPS, and Shell into the game world.
5. Realistic Truck Physics: This mod focuses on improving vehicle suspension and other physics aspects, offering a more realistic driving experience without making the game excessively difficult.
6. Ludicrously Long Trailers: For a truly unique challenge (and potentially hilarious streaming moments), this mod lets you haul absurdly long trailer combinations. Note: this mod is single-player only.
7. Realistic Brutal Graphics and Weather: While not literally brutal, this mod enhances the game's weather system with improved visuals and more realistic fog effects, without demanding high-end hardware.
8. Slow Traffic Vehicles: Experience the frustration (and occasional thrill) of encountering slow-moving vehicles like tractors and combines on the highway, adding a layer of unpredictable realism.
9. Optimus Prime (and other Transformers skins): Transformers fans rejoice! This mod offers several Optimus Prime paint jobs for compatible trucks, allowing you to drive around as the Autobot leader.
10. More Realistic Fines: This mod adjusts the game's penalty system, making consequences more nuanced and dependent on whether your infractions are witnessed by authorities.
These ten mods offer a variety of ways to enhance your American Truck Simulator experience. Remember to check compatibility before installing multiple mods. For European adventures, explore the best mods for Euro Truck Simulator 2 as well!
