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SCS Software has expanded American Truck Simulator with a new Road Trip DLC, shifting the focus from industrial logistics to virtual tourism. While Forza Horizon is noted for its spectacular, condensed theme-park versions of real-world locations, the reviewer argues that American Truck Simulator offers a more authentic sense of long-haul travel through its vast, continent-spanning map.
The update introduces drivable cars, including Ford models like the F-150, Bronco, 1967 Mustang Fastback, and the 1998 Crown Victoria, with Dodge and Ram vehicles expected soon. Players can visit Tourist Boards in seven of the game's 21 states to unlock itineraries for local landmarks, such as Yosemite National Park or the Golden Gate Bridge. These trips require genuine planning, including managing fuel, rest stops, and in-game finances.
The reviewer praises the game's verisimilitude, noting that the landscape, skyboxes, and weather effects create an unmistakable sense of place. However, they identify specific limitations: the cars are reportedly less fun to drive than the trucks, and the road network remains primarily designed for trucking, prioritizing major interstates over scenic routes.
Despite these flaws, the reviewer finds the experience superior to traditional racing games for those seeking a realistic road trip. The game's scale allows for hours of driving, with the developer continuing to expand the map eastward after 10 years of development.
