We are bringing more news from the Mount Rushmore State! In today's blog, we would like to show you a preview of South Dakota's road network, the highways and byways you'll be able to navigate in this upcoming American Truck Simulator map expansion.

In its real-world counterpart, South Dakota has over 82,000 miles of roads, but most of them aren't busy highways - they're quiet country lanes, winding backroads, and scenic stretches that take you through rolling plains, open fields, and charming small towns. The state highways make up less than 10% of the network, yet they carry more than two-thirds of the traffic, connecting key cities and towns.

South Dakota's longest interstate is I-90, which spans the state from east to west. If you enter the Mount Rushmore State from Wyoming on I-90, you'll find a welcoming rest stop just beyond the border. Surrounded by rolling green prairies, it offers wonderful views that stretch far across the open countryside.

As you continue east, you'll encounter a variety of truck stops, both large and small, ideal places to pause and recharge. The drive itself is scenic as well, with I-90 crossing the James and Missouri Rivers and offering pleasant views along the way.

I-90 also features several major interchanges with its Business Route, providing direct access from the interstate to the downtown areas of cities such as Rapid City and Mitchell.

As mentioned earlier, South Dakota's road network includes not only major interstates but also smaller highways, such as U.S. Route 12. In the northeastern part of the state, this route winds through a beautiful landscape dotted with scenic lakes, including Blue Dog Lake and Rush Lake. The area is widely regarded as one of South Dakota's best destinations for fishing.

We're also preparing several special roads for the upcoming Road Trip expansion. Some of these scenic routes will be accessible to both trucks and cars, while others are designed especially for cars. The two routes we're showcasing today are located in the stunning Black Hills National Forest, where you can look forward to winding roads set in beautiful scenery.

We hope you are looking forward to trucking in this state as much as we are. If so, make sure to add the South Dakota DLC to your Steam wishlist! 

Also, don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook[www.facebook.com], Instagram[www.instagram.com], Bluesky[bsky.app], and YouTube for all the latest news from this map expansion and other American Truck Simulator information, or sign up for our newsletter[www.scssoft.com] to stay informed. Stay safe on the road!

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Today, on February 2nd, American Truck Simulator officially celebrates its 10th anniversary! A whole decade on the road across the United States, and honestly… that’s something pretty special!

When we started thinking about how to commemorate this milestone, one thing was clear right away: this celebration wouldn’t mean much without you. Our #BestCommunityEver has been with ATS from the very first mile, through countless updates, expansions, and new features, and we wanted to find a way to celebrate together.

So instead of just a single day, we decided to turn the entire month of February into a month full of celebrations, surprises, and small gifts here and there as our way of saying thank you.

Looking back, it’s hard not to get a bit nostalgic. Over the last 10 years, American Truck Simulator has grown in ways we could only dream of back in 2016.

From the release of our very first map expansions to the ever-growing rework projects, from welcoming iconic truck brands into the ATS universe to introducing brand-new trucks, trailers, cargo packs, tuning parts, and gameplay features. We’ve seen the arrival of Convoy multiplayer, major upgrades, continuous improvements to immersion and realism, and so many quality-of-life changes shaped directly by community feedback.

Each update, each DLC, each new feature is a small chapter in ATS' history, and every mile driven by our players is what truly brings that history to life.

To properly celebrate this anniversary, we’d like to invite you to keep a close eye on our social media channels, streams, and other communication platforms throughout the entire month of February. We have a lot planned, including:

• Special livestreams with guests from SCS Software, reminiscing about the 10 years of ATS. You can look forward to hearing stories and memories from developers such as Patrik S., Mrazik (one of the very first map designers on ATS), and even our CEO, Pavel Šebor.

• Giveaways on social media, featuring SCS merchandise and Steam keys.

• Special showcase streams, where we’ll take a look at new and upcoming content, including parts of the Route 66 Rework Project or new additions coming to Driving Academy.

• A special Steam promotion and sales event, starting February 19th.

• …and more surprises we’ll be revealing along the way!

We also want to take a moment to give a special shout-out to all our content creators. From incredible videos and screenshots to live streams and countless mods, your creativity, passion, and dedication have helped shape ATS into what it is today. You inspire us every single day, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything you do.

Most of all, thank you to every player who has supported American Truck Simulator over the past 10 years, whether you joined us on day one or just recently started your journey. Your enthusiasm, feedback, and love for trucking are the reason we’re still here, still building, and still excited about what lies ahead.

Here’s to 10 years of American Truck Simulator… and many more miles to come! We hope you enjoyed this throwback and reminiscing with older screenshots and videos celebrating a decade of American Truck Simulator. Make sure to follow us on our X/Twitter, Facebook[www.facebook.com], Instagram[www.instagram.com], Bluesky[bsky.app], and YouTube, or sign up for our newsletter[www.scssoft.com] to stay informed about more updates, event schedules, and celebrations. Until next time, happy haulin' and happy 10th birthday to American Truck Simulator!

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