Learn how American Truck Simulator's Road Trip will expand the sim with new vehicles and gameplay.
SCS Software recently announced Project Road Trip, a set of American Truck Simulator expansions poised to reshape how players experience the digital highways of North America.
No longer will players be limited to commanding only Class 8 semi-trucks; soon, pickups, sports cars, and classic Americana vehicles may be drivable through the game’s open world.
The ethos behind Road Trip is rooted in years of community feedback and a desire to broaden the game’s appeal to those who have always been curious about American Truck Simulator’s world, but preferred navigating it in something a little different from an 18-wheeler.
One of the most important details confirmed so far is SCS’s approach to authenticity. The studio has issued a call for help from the community, seeking owners of rare and classic cars, modern pickups, and Japanese performance legends to let the development team record detailed engine and cabin sounds. This hands-on approach to collecting reference materials demonstrates the extent to which SCS is willing to invest in making every vehicle feel unique.
Here is the full list of vehicle help requests, which shows what vehicles could be coming to American Truck Simulator:
Ford
Dodge
Toyota
Nissan
The changes coming to American Truck Simulator are not happening in isolation. SCS’s other flagship, Euro Truck Simulator 2, is also about to embark on a new journey with its upcoming Coaches DLC. This major expansion will introduce passenger buses into the Euro Truck Simulator 2 world, offering players an entirely new way to engage with familiar roads.
Where Road Trip is expanding the American experience into pickups and classic cars, reflecting the diversity of North American road culture, the Coaches DLC takes Euro Truck Simulator 2 from hauling freight to transporting people.
Both projects show SCS Software is committed to redefining what the “truck simulator” genre can offer. The developers explicitly discussed how Road Trip was a response to the global meaning of “truck”, whether it be a workhorse semi or a family pickup. This spirit of evolution helps keep both communities active and engaged, giving room for fresh playstyles like exploration, sightseeing, and even casual role-play, not just the business of logistics.
Road Trip, in particular, is being designed for flexibility. The team has touched on plans to deliver the content in modular DLC packs. Instead of one huge expansion, players may be able to pick and choose their favorite vehicle brands and types, which lowers the barrier for new players and keeps existing fans involved.
With these big changes underway, it is natural for fans to have questions about the future integrity of American Truck Simulator. The developers have made clear that the soul of trucking will always be at the core of the experience, emphasizing that Road Trip is designed to complement, not replace, the beloved core of trucking simulation.
SCS also stated that a separate, dedicated team is guiding the project forward to ensure that the development of new trucks, maps, and freight content continues without interruption.
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