American Truck Simulator’s Louisiana DLC is Now Live

The wait is over! SCS Software proudly welcomes drivers to the Pelican State. The Louisiana DLC for American Truck Simulator is officially released, offering a deep dive into the land of majestic bayous, historic cities, and unique southern culture.

Get the Louisiana DLC on Steam

Release Time: December 4, 2024, at 19:00 CET (10:00 PST / 13:00 EST / 18:00 GMT).

What to Explore in the Louisiana DLC

This expansion is a celebration of Louisiana’s identity, packed with diverse landscapes and industrial opportunities. The development team has focused on capturing the state’s essence, from its iconic waterways to its architectural heritage.

Image: The full road map of the Louisiana DLC awaits your exploration.

Key Features & Locations

• 11 Major Cities: Navigate the bustling streets of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport.
• Iconic Landmarks: Spot the Baton Rouge Capitol, the New Orleans Superdome, and DeRidder’s Gothic Jail.
• Scenic Towns & Nature: Discover settlements like Abbeville and explore the defining Bayou region, including a visit to Avery Island.
• Engineering Marvels: Drive across the extensive Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.
• Historical Hauls: Admire colonial architecture and deliver to historical plantation complexes along the Mississippi River.

New Industries & Cargo

Louisiana’s economy is richly represented. Drivers will engage with:

• Energy sectors like LNG terminals and oil services.
• Agriculture, fishing, and forestry.
• Crucial waterway logistics via new custom depots: river ports, shipyards, and timber harvest sites.

The Port of New Orleans, one of the nation’s busiest, ensures a constant flow of diverse freight for every virtual trucker.

Cruising Louisiana World of Trucks Event

Launching alongside the DLC is a new World of Trucks event: Cruising Louisiana. It challenges the community to explore the new map and contribute to a shared goal.

Event Rewards

• Personal Goal: Deliver to/from 10 different Louisiana cities to earn a “Southern Wings” truck paint job and a WoT achievement.
• Community Goal: Help the community drive 125 million miles to unlock the “Golden South” cabin ornament (requires personal goal completion).
• Bonus Reward: Complete an External Contract job to/from Baton Rouge to get the “Boudreaux the Bear” cabin plush.

Full event details are available in the dedicated Cruising Louisiana event blog post.

Join the Louisiana Release Stream

Celebrate the launch with the developers! Tune into the SCS Software stream today at 16:00 CET. The stream will feature special guests, including CEO Pavel Šebor, a live DLC release, giveaways, and a Q&A session.

Watch the Louisiana Release Stream on Twitch

SCS Software encourages players to share their first journeys in the Louisiana DLC for American Truck Simulator on social media using the hashtag #CruisingLouisiana. The team is eager to see your screenshots, videos, and stories from the Pelican State.