Illinois DLC Community Spotlight: Celebrating Your Adventures
Since the release of the Illinois DLC for American Truck Simulator, the team at SCS Software has loved seeing all of your screenshots, videos, reviews, and trucking adventures from across the Prairie State. Watching you explore everything Illinois has to offer has been incredibly rewarding. That is why we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of our favorite community content, as shared by you.
Illinois DLC Community Spotlight: YouTube Highlights
For those who may not have had the chance to hit the road in Illinois just yet, we wanted to highlight a few YouTube videos we enjoyed. These give a glimpse of what awaits in this newest map expansion for ATS. The team hopes these inspire you to start your own journey through the Land of Lincoln. A big shoutout to everyone featured below. Be sure to give them a subscribe and a like.
Illinois DLC Community Spotlight: Social Media Favorites
The team has also been seeing plenty of amazing screenshots and videos shared across social media on X, BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more. Thank you to everyone who has tagged us, shared their adventures, and shown off their favorite areas of Illinois. The teams genuinely enjoy scrolling through your photos and seeing your unique trucking setups and routes. Here are just a few that we liked.
Thank You for Your Steam Reviews
The team also wants to thank everyone who has taken the time to leave reviews and feedback on Steam. Reading your comments and impressions means a lot to our developers, map designers, artists, and the entire team behind American Truck Simulator. Your support, suggestions, and enthusiasm continue to help shape the future of the game and motivate us every day. If you have been enjoying your time in Illinois, consider leaving a review on the Illinois DLC community spotlight Steam page.
Content Creator Impressions
The team also reached out to a few content creators who got the opportunity to try out this DLC in early access. They shared their opinions on the Illinois map expansion. It is safe to say they enjoyed it too. The team recommends checking out their channels for more content.
BadMae
“The Illinois DLC absolutely blew us away! Chicago is unlike anything we have experienced in American Truck Simulator so far; the scale, skyline, Lower Wacker Drive, Navy Pier, the L train, the Bears stadium, and even the International Trucks headquarters all made the city feel alive and incredibly immersive. What impressed us just as much was how smoothly the map transitions from the busy energy of Chicago into the farmlands, countryside, quarries, and smaller towns that give Illinois so much character. Thornton Quarry is a massive standout, and players who love exploring may want to do some extra hunting around Marion, too! Overall, Illinois easily ranks as one of our favorite ATS states. SCS truly knocked it out of the park, and we cannot wait to see what comes next with South Dakota!” – Christian and Monique, BadMae
RunawayLobster
“Illinois has now become my favorite American Truck Simulator DLC. The hidden beauty spots, the changing environments, and the pure detail and beauty of Illinois blew me away. With a couple of hidden roads I have discovered already, I had not realized how different the scenery would be. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring Illinois and the beauty it had to offer. Hats off to the developers and artists working on this game who, at every opportunity, absolutely blow us away with the attention to detail. Thank you for this great addition to the already incredible American Truck Simulator game!” – RunawayLobster
Prime Simulations
“The Illinois DLC for American Truck Simulator is simply fantastic! To no surprise, SCS Software has once again raised the bar for map DLCs with Illinois – recreating cities, landmarks, industries, and more to an impressive level of accuracy. I had the absolute privilege of exploring the Illinois DLC during its early access phase – exploring every corner of the state! From Chicago to Marion, Quincy to Champaign, and every location in between – I can confidently say that the Illinois DLC is a ‘must have’ for all ATS players – especially those who want to complete the Route 66 corridor! I look forward to exploring the Illinois DLC further and for the future of ATS!” – Prime Simulation
DaSimSimma
“The Illinois DLC already feels like a major step forward for American Truck Simulator, especially with Chicago. The city feels explorable and believable, and honestly, this might be the most detailed urban environment ATS has received yet. There’s a real sense of scale and atmosphere here that reminds me of actually visiting Chicago in real life, and I think that familiarity is part of what makes these newer DLCs feel so immersive. As ATS continues moving closer toward my home region around the Great Lakes, I honestly find myself getting more personally invested in every new state release.” – DaSimSimma
Project Sim Racing
“SCS Software delivers yet another masterpiece with the Illinois DLC! The attention to detail and the sheer level of immersion make it an absolute joy to drive through. It’s always an honor to showcase your incredible work to my community.” – Project Sim Racing
Keep Sharing Your Illinois Journeys
The team thanks you all for your continued support. Keep sharing your journeys through the Illinois DLC on social media channels. For more on Illinois, check out our custom depots preview and Chicago city preview. Until next time, keep on truckin’.
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