American Truck Simulator adds DLC where you don't have to drive a truck, sets a new Steam record

gamesradar.com Sep 29, 2026

American Truck Simulator adds DLC where you don’t have to drive a truck, sets a new Steam record

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 29, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

SCS Software released the Road Trip: Ford DLC for American Truck Simulator, allowing players to drive licensed Ford vehicles such as the F‑150, Bronco, Crown Victoria, and ’67 Mustang. The expansion launched today and immediately pushed the game’s all‑time concurrent player record to 21,318 on Steam, surpassing the 2016 peak of 19,138. The update offers an $8 pack of consumer cars that can be used for leisurely cruising or new delivery jobs, broadening the simulator’s appeal beyond heavy‑truck hauling.

💡 Why It Matters

· The record‑breaking turnout shows that expanding a niche title can revitalize its community and attract new players, proving that even long‑running games can grow by diversifying gameplay options.

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