It is on its blog that SCS Software has just published a long post entitled "2020: Looking Forward". This paving stone takes stock of 2019 and tells us a little about the projects underway for this year.
“We have decided to end 2019 on a high note with our Christmas broadcast, with our surprise announcement of our next map expansion for our two truck driving titles. " The tone is set !
Idaho known for its mountainous landscape, rivers and world famous potatoes will be the next US state to be released for American Truck Simulator. Here is an image taken from the Steam game page, which we advise you to add to your favorites.
It's time to head south with warmer climates: heading south. Iberian Peninsula ! It will be the Next map expansion for Euro Truck Simulator 2. It will include coastal roads, large towns and beautiful countryside. The Steam extension page is already available, you can already add it to your wishlist.
Even if the announcement of these 2 expansions is made at the beginning of 2020, they will only be available during the second half of the year, the first is dedicated to technical improvements of the games. The next update, 1.37, will introduce a new sound engine. It will allow for more realistic environments.
Subsequently, update 1.38 will bring new graphics optimizations. A redesign of the lighting is under development. All of these new changes are due to the introduction of DirectX 11.
However, these are not the only projects in the SCS Software pipeline! The teams are currently working hard to create several new trucks, as well as tuning packs for existing trucks. World of Trucks events are also being planned for this year, with lots of interesting ideas: “We hope to bring the community together for more exciting scenarios and rewards. " This is very promising! To be continued…