Rolling Out the HDR Moonlight
American Truck Simulator (ATS) players, get ready to rev your engines under a newly added moonlit sky! The latest 1.49 update, now live on Steam, brings a much-awaited celestial feature to the game: the Moon. It’s not just any addition; this luminary reintroduction required complex integration involving light casting, reflections, and even the lunar phases. This change is set to add a new dimension of realism to those night-time hauls.
Twinkling Stars and Dynamic Skies
But wait, there’s more! The night sky in ATS now boasts dynamic stars, twinkling away to make your nightly drives more authentic. Imagine cruising down a highway with the stars as your silent companions, enhancing the tranquility of your journey.
HDR Skyboxes and Weather Wonders
The update doesn’t stop at the stars. ATS now features High Dynamic Range (HDR) skyboxes. What does this mean for truckers? Expect richer and more vibrant colors overhead, making every trip a visual treat. And let’s talk about weather – thunderstorms in the game have leveled up with visible lightning strikes, adding a whole new layer of immersion to the gameplay.
A Community Effort
A shoutout to the ATS community! The successful release of this update was made possible by the feedback and bug reports from dedicated players during the Open Beta period. Your input has been invaluable in fine-tuning and squashing bugs, ensuring everyone gets to enjoy a more polished trucking experience.
What’s Next?
Keep your eyes peeled while driving at night in certain regions – there might be some pleasant surprises in store in the night sky. With this update, ATS continues to evolve, providing a richer and more immersive trucking simulation. Happy hauling under the new celestial canvas!
Platforms: Android, Microsoft Windows, Mac operating systems, Linux
