I’ve cruised from St Louis to Chicago in American Truck Simulator’s Illinois DLC, out today, and visiting the Windy City doesn’t disappoint
American Truck Simulator has released its Illinois DLC expansion, which launched on May 14th, bringing Chicago to the trucking simulator with detailed representation. The DLC adds a new route connecting St. Louis to Chicago, allowing players to experience the journey across Illinois.
According to the review coverage, the experience of driving into Chicago for the first time in the game proves memorable and well-executed. The expansion captures notable details of the landscape and environment along the route. The review notes the inherent limitations of American Truck Simulator’s design, including the inability to exit the vehicle to explore on foot. Environmental details are observed from within the truck’s cab, with visual elements like fluttering flags visible through the windows.
The Illinois DLC adds to American Truck Simulator’s growing North American map. The inclusion of Chicago, one of America’s major metropolitan centers, represents a significant geographical expansion. Despite the game’s design constraints—such as being confined to the vehicle—the overall impression from coverage suggests the Illinois expansion successfully delivers an engaging trucking experience with attention to authenticity, offering players a memorable representation of the Windy City.