The Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator get an official multiplayer. The open beta is already running, all information about the release can be found here
In Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator players could only go on tour together via an unofficial mod in multiplayer. The developers from SCS Software have now announced a stand-alone multiplayer for the truck simulations. The first open beta is already running. Find out how you can participate and what makes the multiplayer so special here.
Official multiplayer for ETS 2 and ATS
In the community there was always the wish for a multiplayer for both titles. Thanks to an unofficial mod, playing together was also possible, but with some drawbacks. The servers were often overloaded and there is still no AI traffic. Also, players who did not adhere to the traffic rules and could only be reported via detours spoiled the fun of the multiplayer mod.
This is what the official multiplayer promises: Developer SCS Software has now announced a convoy function for eight players in multiplayer in a forum post. In it, you will be able to drive the same cargo to its destination. This eliminates the need for a long search for the right cargo and the same destination. According to the developers, the multiplayer is still in an early phase.
But there are already some features that make you want to play the multiplayer mode. This is what awaits you with the Experimental Beta 1.41 update:
– Each player can open a private session for up to 8 other players
– Possibility to synchronise orders and jobs
– Synchronised AI traffic
– Synchronised time and weather
– Vehicle liveries, truck and cab accessories are synchronised
– In-game communication via CB radio, quick replies or text chat
How to participate in the Open Beta
At this point in time, the Open Beta for multiplayer is only running for American Truck Simulator. After a successful test, it is only a matter of time until Euro Truck Simulator 2 also gets the convoy function and the multiplayer associated with it.
This is how you activate the beta access for ATS on Steam:
– Search for American Truck Simulator in your Steam library and select it.
– Right click on “Properties
– In the new window select “Betas”.
– Enter the password XZo2orrgbG92XMQ in the field below and confirm.
If everything has worked, confirm with a click on “Ok” and version 1.41 Update Experimental Beta (Convoy) will be downloaded. After the download, you can start right away.
Limitations and known problems in the beta
The Open Beta has some limitations. At the moment you can only test the new multiplayer in American Truck Simulator. Also, mods are not supported and players can only join if they have installed the freight and map DLCs like the host.
Another restriction is special transports, these are not possible in the beta. If you have such a job active in single player, you cannot join a multiplayer session. Whether it will be possible to carry out special transports in the future is currently unknown.
It is quite conceivable that in the future more than eight players will be able to go on tour together in a convoy and that mods will be supported. We will keep you up to date.
