Why Truck Simulators Are So Popular

Excuse the glitches, such as with my voice on Reason#2 or the line in the middle of the screen on SCS' web page, my software had trouble handling this edit.

This took me forever to make, so hope you all like it. Thanks :)

[GinkgoPete]

"The entire state of Arizona was released as free DLC" has to be one of the greatest sentences ever spoken.

[krns]

I think people love simulator games because they can do stuff thats realistic without the consequences of messing up

[potawatadingdong]

As an actual truck driver, I found some enjoyment playing the games. It's nice not having the responsibility and stress tied to working in the real world. The simulation is much easier and simpler than real life.

[Slawter]

Whoa. I've never been into truck simulators, but as a Portland native, the shot you showed coming around the corner on I-5 and seeing the OHSU tram tower off the right blew my mind. I didn't realize they actually mapped the real cities into the game. I knew exactly where that was instantly. I've driven that corner a million times. Crazy.

[dumyjobby]

I have been a truck driver and before that a truck simulator player. Truck simulators are everything that is good about truck driving without the bad things.
1- the enjoyment of driving a big mechanical machine and getting good at it ( skill)
2- exploring new places,
3- the relaxing driving on highway. Many times as a truck driver you have lots of hours on the highway where you just have to keep the truck on your lane and you can listen to music or audiobooks or podcasts ( it very much has the feeling of time for yourself that you have in a vacation)
But you don't get the bad things about driving a truck in real life
1 long long hours ( 15 hour days are the norm)
2 opening closing the trailer and securing the load ( many times in hot, cold rain conditions and is also very phisically hard)
3 fines for speeding and if you are not careful damaged cargo or vehicle in case of an incident.
4 Days, weeks and for me months living on the truck and the loneliness that comes with it
5 of you are a truck driver you have to do your job. You can't just stop like you do in the game because you don't feel like it
6 food, often eating badly due to lack of proper kitchen or place where to cook

I'm no longer a truck driver but i play truck driving games because they remind me of everything I loved about that job

[SIl_Ae]

This game is the definition of zen for me. Entrancing. I feel silly enjoying it so much, but I love it. It's... cosy

[JThyroid]

The New Mexico expansion has the hardware store/lumber yard that I worked at while I was in college. It even included the crappy trailer park across the street. They also included a building that I spent a few months working in in a different city.

[TuorTheBlessedOfUlmo]

My grandad was a HGV driver for 50 years in the UK, i bought him a PC and Euro Truck simulator id never seen him as happy as when i had it all setup with all the peripherals he said it was like being back in the cab

[thatguynar]

While the concept of driving a truck might sound pretty boring, this game actually helps me relax at the end of the day.

[astarothsv]

When I first heard about this game I thought it would be boring, but it is actually pretty entertaining. It really doesn't put any big pressure on you, so you can simply relax and enjoy the scenery.

[alexrodriguez]

It’s amazing what the Spanish speaking moder community is doing by recreating a scale version of the entire country of Mexico, as well, there were another communities who were working hand by hand to do the same with the other countries of Latin America

[rajder]

For me the main draw is the therapeutic part. My dad was a truck driver before he died and this game helps me connect with him

[replay_pete]

As a truck driver IRL I really enjoy playing ETS 2. This game is very well made. Attention to detail is awesome. In my job I drive all around the Europe and in game I can recognize the places that I know. Pro mods map is a masterpiece but even Vanilla map is close to reality. Keep up the good work SCS Software :)

[comfysauce]

Both ETS2 and ATS convinced me to become a truck driver nearly 6 years ago. They remain my most played games on steam. When my friends ask me, "how can you drive trucks all day and then drive virtual trucks all night" my answer is easy. These games provide all of the fun parts of trucking, with none of the crap.

As for the developers, I've had the good fortune to meet and spend time with a few of them this past April. It was extremely interesting to learn about the development process, and to hear their side of why certain features or vehicles get implemented over others. They're a fantastic team. :)

[Its_just_me_again]

im a long haul truckie and there's nothing better than after a 16hr drive than to jump on this simulator for a few hours of relaxation

[AndySolid]

We need more games like this, in the over saturated market of shooters.

[jggraybill]

My dad was a trucker b4 he passed in January 2022. I use to go with him when I was small and I always wanted to drive one but I got kids and well life moves forward. I play because my passion for trucks is sooo strong.this company listens to its fan base. I love this company and will always support them.

[SetlingAxe]

This video got me to buy American truck simulator, I have no regrets. Thanks Yukon, real cool.

[mitrooper]

During the early days of PC Gaming, the early 1990's, SImulation games or Simulators, were the top genre on the platform.
Those were some good times.
Still, glad to see that simulators are still played by a good number of people worldwide.

[sosseturner]

5:03 "Everything can feel against you (in this game)", that does not only describe virtual truck driving but also irl