If you are a who hates updating mods every two months, v1.35.1.3s is a frozen time capsule. It offers 90% of the driving experience of the latest version (1.50+) without the constant patches breaking your save file.
Transport a Yacht (High Power Cargo) from Seattle, Washington, to Las Vegas, Nevada. The Truck: Kenworth W900 (Tuning Pack DLC applied) with a 6x4 chassis. American Truck Simulator -v1.35.1.3s 21 DLCs...
For fans of open-road tranquility, logistical precision, and the sprawling beauty of the North American landscape, few titles command as much respect as SCS Software’s American Truck Simulator (ATS) . While newer updates have since rolled out, the v1.35.1.3s build remains a landmark release in the game’s history. Coupled with a collection of 21 DLCs (Downloadable Content) , this specific version represents a "Goldilocks" zone of stability, content richness, and mod compatibility. If you are a who hates updating mods every two months, v1
However, if you want the new or the Kansas wheat fields, you need to update. But for a steady, pack-agnostic, "install it and forget it" trucking simulation, American Truck Simulator v1.35.1.3s with 21 DLCs remains the king of the asphalt jungle. The Truck: Kenworth W900 (Tuning Pack DLC applied)
If you are a or archivist , the "21 DLCs" version represents the peak of SCS's pre-COVID development era—right before the team shifted to remote work and the DLC strategy expanded into Texas/Oklahoma.
9.5/10 (Deducted 0.5 for missing Texas, but bonus point for perfect stability). Call to Action: Have you driven v1.35.1.3s recently? Share your best screenshots from the Oregon logging roads in the comments below. Keep the rubber side down, drivers.