Raftyza’s ATS Workshop & External Mods Setup (Best Graphics + Realism)

Looking for the ultimate American Truck Simulator experience? Look no further!

This guide has been put together using the very combination of mods that I use myself, including all the good Workshop mods and external mods to ensure a neat, realistic, and immersive trucking game experience.

No messy mods, no nonsense! Just the best combinations of mods that work together.

From improving graphics to enhancing gameplay, this list is sure to make your experience enjoyable.

All that is included in this list of mods is guaranteed to work.

This is my personal Steam Workshop collection for American Truck Simulator. It includes all the Workshop mods I use to improve gameplay, visuals, and overall realism while keeping everything stable and easy to install.

🔗https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails?id=3710823576

These mods are directly downloaded through Steam, making them simple to manage and automatically updated. The collection focuses on quality over quantity—everything here works well together without causing issues.

💡 What’s Included:
• Graphics & visual enhancements
• Gameplay improvements
• UI/QOL upgrades
• Immersion mods

If you want a quick and easy setup without dealing with external files, this Workshop list is the best place to start.

These are the external mods that will help enhance American Truck Simulator past its vanilla content. These mods concentrate on increasing the quality of the trucks, sound effects, graphics, and map size while keeping them functional and free from bugs.

🔧 Mods Sources:

These are the external mod sources that help enhance American Truck Simulator beyond its vanilla content. These creators focus on high-quality trucks, trailers, sounds, graphics, maps, and other realistic additions while maintaining compatibility and stability.

🔧 Mod Sources

https://byjonruda.com/
– Premium custom trucks, trailers, accessories, and truck parts.

https://store.n-artworks.workers.dev/
– Graphics, lighting, weather, and visual enhancement mods.

https://www.zeemods.com/
– Realistic engine, drivetrain, air brake, tire, and environmental sound packs.

https://pingamods.com/
– Custom trucks, trailers, and accessories.

https://pizzstermodding.com/
– Detailed custom trucks, parts, and accessories.

https://store.promods.net/collections/downloads
– Large-scale map expansions with new roads, cities, and regions.

https://alaskamod.com/
– Alaska map expansion featuring realistic roads, terrain, and locations.

https://www.domschrome.com/
– Chrome accessories, exterior parts, and visual truck upgrades.

https://snowymoon.io/
– Graphics, lighting, weather, and visual enhancement mods.

https://grimesmods.wordpress.com/2017/05/04/frosty-winter-weather-mod-ats/
– Winter weather, snow, seasonal textures, and environmental effects.

https://serialblackmodding.com/#register
– Realistic engine and truck sound packs.

https://sartanamodding.com/
– Custom trailers, cargo packs, and heavy haul equipment.

https://bormannsperfomance.sellfy.store/
– Performance-focused custom trucks and engines.

https://b4rt.shop/
– Custom trailers, cargo packs, and 3D truck accessories.

https://www.jaspermodding.com/
– Custom trucks, trailers, wheels, tires, and accessories.

https://www.dromodding.com/
– Specialized trailers, heavy haul equipment, and transport trailers.

https://www.patreon.com/cw/frkn64modding
– Custom trucks, parts, and accessories.

https://850modding.sellfy.store/products/
– Interior accessories and truck customization.

https://flxmods.com/home/?swcfpc=1
– Custom engines, transmissions, drivetrains, and performance upgrades.

https://lmsmods.com/
– Realistic trucks, trailers, and accessories.

https://www.patreon.com/c/AngusMay/posts
– ReShade presets, graphics guides, and visual enhancements.

https://kswmods.com/
– Custom trucks, trailers, and accessories.

https://f3dmodding.com/
– Custom trailers, car haulers, and truck transport equipment.

https://dpmkmodding.com/?page=user/purchase
– Custom trucks, trailers, and accessories.

https://tombstonemods.sellfy.store/
– Custom trailers and trailer accessories.

https://chapter7mods.sellfy.store/
– Premium custom trucks, trailers, and accessories.

https://frankenstyle-custom.sellfy.store/
– Custom truck yards, company depots, and garage prefabs.

https://mattvtyards.sellfy.store/
– Custom truck yards, company depots, and garage prefabs.

https://www.atsaccessories.com/mods
– Custom trucks, accessories, and truck customization mods.

💡 Areas of Focus:

• Realistic trucks and interiors.
• Graphics, lighting, and weather upgrades.
• Sound enhancement.
• Map expansions.
• Clean gameplay experience.

⚠️ Important Notes:

• Install compatible mods for your current game version.
• Avoid installing similar mods at once.
• Proper load order.

📦 How to Install Mods (ATS)

Installing mods for American Truck Simulator is easy if you follow these steps. There are two kinds of mods available: Steam Workshop mods and External mods.

🟦 Steam Workshop Mods (Easy)
Click the Workshop link in this guide
Hit the Subscribe button for desired mods
Start the game
Navigate to Mod Manager
Turn on the mods (move them to active mods)

✅ Mods will automatically install & update

🟧 External Mods (Manual)
Download the mods (extension: .scs or .zip file)
Navigate to:
Documents → American Truck Simulator
Create a new folder called mod if it doesn’t exist
Drag & drop the downloaded files inside the mod folder
Start the game
Access Mod Manager
Turn on the mods

✅ Don’t unzip .zip files unless otherwise stated

⚠️ Key Points to Remember

Always ensure compatibility between the mods and game version
Avoid using multiple mods that perform similar functions
Follow proper load order (refer to next section)

🔧 Mod Load Order (ATS)

A proper load order is essential to avoid crashes, lost roads, and broken visuals.

Imagine it this way:
👉 The mods located on the bottom side of your list have priority (override all that's listed before them)

📌 General Guidelines
Go from the biggest mods to the smallest mods
Specific mods should be put lower
If you're not sure – look for information in the mod's description
📊 Recommended List (Top → Bottom)

🗺️ Map & Basic Files

Maps mods (ProMods, Alaska, Reforma, etc.)
Combinations of maps/roads
Background maps

🌤️ Visuals & Weather

Weather mods
Skyboxes
Lighting modifications (Project Next Gen, Snowymoon)

🌲 Environment

Vegetation (trees, grass)
Texturing of roads & terrains

🚗 Vehicles & Traffic

Traffic mods
AI Cars and Trailers

🚛 Trucker Pack & Sound

Trucks modding
Sound packs (ZeeMods)
Interior modifications

⚙️ Gameplay & Mechanics

Mechanics modification
Economy / gameplay modifications

🖥️ Interface & Minor Mods (BOTTOM)

UI/Interface
Minor modifications
Sound effects

⚠️ Additional Information
The mods in the last group will have priority
If something does not work properly – drop it lower
A crash indicates a conflict / outdated mod
Always restart the game after making changes

🔧 Settings Guide (Best Graphics & Realism)

Below are the settings and visual setup I personally use in American Truck Simulator with Project Next Gen (PNG) and SnowyMoon for the best balance of graphics, realism, lighting, and immersion.

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☀️ Project Next Gen (PNG) Settings

I use the recommended PNG settings together with the included ReShade preset.

✔ Prioritizes realistic colors, lighting, and atmosphere
✔ Follow the PNG settings guide included in the download carefully

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🎨 My ReShade Preset

I personally use the ReShade preset from Project Ultimate:

🔗https://www.patreon.com/c/AngusMay/home?vanity=AngusMay

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🌙 SnowyMoon Settings

⚠️ BEFORE USING THE VIDEO GUIDE:
Use the Patreon SnowyMoon settings if you purchase them.

Or

The SnowyMoon setup below:

📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPo2DKJJF3o

⏱️ Tutorial begins at: 27:00
⏱️ Recommended settings shown at: 30:20

🙏 Credits to:
🔗https://www.youtube.com/@nextlevelsimgaming

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🎨 ReShade Setup (PNG + SnowyMoon)

To properly configure ReShade when using both PNG and SnowyMoon together, follow this tutorial:

📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGso7Kt-zsw

🙏 Credits to:
🔗https://www.youtube.com/@EuroTruckDriver365

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🎮 In-Game Graphics Settings (Recommended)

• Scaling: 400%
• Antialiasing: TAA
• SSAO: Ultra
• Mirror Quality: Ultra
• Mirror Distance: Ultra
• Reflection Quality: Ultra
• Vegetation Detail: Ultra
• Grass Density: High
• Shadow Quality: Ultra
• Shadow Texture Size: Ultra
• Weather Quality: Ultra
• Sunshafts: Enabled
• Depth of Field: Disabled
• Color Correction: Enabled
• MLAA: Disabled
• HDR: Off
• Anisotropic Filtering: 16x
• Texture Quality: High
• Light Visibility Ranges: High / Ultra

(adjust accordingly if needed)

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⚠️ Useful Tips

• Do not use multiple weather or lighting mods simultaneously
• Ensure PNG & SnowyMoon are loaded correctly in your mod order
• Restart the game after changing major settings
• Lower scaling if you experience FPS drops or stuttering

💬 Mod Suggestion

If there are any good mods that you believe should be included in this list, don’t hesitate to make a suggestion down below.

This guide is constantly being updated with new information on the best mods available, so your suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

👇 Suggest your mod here!