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People are discussing the newly released Illinois DLC for American Truck Simulator, focusing on the drive experience from St Louis to Chicago and how well it captures Chicago’s appeal.

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Key Takeaway The Illinois DLC delivers a satisfying St Louis to Chicago trip and makes Chicago feel like a strong destination in-game.
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The Illinois DLC delivers a satisfying St Louis to Chicago trip and makes Chicago feel like a strong destination in-game.

People are discussing the newly released Illinois DLC for American Truck Simulator, focusing on the drive experience from St Louis to Chicago and how well it captures Chicago’s appeal.

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  • ● Illinois DLC — 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 Rock Paper Shotgun

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Top 1 signals · The Illinois DLC delivers a satisfying St Louis
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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

Briefing Findings · The Illinois DLC delivers a satisfying St Louis

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DLC name Illinois DLC
Highlighted route St Louis to Chicago
City featured Windy City (Chicago)

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  • Read more Illinois DLC route impressions and guides after release today to compare Chicago-focused gameplay. Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Watch for additional coverage of other Illinois regions and routes beyond St Louis to Chicago. Rock Paper Shotgun

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  • 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 Rock Paper Shotgun
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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

Prior to American Truck Simulator's Illinois DLC releasing, I cruised from St Louis to Chicago to sample its new state.

13d ago News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer
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American Truck Simulator cruises into Illinois with a fresh expansion releasing mid-May, as SCS also tease a new truck

American Truck Simulator's Illinois expansion has gotten a mid-May release date, as SCS tease adding a new truck to the sim.

27d ago News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer
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Phew, American Truck Simulator's latest beta update will tow me back to the road when I inevitably roll it trying to take a turn at 80 mph

American Truck Simulator's 1.59 update beta has rolled out access to a new tow to road feature designed to conveniently get players out of jams.

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