What are the desktop system requirements for American Truck Simulator (v1.61.3.18s)?

American Truck Simulator (v1.61.3.18s) requires a 64-bit desktop operating system (Windows 10/11 or macOS Sonoma/Sequoia), a quad-core CPU (Intel Core i5 / Ryzen 5 / Apple Silicon M1+), and at least 8 GB RAM.

How do I install American Truck Simulator (v1.61.3.18s) without errors?

Extract the downloaded archive using 7-Zip, WinRAR, or Keka into a clean directory, whitelist the folder in Windows Security (or clear macOS quarantine via xattr -cr), and run the executable.

Will updating American Truck Simulator to v1.61.3.18s keep my existing settings and saves?

Yes, user profiles, presets, and save files are stored in your local AppData or ~/Library/Application Support directory and remain intact when upgrading to v1.61.3.18s.

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PC 26.5 GB 2026 Published on, Oct 17, 2026 Last Updated - Nov 15, 2026 [v1.61.3.18s]

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Release Group / Clean Pre-pack Released / Jan 01, 2026

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Quick Fix for American Truck Simulator Crashes & Launch Errors: Over 90% of startup crashes, missing DLL errors on Windows, and Gatekeeper prompts on macOS in American Truck Simulator (v1.61.3.18s) are resolved by installing vc_redist.x64.exe, whitelisting the folder in Windows Security (or running xattr -cr on Mac), and launching as Administrator.

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Common American Truck Simulator Desktop Errors & Proven Solutions

Issue / Error Message	Root Cause	Step-by-Step Fix
Crash on Startup / Silent Exit (Windows)	Missing Visual C++ Runtime or Admin privileges	Install VC++ 2015–2022 (x86 & x64) and enable Run this program as an administrator.
Missing MSVCP140.dll / VCRUNTIME140.dll	Corrupted Microsoft C++ runtime libraries	Reinstall the official Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package and reboot your PC.
Missing steam_api64.dll / Activation DLL	Windows Defender quarantined the offline loader	Open Windows Security → Protection History, restore the file, and whitelist the folder.
"App Is Damaged and Can't Be Opened" (macOS)	macOS Gatekeeper quarantine flag	Run `sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/American Truck Simulator.app"` in Terminal.

Related Guides: Main Download Page | Installation Guide | System Requirements

American Truck Simulator – Windows 10/11 & macOS Configuration, Preset & Save Data Paths

When backing up user profiles, presets, or local save data between a Windows Desktop workstation and a MacBook Pro/Studio for American Truck Simulator (v1.61.3.18s), check these default desktop directories:

Desktop Platform	Default User Data / Config / Preset Directory	Backup & Migration Notes
Windows 10 / 11 (x64)	`%APPDATA%\{American_Truck_Simulator}\` or `%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\{American_Truck_Simulator}\`	Back up this folder before installing a newer version or resetting preferences.
macOS (Apple Silicon M1–M4 / Intel)	`~/Library/Application Support/American_Truck_Simulator/` & `~/Library/Preferences/`	Use `Cmd + Shift + G` in Finder to open hidden Library paths directly.

Release Metadata Summary – American Truck Simulator

Title / Package: American Truck Simulator
Verified Build Version: v1.61.3.18s
Archive Size: 26.5 GB
Category: GameApplication, Simulation
Target Desktop OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) & macOS Desktop (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4 & Intel)
Primary Download Hub: Download American Truck Simulator (v1.61.3.18s) Full Desktop Build

Frequently Asked Questions – American Truck Simulator (v1.61.3.18s)

Is American Truck Simulator completely free?

Yes, this download is free to use. However, the game is a paid product on Steam, and we encourage you to support the developers by purchasing it there if you enjoy it.

How do I install American Truck Simulator?

Download the 26.5 GB archive, extract it to a folder excluded from antivirus, run the setup if provided, and launch the game as administrator. Detailed instructions are in the Installation Guide.txt inside the game folder.

What version is this and when was it updated?

This is version v1.61.3.18s, updated on October 15, 2026. It matches the latest Steam build (25952361).

Can my PC run American Truck Simulator?

You need at least Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 12 GB RAM, and a GTX 1660 or RX 590 with 2GB VRAM. We tested on similar specs and it ran smoothly.

Installation Guide

Step-by-step setup process

Game is pre-installed / portable, therefore you do not need to install the game.

Just extract the rar / zip file using 7-Zip or WinRAR.

Simply launch the game directly from the game executable as Administrator.

Important Notes

Install necessary apps from Redist or _CommonRedist to ensure game launches without problems.
Always extract game in Antivirus / Defender excluded folder to prevent false-positive file quarantine.
Always run the game as administrator.