# American Truck Simulator: Washington

> 2019 expansion pack

**Wikidata**: [Q113282011](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113282011)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/american-truck-simulator-washington

## Summary
American Truck Simulator: Washington is a 2019 expansion pack for American Truck Simulator that adds the U.S. state of Washington as a drivable area. Released on 11 June 2019, the DLC was developed and self-published by Czech studio SCS Software and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

## Key Facts
- Release date: 11 June 2019 (digital distribution via Steam, application ID 1015160)
- Developer & publisher: SCS Software (Prague-based Czech studio founded 1997)
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux (all via Steam)
- Game modes: single-player only
- Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish
- Distribution format: digital-only; no physical edition
- External IDs: OpenCritic 7951, MobyGames 128153, IsThereAnyDeal american-truck-simulator-washington

## FAQs
### Q: Do I need the base game to play the Washington expansion?
A: Yes. American Truck Simulator: Washington is an expansion add-on; you must own the base American Truck Simulator title on Steam for it to function.

### Q: On which operating systems can I run the Washington DLC?
A: The expansion supports the same platforms as the base game: Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. All three versions are delivered through Steam.

### Q: Is the Washington expansion available in languages other than English?
A: Yes. Steam lists ten supported interface languages, including major European languages and Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, and Bulgarian.

### Q: Where can I buy American Truck Simulator: Washington?
A: The DLC is sold exclusively through digital storefronts, with Steam being the primary distributor (application ID 1015160). No retail disc version exists.

## Why It Matters
Washington was the fifth map expansion released for American Truck Simulator and the first to depict the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. By adding more than 3,800 miles of in-game road network, SCS Software extended the game’s virtual economy northward from Oregon, completing the west-coast corridor. The DLC introduced new cargo types tied to Washington’s real-world industries—such as apples, Boeing aircraft parts, and lumber—and showcased landmarks like the Space Needle and Mount Rainier. For players, it meant longer hauls, new scenery, and fresh business opportunities; for SCS, it reinforced the studio’s commitment to a contiguous U.S. map and set technical standards for future state add-ons.

## Notable For
- First American Truck Simulator add-on to feature ferry routes, allowing players to cross Puget Sound
- Includes 16 new cities, among them Seattle, Spokane, and Vancouver (WA), plus multiple ports and sawmills
- Introduced weigh-station mechanics and oversized-load routes unique to Washington state regulations at the time of release
- Digital-only launch; no boxed retail version was produced, aligning with SCS’s modern distribution model

## Body
### Development & Release
SCS Software announced the Washington expansion on 26 February 2019 and released it less than four months later, on 11 June 2019. The Prague-based developer handled both development and publishing internally, continuing its practice of self-publishing all American Truck Simulator content. The DLC launched simultaneously on Windows, macOS, and Linux through Steam, with no staggered release dates between platforms.

### Content & Gameplay
Washington extends the base game map northward from the Oregon border, adding approximately 3,800 miles of drivable roads. The expansion includes 16 cities—Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Everett, Olympia, Bellingham, Yakima, Kennewick, Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Walla Walla, Oak Harbor, Aberdeen, Port Angeles, Longview, and Vancouver (WA)—as well as dozens of smaller towns and industrial sites. New cargo types reflect the state’s real-world economy: apples, cherries, Boeing aircraft sections, lumber, and paper products. Ferry terminals at Seattle, Bainbridge Island, and Port Townsend allow truckers to bypass driving around Puget Sound, a first for the series.

### Technical Details
The DLC is delivered as encrypted Steam depot files tied to application ID 1015160. It requires the base American Truck Simulator (Steam ID 270880) and integrates seamlessly with previously released map expansions such as Oregon and New Mexico. Save-game compatibility is maintained; players who already own other DLCs will see Washington jobs appear in the freight market immediately after purchase. The expansion uses the same game engine version as the base title, so no additional runtime packages are installed.

### Reception & Legacy
While aggregate review scores are not provided in the source material, the expansion’s Steam store page shows “Very Positive” user sentiment as of July 2022. Washington set precedents for later add-ons: ferry mechanics reappeared in the subsequent Beyond the Baltic Sea DLC, and the weigh-station feature was refined in later updates. The release completed the west-coast chain of states, enabling coast-to-coast journeys once combined with future DLCs such as Utah, Colorado, and Texas.

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## References

1. Steam