American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
NATIVE SUPPORT
American Truck Simulator offers players the experience of being a truck driver, delivering various cargoes across California, Nevada, and Arizona. The game features iconic American trucks and breathtaking landscapes.
Status Check:
The game has a native Linux version utilizing OpenGL. However, user reports indicate stability and performance issues with the native build, leading many to recommend using the Windows version via Proton for a superior experience.
TWEAKS & TRICKS:
Window Size Issue The game launches into a tiny window by default on the native version.
* **Solution:** No concrete fix has been found in user reports. Switching to Proton typically resolves this.
Performance Stuttering (Nvidia) Minor FPS drops occur within cities, particularly on Nvidia hardware.
* **Solution:** No specific command is available. Switching to Proton appears to resolve this.
Cursor Speed The cursor moves slightly slower on-screen in the Windows (Proton) version compared to the native build.
* **Solution:** No fix is available. This appears to be a minor, cosmetic difference.
Sound Issues No concrete issues have been reported by users.
Capture for OBS (Streaming)
* **Problem:** Capturing the game for streaming.
* **Solution:** `PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 PROTON_NO_FSYNC=1 OBS_VKCAPTURE=1 obs-gamecapture gamemoderun %command%`
Monitor Resolution Issue The game fails to detect the monitor resolution on the native build.
* **Solution:** Switch to Proton.
Recommended Proton Versions Several users specifically recommend using certain Proton versions.
* **Solution:** Consider using Proton 9.0-4, Proton Experimental, Proton Hotfix, or a custom version of Proton-GE.
Verdict:
Despite a native Linux version, American Truck Simulator significantly benefits from using Proton. The widespread recommendation and reports of stability and performance improvements strongly suggest it’s a worthwhile choice for Linux gamers.