Real MX Graphics for American Truck Simulator
Reworks textures, colors and atmosphere on ATS Mexico maps so roads and towns look closer to the real thing. Made for Reforma-based maps; free, for 1.61.
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What this mod does
Real MX Graphics is a graphics mod for anyone driving through Mexico in American Truck Simulator. Its author, Marco Mapper, focuses on making Mexican roads, towns and landscapes look more authentic without changing the game’s overall style. This is the original version 1, which the author has released for free.
What it changes in the game
- Improved road and environment textures.
- More natural colors in Mexican landscapes.
- Visual tweaks to roads and urban areas.
- An overall atmosphere that feels truer to Mexico.
Which maps it works with
It’s designed for maps that cover Mexico and is compatible with Team Reforma-based maps that use the assets the mod replaces. If you play with Reforma or its expansions, that’s where you’ll notice it most. The author asks you to give it a higher priority than the maps or asset packs whose textures it replaces.
Version
Version 1.5 (September 17, 2026) is marked for ATS 1.61. The author is also working on Real MX Graphics v2, with new lighting, weather, vegetation and 3D objects, which he distributes on his Patreon; this page covers the free v1.
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Highlights and things to keep in mind
- A great fit if you play with Reforma or Mexico maps
- Keeps the ATS look without redoing all the lighting
- Free and updated for 1.61
- Only noticeable on Reforma-based Mexico maps
- Load order matters: it must sit above the maps
- The more complete version (v2) is on the author's Patreon
Requirements
- American Truck Simulator 1.61
- A Team Reforma-based Mexico map to notice the changes
How to install it
- Open the Real MX Graphics page on TruckyMods and download version 1.5.
- Copy the .scs file to Documents/American Truck Simulator/mod.
- Launch the game and open the Mod Manager.
- Enable Real MX Graphics and place it above the Mexico maps or asset packs whose textures it changes.
- Load your profile and drive through a Mexican area of the map you use to see the new textures.
Version history
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1.517 Sep 2026Current
Compatible with ATS 1.61
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1.431 Aug 2026
Compatible with ATS 1.60
Common problems
Does it work without Mexico maps?
It's made for Team Reforma-based maps that cover Mexico; outside them you'll barely notice any changes.
Where do I put it in the Mod Manager?
Above the maps or assets whose textures it replaces, as the author instructs.
Is it the same as the Patreon v2?
No. This is the original, free v1; v2 is a separate release by the author with more changes.
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