Ultimate Graphics Mod ATS (trainguy_modding): realistic rain, storms and skies for American Truck Simulator
Weather overhaul for ATS focused on rain: over 10 intensities, 40 thunder sounds, lightning, realistic water and wet roads, new skies and real day/night length. 55,000 subscribers; 28 GB; marked for 1.60.
Download Ultimate Graphics Mod ATS (trainguy_modding): realistic rain, storms and skies
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What this mod does
Ultimate Graphics Mod ATS is the American Truck Simulator version of the weather pack by trainguy_modding and dirceu junior, sibling of the Ultimate Graphics Mod ETS2. Its specialty is rain: textures, intensities, particles and sounds, alongside new skies, water and reflections.
What it includes
- New realistic skies and real day and night duration.
- Over 10 rain intensities and several fog and lightning intensities.
- Over 40 high-quality thunder sounds, inside and outside the cab (rain sounds by Drive Safely).
- Realistic water in sea, rivers, lakes, beaches and dams; better wet-road reflections and tire spray.
- Realistic sun rays, no bloom, and an exterior view with more zoom (key 2). Roads by ButterBiscut101.
Version, size and warnings
The authors mark it for 1.60.x; the last update is from August 22, 2026 and the page does not mention 1.61 or 1.62, so it may throw errors on the current version. It weighs almost 28 GB. No DLC required. With the new reflections the tires slip a lot: they recommend their No Slippery Tires Mod (placed above Real Tires Mod) and Goodyear UltraGrip 315/80 tires. They acknowledge an occasional pink sky. The skies are by dirceu junior with his permission. The Summer Time Override addon forces summer.
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Highlights and things to keep in mind
- The most detailed rain on the ATS Workshop: intensities, particles and 40 thunder sounds
- New water, reflections and skies with real-length day and night
- Over 55,000 subscribers and 5 stars
- Ongoing maintenance: 441 change notes
- Last game version confirmed by the author: 1.60. It may throw errors on the current version; Holyfix warns you if so.
- Almost 28 GB download
- Tires slip more because of the reflections: use the authors' No Slippery Tires Mod
- Occasional pink sky acknowledged by the authors
- Do not combine with other weather or sky mods
Requirements
- American Truck Simulator 1.60 (version confirmed by the authors)
- About 28 GB free
- Steam account
- Recommended: No Slippery Tires Mod by the same authors
How to install it
- Open the “Ultimate Graphics Mod ATS” page on Steam Workshop and click “Subscribe”.
- Start American Truck Simulator and wait for the almost 28 GB download.
- Enter your profile's Mod Manager and enable “Ultimate Graphics Mod ATS”.
- Disable other weather or sky mods to avoid conflicts.
- If the tires slip, add the No Slippery Tires Mod above Real Tires Mod.
Version history
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22 Aug 2026Current
Latest Steam update (marked for 1.60.x)
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1 Jun 2025
Released on Steam Workshop
Common problems
Does it work on 1.62?
The authors only confirm 1.60.x; it may throw errors on the current version and Holyfix warns you if so.
Does it need DLC?
No, per the authors in the comments.
Why do the tires slip?
Because of the new wet-road reflections; they recommend their No Slippery Tires Mod and Goodyear UltraGrip 315/80 tires.
What is the pink sky?
A known bug the authors have not tracked down yet.
How big is it?
Almost 28 GB, due to textures and sounds.
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