Hi, Truckers!
Today we want to tell you a bit about how we translated the Alaskan landscape into the game.
For one, we’ve made sure that everything you see in the game actually comes from Alaska, meaning the Alaskan flora, architecture etc. But we’ve also created many landmarks inspired by their real counterparts. When playing, you’ll be able to discover many fun facts about these places.
One of such locations is the Igloo Hotel, based on Igloo City, an abandoned hotel from Cantwell that was never opened to customers. Here it is in our game...
And here’s how it looks on Google Maps:
Why the differences? Why not make a 1:1 copy? Actually it’s the same reason why you won’t find the exact same buildings in any games set in the real world. Building designs are copyrighted and it costs a lot of money and effort to get a license to use them. So the best that game designers can do is create something that channels their spirit.
And that’s exactly what we’re doing: we’re trying our best to imbue ATS with the spirit of Alaska.
If you like this post, we can turn it into a series where we’ll show you more examples of the places you can visit in the game. Let us know what you think about this idea!
If you’d like to support us, add our game to your Wishlist. This way you’ll give us an extra boost in visibility on Steam. Thanks for being with us, and until next time!