Physics Mod

Experience a more immersive and realistic trucking feel in American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2, with improved handling, suspension dynamics, cabin movement, steering response, road feedback, and drivetrain behaviour.

What this mod is

A physics and handling overhaul for American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2.

What it improves

Suspension, cabin movement, steering, transmission behaviour, throttle response, and road feedback.

Designed for

Wheel users and gamepad users who want a more natural truck feel in ATS and ETS2.

⚠️ Setup Notice

Please read the included product manual for required in-game adjustments.

Match the driving feel with real engine sound

Enjoying the more natural driving feel? Add a matching engine soundtrack with the CAT 3406E 5EK or Cummins N14 Celect Plus Sound & Engine Packs for ATS, or the Scania DC16-12X V8 for ETS2. These optional paid packs combine recorded engine sounds with matching engine setups. Check the chosen pack’s supported trucks before buying.

What the Physics Mod changes

The mod focuses on making the truck feel less stiff, less artificial, and more responsive to weight transfer, suspension movement, road surface, steering input, throttle behaviour, and drivetrain load.

Suspension Cab Movement

Suspension & cabin movement

◆ Chassis suspension overhaul for more realistic weight transfer and rebound behaviour

◆ Improved independent cabin movement that reacts more naturally to road conditions

◆ Balanced cabin lean and roll with smoother side-to-side transitions

◆ Reduced over-dampening so trucks feel less stiff and more responsive to bumps and terrain

Transmission Powertrain

Transmission & powertrain realism

◆ Improved automatic shifting logic with more natural gear selection

◆ Shifts at lower RPM under light throttle for better cruising behaviour

◆ Holds gears properly under load for more realistic power delivery

◆ Reduced excessive gear hunting and adjusted shift timing

◆ Refined manual gearbox behaviour with smoother clutch engagement and more realistic RPM fall

◆ Improved transmission resistance for smoother acceleration and deceleration

◆ Balanced flywheel inertia so the engine holds and loses revs more progressively

◆ Refined torque converter behaviour for smoother shifts under load

Steering Handling

Steering & handling

◆ More progressive steering response with less sensitivity around centre

◆ Improved highway stability and smoother steering transitions

◆ Balanced steering wheel travel with max steering angle adjusted to better match real trucks

◆ Gamepad support with realistic speed-sensitive auto-centering

Road Feel Environment

Road & environment interaction

◆ Refined wheel slip behaviour to reduce understeer and oversteer

◆ More noticeable mini-bumps and road feedback

◆ Subtle air seat movement simulation for natural seat bounce over bumps

Compatibility

Game Support

ATS & ETS2

Game Version

ATS / ETS2 1.60+

Input Support

Wheel & Gamepad

Notes

Please read the included product manual for the in-game adjustments required for best results. Gamepad users should also read the manual to configure their controls correctly.

Designed for trucks that include independent cabin physics. Trucks without independent cabin physics may not behave as intended.

Make ATS and ETS2 feel more alive.

A practical physics overhaul designed to improve suspension feel, cabin movement, steering response, drivetrain behaviour, and road feedback in American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2.