In the latest teaser for American Truck Simulator, SCS Software invites fans to simply hear them out. The teaser features about thirty seconds of engine revving with a cryptic tagline: “The future sounds a little bit different, right?”

I’m not an automotive expert—I couldn’t distinguish a carburetor from an alternator—but this sound doesn’t evoke the rumbling big rig engines typical of American Truck Simulator. Instead, it sounds more refined, not the chaotic noise of a Mack truck.

Speculation from the Community

Fans are already engaging in speculation, with one user on X (formerly Twitter) suggesting, “I swear that’s an American muscle car.” Meanwhile, YouTube user flight0508 commented, “Sounds like a pickup truck. Is Pavel finally moving beyond Class 8 trucks?” User TheElmoPelle succinctly remarked, “That is not a truck.”

A Possible Game-Changer

While it’s early to say what this teaser indicates, the prospect of introducing cars, vans, or even pickup trucks into a game focusing on America’s iconic semi-trucks would represent a significant departure. This community has speculated about such additions, although SCS Software has prior experience innovating with school buses and fire trucks. Implementing cars could draw in a broader range of players, from casual drivers to diehard truck aficionados.

Of course, until SCS Software provides more clarity, we can only conjecture. For now, I’m betting this sound effect teases something grand: perhaps a collaboration with Formula 1. Yes, it might be time to move on from those sluggish rectangles and embrace some real action!