If you’re a fan of American Truck Simulator (ATS) and love playing in multiplayer mode, you might have noticed that the default convoy size is limited to 8 players. However, you can increase this limit to allow up to 128 players by tweaking a simple configuration file. This guide will walk you through the process step by step.
Step 1: Locate Your ATS Configuration File
Before you start editing, you’ll need to find the configuration file where the convoy size setting is stored. Here’s how you can locate it:
- Open File Explorer.
- Navigate to the following directory
- Look for a file named
config.cfg. This is the configuration file you’ll be editing.
Step 2: Backup Your Configuration File (Optional but Recommended)
Before making any changes, it’s always a good idea to create a backup of the original configuration file in case something goes wrong. To do this:
- Right-click on the
config.cfgfile. - Select Copy.
- Paste the copied file in a safe location, such as your Desktop or a backup folder.
Step 3: Edit the Configuration File
Now that you’ve located and backed up your file, it’s time to edit the convoy size setting.
- Right-click on the
config.cfgfile. - Choose Open with and select Notepad or any other text editor you prefer.
- Once the file is open, press
Ctrl + Fto open the search function, and typeg_max_convoy_size to find the relevant line. - Change the value from
"8"to"128"so it looks like this:
Step 4: Save and Close the File
After making the change:
- Click on File in the top-left corner of your text editor.
- Select Save.
- Close the text editor.
Step 5: Launch American Truck Simulator
Now that you’ve edited the convoy size, launch ATS and start a convoy session. You should now be able to host or join convoys with up to 128 players!
Additional Tips
- Performance Considerations: Increasing the convoy size can impact the performance of your game and server, especially if you have many players in a session. Make sure your hardware and internet connection can handle the increased load.
- Official Support: This is an unofficial modification, so keep in mind that it might not be supported by SCS Software. Use it at your own risk.
