Mod Version 1.56.5.safemode - October 10th, 2025.

This is a landmark update that fundamentally enhances the realism and strategic depth of the in-game world. By integrating the next evolution of our Dynamic Economy Parameters (DEP) system, the entire economic landscape—from freight availability to the banking sector and used truck market—is now more responsive and immersive than ever before.

Reworks & Overhauls:
Introducing Dynamic Economy Parameters (DEP) v2.4!

The core of our Dynamic Freight Market (DFM) Engine has been upgraded to version 3.1.1, which is built upon the brand-new DEP v2.4 system. This is more than just a data refresh; it's a complete overhaul of how the game world breathes. The DEP system now processes multiple layers of data—including the season, national market health, regional economic trends, and major global events—to create a truly living economy.

This major architectural update will revamp your gameplay experience in three key areas:

A Truly Living Economy: You will now tangibly feel the effects of different economic climates. In a booming market, jobs will be plentiful and pay rates will be high, but hiring drivers and expanding your business will be expensive. During a recession, jobs will be scarce and rates will fall, but savvy operators will find opportunities to purchase cheap garages and used trucks.

Dynamic Used Truck Market: The availability, quality, and inventory mix at the American Iron Exchange (AIE) will now fluctuate realistically based on the market's health. During a boom, you'll find more "Fleet Fresh" late-model trucks as profitable companies upgrade, but they'll be snapped up quickly. In a downturn, the market will be flooded with "Old Iron" from failed companies, offering bargains for those with the cash to spare.

A Responsive Financial Sector: The banking and insurance industries will now react to the economic climate. Interest rates, loan amounts, and insurance terms will change from month to month, making financial decisions a core part of your long-term strategy.

Important Note for VTC Owners: These changes to the banking system only affect newly offered loans. Any existing loans you currently hold are locked in and will not be affected; their amounts and APR will remain the same.

Mod Version 1.56.4.2.safemode - October 9th, 2025.

This update is a routine data refresh, synchronizing the in-game economy with the latest real-world market analysis for the month of October.

--- DYNAMIC FREIGHT MARKET (DFM) ---

October Market Adjustment: The in-game economy has been updated to reflect the market conditions detailed in the October 2025 DFM Briefing.

Players will now feel the effects of the pre-holiday freight surge, with a significant increase in demand and rates for Van and Reefer loads.

The Open Deck market has been adjusted to reflect its current stabilization after a busy summer season.

All other cargo rates and availability have been re-balanced to align with the latest market data.

--- SMART EPOCH ---

The Smart Epoch has been updated to the current date.

Day of the Year is now: 282

--- UPCOMING CHANGES ---

Work continues on the next major evolution of the DFM for ATS. Here's a look at what the team is working on next:

DFM 3.2 (Granular Cargo System): Work will now begin on bringing the next evolution of the DFM from ETS2 over to the ATS platform. This major architectural update will introduce hyper-realistic, multi-phase seasonal market shifts.

ATS Cargo Standardization: The DFM 3.2 update will include the comprehensive overhaul of all ATS cargos to align them with the new, refined DFM subcategories (e.g., Open Deck, Special Transport, etc.), bringing the full depth of the Granular Cargo System to the ATS market.

Krone Agriculture DLC Support: The team is actively working on integrating full support for the Krone agricultural trailers and cargoes into the DFM system.

Mod Version 1.56.4.1.safemode - October 5th, 2025.

This update introduces a major new immersive feature and includes our standard monthly economy adjustments.

--- NEW FEATURES ---

* Introducing the "Smart Epoch" System!

To push the boundaries of realism, we have integrated our new Smart Epoch system into the core of the economy mod. This intelligent, back-end feature automatically synchronizes your in-game environment with the real world's calendar.

Key Features:
- Dynamic Date: The in-game date is now automatically set to the current real-world date with every mod update, ensuring the world around you always feels current.
- Seasonal Weather: Thunderstorm probabilities now change throughout the year and are unique to each continent, reflecting the distinct weather patterns of North America and Europe.
- Automatic Daylight Saving: The mod now handles Daylight Saving Time for both regions automatically, providing more authentic sunrise and sunset times year-round.

* Synergy with Seasonal Graphics Mods

The Smart Epoch system is designed to work in perfect harmony with popular seasonal graphics mods (e.g., from Grimes). To take full advantage of this, please use the following load order:

1. GDC Logistics Realistic Economy Mod (Highest Priority)
2. Your Seasonal Graphics Mod (e.g., Late Autumn)

This allows Smart Epoch to set the correct date and weather data, which the graphics mod can then use to display the correct seasonal visuals.

--- GENERAL UPDATES ---

* Economy: Includes updated fuel prices for October 2025.

Mod Version 1.55.13.safemode/Mod Version 1.56.2.safemode - September 19th, 2025.

New Features & Content

This update marks the single largest evolution of our Dynamic Freight Market to date. We are thrilled to introduce two brand-new, foundational systems that work in tandem with our existing Dynamic Cargo Rates (DCR) to create the most immersive and responsive economy we've ever built.

Introducing: The Dynamic Supply System (DSS)!

If DCR controls the price of cargo, the new DSS controls its availability. The freight market is no longer a static list of jobs; the supply of goods will now fluctuate realistically based on the season and other economic factors. Expect to see a massive influx of agricultural goods during the Fall harvest and a boom in construction materials in the Spring, while finding those same loads out of season will now be a genuine challenge.

Introducing: Dynamic Economy Parameters (DEP)!

This is the final layer of our simulation, controlling the entire economic climate of the game world. The fundamental rules of the economy—such as overall job availability and global pay rates—will now shift month-to-month based on the market's health. You will feel the world become "Busy," "Sluggish," or "Booming" through tangible gameplay effects, making the monthly Dynamic Freight Market Briefing more critical than ever.

Economy & Market Adjustments

*Comprehensive Rate & Supply Re-balancing:

With the launch of DSS and DEP, numerous cargo rates across all categories have been adjusted for improved realism and balance. These changes, combined with the new dynamic supply system, create a more cohesive and challenging economic experience where both price and availability must be considered for every haul.

Environmental Adjustments

*Day of the Year Update: The in-game date has been advanced to September 20th, 2025, to align with the current time.

Upcoming Changes

*Additional adjustments to individual cargo rates to make them more realistic.
*Revisions to truck/trailer total restoration.
*"Demo" inventory of used trucks from American Iron Exchange, to be used to promote Economy Mod Expansion Pack.