Winter Sounds 2024Dec16 V1.0

New in version 2024DEC16:
– Decommissioned wiper squeak on dry windshield feature due to the snowy weather update.
– The mod has been converted to the HashFS v2 .scs file format for more efficient loading.
– Version number changed to date format.
– Confirmed compatibility with 1.53.

Summary:
This mod aptly reworks sounds for a snowy winter season. Are you ready to brave and immerse yourself for the coldest season?

Features:
– The subtle sound of snowfall.
– Feel the multiple layers of howling wind and gusts during intensified storms.
– Simulated unique combinations of wind sound effects during intensified storms as you step outside your truck.
– Chances of hearing thundersnow sounds with a varying proximity. The further it is, the more it gets muffled by snow.
– A reworked default wiper sound with audio of it wiping sleet on the windshield.

Exclusive features:
The following features only work when used along with the Sound Fixes Pack

– Less insect and bird ambient sounds due to the snowy winter season.
– Muted lawn mowing sound.
– Sound of air conditioning system on the Tesla Model S and the Tesla Model Y in AI traffic when the player camera is near the hood of the car.
– Limited spawn of non-winter-oriented base game AI traffic vehicles such as open top vehicles and ice cream vans.

Compatibility notes:
– Tested on 1.53.
– Requires higher priority than the Sound Fixes Pack, the Frosty Winter Weather mod, and any rain sound mods to work correctly.
– Thundersnow sound feature might only apply with the Frosty Winter Weather mod for American Truck Simulator.

For more immersion:
While not mandatory, the mod is highly recommended and designed to work with the following for an immersive experience:

– Frosty Winter Weather Mod by Grimes.
– Sound Fixes Pack.

As part of the Sound Fixes Pack Collection, this mod may get further updates to cover more wintry aspects. Stay tuned!

Credits: SCS Software, Drive Safely

Download Mod (ETS2 1.53, Mod version 1.0 – 21.12.24)