The 49X is designed for use in vocational settings, such as heavy haul, construction, and logging. As such, it features many distinct customization options when compared to other trucks, including various bumper styles, bull bars, front-end mudflaps, and chassis with set-back and set-forward front axle options. However, it lacks many other options that are featured in most other trucks in American Truck Simulator, such as aerodynamic enhancements.
After the release in 1.38, the truck got various updates/additions. In update 1.40, it received 48- and 72-inch Sleeper Cabin options, new customization options, 36 new chassis options, and the SBA version. In update 1.47 the Power Hood customization option was released for the SFA version only. The Power Hood allows for the use of larger engines with greater cooling demands, such as the DD16, with the SFA option. "The Power Hood option breathes new life into the Western Star 49X. With its imposing front grille, muscular lines, and distinctive contours, this enhancement commands attention on the virtual highways, evoking strength and merging classic charm with modern power. And in combination with a new Texas bumper, and the recently added cabin suspension simulation, the trucking experience feels fresh and mighty. [1]"
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The most tested, durable, and toughest Western Star® truck to-date, the 49X is built to thrive in rugged environments and to take on anything.
The following liveries are included with the model:
Divided
Red Liner
Triple Cut
Flame On
Urban Torn
Flying Thunder
Rawhide
Sunset Trail
Star Spangled
Wings of Awesomeness (official paint)
Name
Price
Unlock level
Picture
Basic
$15,180
0
Classic
$20,250
10
Premium
$22,960
20
Note: The Day Cab is only available for the short chassis, the 48" Sleeper is only available for the medium chassis, and the 72" Sleeper is only available for the long chassis. Both are available in the SBA (Set-Backward Axle) version and the SFA (Set-Forward Axle) version.
Name
Price
Unlock level
Picture
Day Cab
$16,600
0
48" Sleeper
$27,590
10
72" Sleeper
$34,800
20
Name
Price
Unlock level
Picture
Standard
$ N/A
0
N/A
Power
$ N/A
0
N/A
Name
Price
Unlock level
Picture
Standard
$ N/A
0
N/A
Texas
$ N/A
0
N/A
Note: The short chassis are only available for the Day Cab cabin, the medium chassis are only available for the 48" Sleeper cabin and the long chassis are only available for the 72" Sleeper cabin. All chassis are available in SBA (Set-Backward Axle) and SFA (Set-Forward Axle) versions.
17:00 UTC: It is confirmed during the Special Western Star 49X Stream, that the 1.40 update will bring the Sleeper Cabin options for 49X, new customization options, 36 new chassis options, plus the addition of the SBA version.[8]
4 February 2021:
3 February 2021: SCS announced on their social media accounts that on 4 February 2021, will have a Special Western Star 49X Stream.[9]
2 February 2021: During the 5th Anniversary Stream of American Truck Simulator, is briefly shown the 49X Sleeper cabin.[10]
21 December 2020: During the SCS Christmas Stream, the Sleeper cabins of the 49X were shown and it was confirmed that they would come out in early 2021.[11]
30 September 2020:
16:10 UTC: Western Star 49X is released along with a trailer video.[2]
08:54 UTC: SCS shows a preview of the Western Star 49X on their Twitch channel and Steam page.[12]
29 September 2020:
21:00 UTC: Western Star officially reveals their new truck, the Western Star 49X.[13]
16:46 UTC: SCS Software shared a screenshot on their social media accounts confirming the addition of the Western Star manufacturing plant in Portland, Oregon.[14]
10 September 2020: SCS Software officially announced that the NEXT Western Star truck will arrive very shortly after its real-life release.[15]
Trivia
It is the first truck in the history of American Truck Simulator to be added to the game within a day after its real-life release.
The Western Star 49X is featured on the map expansion DLC cover of Wyoming.
Divided
Red Liner
Triple Cut
Flame On
Urban Torn
Flying Thunder
Rawhide
Sunset Trail
Star Spangled
Wings of Awesomeness (official paint)
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Day cab
Sleeper cab
Power Hood
Power Hood
Power Hood
Power Hood
Power Hood
Power Hood
Power Hood
Power Hood
Interior of Hood
Interior of Hood
