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Better Flares – Realistic Headlight Flares V4.9.1

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Creator: Aveliumar

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Last checked: 2026-10-29
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Features:

  • Fixes a rare pink headlight bug for AI traffic
  • Improves all headlight light patterns
  • Adds a new amber orange flare to traffic
  • Fixes headlight flares shining through vehicle models
  • Increases brightness of yellow street lights and decreases orange ones
  • Improves shading for flares in the City Lights Addon
  • Enhances compatibility with the Sound Fixes Pack
  • Reworks headlight colors and pattern textures for AI traffic
  • Splits headlights into two separate modules: Pattern and Lamp
  • Significantly increases headlight range
  • Adds support for Ford DLC and Maurice trucks
  • Optional Jazzycat addon compatibility for those using Jazzycat packs

Better Flares is a lighting enhancement that reworks headlights and street lighting to look more realistic in American Truck Simulator.

The update refines flare patterns, fixes visual glitches like flares shining through models, and improves color accuracy for both player and AI traffic lights. It also expands headlight range and adds new module-based lighting for better customization.

This mod suits players who want more immersive, realistic lighting effects, especially those running traffic packs like Jazzycat or using the Sound Fixes Pack.

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Changelog

V4.9.1:
- v4.9.1: Fixed rare pink headlights bug for AI traffic
- v4.9.1: Improved all headlight patterns
- v4.9: Added new amber orange flare into traffic
- v4.9: Fixed headlight flares shining through models
- v4.9: Increased brightness for yellow street lights, decreased for orange
- v4.9: Improved shading for flares in City Lights Addon
- v4.9: Improved compatibility with Sound Fixes Pack
- v4.9: Reworked headlight colors and pattern texture for AI traffic
- v4.9: Split headlights into Pattern and Lamp modules
- v4.9: Increased headlight range significantly
- v4.9: Added support for Ford DLC and Maurice trucks
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Better Flares – which game and version is it for?

This mod was made for American Truck Simulator (game version: 1.62.x). The mod's own version: V4.9.1. After a major game update, older mods may stop working — check the version before installing.

Better Flares – how do I install it?

Copy the .scs or .zip file to the Documents/American Truck Simulator/mod folder, then enable it in your profile's Mod Manager.

Is the download safe?

We checked the file with VirusTotal: none of the 75 antivirus engines flagged it. The full report opens from the "Verified" badge on the mod's page.

How big is the download?

The mod's file size is about 134.5 MB.

Better Flares – who made it?

The mod's original creator: Aveliumar.

Is the mod free?

Yes, downloading from CrashMods is free; registration is not required.

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Latest Mod version: V4.9.1 American Truck Simulator 1.62.x 6 hours ago 134.5 MB
Better Flares – Realistic Headlight Flares V4.9.1 134.5 MB American Truck Simulator Download File

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