Euro Truck Simulator 2 News

[p]A few weeks ago, we shared a blog post about Kiruna, a city in northern Sweden that is being recreated in the upcoming Nordic Horizons DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2. Since then, we've learnt some fascinating news: Kiruna's 113-year-old wooden church was relocated due to the nearby underground mine. We thought this incredible real-world move deserved a closer look - so today we're bringing you the story behind this remarkable transportation and how we quickly decided to reflect it in the game as well![/p][p][/p][p]Kiruna is known, among many other things, as the home of the world's largest underground iron ore mine. As we mentioned before, this massive site will appear as a depot in the upcoming map expansion - our very first underground depot in ETS2. [/p][p][/p][p]However, the mine's ongoing expansion has put parts of the city at risk, including its most iconic landmark: the wooden church built between 1909 and 1912, once voted Sweden's most beautiful building. To preserve the town's heritage, a new city center was constructed, featuring the carefully restored and relocated historic clock tower. The next step was even more ambitious - moving the 672-tonne church.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]After months of preparation and safety testing, the church was relocated in August by the Dutch logistics company Mammoet. In its entirety, it traveled roughly five kilometers on steel beams carried by two trains of 28-axle Self-Propelled Modular Transporters, over the course of two days. At nearly 40 meters wide, the move was an extraordinary feat of engineering, requiring even the roads to be widened in advance. Thanks to meticulous planning, the church reached its new home successfully.[/p][p][/p][p]We couldn't overlook such an incredible achievement and knew it had to be represented in-game. Our research team gathered visual plans of the new site, allowing us to prototype the area and the church's placement. From there, our talented assets team built the model, and our map designers updated the city of Kiruna with its newly relocated landmark. The whole process took about seven days, bringing this historic move into Euro Truck Simulator 2.[/p][p][/p][p]We're happy that we were able to relocate the church in time for the upcoming map expansion, allowing it to shine in its new home within the game as well![/p][p]If you are looking forward to exploring Kiruna yourself, make sure to add the Nordic Horizons map expansion to your Steam Wishlist! Stay tuned for more updates from this map expansion by following us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube, or by signing up for our newsletter. Until next time, we will see you on the road![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]We're incredibly excited to share another update on our ongoing work on the Coaches project for Euro Truck Simulator 2. In our previous post, we shared a broad overview of what this project is all about. Today, we’d like to shine a spotlight on one of the first vehicles we’re working on for this DLC: the Scania Touring.[/p][p][/p][p]The Scania Touring is a long-distance coach designed for comfort, safety, and efficiency. First introduced in 2009, it has become a popular choice for operators across Europe and beyond. Depending on its configuration, this model can carry up to 50 passengers, making it a reliable companion for longer journeys. Known for its sleek, modern design and strong reputation in the industry, the Touring continues Scania’s tradition of producing high-quality, dependable vehicles for passenger transport.[/p][p][/p][p]Our team is working hard on recreating this coach in the game. From its distinctive exterior design to the carefully considered interior, we’re putting a lot of effort into ensuring that the Scania Touring is brought to life with great attention to detail. As always, this process involves a lot of collaboration between our vehicle artists, designers, and programmers, who are working together to deliver a model that meets our quality standards.[/p][p][/p][p]Of course, the work is ongoing, and what you see here today is still a work in progress. We’re excited to be able to share these early previews with you and to give you a first taste of what’s to come.[/p][p][/p][p]This is just one of several coaches that will eventually be part of the Coaches DLC, and we can’t wait to show you more in the future as development continues.[/p][p]We hope you are as excited as we are for the upcoming Coaches DLC as the development continues! For the latest updates, be sure to follow us on our social media channels on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and TikTok, or sign up for our newsletter. If you're looking forward to hitting the road in style, don’t forget to add the Coaches DLC to your Steam Wishlist! [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]We have great news for all European truckers. The 1.56 Update for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is officially here! Let’s take a look at what’s waiting for you on the roads of Europe.[/p][p][/p][p]Before we take you through all the new features this update brings to the game, we would like to thank everyone who took part in the Open Beta and reported issues on our forum. This really helped us fine-tune the update and make it ready for the full update release.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Height Blend[/p][p]The Height Blend effect is a technique used to create more realistic and visually appealing transitions between different types of terrains or surfaces, like grass, dirt, or stone. It works by utilizing a height map texture, a grayscale image that represents the elevation of a surface, to determine how different textures blend together.[/p][p][/p][p]For example, where a grassy hill slopes into a rocky cliff, the height blend effect ensures the textures mix naturally based on the terrain's height and slope, avoiding harsh or unnatural edges. For map designers, it eliminates the need for many decals, which previously had to be added to achieve a believable look, saving time and effort.[/p][p][/p][p]Under the hood, our team has converted, tweaked, and visually checked over 1,300 materials from our library to ensure seamless integration. During our testing, we didn't observe any significant impact on performance. There is only a minimal increase in memory usage, caused by the newly added texture.[/p][p][/p][p]HS-Schoch Tuning Pack DLC Update[/p][p]With this update, the HS-Schoch Tuning Pack is also receiving a substantial refresh and expansion! Our teams have been working diligently to update this popular DLC, adding new features and addressing many of the community’s requests. Let’s take a closer look at what is coming your way![/p][p]Accessory finishes: [/p]

• [p]Chrome[/p]
• [p]Paintable (can now be customised in any colour of your choice)[/p]
• [p]Matte paintable (also fully colour-selectable)[/p]

[p][/p][p]Grilles and Light Bars:[/p]

• [p]Roof bars will have new LED and non-LED versions[/p]
• [p]Front light bars will now feature LED, non-LED, and even strobe versions[/p]
• [p]Bottom grilles will also be updated, with slot-based options as well as an LED version [/p]

[p][/p][p]We are also bringing you two brand-new paint jobs. All of these new additions will give you more freedom to match (or otherwise) the tuning parts with your truck’s paint scheme and overall look![/p][p][/p][p]Since the release of the HS-Schoch Pack, several new trucks have been added to ETS2. With this update, we’ve made sure to include bars for all the vehicles that were not part of the game at the time of the DLC’s original launch. We’re also excited to announce that big auxiliary lights will be receiving improvements, and this will be available to everyone as part of the base game update.[/p][p][/p][p]We truly appreciate your passion for customisation, and we’re happy to bring these improvements into the game. We can't wait to see how you tune up your truck with the HS-Schoch Pack! Read the full dedicated blog about the update here.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Special Transport DLC Update - CZ LOKO[/p][p]Exciting news! With the upcoming 1.56 update, we will introduce new cargoes from the company CZ LOKO, a renowned manufacturer of locomotives, both to the Euro Truck Simulator 2 base game and also as part of the Special Transport DLC, allowing players to haul one of the heaviest cargoes we’ve ever introduced into the game.[/p][p]In the base game, we will be adding the MUV 75 and EffiShunter 300 locomotives. While these aren't the largest or heaviest machines you'll encounter, don't underestimate them - make sure your truck is well-prepared to handle the load. The MUV 75 tips the scales at over 14 tonnes, while the EffiShunter 300 weighs in at a hefty 36 tonnes.[/p][p][/p][p]Our Special Transport DLC roster is expanding with a true heavyweight, the EffiShunter 1000, a massive locomotive built by CZ LOKO. Truckers will haul this behemoth on a lowbed trailer. Just how big is it? The total height (including the trailer) reaches an impressive 5.3 metres, with a length of 16 metres and a width of 3.1 metres. Navigating corners with the EffiShunter 1000 in tow will demand precision and nerves of steel.[/p][p][/p][p]Your truck will need a powerful engine for this job - the locomotive alone weighs 80 tonnes, plus another 10 tonnes for the trailer. That's 90 tonnes of pure challenge rolling behind you. [/p][p]You'll be able to deliver the EffiShunter 1000 along three routes: Berlin to Szczecin, Kassel to Hamburg, and Bremen to Travemünde. Each journey will be escorted by two escort vehicles to help ensure a safe trip from departure to delivery. Still, it's up to you to avoid any mishaps - and to keep this stunning locomotive free from so much as a scratch.[/p][p][/p][p]Want to read more about CZ LOKO in Euro Truck Simulator 2? Take a read of our dedicated blog here.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Schmitz Cargobull Trailer Pack DLC Update[/p][p]We are pleased to reveal an exciting addition to the Schmitz Cargobull Trailer Pack for Euro Truck Simulator 2. Our collaboration with Schmitz Cargobull continues to grow, and this update introduces new trailer types and features that expand your hauling experience.[/p][p]The highlight of this update is the Schmitz S.CS High Capacity Transport (HCT) configuration. This features two trailers connected with a dolly. Schmitz Cargobull now becomes the second brand in Euro Truck Simulator 2 to feature a 32m HCT trailer setup. [/p][p][/p][p]Also arriving in this update is the Schmitz S.KO City chassis, equipped with a steering axle, which provides greater manoeuvrability in tighter spaces. While this feature is primarily aimed at navigating urban environments, in Euro Truck Simulator 2, you are free to take it anywhere you like.[/p][p][/p][p]In addition to these trailer configurations, we’re also introducing new lighting options across Schmitz Cargobull S.CS, S.KO, S.BO, and S.KI trailers. These lights proudly display the Schmitz Cargobull logo, adding an extra layer of authenticity to your setup.[/p][p][/p][p]Read more about this update at our dedicated blogpost here. [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Camera Zoom - Hold/Toggle [/p][p]The 1.56 update also brings a small but welcomed accessibility feature. Players can now choose whether the interior zoom function requires holding the key (the default) or can be switched to a toggle mode. This option not only adds convenience but also improves accessibility, offering a more comfortable way for all players to take a closer look at the details inside their cab, in the mirrors, and around their truck. Players can find this feature in "Options → Gameplay and Options → Accessibility".[/p][p][/p][p]DLC Browser[/p][p]We are also introducing a brand-new design for the DLC Browser. This redesign aims to make browsing and discovering additional content for your game easier and more enjoyable. [/p][p][/p][p]The updated browser now features improved categorization, with clear sections such as Featured, Bundles, Map, Cargo, Trailer, Accessories, and Paint Jobs. The main layout has been completely redesigned, increasing the number of items displayed per row from three to four for a cleaner and more modern look.[/p][p][/p][p]The DLC browser is just the beginning of a feature with the potential to grow and evolve further. While it may take time and further development to see how far it can go, the vision is to make it possible for players to explore and enjoy all our DLCs without ever leaving the game. We plan to continue gathering feedback, and this feature might get some future adjustments.[/p][p][/p][p]Career Creation and Start-up Flow[/p][p]We gave the career system a big refresh, which includes a new UI design and improved navigation. The old table-style list of careers has been replaced with larger, card-like slots that give a cleaner and more modern look. Your active career will always appear at the top, with your other careers sorted by most recent playtime. The first slot is reserved for starting a brand-new career, and switching between your careers is now quicker; simply double-click on a card to jump right in.[/p][p][/p][p]Whether you're a new player or a seasoned veteran, the career creation process has also been redesigned to be simpler and clearer, focusing only on the most important options and selections needed when starting a new career.[/p][p][/p][p]A new Truck Preference screen has also been added between selecting your headquarters and the opening cutscene. Here, you can preview all available trucks in a rotating 3D view that spins automatically, or you can rotate them yourself. You'll be able to cycle through brands, switch between different models, or even press a “random” button to let the game surprise you. We hope this new preference screen gives both new and experienced players a detailed look at each truck and its key specifications.[/p][p][/p][p]We've also refreshed the Edit Career screen, which now focuses only on details that really matter for your career. Many of the older fields have been moved elsewhere, keeping the editing process simple and uncluttered. To make things more convenient, clicking on your career from the desktop top bar now opens a new Driver Details screen, where you can view all the important info about your career and even change your avatar without having to return to the title screen.[/p][p]This redesigned approach not only makes career navigation smoother but also gives the whole experience a cleaner, more modern feel. Whether you're starting your very first trucking journey or managing multiple careers, we hope this update makes your career management more streamlined and accessible. As we gather more input, this feature could see further improvements down the road.[/p][p][/p][p]Management UI/UX Improvements [/p][p]In the Company tab on the Desktop, the Driver, Trailer, Truck, and Garage Manager screens now feature a redesigned company subscreen. The refreshed company subscreen shows the company name and logo alongside key statistics, a redesigned seven-day profit graph, and highlights of the most profitable assets. It also introduces an economy summary pop-up for quick performance review and a company properties option for editing the name and logo.[/p][p][/p][p]We've also added a quality-of-life improvement to the relocation screen: when both a driver and their truck can be placed in the same garage slot, a checkbox allows relocating them together in one step. To improve accessibility, the Garage Manager and Driver Manager are now unlocked from the very start of the game, rather than only after purchasing a truck.[/p][p][/p][p]Finally, the Driver Manager subscreen has been polished with a clearer layout, including a new XP bar that lets players track their NPC drivers' progress, and a simplified job information and skills overview, where you can assign a collective preferred training policy for newly hired drivers. Our plan is to keep gathering feedback, so in the future, this feature might be further refined. [/p][p][/p][p]Changelog [/p][p]Gameplay[/p]

• [p]Camera Zoom - Hold/Toggle[/p]

[p]Vehicles[/p]

• [p]HS-Schoch Tuning Pack DLC Update[/p]
• [p]Special Transport DLC Update - CZ LOKO[/p]
• [p]Schmitz Cargobull Trailer Pack DLC Update [/p]

[p]Visual[/p]

• [p]Height Blend[/p]

[p]UI[/p]

• [p]New Career Creation and Start-up Flow[/p]
• [p]Management UI/UX Improvements[/p]

[p]Other[/p]

• [p]DLC Browser[/p]

[p]Make sure to stay tuned for more updates from Euro Truck Simulator 2 by following us on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and TikTok, or by subscribing to our newsletter! Until then, we wish you safe travels and, as always, keep on truckin'![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]We're excited to announce that we’ll be continuing our SCS Fan Day Experience for the third time! On the 14th of November 2025, we will be inviting a selection of fans from our #BestCommunityEver to visit our offices in Prague, Czechia, for a memorable afternoon together. Interested? Continue reading to find out what you’ll get up to, how to apply, and the terms and conditions.


Our previous SCS Fan Day Experience, which took place on the 28th of March 2025, saw 20 passionate fans from our #BestCommunityEver, visiting our studio. During their time with us, they were given an in-depth guided tour of our building, a look into our live development, and even a sneak preview of some unreleased content. They also got some hands-on time with our 4D Motion Simulator, a look at our live‑streaming studio, and a chat with some snacks and hot drinks with our CEO, Pavel Šebor. They also didn't leave empty-handed, with our guests each receiving a special gift bag with official merch to remember their visit. 

We are proud that everyone enjoyed the afternoon and had a great time! The whole group was full of virtual trucking enthusiasts, and some of them travelled a very long distance to visit us, which we are really honoured by. You can check out a short video recap of their visit with us here: 
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Interested in being part of our next Fan Day Experience? If you haven’t participated in the first or second SCS Fan Day, you’re welcome to apply for the upcoming event by filling out a simple application form, available until the 14th of October. This helps us give more fans the chance to visit us. From all applicants, SCS Software will personally select 20 community members, and we reserve the right to make the final choice.


Before applying, please keep in mind a few important details. Unfortunately, SCS Software cannot cover your travel or accommodation costs, so selected participants will need to arrange and cover these expenses themselves. Additionally, the event date is fixed and cannot be changed. If chosen, you will need to be at our offices in Prague on the 14th of November, 2025.


If you’re excited and agree with the terms mentioned above, we’d love for you to apply! We encourage you to share as much information about yourself as possible, maybe even include a photo or a short video introducing yourself and your passion for our games. The more we know about you, the better your chances of being selected! Be sure to also check your email inbox regularly, as we’ll use it to contact you with further details if you’re chosen.
[/p][p]You can apply here until the 14th of October, 23:59 CET.[/p][p]
We can’t wait to select twenty lucky participants, meet them in person, and spend a memorable afternoon together at our offices! So don’t wait, fill out that form today. In the meantime, stay up to date with the latest news by following us on our social media channels: X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube. Good luck, and we hope to meet you soon! [/p]

[p]We are excited to share with you a gameplay preview from our upcoming Nordic Horizons DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2![/p][p][/p][p]This new expansion invites drivers into the scenic beauty of Northern Europe, from rugged coastlines and rural roads to bustling towns and modern infrastructure. Nordic Horizons has been crafted to capture the essence of the region with authenticity and variety.[/p][p]In this preview, you can enjoy a first look at the diverse landscapes and road networks our team has been working on. Please keep in mind that everything you see is still a work in progress and subject to change as development continues.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]We hope you will enjoy this early glimpse of Nordic Horizons, and we look forward to sharing more with you soon. Be sure to add Nordic Horizons to your Steam Wishlist! Stay connected with us on X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube, or by subscribing to our newsletter for all the latest updates. See you on the road and as always, keep on truckin'![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]