Euro Truck Simulator 2 News

[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]

[p]As part of our ongoing Scandinavia Refresh project for Euro Truck Simulator 2, we'd like to share another exciting update with you. Today, we invite you to explore new routes through Denmark. This addition not only expands your options on your journey but also enriches the landscapes, settlements, and landmarks you’ll encounter along the way.[/p][p][/p][p]With this update, we'll introduce Motorway 16 (Hillerødmotorvejen) and Road 26 (Primærrute 26), offering a fresh inland passage across Denmark. These routes add a more varied and authentic experience to your travels, complete with two brand-new gas stations to keep you and your truck rolling on your adventures. [/p][p][/p][p]One of the highlights of this new connection is the road through Viborg. Here, you’ll find one of the newly added gas stations. Viborg’s placement makes it an ideal stop for both short and long hauls, offering a chance to refuel before continuing your journey deeper into Denmark.[/p][p][/p][p]Heading westwards, the route passes near the charming town of Skive. While the main flow of traffic skirts around the settlement, keen-eyed drivers may notice four of the “11 Stars of Skive” (more information on page 50) along the way. These four sculptures are: Torvet, Tegnet, Vestenvinden, and Kraka, which stand proudly as artistic landmarks, giving drivers an extra layer of local flavour to admire as they pass through.[/p][p][/p][p]Further along, the road reaches V. Vilsund, home to the second new gas station. Here, drivers will also cross the impressive Vilsundbroen bridge. In real life, this is a drawbridge that occasionally opens for passing ships. While it remains fixed in our in-game version, we are still proud to bring this important regional landmark to life for players to experience.[/p][p][/p][p]The addition of Roads 16 and 26 represents yet another step in our commitment to refreshing and enhancing the Scandinavia DLC. By continuing to expand and improve these areas, we aim to ensure that your trucking experience remains immersive, diverse, and as realistic as possible.[/p][p]We look forward to sharing more updates with you soon as work on the Scandinavia Refresh project continues. Until then, keep your eyes on the road and enjoy exploring Denmark’s newest connections! [/p][p]Make sure to follow us on our social media X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to receive all of the latest news about our games! [/p][p]That's it for today! Have a good one and as always, keep on trucking![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]With the upcoming arrival of our new Coaches DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2, we know many of you are curious about how the bus and coach experience will work across our in-game world. A big part of that experience is, of course, the bus stations themselves. 


These locations will serve as the main hubs where players pick up and drop off passengers, and they’ve recently been receiving extra attention from our team as we prepare the in-game world for coaches. From refreshing old prefabs to introducing brand-new stations, we spoke with two of the developers involved in shaping ETS2 for this upcoming module.


"When work on Project Coaches began, there were already 7 prefab bus station models used in over 100 locations across the ETS2 map." Dominik, Producer of Project Coaches, explains “Our plan is to completely rework 6 of them, as they are almost 10 years old, while one of the newer prefabs from our Road to the Black Sea DLC will receive a light refresh. Some layouts will remain similar, but others will receive brand-new designs, based on real life locations. Unlike the older prefabs, which were surrounded by fences or walls, the new ones will allow us to remove them, so stations can connect more naturally with the environment. It may sound like creating those stations in the first place was work wasted, but it wasn’t, those prefabs served well as placeholders, and thanks to them, we can now rebuild and have over 100 coach stations ready across the map.”
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However, not every bus station you’ll encounter was already in the game. In fact, many new stations are being added to improve overall coverage across Europe. “We checked the station distribution and tried to cover as many blank spaces as possible, and also add coach stations to most of the main cities,” explains Dominik. “Sometimes our map designers had already built custom coach stations, similar to custom depots. In other places, we didn’t have anything close to the city centre or to the real coach station location, so we had to improvise and use a small stop, which in reality is sometimes used by coaches.”

Of course, some stations stand out more than others. When possible, we’ve aimed to recreate famous or landmark coach stations. “Whenever there was a possibility to include a real-world landmark coach station within our map scale, we tried to use it and build a completely new station. A perfect example is Hunedoara in Romania, which is a completely unique landmark location. In some cases, we could even add a new road and fit a reworked prefab with a few notable landmarks around it.” explains Dominik. 


Kain, one of our Map designers, adds: “Some custom stations will be harder than others to navigate. Our testers are making sure they are difficult, but not impossible, to manoeuvrer in. In some stations, you may encounter other vehicles already parked up, this will be a rare occurrence, but will make that stop much more challenging.”

Beyond visuals, the functionality of bus stations has also been improved. “With the new prefab stations, we did research on regulations for how much space is needed for coaches to manoeuvre. With the addition of smaller stops, players will have a really different experience depending on where they are” adds Dominik. 


We’ve also seen some players on our forums asking whether the map updates coming with Project Coaches will be exclusive to those who own the DLC. We’re happy to confirm that any changes made to the base map or existing map expansions will be available to everyone who owns ETS2 or the respective map DLC, regardless of whether you own the Coaches DLC itself.

The work doesn’t end at release. As Dominik tells us, “We plan to long-term support Coaches by adding new stations to future DLCs and reworks, as well as to the current base map.” 


We hope you enjoyed reading about the ongoing work for Project Coaches for Euro Truck Simulator 2. If you're excited to get behind the wheel of a coach, be sure to add this upcoming module to your Steam Wishlist. We look forward to sharing more news with you about this addition as development continues. Until next time, safe travels! 

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[p]We have some more content to show our #BestCommunityEver from the upcoming Benelux Rework project for Euro Truck Simulator 2! Our map designers are currently working on revamping Brussels, the capital city of Belgium, and that is where we are heading today.[/p][p][/p][p]Brussels, nestled in the heart of Belgium along the Senne River, is often called the "capital of Europe" thanks to its role as home to the European Union and many other international institutions. But beyond politics, the city charms visitors with its blend of history, culture, and architecture. Medieval squares sit beside Art Nouveau gems, while cafés and Michelin-starred restaurants make it a paradise for food lovers.[/p][p][/p][p]The main part of Brussels coming to life in the Benelux Rework project is the city ring, with its complex junctions at the heart of this network. It links the industrial zones of the Forest and Anderlecht municipalities - home to a car factory, a chemical plant, and a logistics center - all of which will rely on your services to keep goods moving efficiently. You will also get a peek at the Schaerbeek municipality, where your deliveries will support an ongoing construction site.[/p][p][/p][p]From the ring road, several of Brussels' distinctive landmarks come into view. These include the world-famous Atomium, the Brussels Expo exhibition halls, and the cooling tower of the Centrale électrique de Drogenbos, illuminated at night with playful LED lights - all defining the city's unique skyline.[/p][p][/p][p]In the Schaerbeek municipality, you can spot beautifully recreated landmarks such as the Media complex of Mediapark with its modern Frame media center building, and the Tour Reyers telecommunications tower.[/p][p][/p][p]"We believe that we captured the capital of Europe much more accurately with our focus on logistics and truck deliveries," says Honza, the lead of the Benelux Rework project.[/p][p]Hopefully, you enjoyed this preview of Belgium's capital, but please keep in mind that this project is still a work in progress. Until next time, be sure to keep up to date with the latest updates by following us on X/Twitter, Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, and Instagram, and by subscribing to our newsletter! We wish you safe travels.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]In today's blog, we would like to show you another glimpse from the upcoming Iceland map expansion for Euro Truck Simulator 2. This time, we are showcasing a selection of some beautiful churches you will be able to come across in the Land of Fire and Ice![/p][p][/p][p]Starting off with the Hallgrímskirkja in the capital city of Reykjavík, built in the 20th century. This church has a lot of superlatives. Its tower is 73 metres tall, the largest in the country, and it is also home to Iceland's largest organ. While you won't be able to see it up close, it is an unmistakable part of the Reykjavík skyline.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]On the island's northern coast, you can also find some remarkable churches. One is Akureyrarkirkja, a Lutheran church in the city of Akureyri, set on the shore of the Eyjafjörður fjord and framed by mountains. Another is Blönduóskirkja, a striking example of modern architecture in the small town of Blönduós.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]From Akureyri, head east to the shores of Lake Mývatn and the town of Reykjahlíð. Here stands the Reykjahlíðarkirkja, a church with a fascinating history. During the 1729 Krafla eruption, lava destroyed much of the town, but the wooden church was spared when the flow split and passed just metres from its walls. It has been rebuilt twice since.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]On Iceland's eastern coast lies the small but striking Seyðisfjarðarkirkja. One of the country's most recognisable landmarks, its distinctive colour and design have made it a favourite among visitors, especially since the street leading up to it was painted in rainbow colours.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Travelling south, you'll find Víkurkirkja, perched on a hillside above Vík. Its red roof and white walls stand out sharply against the dark volcanic landscape, making it one of the most photographed spots on Iceland's South Coast.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]On the banks of the Ölfusá River, in the town of Selfoss, stands Selfosskirkja. Built and later expanded in the second half of the 20th century, it's worth a visit for its striking tower alone.[/p][p]Some more churches await discovery, though their surroundings are still in early stages of development, so we took the screenshots of two of them in a placeholder location. Ísafjarðarkirkja, built in 1995, is an Art Nouveau Lutheran church in the city of Ísafjörður. Húsavíkurkirkja, a wooden church built in the early 20th century in the town of Húsavík, features beautiful craftsmanship and architecture that radiate a classic Nordic charm.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]That's all for today! If we got you excited about this map expansion, don't forget to support us by adding the Iceland DLC to your Steam wishlist.

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