Euro Truck Simulator 2 News

We know what you are thinking right now. Isn’t the city of Trieste outside of the actual West Balkans region? Well, there is a bit more to today’s blog post than the title suggests. Keep reading and you will find out!



Every time that we are expanding the world of Euro Truck Simulator 2, we have to carefully consider how to appropriately connect it to the already existing content. Quite often this means adding something new even to the countries nearby that are technically not a part of the DLC, as it gives us an opportunity to further develop the real-life representation of the given area. This is exactly the case with Trieste, which is located only about 8 kilometers away from Slovenian’s Koper, and which we will introduce as part of a base game update paving the way for the launch of the West Balkans DLC!



Trieste is located in northeastern Italy, and, as well as being a beautiful city with amazing architecture, it is a deep-water port and one of the most important transport hubs in Europe. Due to this role, you, as a truck driver, will be able to drive through the port area near Gulf of Trieste. However, this road will offer a view of a big part of the city, along with a chance to spot a part of a landmark church, so, whether you are visiting for work or just passing by, we’re sure the city will have something for everyone!



We can’t wait for you to explore this new addition to the base content of ETS2. While at the moment we are unable to say when exactly it will arrive, make sure to follow our social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) to stay in touch with all the latest updates and official announcements.

With 8 new countries included in the upcoming West Balkans DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2, our teams have their hands full; Especially when it comes to creating its abundant amount of wilderness and nature. With its exceptional wealth of plant and animal life, the Western Balkans is one of the richest parts of Europe in terms of biodiversity.



It is also a region that is mostly covered in mountain ranges, especially between the northwest and southeast. Drivers can expect a very diverse terrain profile when it comes to trucking, including some very scenic mountain routes.



Of course, not everywhere is hilly! You'll come across more even looking terrain as you travel inland. In these areas, you'll find that agriculture is more prominent, as conditions are more favourable for growing fruits, vegetables and livestock; especially in the warmer climates.



The West Balkans are also home to a variety of beautiful National Parks, which include everything from verdant valleys, to towering mountains, and a diverse array rivers, waterfalls and more which await visitors in this historic region.



With so much ground to cover, we are sure you'll have plenty time on the road to take it all in. We look forward to sharing more in-depth development blogs in the future which will feature specific areas. Like what you see? Consider adding the West Balkans DLC to your Steam Wishlist, it really helps support our studio and we thank those that have done so already!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2004210/Euro_Truck_Simulator_2__West_Balkans/

Our teams are currently very busy with the upcoming 1.47 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and we are glad that today we are able to take a more detailed look at one of the new features arriving with this update - purchasable livestock trailers!



Players familiar with this type of trailer in American Truck Simulator might already be a bit ahead in regards to what makes this addition so special, but to bring everyone up to speed, you will have an opportunity to transport cattle in your very own trailer ETS2! In addition to having different body and chassis customizations, here is a detailed list of everything else you will be able to tweak:

• Left/right/front/rear body
  
• Markers
  
• Side protection plates/boxes
  
• Rear fenders
  
• Rear bumpers
  
• Rear mudflaps
  

We can’t wait for you to start exploring the roads of Euro Truck Simulator 2 with the brand-new livestock trailer. If you wish to stay in touch with all the news about the 1.47 update, make sure to follow our social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) and you will never miss anything important. We’ll share with you some more plans with this update soon!

Today, we're happy to share with you some new images and information from our Germany rework project for Euro Truck Simulator 2; specifically from the city of Erfurt. Much like the previously highlighted areas in this rework, this city was completely rebuilt from scratch! Let's take a closer look shall we?



Located in the heart of Germany, Erfurt is a city with a rich history. To ensure the preservation of the historic city, a majority of the roads in the centre are not accessible for larger LKW vehicles. Because of this, our team has been focusing on creating the northern area of Erfurt.



This area consists mainly of residential buildings and industries, where drivers frequent warehouses and logistic centres to make daily deliveries and pick ups. Part of this rework will also include a nearby rural area, where you'll find other industries such as a farm and a concrete plant.



The city's road network has also been remade to bring a more realistic road layout, which includes a new junction too.



There will be plenty of work to pick up when visiting Erfurt, so be sure to plan a visit! We hope you enjoyed this preview into what is to come in the future! We look forward to sharing more Germany rework development news with you soon. Until then, keep on trucking!

Join us today as we celebrate our latest World of Trucks event - Sweet Valentine!

All around the world gifts and romantic letters are exchanged between loved ones on February 14. The origin of Valentine’s Day can be traced all the way back to the 14th century when a famous English poet was the first to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day as a day of love through romantic poems. Shortly after real-life lovers began to send each other love poems on February 14th. Today about 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making it the largest card-sending holiday of the year.

To uphold this timeless tradition, we present our Sweet Valentine verse to you:

With trailers hitched, set out on this quest
The road is long, the task earnest
With 14 cargoes to deliver
Spread love's joy as we go together.

For we are united, in this grand endeavour
To deliver 500k presents with the #bestcommunityever.
For our effort, let us be driven
In gratitude, sweet rewards will be given

From city to city, far and wide
We'll transport presents, side by side
With a goal set high and spirits bright
Let's make this journey with love as our guide.

Thank you for joining this special time
For Valentine's day together we chime
The spirit of love, in which we praise
To cherish our loved ones in embrace.



We invite you, our #BestCommunityEver, to take part in our first ever event that celebrates the love for your sweetheart by delivering heart felt Valentines Presents across all trucking territories, with a community goal of 500,000 deliveries to make! You'll be impressed with our beautiful Valentines themed trailers that will be laiden with your special event cargo...



...and this is another a great chance for you to create a matching paint job with your truck for that extra element of romance, especially if you happen to own the Valentine's Paint Jobs Pack DLC for either ETS2 or ATS!

This time your personal goal requires 14 deliveries of Valentines Presents cargo, and we have some really attractive and lovingly crafted rewards on offer, including your special World of Trucks Achievement. All jobs for the event will be 100Km each (62.1 mile) or more, and don't forget to check out the rules.

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Using External Contracts, with a World of Trucks-connected profile in Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator or both, the community goal is to achieve 500,000 deliveries of Valentine Presents cargo, from any city in any trucking territory.

When a player completes 14 deliveries of Valentine Presents cargo across any trucking territories in either game, it will complete their personal goal.

[h3]Rewards[/h3]

Personal: Players that complete 14 or more deliveries of Valentine Presents cargo will gain a unique World of Trucks Achievement as well as a Trucker Cupid hanging item as a Steam inventory item for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator.



Community: When the community goal of achieving 500,000 deliveries of Valentine Presents cargo from any city is met and if the player has also achieved their personal goal, then they will receive a Box of Chocolate cabin item as a Steam inventory item for their cabin.



Note: In order to qualify for any community reward, you must complete at least your personal goal in Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator or both. Each reward will be a Steam inventory item for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. Once completed, claim your reward in the Events page on your World of Trucks profile.

The event will be concluded on Sunday the 19th of February at 23:59 UTC.

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Looking to convoy with that special someone this February? Then why not check out our Sweet Valentine Bundle; which includes the American Truck Simulator, Euro Truck Simulator 2, and the Valentine's Paint Job Pack DLC for both titles! Alternatively, this bundle will offer you a chance to fall in love with the title you are missing out on if you only own one of them. But be quick, this sweet deal is only around for a limited time!



We expect this to be a new and heart felt journey, with sweethearts on both sides of the pond, using American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2. Your deliveries are counted in both games, so take a trip this year using the hashtag #SweetValentine and share it with us on our ATS / ETS2 Facebook pages, Twitter, and Instagram profiles, we'd love to see your pics!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/30356/Sweet_Valentine_Bundle/