What changed in Euro Truck Simulator 2 in 2020

Earn Hearts by making 1000 deliveries from a city and Gifts by making 1000 deliveries to a city.

Achieve the personal goal to receive a Christmas-themed, Winter Blast paint job.

Complete at least 15 deliveries of Gifts cargo to achieve a personal goal.

Participate in the Christmas Wise Giving event to earn Hearts and Gifts for cities through deliveries.

Each tier of 350 Hearts/Gifts combined will unlock unique community rewards, with a total of 6 tiers.

New practical and decorative items for truck cabs, including exclusive designs for ETS2.

Upcoming seasonal event related to the update.

Bonus item for owners of the Goodyear Tyres Pack included in the Cabin Accessories DLC.

Southern part of the Bundesautobahn 7 will be available in this update.

Implementation of a new lighting system in the game engine.

Dortmund has been relocated to the correct side of the Autobahn.

Complete reskin and rework of all highways and roads in the Germany region.

Introduction of a new area for the airport in Stuttgart.

Addition of new intersections and roads in the updated areas.

Complete redesign of the road network around Dortmund, Köln, Dusseldorf, and Duisburg.

Significant changes to the graphics pipeline and shaders to support the new lighting system without increasing technical requirements.

The lighting system has been reworked to represent real-world values, improving visual consistency across various conditions.

Update 1.40 will introduce the new lighting system to both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator.

The new lighting system will allow for a wider variety of weather conditions and improved HDR skyboxes.

The release of the Iberia DLC has been postponed to ensure it utilizes the new lighting system.

Introducing the Iberia DLC featuring coastal cities and over 3,000 km of coastline.

Bilbao, the capital of Biscay and cultural center of the Basque region, is featured in the Iberia DLC.

Olhão, a calm coastal town in Portugal, is part of the Iberia DLC.

Malaga, known for its sunny weather and cultural city center, is featured in the Iberia DLC.

Algeciras, home to one of the largest ports in Europe, is included in the Iberia DLC.

The launchpad has been significantly redesigned to allow for future features and easier access to game options.

Various bug fixes and sound improvements, including a new turbo sound slider for better control.

New ownable Lowbed and Low-Loader trailers with customizable options for heavy cargo jobs.

DAF XF 2017 Facelift and MAN TGX Euro 6 added to AI vehicles.

Trailer browser and lister now show all valid cargo variants.

Added support for clutch brake with experimental transmission input shaft emulation.

The port of Calais has been reskinned with new assets and a more accurate representation of its real-world counterpart.

Introduction of various iconic landmarks in the upcoming Iberia DLC, enhancing authenticity and immersion.

Screenshots from the next map expansion for Euro Truck Simulator 2 revealed, currently in pre-alpha stage.

New ownable Lowbed and Low-Loader trailers with customizable chassis and options for heavy cargo jobs.

Various bug fixes and improvements including updates to interior cab sound mixing.

The launchpad has been redesigned to allow for future features and to enable game settings adjustments without loading the game.

Introduction of experimental transmission input shaft emulation and clutch brake support.

DAF Euro 6 2017 Facelift and MAN TGX added to AI vehicles.

The city and port of Calais have been reskinned for a more realistic representation in-game.

A brand new paint job for the Renault Range T truck has been added as a gift from Renault Trucks.

Players can participate in a contest by showcasing the new paint job on social media for a chance to win scaled models.

The entrance to the port has been redesigned with a larger custom-made roundabout and an overhead road crossing.

Several industrial buildings in Calais have been replaced with newer assets.

Calais city will feature updated terrain textures, road textures, and new vegetation.

Surrounding roads and highways connecting the port and city now correspond more accurately to reality.

The port of Calais has been given a major reskin with new assets including gates, terminals, ramps for ferries, and fences.

Introducing Barcelona in the upcoming Iberia DLC, featuring diverse industries and scenic views.

The DLC includes predefined color presets alongside a fully customizable color palette for truck customization.

Introducing the Super Stripes Paint Jobs Pack DLC, featuring six new unique and colorful paint jobs for trucks.

New color presets have been created for some existing base game paint jobs, with plans for more in the future.

New sound recordings will refresh older sounds currently used in the game.

Sound experts recorded new ambient sounds in Spain and Portugal for the upcoming Iberia DLC.

New recordings include nature sounds to enhance player immersion.

Lisbon, a historical city with coastal views and rich maritime history, will be featured in the upcoming Iberia DLC.

Upcoming Iberia DLC will include new prefabs such as solar power plants.

Fixed the retarder sound when the engine is off.

Sound engine updated to improve audio performance.

Three new routes added for Special Transport in the Road to the Black Sea expansion.

Shifting points and adaptive modes for automatic transmission have been enhanced.

AI now excludes gear-shifts for trains and electric vehicles.

Drivers can now input specific color values (HSV, RGB, HEX) for truck customization.

All truck brand dealerships across the map have received a refresh with new designs.

New graphics technique for improved lighting and shadow effects.

All DAF trucks chassis covers can now be painted.

The French city of Lille has been updated with new road junctions, signs, and textures.

New modern UI with larger map view and additional checkpoint information.

Individual horn sounds for each truck have been added.

Added new tuning parts including front wheel covers and side deflectors.

Added specific attachment points for roof air horns on truck models to enhance realism.

Introduced new horn models that better reflect the design of air horns commonly found on trucks in Europe.

A new graphical feature that enhances rendering with improved shadow and depth perception, available in update 1.38.

All 3D models were updated to accommodate the new SSAO technique, improving rendering performance.

Players can adjust SSAO settings to balance visual quality and performance based on their hardware capabilities.

Players can choose to enable or disable SSAO based on their performance preferences, with multiple quality settings available.

Cleaner UI with larger map view and new information for checkpoints.

New tuning parts including front wheel covers and side deflectors added.

Screen Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO) added for improved lighting and shadow effects.

Fixed the retarder sound when the engine is off.

The city of Lille has received a reskin with new road networks, updated junctions, and more detailed scenery.

Three new routes added: Resita to Targu Mures, Istanbul to Edirne, and Pleven to Sofia.

Updated to FMOD 2.01.01 with individual horn sounds for each truck.

All DAF truck chassis covers can now be painted.

New options for inputting color codes and saving color presets for paint jobs.

Various bug fixes across the ETS2 map based on community reports.

Improvements made to shifting points and adaptive modes for automatic transmission.

Exclusion of gear-shifts for trains and electric vehicles.

Each truck brand now has its own unique dealership design across the map.

Issues with steering deadzone have been addressed.

The community successfully completed the #OperationGenoaBridge event, delivering over 500,000 items to construct a new bridge in Italy.

Players can claim rewards for achieving personal goals during the #OperationGenoaBridge event through WorldOfTrucks.com.

A new state of the art bridge in Genoa, Italy, has been added to the game, featuring solar power monitoring and a modern design.

Many road junctions in Lille have been re-worked to reflect more true to life layouts.

Older vegetation models such as trees and wildflowers have been replaced with newer ones.

The French city of Lille has received a major reskin with updated visuals and layouts.

Road signs and roads have been updated with more accurate, realistic, and detailed textures.

Overall re-balanced sounds and volumes in the game.

Numerous sound improvements including polished sound transitions and new sound samples for AI vehicles.

New routes added: Resita to Targu Mures, Istanbul to Edirne, and Pleven to Sofia.

Players have delivered over 500,000 jobs towards the construction of the new Genoa bridge in less than four days.

Players achieving personal goals will receive a World of Trucks Achievement and a new truck paint job.

Community must complete 1,000,000 deliveries, 500,000 to/from each depot.

Limited-time bundle includes Euro Truck Simulator 2 and various DLCs for new players.

Two new depots, EAST bridge depot - CDE EST and WEST bridge depot - CDE OVEST, added for the event.

Community event to deliver materials for the construction of a new bridge in Genoa, Italy.

Completion of community goal will unlock a new bridge in-game and additional rewards for participants.

Players must complete at least 12 deliveries, 6 to/from each depot to earn achievements.

Introducing the FH Tuning Pack featuring over 80 exterior customization options for the Volvo FH truck.

A free update includes various new items and tuning parts for the Volvo FH, such as a front bumper and engine badges.

Community event to assist in the completion of the new Genoa Bridge in Italy.

Introduction of car shipping terminals and logistics jobs related to the car industry in Iberia.

Implemented a system for progressive fines for speeding.

Enhanced AI vehicle movement and sound behavior using FMOD.

Fixed eye-tracking pause key function and automatic pause while in UI.

All ingame sounds have been completely reimplemented using the FMOD engine.

New sound engine FMOD implemented, enhancing vehicle and environment sounds.

Added mandatory vehicle inspections at weigh stations for illegal trailers and damaged vehicles.

Players can now open truck windows, affecting sound levels inside the cabin.

New camera control allows players to walk around in the vehicle browser.

Metz, Reims, Strasbourg, and Dijon have received a visual overhaul.

Loading screen images have been updated to high resolution.

Players can now own food tank trailers, a highly demanded feature.

Official support for ASUS Aura RGB devices added, enhancing immersion.

Voting for the Truck World Cup participants starts on May 1st at 13:00 CEST.

Official start of the Truck World Cup 2020 in collaboration with Renault Trucks, featuring 32 selected entries.

A screenshot-voting competition for fans featuring Renault Trucks with various rewards.

Various prizes including Steam keys, merchandise, and hardware from sponsors for contest participants.

Participants must decorate their Renault Trucks, take screenshots, and optionally record a video to enter the contest.

Voting for the best looking Renault truck will take place from May 1 to May 30, 2020.

Porto de Lisboa is the largest port in Portugal, located on the Tejo River estuary, serving both commercial and tourist ships.

Valencia Port is the 5th busiest port in Europe, handling around 4.7 million containers per year with various exports.

Introducing the Iberia map expansion featuring nearly 5,000km of coastline and over 65 ports.

Drivers will find a high demand for jobs with hundreds of shipments coming and going daily at the ports.

The #TruckAtHome event concluded, with players collectively driving 584 million kilometers.

Players who passed personal goal requirements will receive an in-game reward, which is not yet ready.

MODs containing #TruckAtHome paint jobs remain available in the Steam Workshop.

Over 400,000 CZK (15,000 EUR) was donated to charities aiding COVID-19 efforts.

Radical redefinition of sound mixing with a new unified SFX set.

Loading screens have been updated with high-resolution images.

Metz, Reims, Strassbourg, and Dijon have received a fresh look with updated roads and vegetation.

New system for imposing fines based on speeding violations.

A new camera control option allows players to walk around in the truck or trailer configuration screen.

Fixed eye-tracking pause key function and automatic pause during game pause/UI.

Players can now open truck windows, allowing for a dynamic sound experience.

All existing sounds have been reimplemented with FMOD for modding purposes.

Official support for ASUS RGB products to enhance immersion.

Added mandatory inspections for illegal trailers and damaged vehicles.

A new type of ownable food tank trailer is now available for purchase.

Community-driven event where players collectively drove over 340 million kilometers to support COVID-19 relief efforts.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 broke its all-time player record, peaking at 55,322 players on April 2nd.

A free Steam Workshop paint job mod is available for the event.

Players can earn a World of Trucks Achievement by delivering a combined planned route distance of 2,500 km.

The #TruckAtHome event will conclude on April 6th at 23:59 UTC.

Players are encouraged to participate in the #TruckAtHome event by completing deliveries while staying at home.

Community will track delivery distance, with milestones offering Steam keys for every 20,000,000 km reached.

New tuning pack created in cooperation with HS-Schoch, featuring accessories for various truck models.

First desert climate featured in Euro Truck Simulator 2, located in the south-east of Iberia.

A long-requested feature allowing players to roll down their truck windows will be introduced with the FMOD update.

A new sound engine will be implemented to enhance audio dynamics and complexity.

FMOD offers a free application for mod creators, along with planned tutorials to assist with the transition.

Most existing sound mods will become incompatible due to significant changes in data structures.

Introducing the Iberian Peninsula with diverse ecosystems and climates in the upcoming map expansion.

Metz, Reims, Strasbourg, and Dijon receive updated roads, vegetation models, and terrain materials.

Traffic signs replaced with newer assets and one road intersection layout has been reworked.

A new 'Year of the Rat' paint job has been added as a free addition for all owners of the Chinese Paint Job Pack.

Participants who delivered 13+ deliveries will receive The Diamond Star reward, and those with 24+ deliveries will receive both The Diamond and the Grand Star rewards.

The Christmas Grand Giving event has ended, with drivers participating in delivering gifts and earning stars.

The development team is working on creating several new trucks and tuning packs for existing ones.

Update 1.38 will bring new graphical updates including re-worked lighting and assets, thanks to the introduction of DirectX 11.

The next map expansion for Euro Truck Simulator 2 will feature coastline roads, major cities, and beautiful countryside in the Iberian Peninsula.

World of Trucks events are in the planning stages for this year, with exciting scenarios and rewards.

The upcoming 1.37 update will introduce a new sound engine, FMOD, allowing for more realistic environment sounds and improved truck sounds.

Idaho will be the next U.S state to be released for American Truck Simulator, known for its mountainous landscape and rivers.

A new main menu for SCS Tools provides easy access to all functions and properties.

The UI has been redesigned with sub-panels, icon themes, and panels moved to more appropriate tabs.

A new operator has been introduced to relocate roots.

The tools were ported to Blender 2.81, requiring a complete rewrite of half of the tools for compatibility.

Custom 3D elements drawing has been completely rewritten to be up to 16 times faster.

A new operator has been added to merge SCS materials.

A new caching system for libraries allows for instant start-up of Blender.

The ultimate toolchain for creating content for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator has been updated to support Blender 2.81 features.

Added compatibility code to load old blend files saved with SCS Blender Tools v1.12.

Callbacks routines have been completely rewritten to be less CPU consuming.

Lighting setup has been simplified using reference lighting by default.

Complete rewrite of viewport rendering based on the EEVEE renderer.

File save speeds have been improved to be instant.

Various other new features and improvements have been implemented.