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Happy Easter Egg Hunt!

by Tiktak

Happy Easter to everyone celebrating! This holiday is widely celebrated around the world and is often connected to an Easter egg hunt. Since we wanted to celebrate with you, we prepared a little egg hunt for you as well! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/b554402a13da71ceb7ebacbc3e4182246b938d38.jpg In a traditional Easter egg hunt, which is a popular celebration during Easter, people typically hide eggs for others to find. When it comes to games, Easter eggs can encompass a wide range of elements, from hidden jokes and references to movies, celebrities, memes, and other clever surprises. These are usually hidden so not everyone discovers them too easily and feels rewarded if they stumble upon one of them. Our game is not any different - our map designers also add Easter eggs to our maps both in ETS2 and ATS with various references. As a small gift to you this Easter, we wanted to spread a little joy by sharing some of the Easter eggs hidden in our games. When you take a look at the photos, yo...

Nordic Horizons: Roadside Landmarks

by Tiktak

Warning: The Nordic Horizons map expansion contains dangerously beautiful landmarks along the roads! Prolonged staring while driving may result in unintended off-road adventures! In today's blog, we're taking you on a tour of the statues, sculptures, and other roadside wonders you can spot while cruising through the northernmost part of Europe in Euro Truck Simulator 2! We previously showed you some of our city landmarks and now it's time for more. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/95ff90b6b65a9f3f3f0d9781be969b1127cb3799.jpg A pretty common occurrence in this part of Europe are various sculptures in the middle of roundabouts. That is why our map designers have recreated many of them, and you are sure to see them on your travels. One that is particularly interesting is a stunning sculpture called Lysfontene, or Light Fountain which is located in Norway. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/2cc79ea5d336b3d72ccf6f1eeba89460af455b9d.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/aa220a94cfca18f56a7f220d868d92e5dec0d43b.j...

SCS On The Road: FORVIA HELLA: Let there be light!

by London

Today, we're excited to release a new episode in our SCS On The Road series, and this time, we're on home turf! Join us in both Mohelnice in Czechia and Bočovce in Slovakia as we are given the special opportunity to shine a light on the work of the international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA, one of the world's biggest producers of headlamps and other light-related products and technology. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/9084219/3e26eb5b6989ee4e59f994423b9688f2c3b4d60e.jpg The team at FORVIA HELLA invited us to have a tour of their facilities and to learn about the process of designing headlamps for various vehicles, including trucks. This was such an interesting insight for us that we knew we had to create an SCS On The Road episode for our community to enjoy and learn about. We thank the team at FORVIA HELLA for their kind hospitality and for giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the process of designing light technology products for their clients. We had the opportunity to speak with multiple...

Bauma 2025 with Schwarzmüller

by London

We're excited to share that this April, we will be partnering with our friends at Schwarzmüller to attend Bauma 2025, the World's Leading Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles, and Construction Equipment hosted at the Munich Exhibition Center between April 7th - 13th 2025. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4419325/68914f62844e1bad2e3d1ca1916248565ffe0432.jpg This event is renowned as the largest trade fair in the construction industry, attracting over 3,200 exhibitors from more than 60 countries. In addition to exploring the impressive range of vocational vehicles, advanced machinery, and cutting-edge technology on display, we are thrilled to be teaming up with our friends at Schwarzmüller to bring our simulation title to their booth. Visitors to the booth will have the opportunity to experience our renowned 4D Motion Simulator, where they can haul Schwarzmüller trailers in Euro Truck Simulator 2! This motion simulator rig always cat...

Euro Truck Simulator 2 - 1.54 Update Release

by Tiktak

Today, we are excited to release the 1.54 Update for Euro Truck Simulator 2! After the Open Beta, you can now try out all the features that this update has to offer. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/03e88fe2b422fe37f959aa6fa18b019143d04c97.jpg Before we take a look at what's new, we would first like to thank everyone who took part in the Open Beta in the past few weeks. Your feedback really helped us fine-tune everything that was added in this version and made it possible to give you a polished set of features in this update. Now, let's take a look at what's in store! Cargo System Redefined Until now, what seemed like the game combining a trailer with cargo, such as a piece of machinery, was actually a manually created model, with each trailer-cargo pair stored separately on disk. This approach required an enormous number of unique models, making it harder to add new content efficiently and taking up disk space. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/cc381eea01586735c978c0b1c27e4f9eb422badc.jpg {STEAM_C...

Benelux Rework: Meet the Team

by London

Not so long ago, we announced our next rework project for Euro Truck Simulator 2, Project Benelux! This will consist of reworking the countries of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg completely from the ground up. Today, we're happy to introduce to you the team behind this Project, and a little bit about themselves. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4419325/8cd4d5f904b53cfc99936286082849c213a560a2.jpg The team currently consists of eight people, who have been working hard behind the scenes on this task, which is still in its very early stages. If you missed out on the announcement of this project, you can check out the original blogpost here. We figured it would be best to let them introduce themselves in their own words. We hope you enjoy these words for you, our #BestCommunityEver! Honza - Project Benelux Rework Lead {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4419325/93530a785f02e313cb7f18de09c20d1008b44ac0.jpg "After the Switzerland rework, this is my second project as a map lead. Following the Alpine region, I was happy...

Nordic Horizons: Land of Thousand Lakes

by Peter

In today's blog, we're taking you to Finland - often called the Land of a Thousand Lakes, as it has around 187,000 of them! So let us showcase some of the areas we're recreating for the Nordic Horizons DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/3439f4c5de7f8670a57517d8357cc4740a2a35cf.jpg Finland is a truly beautiful country, with unique and breathtaking landscapes that our map designers are meticulously recreating for ETS2. Did you know that 10% of Finland's landscape is covered by water, while nearly two-thirds is blanketed by forests? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/d1f4125f95e9408c7fdff8ad5a8d5d023146062a.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/47cc950db7f051738aacc971b3e9535fcb9d7d13.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/d32e7fe8ac4d916c51f5f9fe14b7e59991333b1e.jpg Now let's move on to specific locations. The first one we would like to show you today is Lake Inari (Inarijärvi in Finnish) which is nestled in the Finnish Lapland in the northernmost part of the country. It is the third la...

Community Stories: Sectorinstituut Transport en Logistiek

by London

The transport and logistics industry relies on a strong, skilled workforce, and in the Netherlands, Sectorinstituut Transport en Logistiek (STL) plays a key role in making this possible. Today, we're happy to share with you more detail about the work that goes on at STL, and how Euro Truck Simulator 2 is also utilized within their company as a tool for students and current drivers. Let's dive in! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4419325/1962fe87d15e5bcc498a61949a179f355bc7436c.jpg STL was founded in 2014 through the merger of various organizations with a shared goal: securing the recruitment and long-term employability of skilled professionals in the transport and logistics sector. Established by sectoral employers' organizations and trade unions, STL works to create a balanced labor market and provide a strong foundation for individuals to thrive in the industry. To learn more about their work, we had the pleasure of chatting with Robin. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4419325/79e701f0ab6946bfa28270ed9eb3843ff2...

Driving Academy - Truck Driving Proficiency

by Tiktak

Today, we have an update regarding Driving Academy. Our teams are currently working on a new set of scenarios for Driving Academy for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator which are really going to test your trucker skills when it arrives in the future! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/4aa07a8f856efe38772f595559e43cf4ebaf9017.jpg We released Driving Academy as a free update in October last year where we introduced sets of scenarios in 5 chapters from truck driving basics to more advanced challenges. We were inspired by many of our players who have used our games to get a sense of handling a truck and trailer, and learning how to maneuver and reverse. Now, after a few months, we wanted to take it a step further with a set of much more challenging scenarios which will be a part of the upcoming module called Truck Driving Proficiency and will test even the most skilled drivers to the limit. Please keep in mind that everything you see in this blog can change as the Truck Drivi...

Cupid's Express Conclusion

by Tiktak

On the 26th of February, this year's Valentine's Event "Cupid's Express" came to a close. So let's officially wrap it up together, look back at what it was about and what rewards our truckers earned! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/5c9e70969cc21c01865a7fc6c90cbe9c78938473.jpg First, a huge thank you to everyone who took part! We are so happy seeing you on the road hauling, especially when you share those moments with us on social media through photos, videos and other content. A special thanks also goes to the team behind it all! As always, we set two challenges - one for individual players and one for the entire trucking community. The personal goal that every player had to accomplish to get the rewards was to complete 14 deliveries of Valentine's Presents. Our whole #BestCommunityEver then had to collectively finish 600,000 deliveries to accomplish the community goal. So how did you do? Over 62,000 truckers completed all 14 deliveries for this event. Congratulations! And you have crushed ...

Euro Truck Simulator 2 - 1.54 Update Open Beta

by Tiktak

Today, we are excited to reveal that the 1.54 Open Beta branch for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is now available to try and test out. If you plan on participating in this Open Beta, we ask that you please help us by reporting any bugs you may encounter in the appropriate section(s) of our official forums. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4419325/8f85125470b4f069e19a375df90806b08cd93ed9.jpg Your feedback and reports are truly valuable to our team and we thank you in advance for taking the time to help us out. Now, without further ado, let's take a look at what the 1.54 Open Beta has in store. Cargo System Redefined Until now, what seemed like the game combining a trailer with cargo, such as a piece of machinery, was actually a manually created model, with each trailer-cargo pair stored separately on disk. This approach required an enormous number of unique models, making it harder to add new content efficiently and taking up disk space. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/feb23f0aec62969be8e1decaa23f04c2d871de99.jp...

Project Benelux Rework

by London

Today, we're excited to share with you more about our plans for our next rework project for Euro Truck Simulator 2, Project Benelux! The name Benelux is derived from the first letters of each country's name, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, each of which will be reworked from scratch. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4419325/961608ea1185e1e154194969e5238d8175909234.jpg Please note: This project is still in its very early stages, and many of the screenshots in this blog post showcase areas of the rework that are still in being worked on and are incomplete. With that said, let's take a closer look at the road ahead! The rework of the Benelux region in Euro Truck Simulator 2 marks an exciting and long-awaited update to one of the oldest parts of the game's continental map. We spoke with Jan H, Lead of Project Benelux to learn more about the team. "There are 10 map designers, including myself working on this project" Jan explains "of course, there are many others from the Research, QA, Assets, Programm...

Community Stories: Armstrong_Gaming

by London

At SCS Software, we love celebrating the passionate individuals who bring our trucking simulators to life. Today, we’re excited to feature a dedicated content creator and truck-sim enthusiast, Mark Armstrong. Mark has built an impressive setup and a thriving community (Armstrong Gaming) around his love for virtual trucking, making him a well-known figure in the simulation world. Let’s dive into his journey! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/7a20b8986343f6f0bb038187d89b01ae981063c5.jpg “I am Mark Armstrong, I am from the northeast of England, born and raised. I currently am 34 and I'm a huge driving simulator enthusiast!” {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/ddcdd786e95db248090ec66ed16ad5e699ff0e45.jpg Before discovering his love for trucking and simulation gaming, Mark was an avid cyclist, riding competitively with his father. His dad wasn’t just a parent, he was a best friend and mentor. They shared a passion for road biking, mountain biking, and trials-riding, always pushing each other to be better. ...

Nordic Horizons: Churches of the North

by Tiktak

In today's blog, we take you to the north of Europe again with another behind-the-scenes look at the Nordic Horizons DLC! This time, we have a preview of some of the beautiful churches you will come across on your travels through this upcoming map expansion for Euro Truck Simulator 2. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/860ad8e95f4abbc3bf2788bbde1b235bf9baa86b.jpg From historical landmarks to modern masterpieces, you will find some amazing architectural gems in the northernmost part of Europe. Our asset and map designers have done an incredible job recreating these churches, taking inspiration from their real-world counterparts. Among the older ones, you might recognize the Trinity Church in Vaasa. Can you identify some others? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/780a351b3873b6dc1cbf9319b736399b3d9e0694.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/11616a2712f2c5219d001e89811ea887579b3561.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/4364e2053ca1895c59609d1e9ebaab583ac2b18a.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/172fdcf2fd43397bc13a13967f99...

Under The Hood: Cargo System Redefined

by Tiktak

Today, we are happy to take you for another look Under the Hood! This time, we bring you an interview with some of the members of our team who are working on the redefined cargo system for both ETS2 and ATS in the upcoming 1.54 update. So without further delay, we'll let the experts explain what this new system is all about and take you behind the scenes of their work! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4036972/691a58562db30f60b5e057730543e1754b1236c4.jpg As our games continue to expand, the number of cargo types and trailers has grown significantly, making the old system increasingly difficult to manage. To understand why a change was necessary, it helps to look at how the previous system worked. Until now, what seemed like the game combining a trailer with cargo, such as a piece of machinery, was actually a manually created model, with each trailer-cargo pair stored separately on disk. This approach required an enormous number of unique models, making it harder to add new content efficiently and tak...