In today's blog, we would like to show our #BestCommunityEver a sneak peek at another stunning creation from our assets and map designers for the upcoming Nordic Horizons DLC - the breathtaking fjords and majestic mountains that define this iconic region!
A fjord is a long, deep, and narrow body of water that stretches far inland - formed by massive glaciers that carved deep U-shaped valleys into the mountains, which were later filled with seawater. While fjords can be found in many parts of the world, Norway is particularly famous for them, boasting over 1,000 fjords, especially along its western and northern coastlines.
The fjords are closely linked to the Scandinavian Mountains, which are also most prominent in Norway, stretching along nearly the entire border with Sweden and extending to the Arctic Ocean. The steep mountain slopes and the deep waters of the fjords create some of Norway's most dramatic and breathtaking scenery, a combination that defines much of the country's natural beauty.
The Scandinavian Mountains themselves are vast and rugged, with over 141,000 named summits. The range's tallest and most renowned peak is Galdhøpiggen, which rises to 2,469 metres, standing as a striking landmark amid the landscapes of mountains and fjords. Although this mountain range is large and tall, its climate is usually harsh only in winter. During the summer months, snow is relatively rare, even on the highest peaks.
In the Nordic Horizons map expansion, players will have the opportunity to explore a stunning variety of breathtaking locations, including Romsdalsfjorden, Innfjorden, Saltdalsfjorden, Skjerstadfjorden, and the majestic Trondheimsfjord - home to the city of Trondheim - and more.
Truckers can look forward to navigating more challenging routes that wind through mountainous terrain. These narrow, twisting roads often pass through quiet, sparsely populated areas dotted with small houses or campsites, offering unforgettable panoramic views over the fjords.
The towns and cities nestled along the fjords are truly unique, often situated right at the water's edge and providing picturesque scenery. This dramatic landscape also brings a level of logistical challenge: to cross waterways and mountains, truckers will rely on bridges, short ferry crossings, and tunnels, which are all very common in this region.
Examples of these include Skutvik, a charming coastal town with a scenic road leading to a ferry terminal; Tresfjordbrua, where the impressive Tresfjord Bridge spans the fjord; or Torrfjorden, featuring the 800-metre Tennfloget Tunnel that runs along the water beneath a hillside. And that's just the beginning - many more breathtaking destinations await!
From 24th to 26th October, we're heading to Poland to join the Poznań Game Arena! We can't wait to meet our #BestCommunityEver in person. We'll be taking part in a special panel, giving a short speech on the main stage, where we'll be sharing some exciting insights, and giving our fans the chance to try exclusive demos of the upcoming Nordic Horizons and Louisiana DLCs!
At this year's Poznań Game Arena, you will be able to find our booth in pavilion 5, stand 55. There, we will feature two of our 4D motion simulators and six additional gaming stations, all powered by Thrustmaster. Our fans will have an exclusive opportunity to play special demo versions of our upcoming Louisiana and Nordic Horizons DLCs there, experiencing these highly anticipated map expansions hands-on.
A huge thank-you to Thrustmaster for partnering with us and making this immersive setup possible. Our stations will be equipped with their quality sim-driving gear, including the T248 steering wheel and the SimTask steering kit, giving everyone a taste of just how great it feels to play our games with this setup.
On top of that, thanks to the kind cooperation with Scania Poland, we'll also have a real truck on display at our booth, a Scania 460R, giving visitors a unique look at one of the vehicles that inspire our games.
We're also excited to join forces with some very popular Polish influencers. Iwona Blecharczyk, a real truck driver, Wujek Bohun, and Janusz0821 will be visiting our booth for a meet-and-greet session on Saturday, giving fans the chance to meet them in person, so don't miss out!
If you are interested in hearing some interesting developer insights from our side, we'll be taking part in a special panel called Building Local Communities: From Passion to Presence alongside Bethesda and Warhorse on Friday, discussing how to build a community around your games. This panel is part of the Games Marketing Summit, held during the Game Industry Conference, which runs simultaneously with the PGA in nearby halls. We'll also have a short speech on the main stage of PGA, where fans might even catch a first glimpse of some of our new projects.
Finally, some members of our team will be present at the booth, including Petr, Beny, Nemiro, Bartosz, Annie, Mrazík, Oscar, Davido, and others, who cannot wait to meet with you!
We are excited to get in touch with you in Poznań! But if you won't be able to attend, don't worry, and make sure to give our X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and TikTok a follow as we plan to share updates from PGA and maybe even record an SCS On The Road episode from the venue. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed. See you in Poznań!
Double, bubble, engine rumble, Through the marsh and forest, tumble. Fog drifts low and lanterns flicker, Magic stirs as night grows thicker.
In the swamp where wisps do play, Haul your load a ghostly way. Past the roots of crooked trees, Through the howl of autumn breeze.
Brackenhelm in moonlight glows, Winding roads where mystery flows. Cauldron brews and herbs ignite, Witches sing in veiled delight.
“Driver bold, come cross our land, With pumpkin magic treats in hand. From dock to keep, from vale to shore, Six runs you need—and maybe more!”
Autumn leaves and shadows dance, Air is thick with spectral chance. But fear not ghosts or forest groans— The witches guard these ancient stones.
So light your lamps and clutch the wheel, For Halloween tonight is real! Through portal gates you now shall go, To Brackenreach, where legends grow.
Upon return, attend the call, To spread the spooky treats for all, Not just to Brackenhelm as one, But cities, towns and everyone.
For Hauloween is in the air, And there’s no time to flee nor dare To hide away from all the treats That wait for you, but not to eat, NO, they must be hauled, delivered quick, Then parked away, now that’s the trick!
Get ready to roll this Halloween in our Witches of Brackenreach - World of Trucks event, a hauntingly delightful twist to your usual trucking journey, where mystery and challenge meet the open road. The adventure begins today for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator!
This year, we ask you to help us reach a combined community goal of 1,500,000 deliveries. That's a huge number, but we know that our #BestCommunityEver has no limits! Also, as you will see, there are a lot of exciting new things to look forward to!
Beyond the veil of our world lies Brackenreach, a mystical realm steeped in legend and guarded by three elemental witches. Now, through shimmering portals appearing across your homeland, you are invited to step into this spellbound valley to cross foggy swamps, brave eerie forests, and wind your way to the ancient Castle Brackenhelm. Help the witches and the villagers this Halloween by braving the haunted marshes to deliver vital Halloween supplies. The realm awaits your courage—and your arrival.
Your personal goal? Complete 15 Halloween deliveries across any
trucking territory, including 3 to and 3 from Castle Brackenhelm, more detailed in the rules below.
On top of all this, you’re also encouraged to help spread the spooky and fun Halloween spirit across the rest of the world by delivering festive supplies to and from cities within the homeland. There will even be some enchanted cargo making its way from Brackenreach back to the homeland—perhaps the witches’ and villagers’ way of saying thank you for your help!
Our #WitchesOfBrackenreach this year offers a spellbindingly impressive new desktop theme that will run during our Halloween event celebrations, we hope you enjoy the lively and spooky atmosphere it brings!
We will also be hosting a special developer live stream where we’ll discuss how the event was designed, share some fun insights, and enjoy Halloween in a nice and relaxed session while playing and contributing towards the community goal. Join us on Tuesday, the 21st of October, from 18:00 CET on Twitch, YouTube, or Facebook, and journey to the Witches of Brackenreach with us!
Witches of Brackenreach Rules:
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 1,500,000 deliveries of Halloween treats and supplies to or from any city, including the mysterious land of Brackenreach, where your destination will be Castle Brackenhelm.
There are 4 types of cargo that can be delivered in this event:
Halloween Treats
Halloween Costumes
Halloween Herbs & Spices
Halloween Crafts
Your personal goal is to complete 15 Halloween deliveries across any trucking territory, including 3 to and 3 fromCastle Brackenhelm, using Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator or both games combined.
Your bonus goal is to discover the Witch House, hidden within the land of Brackenreach, by driving to it.
Rewards
Personal: Players who complete the required 15 or more Halloween deliveries will gain a unique World of Trucks Achievement plus an enchanted Witch's Compass cabin item, as a Steam inventory item.
Community: When the community goal of achieving 1,500,000 Halloween deliveries is met, and if the player has also achieved their personal goal, then they will receive a bewitched Black Cat hanging cabin item, as a Steam inventory item.
Discovery: When the player discovers the Witch House, hidden within the land of Brackenreach, they will receive a Spooky Horn vehicle accessory as a Steam inventory item.
Brackenreach directions:
A portal to Brackenreach appears once you accept event cargo bound for Castle Brackenhelm. Find it on the map, a spiral icon, and navigate to it. Look for the sparkles with falling autumn leaves!
Leaving Brackenreach with cargo takes you to its destination; without cargo, you’ll be sent to a random city for a new job.
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 16th of November at 23:59 UTC.
This is our biggest Halloween event ever, and we are super excited to learn of your brave and exciting journeys to the legendary land of Brackenreach, and if you even dared to search for the three guardian witches. It has been such an incredible effort by all the teams to create this wonderful new place, and we’d be thrilled to see photos of you as you venture through all the challenges, reach your goals and enjoy the spoils, this season of Halloween. Share your screenshots and videos with us using the hashtag #WitchesOfBrackenreach on our Facebook ATS / ETS2, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram profiles, and we will share our favourite ones.
Louisiana is rich with street art, colorful murals, and striking statues - and our asset and map teams have been drawing plenty of inspiration from them for this upcoming DLC for American Truck Simulator. In today's blog, we'd like to give you a closer look at some of these creative works!
Street Art
Louisiana's vibrant murals and street art bring even more color and life to the Pelican State. As you cruise through in your truck, keep an eye out - you might spot the "Experience Ruston" mural on one of the city's buildings, complete with peaches in the background.
In Mansfield, you'll come across two murals, both featuring the American flag but with very different themes - one capturing the spirit of a baseball game, and the other showcasing an airplane. Over in Shreveport, two more murals await: one is a lively, colorful piece filled with diverse imagery (featured at the top of the blog), while the other spans the entire wall of a tall building in the background.
And that's not all - you'll discover murals scattered across other cities too, from Lafayette and Baton Rouge to Houma. So next time you're hauling cargo through Louisiana, be sure to look around and take in the art that makes this state even more unique!
Statues
Now, let's see some of the statues we have recreated for this DLC! As you explore the streets of Baton Rouge, you'll come across the statue of Christopher Columbus in Columbus Plaza - a tribute to the famed navigator whose transatlantic voyages opened the path to European exploration of the Americas.
If you head west from there along I-10, the Atchafalaya Welcome Center houses a modest monument honoring the Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge and commemorating the service of veterans. Further south, in Houma, a touching statue of a mother and her children stands near the city court, adding a more intimate expression of remembrance.
We are really excited to introduce a new truck to the world of Euro Truck Simulator 2! Thanks to a great collaboration with DAF Trucks, the DAF XF Electric is joining our electric line-up, and truckers can already drive it through the Quick Jobs section in the game. Let's take a look at this newest addition!
The DAF XF Electric is part of the New Generation DAF models and features the advanced, fully electric PACCAR drive system. In the Quick Jobs section, this truck comes in a 4x2 chassis configuration, equipped with the PACCAR EX-D2 electric motor. Power comes from five battery packs with a combined capacity of 525 kWh.
This model also stands out with its striking white and blue paint scheme, originally designed by DAF Trucks, which gives the electric truck a modern and distinctive appearance.
The interior features an additional rear side window and a folded "cinema" passenger seat, enhancing visibility from the cab and providing greater safety when navigating Europe's narrow streets.
As mentioned in the past, the transition to electric vehicles brings unique challenges within our virtual world. While our team is working hard to develop the necessary infrastructure, traditional fuel stations cannot simply be converted into charging stations without significant modifications.
That's why the DAF XF Electric is currently available only for Quick Jobs, with a maximum range of 350 kilometres per delivery. In case you happen to run out of charge, an emergency recharging service is available for a fee. We believe you'll enjoy the unique experience of driving this state-of-the-art truck, with its impressive acceleration, speed, and quiet, smooth performance on the road. We look forward to hearing your feedback!
This update will not reset the in-game economy, so it may take some time before a quick job featuring the new electric DAF appears. If you don't see one right away, please be patient and allow some in-game time to pass.
We hope we got you excited to drive the DAF XF Electric. We would like to thank DAF Trucks for the smooth cooperation in bringing this new vehicle to Euro Truck Simulator 2. Make sure to give them a follow on their X/Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!
Our SCS On The Road series continues with another exciting stop connected to our upcoming RAM & Dodge Car Pack DLC for American Truck Simulator as a part of the broader Road Trip project. This time, we had the privilege of spending the day with a truly iconic piece of American muscle - the Dodge Challenger Hellcat Widebody.
Known for its aggressive stance, wide fenders, and unmistakable sound, the Challenger Hellcat Widebody is more than just a car; it’s an experience. To bring that experience authentically into our projects, we had the honor of recording the vehicle’s raw and powerful sounds firsthand. From the deep rumble at idle to the unmistakable roar under acceleration, every detail was captured for future use in our games.
But sound recording was just one part of our day. We also took the chance to do a detailed walk-around of the vehicle, capturing reference material that will help our team recreate this legend as faithfully as possible.
We’d like to extend a big thank you to Marek, the proud owner of this Dodge Challenger Hellcat, for lending us his valuable time. Not only did he allow us to record the car in action, but we also had a friendly chat about his experience owning such a remarkable machine and his passion for cars in general. Be sure to check out more of Marek’s awesome content on his Instagram or their YouTube channel - just a heads-up, it’s in Czech.
More news from the Benelux Rework project just got delivered to you! In today's blog, we would like to dive into the water bodies, something that is really inseparable from this region. So let's see what you can expect to see when this rework project is finished!
The Benelux countries have been shaped by rivers, canals, and the sea for centuries. Especially in the Netherlands, people learned long ago how to live with this powerful element - building dikes, canals, and polders to hold it back or turn it into fertile land. Large parts of the Netherlands actually lie below sea level, which makes the extensive system of dams and barriers vital for keeping the land safe and habitable.
Windmills, which you can still spot across the countryside, were once an essential part of draining swamps and reclaiming new ground. And as you can see, our map designers have been working to bring this unique sight into ETS2.
When trucking through this area, you will be able to see that water doesn't play an important role only in the landscape of Benelux, but it's also vital for its logistics. Natural rivers flow alongside man-made canals, both serving transport purposes and providing calm spaces for relaxation. And don't forget about the mighty North Sea, which shapes the northwestern coasts of Belgium and the Netherlands and makes them home to some of Europe's largest and busiest container ports.
On your trucking adventures, you may find yourself crossing the famous Afsluitdijk, the dam that separates the IJsselmeer lake from the sea, or rolling over bridges that span the Waal, one of the main branches of the Rhine. Further south in Belgium, the Meuse (Maas) flows past beautiful cities like Liège, where hydropower plants use water for energy.
We hope you have enjoyed this preview of the Benelux Rework project! We are excited to share more with you down the road, so be sure to keep up to date with the latest updates by following us on Twitter, Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, and Instagram, and by subscribing to our newsletter! Until next time, happy haulin'.
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