Iceland: Viewpoints

Today, we're taking a closer look at some of the viewpoints you'll be able to visit in the upcoming Iceland DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2, where you can take a break from the road and enjoy the surrounding scenery!

Viewpoints in our games highlight notable places recreated by our map designers to represent their real-world locations. If you've visited one before, you'll know how it works: simply drive up to the viewpoint and activate the trigger to start a special cutscene, taking you around the area and showcasing its most interesting features.

As you might expect, Iceland will feature plenty of viewpoints, with many of them highlighting the country's remarkable natural beauty. We've got quite a few prepared for you to discover, but we don't want to spoil all the fun of exploring them for yourself. So, today, we're sharing just a selection of what awaits you on the roads of Iceland!

One of the first viewpoints we'd like to show you is the famous Seljalandsfoss waterfall in southern Iceland, located right next to the Ring Road. This beautiful waterfall cascades around 60 metres down a cliff face, landing in a small pool below.

If you venture southwest from Reykjavík to the Reykjanes Peninsula, you will come across another one - the Blue Lagoon - a popular health and geothermal spa. The Blue Lagoon was formed by chance in 1976 during the construction of the Svartsengi Geothermal Power Plant. The plant's excess geothermal seawater flowed into a nearby lava field, gradually forming the lagoon we know today. Its distinctive milky-blue colour comes from its high silica content, which reflects sunlight in a unique way.

When you travel east of the capital city instead, you can find the Gullfoss Waterfall, also known as the "Golden Falls", one of Iceland's most famous waterfalls. Gullfoss stands out for its two-tiered drop, glacial source, and canyon setting, and it ranks among the most visited stops on waterfall tours.

In eastern Iceland, make sure to see the Stuðlagil Canyon, a remarkable basalt rock formation in Jökuldalur Valley. It became visible in 2009, when a hydroelectric project lowered the water level of the Jökulsá á Dal River, revealing its impressive basalt walls. The canyon is known for its striking rock formations and the vivid blue glacial river flowing through it.

Near Akureyri, don't miss the Goðafoss Waterfall, one of the most iconic places you can see in the Land of Fire and Ice. It takes its name from a legend dating back to around 1000 AD, when Iceland adopted Christianity. According to the story, chieftain Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði threw his pagan idols into the waterfall to mark the country's peaceful transition to the new faith.

There are plenty more viewpoints waiting for you to discover, including Þingvellir, Geysir, Jökulsárlón, and many more. But we'll leave the rest for you to explore and enjoy for yourself! If you're looking forward to discovering these places, be sure to add the Iceland DLC to your Steam wishlist!

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Iceland Release Date & Video Trailer Reveal

The wait is almost over, truckers! Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through a land shaped by fire, ice, and the forces of nature. We’re excited to officially reveal the release date of the Iceland DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2, bringing the extraordinary landscapes of this island nation to your virtual trucking adventures!

Iceland DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2
will be released on November 10th, 2026

To celebrate this milestone, we’re also happy to share the official Iceland DLC video trailer on our YouTube channel. Take a closer look at the breathtaking scenery, winding roads, and unique destinations that await you in this upcoming map expansion.

Iceland stands apart as one of Earth's most extraordinary places, offering a remarkable variety of landscapes shaped by volcanic activity and ancient glaciers. From towering volcanoes and vast ice fields to dramatic coastlines, black sand beaches, and powerful waterfalls, there is something incredible waiting around every corner. Now, you’ll have the opportunity to experience these natural wonders from behind the wheel of your truck!

With 14 cities and settlements to explore, including Reykjavík and Akureyri, there will be plenty of new destinations to discover along your journey. You’ll travel along the iconic Ring Road, connecting lively urban areas, quiet settlements, rugged coastlines, and remote corners of the island, with every route offering a different glimpse into Iceland’s unique character.

Along the way, you’ll encounter some of Iceland’s most recognisable natural landmarks, including Jökulsárlón, Goðafoss, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Víkurfjara, Geysir, and Þingvellir, among many others. You’ll also come across narrow bridges with single-lane traffic, where drivers must give way to oncoming vehicles, adding a new layer of realism and care to your journeys. Whether you’re driving past majestic mountains, crossing vast plains and volcanic fields, or navigating roads surrounded by towering cliffs, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to take in the island’s spectacular scenery.

But there’s more to Iceland than its natural beauty! The DLC will also introduce a variety of industries and delivery opportunities, from custom-made farms and quarries to a distinctive silica factory in Húsavík. These locations will bring their own character to the experience, giving you plenty of reasons to keep your wheels turning across the island.

And when night falls, be sure to keep an eye on the sky. Under the right conditions, the Northern Lights may illuminate the landscape, creating a truly memorable backdrop for your deliveries. To make your journeys even more immersive, daylight hours will accurately reflect Iceland’s real-world timing, bringing another layer of authenticity to your travels.

The Iceland DLC invites you to experience a destination unlike any other in Euro Truck Simulator 2. We can’t wait for you to discover its winding roads, unique industries, and breathtaking natural wonders for yourselves!

We’re thrilled to finally share this milestone with our #BestCommunityEver, and we look forward to seeing you hit the roads of Iceland soon. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm throughout development! 

If you haven’t already, be sure to add the Iceland DLC to your Steam wishlist. It’s a great way to show your support for the project and make sure you’re notified when the expansion becomes available. Make sure to also follow us on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, YouTube, and TikTok or subscribe to our newsletter to receive all the recent updates. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed. Until next time, safe travels!

Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.62 Update Open Beta

We’re excited to share that the 1.62 Open Beta for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is now available for players to try out. If you decide to join the beta, we’d really appreciate it if you report any bugs or issues you encounter in the appropriate section of our official forums.

Your feedback plays a huge role in helping us improve the game, and we truly value the time and effort you put into testing these new features and changes.

DAF XG+ Emerald, Sapphire & 30 Years in Czechia Editions

With the release of the 1.62 update, we are releasing three new editions of the DAF XG+! The Emerald and Sapphire Editions bring distinctive green and blue paint jobs, exclusive exterior accessories, and specially designed interiors, offering drivers a stylish new way to personalise their trucks.

The third addition, the DAF XG+ 30 Years in Czechia Edition, celebrates three decades of DAF in the Czech Republic with a special anniversary design, unique exterior details, and an exclusive interior featuring dedicated upholstery and stitching. You can find out more in our blog post here.

New Garages

We are introducing new truck garage models across the entire base map and all map DLCs, so you’ll be able to enjoy these refreshed garages wherever you go. The new garages feature updated visuals both in the interior and exterior, with greater attention to detail and a more modern, immersive feel. We hope this will make upgrading your garage feel even more rewarding.

Of course, performance was also an important consideration. Bringing these new garages to the game while keeping their performance cost in check compared to the older models was no small task, but we hope we’ve found the right balance between improved visuals and performance. You can read more here.

Improved Material System

We are continuing to expand the Improved Material System with this update, bringing it to more truck interiors. The Iveco S-Way is the latest addition to the lineup, benefiting from enhanced lighting and improved visual quality, with a particular focus on how different interior materials react to light.

We hope you enjoy the new beautiful visuals! You can read more about this topic here.

Goodyear Tyres Pack Update

We are updating the Goodyear Tyres Pack paint jobs to reflect the company's updated branding.

The latest Goodyear logo and slightly adjusted colours are now featured across the paint jobs, bringing them in line with the current design.

Game Radio Update

With the 1.62 Open Beta, we’re also bringing an update to the Escape station within our Game Radio feature! As the only stream-safe station in our in-game radio lineup, Escape is a great choice for content creators who want to share their journeys with their communities. We’ve removed tracks that were causing copyright issues and expanded the playlist with 11 new songs, giving Escape a longer runtime that better matches our other stations.

Changelog:

Map

• New Garages

Vehicles

• Improved Material System for Iveco S-Way
• DAF XG+ Emerald, Sapphire & 30 Years in Czechia Editions
• Goodyear Tyres Pack Update

Sound

• Game Radio Update

Enjoy all the new additions, but please remember: It's only an open beta, not a stable public version, so you may encounter bugs, instability, or crashes. It's completely okay if you want to wait for the final release. But if you're interested in helping us to get there faster, we'd appreciate all of your feedback on our forum and your bug reports in the dedicated section.

Please check our modding wiki to get details pertaining to mods for the game.

If you wish to participate in this Open Beta, you can find this version in the Experimental Beta branch on Steam. The way to access it is as follows: Steam client → LIBRARY → right-click on Euro Truck Simulator 2 → Properties → Game Versions & Betas tab → Beta Participation list → public_beta. Sometimes you will have to restart your Steam client to see the correct branch name there.

UK Rework: Edinburgh

Get the Irn Bru chilled, grab yourself a Tunnock’s, and get ready for a wee trip north of the border! Today, we’re buzzing to give you your first proper look at Edinburgh as part of our ongoing UK Rework project for Euro Truck Simulator 2. So, nae messing about, let’s get stuck in and see what’s changed in Scotland’s historic capital. 

Edinburgh is a city packed with history, character and some of Scotland’s most recognisable architecture. From its historic Old Town to its famous castle, the Scottish capital has a distinctive look which our team has been working hard to capture in-game. 

Of course, no recreation of Edinburgh would be complete without Princes Street! Around this famous shopping street, players will be able to spot several of the city's most famous landmarks, including the Scott Monument, the iconic clock tower of The Balmoral Hotel, and Edinburgh Castle overlooking the city from Castle Rock. 

Another landmark players may spot on their travels is Arthur's Seat, one of Edinburgh's most famous natural sights. Rising above the city, it can be seen from many areas around the capital and beyond.

However, our team wanted Edinburgh to feel like much more than just a collection of famous landmarks. As you travel through the city, you'll encounter a mixture of busy commercial streets & residential neighbourhoods. 

You'll also find plenty of history around the city too, including churches and statues of notable figures placed throughout the city. One such statue can be found at Picardy Place, where Sherlock Holmes keeps a watchful eye over the surrounding streets! We felt this was a rather elementary detail worth including in our recreation.

Head to the waterfront and you'll reach Leith, one of Edinburgh's main industrial areas in our rework. The Port of Leith forms an important part of this district, with its docks, yards and surrounding infrastructure. 

Looking for work? Players will find a selection of delivery opportunities around Edinburgh! Head to Leith for jobs at the port or a local construction site, or venture towards the outskirts of the city, where you'll find more locations to deliver to and from.

Drivers will also be able to find their own little rest spot by the seaside, as our team managed to place the Edinburgh garage right beside the coast! You may even spot some friendly furry friends hanging around, as the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is located nearby.

We're also working to recreate some of Edinburgh's familiar public transport, including its trams and double-decker buses, which will help bring even more life to the city streets. Alongside this, Edinburgh Bus Station is being created with our upcoming Coaches DLC in mind, allowing players to pick up and drop off passengers as part of their journeys to and from the Scottish capital.

We hope you've enjoyed this wee look around Edinburgh and everything our team has been working on for the UK Rework! There’s still plenty more to come, so keep your eyes peeled and be sure to follow us on our social media channels for the latest news, screenshots and updates. Until next time, keep on truckin'! 

American Truck Simulator: 1.62 Update Open Beta

We are excited to share that the Open Beta for the 1.62 update for American Truck Simulator is now available to try and test! If you would like to take part, we would really appreciate your help in reporting any bugs you may encounter in the appropriate section(s) of our official forums.

Every report and piece of feedback helps us polish and fine-tune the update ahead of its full release, so we greatly appreciate everyone who takes the time to help us test it. Thank you in advance!

Road Trip Tourist Boards Update

If you have been enjoying the new Atlas feature in the recently released Road Trip: Ford DLC, we have something more coming your way in the 1.62 update!

You can look forward to brand-new Tourist Boards to uncover in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Washington, and Louisiana, with one Tourist Board added to each of these states, as well as Nebraska, which will receive two Tourist Boards; a new postcard will be awarded for every one of these completed!

But that's not all. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, we will also add the Route 66 Cross-Border Tourist Board with exploration locations spanning across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.

If you don't own all these map expansions, you can still explore the locations available in the states you own. However, to unlock the special postcard reward, you will need to own all the map expansions covered by the Route 66 Cross-Border Tourist Board and visit every exploration location associated with it. And there's an extra treat, too. Completing this Cross-Border Tourist Board will also reward you with a special Route 66 Air Freshener accessory!

If you would like to find out more, you can read about this addition here.

Improved Material System

We are continuing to expand the Improved Material System with this update, bringing it to more truck interiors. The All-New Volvo VNL is the latest addition to the lineup, benefiting from enhanced lighting and improved visual quality, with a particular focus on how different interior materials react to light. We hope you enjoy the new beautiful visuals! You can read more about this topic here.

Goodyear Tires Pack Update

We are updating the Goodyear Tires Pack paint jobs to reflect the company's updated branding. The latest Goodyear logo and slightly adjusted colours are now featured across the paint jobs, bringing them in line with the current design.

Game Radio Update

We're also bringing an update to the Escape station within our Game Radio feature! As the only stream-safe station in our in-game radio lineup, Escape is a great choice for content creators who want to share their journeys with their communities. We've removed tracks that were causing copyright issues and expanded the playlist with 11 new songs, giving Escape a longer runtime that better matches our other stations.

Changelog:

Map

• Road Trip Tourist Boards Update

Vehicles

• Improved Material System for the All-New 2025 Volvo VNL
• Goodyear Tires Pack Update
• Added the All-New 2025 Volvo VNL among AI traffic vehicles

Sound

• Game Radio Update

Enjoy all the new additions, but please remember: It's only an open beta, not a stable public version, so you may encounter bugs, instability, or crashes. It's completely okay if you want to wait for the final release. But if you're interested in helping us to get there faster, we'd appreciate all of your feedback on our forum and your bug reports in the dedicated section.

Please check our modding wiki to get details pertaining to mods for the game.

If you wish to participate in this Open Beta, you can find this version in the Experimental Beta branch on Steam. The way to access it is as follows: Steam client → LIBRARY → right-click on American Truck Simulator → Properties → Game Versions & Betas tab → Beta Participation list → public_beta. Sometimes you will have to restart your Steam client to see the correct branch name there.

Remember to stay up to date with the latest American Truck Simulator developments by subscribing to our newsletter or following us on X/Twitter, Facebook, BlueSky, and Instagram. Until next time, we will see you on the road!