Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.62 Update Release

We're excited to announce that the 1.62 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2 has officially been released and is now available on Steam!

Before we head to the news, we would like to thank everyone who took part in the Open Beta and reported any issues or provided general feedback on our forum. This makes it much easier for our team to fine-tune everything and helps ensure a smooth transition to the full update release.

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

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

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

We hope you are also excited to try out all the new features! Make sure to keep up to date with future updates by following us on X/Twitter, Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, and by subscribing to our newsletter! Until next time, happy haulin'!

Iceland: Reykjavík + BIG in Iceland

Velkomin til Reykjavíkur! Today, we're heading to Iceland's capital, Reykjavík, for a closer look at its recreation in our upcoming Iceland DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2, which releases on November 10th, along with new Special Transport routes coming to the island. Ready to explore? Let's hit the road!

Located on the Seltjarnarnes peninsula, Reykjavík is the heart of Iceland and home to some of the country's most recognisable landmarks, offering a mix of urban life, beautiful waterfront views and surrounding natural landscapes. 

Bringing Iceland's capital to life within our game's map scale presented some interesting challenges for our map designers. With the city centre situated on a peninsula, surrounded by numerous suburbs that make up the Greater Reykjavík area, space was limited. Our team had to carefully balance the city's road network, industries and famous landmarks whilst ensuring enough room remained for the surrounding landscape and destinations.

Of course, we couldn't miss out on recreating the well travelled Route 41, which connects Reykjavík with Keflavík! Winding its way through the capital, this important route takes drivers past various industrial areas and plenty of points of interest, eventually leading towards the city's iconic waterfront. You can also travel along a short section of Route 49, which connects the city to Iceland's famous Ring Road, known locally as Hringvegur. 

Of course, a capital city needs its industries, and Reykjavík is no exception! Truckers will find a variety of depots spread across the city and its surrounding areas, each representing an important part of Iceland's economy.

Among the industrial locations you'll discover is the Straumsvík aluminium smelter, Iceland's first and longest-operating aluminium reduction facility. Further east, near Route 36, you'll also find a farming area in Mosfellsdalur, offering a different kind of delivery experience away from the busy capital.

Closer to the city, you can discover the coastal town of Garðabær, which are a part of Reykjavík's suburbs. Here, you can find an IKA store and a logistics hub. Towards the waterfront, you'll reach Sundahöfn, one of Reykjavík's most important industrial and harbour areas, featuring a large container port and a recycling company offering delivery opportunities.

Transport is a vital lifeline for many of Iceland's residents, helping to keep communities connected and essential supplies moving across the island. Near Reykjavík, you'll also find an oil storage facility, which plays an important role in supplying fuel to the capital and its surrounding region.

Truckers looking to take a break or make a new home in the capital will also find a Volvo truck dealership, a service station and a garage available to purchase in this area. However, there's much more to Reykjavík than just its industries! Our map designers have also worked hard to recreate some of the capital's most famous sights, particularly along its beautiful waterfront.

One of the most recognisable landmarks you'll encounter is the spectacular Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre. Situated right beside the harbour, this striking modern building is famous for its distinctive glass architecture. Just opposite, you'll also spot the Central Bank of Iceland, along with other familiar sights such as the harbour's iconic yellow lighthouses and the statue of Ingólfur Arnarson, traditionally recognised as Reykjavík's founder.

Further along the shoreline, keep an eye out for the Sun Voyager, a beautiful steel sculpture inspired by the form of a Viking ship, overlooking the sea. From here, you'll also be able to admire Reykjavík's unique skyline, dominated by the unmistakable tower of the Hallgrímskirkja church. This iconic landmark can be spotted from several locations around the city, including from a distance as you approach the capital.

Near the harbour, you'll also find a recruitment agency and a coach terminal, the latter having been relocated slightly from its real-world position to better fit within our map's scale.

Whether you're arriving in Reykjavík for a delivery, searching for your next job or simply exploring the capital, we hope you'll enjoy discovering the many details our map designers have included. But there's more to Iceland than its beautiful cities and scenery. For those looking for a bigger challenge, we've got a big delivery in store! 

BIG in Iceland - Special Transport Routes 

Looking for an even bigger challenge on your Icelandic adventures? We're excited to reveal that 4 new Special Transport routes will be available across the island for owners of the Euro Truck Simulator 2 Special Transport DLC! 

These routes will take you across Iceland's unique road network, hauling some of the largest and heaviest loads with the assistance of professional escort teams. You'll have the opportunity to transport cargo such as large reservoir tanks, silos, boats, enormous tyres and underground loaders.

We're also excited to introduce a brand new cargo to haul, The Articulated Dumper! A massive piece of machinery previously only available in American Truck Simulator! Here's where you'll be able to take on these oversized deliveries:

• Selfoss to Selfoss
• Keflavík to Selfoss
• Blönduós to Akureyri
• Ólafsvík to Hólmavík

Each route will bring its own challenges, so be sure to follow your escort vehicles, watch your surroundings and take extra care when navigating these enormous loads across Iceland!

We hope you've enjoyed this look at Reykjavík and the new upcoming Special Transport routes! If you're excited to explore the Land of Fire and Ice on November 10th, be sure to add the Iceland DLC to your Steam Wishlist and follow us on our social media channels. Until next time, keep on truckin'!

American Truck Simulator: 1.62 Update Release

We are very happy to share that the 1.62 update for American Truck Simulator is now released and available on Steam!

Before we get into the details of the new features, we would like to send a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Open Beta and helped report any bugs or other issues, enabling us to fine-tune the update. Now, let's take a look at what's in store!

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 for you!

You can now find 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 receives 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 are also adding 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 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

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!

Return to Brackenreach Conclusion

The eerie mists have lifted, the candles have burned low, and the portals to Brackenreach have closed once again! Our Return to Brackenreach World of Trucks event has officially come to an end, and what a spooktacular adventure it has been!

We'd like to thank every single driver who took part in this year's Halloween celebration and helped uncover the mysteries hidden within the marshes and moonlit roads of Brackenreach.

Together, our amazing community completed an incredible 1,630,883 deliveries, surpassing the community goal! Your dedication and teamwork once again proved that our #BestCommunityEver can rise to any challenge, even those from beyond the veil!

Of course, no Halloween adventure would be complete without a few treats! Drivers who completed their personal goal of 15 or more deliveries earned the mystical Wisp Lantern cabin item. Thanks to your combined efforts in completing the community goal, those who achieved their personal goal also unlocked the fabled Key to Brackenreach hanging cabin item!

But that's not all! We also recorded 120,116 visits to the mysterious Witches' House. Those brave enough to discover this hidden location unlocked the Ember Grimoire cabin item, along with last year's Spooky Horn vehicle accessory, both awarded as Steam inventory items.

We've truly enjoyed seeing your fantastic screenshots and videos shared under #ReturnToBrackenreach. From eerie roads shrouded in mist to beautifully decorated trucks, your creativity and enthusiasm helped make this Halloween celebration one to remember!

As the last trucks make their way home and Brackenreach falls quiet once more, we hope you enjoyed your spooky adventures! Who knows what mysteries might await beyond the veil in the future?

Until then, stay tuned for more exciting events, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on X, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube, or by signing up for our newsletter. Thank you for joining us for our Return to Brackenreach event! Keep your headlights bright, watch out for things that go bump in the night, and happy trucking!