Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Greece DLC Release

Today is the day, engines at the ready! The Greece DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is now released and we can't wait for you to get on the road. Are you ready to discover the Land of Legends and Myths and all that it offers? Let's move into top gear! 

The Greece DLC is now available on Steam!


We look forward to you embarking on your first journey into Greece. Our team has been working hard to ensure everything is running smoothly for its release. From bug smashing to making those final touches to the map, we're ready for you to explore and deliver across the country and its islands! 

Take your time and enjoy every moment as you discover:
  • Explore 15 major cities across Greece, including Athens and Thessaloniki, alongside smaller towns and settlements.
  • Travel via Ferry to the islands of  Lesbos, Chios, Kefalonia, Crete and Rhodes.
  • Discover unique historical and natural landmarks including the Meteora Monasteries, the Fortress of Mytilene, Mount Olympus, the Corinth Canal and more!
  • Travel through diverse terrains, from historical cities to coastal roads and mountainous regions.
  • Drive across modern highways, winding country roads, and complex ports.
  • Deliver to unique depots such as Hotels, olive oil processing plants, marble quarries, and the bustling Piraeus port.
  • Discover a variety of viewpoints highlighting the Greek landscape and significant landmarks.

From bustling historical cities to charming island gems, Greece offers something new to explore at every turn. Whether you're drawn to the coastline or the mountains, you'll find unique opportunities to experience the country's beauty. From delivering to custom hotel resorts and local industries to making deliveries to ports, marble processing plants, and more, Greece has something for everyone to enjoy and discover.

#CruisingGreece World of Trucks Event


Introducing our newest World of Trucks Event, Cruising Greece! Embark on an epic journey through the legendary landscapes of Greece and its captivating islands, while contributing to its uniquely rich economy and earning special in-game Greek-themed rewards.


Earn a special Dolphin Paint Job for your truck when you complete your personal goal! To earn this, you must deliver cargo to or from all 15 of the explorable cities in Greece on a job contract that is over 200km in length. 


Your personal progress will also help contribute to and complete the community goal of driving 200,000,000 km (124,274,238 miles) while delivering cargo to or from any city in Greece. Upon reaching this goal, all drivers who have completed their personal goal will receive an additional reward; a very cute Little Owl dashboard ornament!


But that's not all! We also have another unique gift for you. Complete any job using External Contracts or the External Market, TO or FROM the city of Mitilini, and you will receive a Donkey Plushie to accompany you on your journey, sporting a Greek-coloured bandana! 


The event will be concluded on Sunday the 2nd of February 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Want to learn more? Take a read of our dedicated blog which you can find here


Greece Release Live Stream


Join us for our special Greece DLC Release Live Stream as we count down to the release time! The stream will feature special guests involved in developing this exciting new expansion, and our CEO, Pavel Ĺ ebor. We’ll also be trucking through Greece the entire time and hosting giveaways. Don’t miss out! Join us at our official Twitch or YouTube channels today from 4:00 PM CET to be part of the release party!

Heavy Cargo Pack DLC Update


We're excited to share that the Heavy Cargo Pack DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 will also receive a free update containing 3 new cargos to haul across Greece and beyond! Drivers looking for a more challenging job contract can now find these new heavy and specialised machinery equipment: 

Mobile Crusher: A powerful machine designed to crush large rocks and materials into smaller, usable sizes directly at the quarry site.

Mobile Screening Plant: A portable unit for efficiently separating and sorting materials by size to meet specific project requirements.

Mobile Stacker: A versatile conveyor system for stacking and transporting processed materials into organized stockpiles.


Each one of these cargoes has been recreated in detail by our talented vehicle and artist teams. We hope that you enjoy hauling each one of these challenging cargos on your travels. Send your screenshots and videos to us on our official social media channels. Happy Truckin'!

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Cruising Greece World of Trucks Event

We invite you all to join us on Wednesday, the 4th of December, to celebrate the release of our new Greece DLC, by taking part in our World of Trucks event – Cruising Greece! Embark on an epic journey through the legendary landscapes of Greece and its captivating islands, while contributing to its uniquely rich economy.

The challenge for our #BestCommunityEver is to achieve the community goal of driving 200,000,000 km while delivering cargo to or from any city in Greece.

While you are #CruisingGreece, you will encounter its natural beauty, ancient and modern architecture, and historic locations whose stories have stood the test of time through millennia to educate and inspire many of us today. With so much to see and do in this Mediterranean paradise, it's easy to get carried away with all the possibilities. We can certainly recommend taking part in the olive and cotton industries, offering beautiful locations to visit, then there is Greece's world-famous marble exports and tourism to experience, including enchanting islands and postcard-perfect villages.

As you participate in Greece's iconic economy, you'll get to experience new custom-made depots including quarries, farms, a shipyard, and gas stations, where you can deliver cargo. You can also look forward to many more epic views and highlights such as:

  • Piraeus Port of Athens, the largest passenger port in Europe
  • Faliraki Beach, a beautiful tourist beach with golden sands and deep blue water
  • Lake Polyfytos Bridge, one of the longest bridges in Greece
  • Thessaloniki Cement Plant, featuring one of the largest-scaled artistic mural projects in Europe
 
As with past cruising events, you can use your own trailer and experience all these in the external market!
 
Greece DLC has 15 exciting new cities to explore, and we’ve got a special reward for completing your personal goal, which will require you to deliver a job to or from all of them. All jobs for the event need to be 200 km or more.
 
So, what are you waiting for? Come along and explore the Mediterranean paradise of Greece and its surrounding islands, and experience its hidden wonders and thriving economy in this latest addition to Euro Truck Simulator 2.


Rules

Using External Contracts or External Market, with a World of Trucks-connected profile in Euro Truck Simulator 2, the community goal is to drive 200,000,000 km while delivering cargo to or from any city in Greece.

When a player completes a delivery to or from all 15 unique Greek cities, they will achieve their personal goal.

All jobs for the event need to be at least 200 km or more.

You can check if your recent deliveries met these conditions using your Log Book in your World of Trucks profile.

Rewards

Personal: Players that deliver cargo to or from 15 unique Greek cities will gain a personal World of Trucks Achievement and a beautiful dolphin-themed ETS2 truck paint job Steam inventory item.


Community: When the community goal of driving 200,000,000 km during deliveries to or from any Greek city is met, and if the player has also achieved their personal goal, then they will receive a very cute Little Owl dashboard ornament as a Steam inventory item.
 

Note: In order to qualify for the community reward, you must complete at least your personal goal in Euro Truck Simulator 2. Each reward will be a Steam inventory item for Euro Truck Simulator 2. Once completed, claim your reward in the Events page on your World of Trucks profile.

The event will be concluded on Sunday the 2nd of February at 23:59 UTC.

We look forward to hearing from you about your legendary and triumphant travels, with loads of deliveries made on winding and picturesque coastline roads. We can’t wait to see all your photos! So, please share your screenshots and videos with us using the hashtag #CruisingGreece on our Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram profiles and we will share our favorite ones (we may even feature some of them in a future blog post!).