Today, we're excited to share a little more about another one of the vehicles that will be featured in our upcoming Coaches DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2. This time, we’re taking a closer look at the MAN Lion's Coach, a modern, comfortable, and long-distance coach that many of you may have seen on the road before!
The MAN Lion’s Coach is well regarded in the industry for its blend of efficiency, practicality and passenger comfort. It is powered by MAN’s reliable D26 engine, offering strong performance for long-distance travel. Inside, the coach is designed to make journeys comfortable for both the driver and passengers, with large windows, well-arranged seating and a clean, spacious layout.
Safety also plays an important role, with a range of modern assistance systems available to support drivers on busy roads and longer motorway journeys. Thanks to its dependable performance, comfortable interior and clear focus on safety, the Lion’s Coach has become a popular choice for operators across Europe on both regional routes and international services.
Our vehicles team has been working to faithfully recreate these defining characteristics and bring the coach into Euro Truck Simulator 2 with as much accuracy as possible. Both 4×2 and 6×2 variants are being created, giving players the choice between a standard and an extended length configuration.
Inside, we will be giving you the option to choose from five different colour variants for the seats and curtains. This will allow you to create a look that suits your fleet, while the wheel cover will also feature a changeable colour option, giving you a variety of different visual customisation combinations. As always, this process involves a lot of collaboration between our vehicle artists, designers, and programmers, who are working together to deliver a model that meets our quality standards.
Whilst what you see here today is still a work in progress, we’re excited to be able to share these early previews with you and to give you a first taste of what’s to come. This is just one of several coaches that will eventually be part of the Coaches DLC, and we can’t wait to show you more in the future as development continues.
We hope you are as excited as we are for the upcoming Coaches DLC as the development continues! For the latest updates, be sure to follow us on our social media channels on X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and TikTok, or sign up for our newsletter. If you're looking forward to hitting the road in style, don’t forget to add the Coaches DLC to your Steam Wishlist!
Hello #BestCommunityEver! Since the release of the Louisiana DLC for American Truck Simulator, we've been thrilled to see all the amazing feedback you've shared - from photos and videos to reviews. Watching you explore this newest map expansion has been incredibly rewarding, and your positive responses truly warm our hearts. That's why we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of our favorite Louisiana content created by you!
In case you didn't see any content from Louisiana or couldn't play it yourself, here is a little peek at various content creators' journey through the Pelican State. We hope these will make you want to explore this DLC yourself!
And there are a lot of you sharing some beautiful screenshots with us on social media (X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok) using the hashtag #CruisingLouisiana when participating in this World of Trucks Event. Thank you for that! Make sure to take part as well to earn unique rewards for your truck! You can read more about the event here.
We're incredibly excited to hear what you think about our game! Reviews, whether from the media or directly from you on Steam, mean so much to us. Positive feedback not only motivates our team but also helps us grow and reach more players who might enjoy the game as much as you do.
If you want to, you can still write a review for the Louisiana DLC on its Steam page. We would really appreciate it! You can find the review section if you scroll to the bottom of the Louisiana Steam page.
We have also reached out to a few content creators who got the opportunity to try out this DLC in early access to give us their opinion on the Louisiana map expansion. It's safe to say they enjoyed it too! We also recommend checking out their channels for more content.
“One thing that always amazes me about SCS Software is how well they capture the vibe of each state, and Louisiana feels like a wonderful and unique place to drive around. From the river-ferry crossings with their tailored cutscenes to the wildlife hiding in the swampy areas, the detail is really nice. Driving through New Orleans is a whole experience in itself! I’ve never been there in real life, but even at night the game makes it feel alive. One thing I love to look out for are the landmarks you can always discover, and in this case, you find murals scattered all over the map; they’re really solid representations of the real thing. It’s pretty cool how perfectly they nailed the mood.” - WildAnnie.
"SCS Software has blown me away with the Louisiana DLC. Crossing that state line, it was clear that they did their research on the state. Capturing everything from the wetlands to the city landscapes. Driving through the winding bayous and across the bridges really brought out the overall feel for Louisiana. Cities like New Orleans, Lake Charles, and Baton Rouge are amazing. They put in so much detail. And the smaller towns made it feel like I was there. The industrial ports are massive! Crossing the river on the ferry alone is a super cool feature for this DLC. The sounds of Louisiana were not forgotten either. You can hear the wildlife in the background. I even heard a guitar coming out of an old shed, giving out some Louisiana vibes as I drove by. If you're a fan of ATS, you will absolutely love this DLC!" - Creepyhorseman.
"SCS has done a fantastic job with the Louisiana DLC. The Louisiana DLC is a great addition that perfectly captures the unique atmosphere of the American South. With an impressive 11 breathtaking cities, it offers a wide variety of environments – from historic towns to vibrant industrial hubs. The amazing secret roads are especially exciting, taking you off the main highways and through fascinating landscapes that spark a real sense of exploration. The new dynamic unloading areas are excellent, adding more variety, realism, and depth to every delivery. Overall, it’s an absolute highlight for every ATS fan." - Mr. GermanTruck.
"I think Louisiana was really well done, loved the scenery, the countryside, and also the city. They felt alive. I've never been to the US IRL, and driving through Louisiana in American Truck Simulator makes me want to visit. Well done to the team, and SCS has smashed it again. Looking forward to the upcoming DLCs, #BestCommunityEver. Keep up the awesome work! ;)." - Jamesdgaming.
The cold winds return to Winterland once again, carrying whispers of joy and echoes of seasons past. But something is different this year. The realm, once quiet and still, now hums with new life, warmth, and cosiness, not just of fire and festive light, but of memory, pattern, and tradition.
Each of the five magical depots, from the mountain glow of Snowy Peaks to the sweet halls of Marigold’s, have begun to weave their warm spirit into the fabric of the land. Their stories now ride with you, stitched into the trailers you haul: woollen patterns of festive charm, echoing the heart of each place and delivery made.
These aren't just cargo trailers, they’re moving tapestries, motifs of magic, crafted with love. They speak of chocolate and crafts, letters and laughter, snow and song, energy and life.
So, we welcome our #BestCommunityEver back to Winterland and invite you to take the wheel and help carry Winterland’s wonders, woven in joy, across the frost-kissed roads of this living, breathing realm in our Woven Wonders of Winterland event for
Euro Truck Simulator 2
and
American Truck Simulator!
Prepare to embark on a heart-warming Winterland journey! As the magical depots awaken and their woven motifs spread across the land, we’re calling on the community to help carry this newfound spirit far and wide. Your task is to gather 200 Snowflakes for cities across the map in each of the 5 tiers, 1,000 Snowflakes in total.
Every completed tier will reward you with a unique cabin item, each one inspired by the warm patterns and traditions of Winterland’s five enchanted depots. Step into the season, take the wheel, and let the tapestry of Winterland grow with every delivery you make!
This year, you'll notice far more activity along the roads than before. Local traffic glides past in festively painted vehicles, their colours and patterns echoing the magic of the depots themselves. Each encounter offers a spark of warmth to the frosted landscape, making the whole realm feel more alive than it has in seasons past.
You’ll be able to track the community progress on World of Trucks or directly in the game using the updated External Contracts interface.
Christmas Winterland Directions
A portal to Winterland appears once you accept event cargo bound for Winterland. Find it on the map and navigate to it. Look for the sparkles!
Leaving Winterland with cargo takes you to its destination; without cargo, you’ll be sent to a random city for a new job.
In preparation for your travels, we've also added a new Winterland Desktop Background Theme to your main menu, bringing the realm’s warmer glow straight to your screen.
Soft, cosy lighting now fills the world, a cabin radiates life and warmth from the hearth, and a parked vehicle rests beneath a blanket of snow, adding to the seasonal charm.
These touches deepen the seasonal atmosphere and set the stage for the adventures ahead.
Return to Winterland Event Rules:
Using External Contracts with a World of Trucks-connected profile in Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator or both, the community is to deliver supplies and gift packs to and from Christmas Winterland using as many cities as possible.
There are 5 different depots in Winterland for all deliveries, to and from. They are:
Christmas Market...a town square market
Marigold's...a chocolate factory
Northstar...a post office
Rudolph's Crafts...an arts workshop
Snowy Peaks...a mountain resort market
Your personal goal is to complete 15 deliveries for them including at least 1 delivery to or from each depot, using Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator or both games combined.
Snowflakes are gained for those cities that have delivered to or received from Winterland. For a city to receive 1 Snowflake, the community needs to complete 1000 deliveries between it and Winterland. Each city can receive up to 5 Snowflakes!
The community goal is to reach at least 1000 Snowflakes for cities across all trucking territories. A unique community reward will be unlocked for each tier of 200 Snowflakes accomplished, with 5 tiers in total.
Rewards
Personal: Your contribution of 15 or more deliveries to or from the 5 Christmas Winterland depots will gain you:
A special World of Trucks Achievement.
A wonderful Winter Woollies truck paint job
A bonus reward, for those that don't already have it, of last year's collection of 6 festive arrays of decorative exterior cab lighting, designed as truck accessories for each game. This collection is compatible with the top-tier trucks from all brands.
Community: There will be 5 tiers to unlock. Each tier will bring a special cabin item reward for both games, based on the 5 unique depots within Christmas Winterland, so let's hit the road!
The event will be concluded on Sunday, the 11th of January at 23:59 UTC.
We will also be hosting a special livestream with the devs, where we’ll explore how this year’s Christmas event was designed and created, in a relaxed conversation with our colleagues from the World of Trucks team, while also playing and contributing toward the community goal.
Join us Tuesday the 16th of December from 18:00 CET on
Twitch,
YouTube,
or
Facebook,
and explore the Woven Wonders of Winterland with us!
Also, pencil in the 18th of December, from 18:00 CET, for our annual Christmas Stream featuring Pavel Šebor!
There will be plenty of interesting updates as usual, some teasers for upcoming content, but for sure, there will be loads of fun with a touch of SCS magic!
The stream will take place on our Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook, so don't miss it!
We await your stories from your journey back to Christmas Winterland, of the wonders and joy you’ve shared and discovered. We’d be thrilled to see more photos as you reach your goals and enjoy the rewards of this season of giving.
Share your screenshots and videos with us using the hashtag #WovenWondersOfWinterland on our Facebook
ATS /
ETS2,
X (formerly Twitter),
and
Instagram
profiles and we will share our favourite ones.
We’re back with a brand-new episode of our SCS On The Road series! This time, we’re bringing you an interview with a very special guest who visited our booth at the Poznań Game Arena 2025 in Poland. Introducing Iwona Blecharczyk, a passionate truck driver, influencer, and owner/operator of her own transport company, Imagination Transport.
With 15 years of experience behind the wheel, she has handled a wide range of cargo and trucks throughout her career, from delivering wind turbine blades to driving across Canada and the USA. She is also a pioneer in the trucking industry, becoming the first Polish lady to drive on the Ice Roads. As one of the very few drivers trusted to haul off-road B-train rigs on oil fields, with a permissible gross vehicle weight of up to 63 tons, Iwona continues to serve as an incredible inspiration to drivers around the world.
She is best known for her social media presence and her established YouTube channel, Trucking Girl! Since 2013, she has shared countless vlogs documenting her life on the road and continues to do so to this day, with over 1 million subscribers and more than 1,200 videos uploaded!
It was an absolute pleasure having Iwona visit us at PGA, and we truly appreciate her taking the time to meet with us, share her story, and pass on her passion to all of you. Make sure to give Iwona a follow on her socials (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook).
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to give it a like! We’d love to create more interview-style episodes in the future, so if you have any suggestions for who we should chat with next, feel free to leave a comment on our video. Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up to date with all our latest SCS On The Road episodes and more. Until next time, keep on truckin’!
As development on the Project Benelux Rework progresses, we are delighted to bring you a new preview from the heart of Europe. Today, we take a closer look at Luxembourg City, the compact yet remarkably multi-layered capital that will soon receive a significant overhaul in Euro Truck Simulator 2. Famous for its dramatic terrain, preserved fortifications, and striking modern districts, Luxembourg City offers some truly exceptional driving experiences that our team has worked hard to recreate.
Luxembourg City sits high above the winding Alzette River, its quarters arranged across clifftops, plateaus, and deep valleys. This unique geography makes the city a rewarding challenge for truck drivers, and nowhere is this more apparent than when approaching the Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge. From here, players will enjoy a sweeping view towards the historic centre and the Casemates du Bock, the partially preserved medieval defence system carved into the rock face. It is a view that showcases the city’s layered history and the impressive verticality that sets Luxembourg apart.
“Luxembourg City is the capital of the small state of Luxembourg. It is nestled in a unique landscape above the meandering Alzette River. It offers beautiful views from the Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge of the partially preserved medieval city walls. We will also take a look at the modern administrative district of Kirchberg (home to the philharmonic orchestra and congress centre, among other things) as we pass by a construction site,” says Jan Hrdina, Map Lead for Euro Truck Simulator 2.
As players continue across the bridge, the skyline of Kirchberg unfolds, a district known for its European institutions, cultural venues, and clean, contemporary architecture. The Kirchberg construction site, with the congress centre rising behind it, adds life and motion to the route, reminding drivers that Luxembourg is a city constantly evolving and expanding. Eventually, the road dips beneath the towering structure of the Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge itself, offering a view from the underpass that highlights just how high the city’s upper quarters stand.
Descending into the northern valley, the atmosphere shifts as drivers enter Luxembourg’s industrial zone. Here, the steelworks factory serves as one of the central delivery hubs, accompanied by a supermarket, a truck dealer, and other depots that reflect the city’s working backbone. This area stands in vivid contrast to the elegant districts above, but it forms an essential part of Luxembourg’s character and economy. Further exploration will bring players near the iconic Three Towers, a landmark that adds yet another layer of architectural history to the map.
Luxembourg City may be one of Europe’s smallest capitals, but in terms of atmosphere, variety, and depth, it offers an experience that is anything but small. We are excited to bring this reworked city to ETS2 and raise it to the quality standard our players expect.
Hopefully, you enjoyed this preview of Luxembourg's capital, but please keep in mind that this project is still a work in progress. Until next time, be sure to keep up to date with the latest updates by following us on X/Twitter, Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, and Instagram, and by subscribing to our newsletter. Safe travels and happy haulin'!
