Euro Truck Simulator 2 news 86

The developers have shared a pack of new screenshots of the upcoming DLC Heart of Russia, showcasing a wide variety of industrial zones in different variations.
This expansion will introduce several completely new industries. This is still a secret. Confirmed are newly modeled logistics centers, warehouses, and more detailed industrial zones overall, with the ability to explore every corner of the location.

The MAN TGX truck update has been announced in patch 1.43! In the next Euro Truck Simulator 2 update, along with new game content, new parts and customization options for the MAN TGX will also be added, allowing it to be upgraded to the long-requested EfficientLine 3 version. 
Main differences: improved cabin interior, new dashboard, various exterior changes (front grille design, for example).

The long-awaited update 1.43 for ETS 2 has finally been released. Beta testing was conducted for a long time, as the update is quite large, and thanks to the participants of this testing, the developers were able to fix the issues reported. Now, everyone can enjoy the update. 
There are many changes: new loading screens, the reconstruction of the city of Lyon, new viewpoints, dump trailers for ownership, and much more. We have already covered update 1.43 multiple times. We suggest you read the following articles to learn more about patch 1.43.
Patch 1.43 for ETS 2. Changes and Innovations;Dump Trailers for Ownership;New Routes for the DLC Special Transport;MAN TGX EfficientLine 3 Update. 

The developers have added a small update to Euro Truck Simulator 2 that affects the DLC KRONE Trailer Pack. Krone has always cared about drivers, and immediately following the European Union's requirements, they added a new underrun protection device specifically for drivers following trailers. The new protective device can save drivers in the event of an accident. Now these underrun protective barriers are also available in ETS 2 for Krone trailers in the DLC Krone Trailer Pack. But that’s not all the changes in this update.
There is one more small detail added to the game – a figurine of Harald Schäfer. You can decorate your truck cabin with this toy figurine. 

The developers have been working with Nvidia and DAF Trucks for a long time, and today we will talk about the project they all worked on together. In fact, the developers shared a lot of interesting information. First of all, it is worth paying attention to the DAF Virtual Experience project, which allows anyone to visit a virtual version of the DAF factory. The developers announced this a long time ago, and since then a lot of work has been done to add modern DAF models to ETS 2. 
Recently, the developers announced another interesting project closely related to DAF Virtual Experience. They called this project DAF Drive. This system allows anyone to get behind the wheel of a virtual truck directly on the website, without buying or downloading anything. That is, now on the website you can not only visit the DAF factory and museum but also take a ride on some models along scenic routes. 
To implement this, NVIDIA GeForce NOW technology and streaming were used. So far, this feature is only a demonstration, a demo version. Yes, it is not connected to the ETS 2 game itself, but it is an important step in the gaming industry, as it became clear that a whole international truck manufacturing company can profitably cooperate with representatives of the gaming industry. If the idea continues to develop, soon anyone will be able to sit behind the wheel of the desired vehicle from home, take a ride, look at the interior, the vehicle’s exterior, and many other features, and only then decide whether to buy it or not. In short, this is the possibility of a virtual test drive of the vehicle.
All this is quite interesting, but what about Euro Truck Simulator 2? Don’t worry, you won’t be left without surprises, as the developers have added the long-awaited DAF XF 2021 truck to the game. This truck has improved visibility thanks to the curb view window, which allows you to notice various obstacles in the blind spot. In addition, there are:
A new door handle option;6x2 FTN and FTS chassis for XF, XG, XG+;FT 4x2 chassis for XF. 

Many are eagerly awaiting the Heart Of Russia DLC. This is an incredibly large-scale expansion that will transport players to Russia. Russia is simply enormous and has an incredibly vast amount of forests. In fact, Russia ranks first in forested areas; this country has more forested land than anywhere else. There are all kinds of trees here, which are definitely worth talking about.
Naturally, the first thing to pay attention to is the birch tree. In Euro Truck Simulator 2, in Heart Of Russia, you will often see birch trees. It is a beautiful tree surrounded by various legends. Ancient Slavs believed that the birch brings good luck. In fact, even today some people consider this tree magical. 
Of course, you can’t do without pines – a quality wood widely used in construction. But don’t worry – there will be other types of trees as well, because a new gameplay feature is connected to trees – you will be able to engage in deliveries to logging areas, and you will get to see all the beauty of Russian forests. This is something you need to see with your own eyes!

Earlier we already published a pack of screenshots of industrial zones from the Heart of Russia DLC. One development team is currently working very actively, so it was decided to split the previous news into two parts. If you managed to find anything interesting, let us know in the comments!