ETS 2 Update 1.40 Beta

The developers have released a new 1.40 beta version for Euro Truck Simulator 2. Anyone interested can already test the new features right now.

This version is still in development, so any bugs will be fixed over the next few weeks until the official release. Let’s briefly go over all the updates.

• New Visual Lighting System

The biggest change in the patch, noticeable to the naked eye. Even inside the character’s cabin, you will notice the new lighting system, which includes internal HDR components and better adapts to changes in daylight under various weather conditions.

The development team has made numerous changes to all game world objects (including most 2D/3D game assets), textures, and more. All this is to find a balance between visual quality and performance on low-end PCs. We will publish an article later with detailed before-and-after comparisons.

• Germany Update

A complete overhaul of all highways and roads in one of the oldest areas of the base game, which has not been updated for a long time.

The areas around Dortmund, Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Duisburg have received not only a full reconstruction of the road network but also several new intersections and roads! The southern part of the Bundesautobahn 7 will also be available in this update.

• New Cities in France

Two new cities that will be part of the free Vive La France DLC in the future. 

The first is Bayonne, located in southwestern France. It is the capital of the French Basque Country and an important transport hub for drivers heading to Spain, as it is located near the border.

The second location is the smaller commune of Lac, located in the Pau district. For most, this city will simply be a picturesque landmark. Lac is home to the largest oil refinery in France.

• Super Stripes Paint Pack

Two new paint options for your trucks.

How to Participate in Testing?

If you want to participate in the open beta testing, you can find this version in the public_beta branch on Steam:

Steam → LIBRARY → right-click on Euro Truck Simulator 2 → Properties → Betas tab → public_beta → 1.40. No password required. Wait for the update to download, then launch the game as usual. You can also undo the update the same way and revert to the current official version.