ETS 2/ATS Update 1.42

Great news for fans of ETS 2 and ATS. The long-awaited update version 1.42 has been released. The patch underwent beta testing for some time, where anyone interested could participate and help the developers fix bugs. And now, everything has been polished to a presentable state. 

This update adds support for mods in the "Convoy" mode for ATS and ETS, which we have talked about many times before. In short, the developers have added the ability to play with your friends or strangers on servers, with support for various mods. 

Mods for "Convoy" mode

This was requested by many, since ATS and ETS 2 largely thrive thanks to awesome mods, and there was a strong desire to have the ability to create unique servers and play with favorite mods. Many problems arose during the addition of mod support. Simply put, modders could remove their creations from the Steam Workshop, or mods could be downloaded from other sources – there are many possibilities.

Of course, it is impossible to handle all the issues with the first release, and there are still problems related to mods and the "Convoy" mode. Much will have to be installed manually (if the server has mods downloaded not from the Steam Workshop but from other sources). Still, everything is now in good shape, and mod support will only improve over time.

You will be able to track the server’s mod requirements in a new interface window. Additionally, there are icons for servers that let you know whether the server supports mods or not. 

If an orange icon appears next to the server, it means that you cannot join the server right now because it has mods you don’t have. However, you can quickly subscribe to these mods, download them without leaving the game, and enjoy the "Convoy" mode. This system only works if the mods are available in the Steam Workshop.

If the mods are not in Steam, you will have to install them manually. This leads to the next problem. The developers cannot know which version of a mod is used or where the mod was downloaded from. If you install everything correctly, access to the server will open.

Most popular mods will likely work correctly in "Convoy" mode. However, there will be mods whose authors need to make certain adjustments to enable proper use in Convoy. For example, there should be correct movement models for vehicles and trailers, proper sounds, and so on. 

Other changes

• Improved force feedback and available for more types of controllers on more systems (Linux). A settings reset is recommended. 
• Steering wheel animation range adjustment.