1.60 Update: Game Radio
Update 1.60 introduces Game Radio, a brand-new audio system featuring five curated stations and a customizable UI widget with live song metadata.
Key Changes
- 1Brand-new Game Radio system with five unique curated stations
- 2New Audio Player UI widget displaying song info and audio visualizations
- 3Streamer Mode for the 'Escape' station to avoid copyright claims
- 4Support for community-created custom radio stations via mods
- 5Customizable widget behavior via the F6 options menu
- 6Improvements to existing Radio Stream and Music Player systems
All Changes
🔊Audio(8)
- newGame Radio: Introduced Game Radio, a brand-new in-game radio system with curated stations.
- newRust FM: Added Rust FM, a guitar-driven station featuring rock and indie music.
- newEscape: Added Escape, a lo-fi and jazzy station designed for calm driving.
- newPUMP IT!: Added PUMP IT!, an electronic and dance music station.
- newPop Gear: Added Pop Gear, a station focused on contemporary pop melodies.
- newRoadio: Added Roadio, a station dedicated to American roots and Americana music.
- newStreamer Mode: Introduced Streamer Mode to enable copyright-safe music playback via the Escape station.
- changeRadio Stream: Improved the existing Radio Stream (Online Radio) and Music Player systems for a more seamless experience.
🖥️UI/UX(6)
- newAudio Player Widget: Added a new Audio Player widget that displays above the navigation interface.
- newAudio Player Widget: Widget now displays unique station names and icons during playback.
- newAudio Player Widget: Widget now displays current song titles and artist names.
- newAudio Player Widget: Added an animated audio wave visualization to the radio widget.
- newAudio Player Widget: Added a favorite station indicator to the playback interface.
- newWidget Options: Added widget customization options accessible via the F6 menu to control visibility and behavior.
🛠️Modding(1)
- newModding: Added official support for community-created custom radio stations.
Summary
The 1.60 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2 introduces Game Radio, a significant expansion of the in-game audio experience. This system moves beyond a simple music player by offering five hand-picked radio stations, each with a distinct musical identity ranging from rock and pop to lo-fi and Americana.
New Audio Systems
The update adds five unique stations: Rust FM (Rock), Escape (Lo-fi/Stream-safe), PUMP IT! (Dance), Pop Gear (Pop), and Roadio (Americana). A dedicated Streamer Mode has been added specifically for the Escape station to help content creators avoid copyright claims.
UI & Customization
Drivers now have access to a new Audio Player widget that appears above the navigation interface. This widget provides real-time information including station icons, song titles, and animated audio visualizations. Additionally, the update opens the door for the modding community to create and share their own custom radio stations.
More from Euro Truck Simulator 2
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.61 Update ReleaseSep 17, 2026
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.61 Update Open BetaSep 3, 2026
- ETS2 & ATS: 1.61 Experimental BetaJun 25, 2026
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.60 Update ReleaseJun 18, 2026
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.60 Update Open BetaJun 4, 2026
