ETS2 & ATS: 1.61 Experimental Beta
EXPERIMENTAL1.61 Experimental Beta adds a Multi-Function Display for vehicle systems and a consolidated In-Game Menu overlay to ETS2 and ATS.
Key Changes
- 1New Multi-Function Display (MFD) for quick access to vehicle systems from any camera view
- 2Redesigned In-Game Menu (F1) as a horizontal overlay consolidating F4 and F7 functions
- 3MFD interaction does not pause gameplay, keeping vehicle controls responsive
- 4In-Game Menu pauses single-player gameplay but is currently disabled in Convoy mode
- 5MFD includes categories for driving assists, lighting, media, and trip info
- 6New interface displays associated keybinds to help players find hidden functions
- 7Experimental Beta branch now available on Steam for testing and feedback
All Changes
🖥️User Interface(9)
- newMulti-Function Display: Added the Multi-Function Display (MFD) interface accessible from interior and exterior camera views.
- newIn-Game Menu: Added a new In-Game Menu quick-access overlay as a horizontal bar at the top of the screen.
- changeIn-Game Menu: The In-Game Menu (F1) now consolidates functions previously found in the F4 and F7 menus.
- newMulti-Function Display: The MFD displays associated keybinds directly within the menu to improve feature discoverability.
- newIn-Game Menu: Added quick access to Photo Mode via the new In-Game Menu overlay.
- newIn-Game Menu: Added quick access to Widget Options via the new In-Game Menu overlay.
- newIn-Game Menu: Added quick access to Services via the new In-Game Menu overlay.
- newIn-Game Menu: Added quick access to the Quick Info menu via the new In-Game Menu overlay.
- changeLanguage Support: New features in the Experimental Beta are currently available only in English.
⚙️Gameplay Systems(10)
- changeMulti-Function Display: Opening the MFD does not pause gameplay, allowing vehicle controls to remain responsive.
- changeIn-Game Menu: Opening the In-Game Menu pauses the game in single-player mode.
- changeConvoy: The In-Game Menu is currently not accessible while driving in Convoy (multiplayer) mode.
- newMulti-Function Display: Added MFD category for Driving Assists.
- newMulti-Function Display: Added MFD category for Lighting Controls.
- newMulti-Function Display: Added MFD category for Vehicle Adjustments.
- newMulti-Function Display: Added MFD category for Media Functions.
- newMulti-Function Display: Added MFD category for Trip Information.
- changeMulti-Function Display: MFD supports keyboard, mouse, wheel, and controller inputs.
- changeMulti-Function Display: Controllers currently only support In-Game Mapping Mode for the MFD during the beta.
🧪Beta Access(1)
- newSteam: Experimental Beta branch 'experimental_beta' is now available on Steam for ETS2 and ATS.
Summary
SCS Software has launched the 1.61 Experimental Beta for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. This early-stage update focuses on two major UI/UX overhauls: the Multi-Function Display (MFD) and a redesigned In-Game Menu.
Multi-Function Display (MFD)
The MFD is a new interface accessible from all camera views that allows players to manage vehicle systems like lighting, driving assists, and media without pausing the game. It is designed to improve discoverability by showing associated keybinds directly in the menu.
In-Game Menu Redesign
The In-Game Menu (F1) has been transformed into a compact horizontal overlay at the top of the screen. It consolidates functions previously found in the F1, F4, and F7 menus, providing quick access to services, photo mode, and vehicle adjustments. Note that this menu currently pauses single-player gameplay and is disabled in Convoy mode.