1.59|Apr 16, 2026
View on Steam↗Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.59 Update Open Beta
3/5 Moderate
BETAEuro Truck Simulator 2 v1.59 introduces a complete rework of the Benelux region and adds the Volvo Trucks Experience Center in Gothenburg.
Key Changes
- 1Complete rework of the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg)
- 2Added the Volvo Trucks Experience Center driving circuit in Gothenburg
- 3New 'Tow to Road' feature for quick recovery when stuck or overturned
- 4Integration of real-world Thermo King refrigeration units for trailers
- 5Redesigned Skills screen and new Route Advisor widgets for Damage and Finances
- 6Traffic sound overhaul focusing on realistic road hiss and tire noise
- 7Detour feature temporarily disabled for maintenance
- 8World map controller improvements including 'undo last pin' functionality
All Changes
🗺️Map(6)
- changeBenelux: Complete rebuild of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg from scratch with enhanced detail and landmarks
- changeBenelux: Revamped major cities including Amsterdam, Groningen, Rotterdam, Brussels, Liège, and Luxembourg City
- newAntwerp: Added Antwerp featuring one of Europe's largest container ports
- newDAF Trucks Facility: Added a detailed recreation of the DAF Trucks facility in Eindhoven
- newMotorways: Added key transport corridors including the E40 and A2 motorways
- newVolvo Trucks Experience Center: Added the Volvo Trucks Experience Center in Gothenburg as a 1:1 scale driving circuit (requires Scandinavia DLC)
🚛Vehicles(2)
- changeThermo King: Replaced unbranded refrigeration units with real-world Thermo King A-360, A-400, A-500, SLXi 300, and SLXi 400 models
- newThermo King: Added the Thermo King UT-1400R under-mounted refrigeration unit for double-trailer configurations
🎮Gameplay(2)
- newTow to Road: New 'Tow to Road' service option allows recovery to the last safe location for a small fee if stuck or overturned
- removeDetours: Temporarily disabled the Detour feature for maintenance and future development
🖥️UI/UX(7)
- newRoute Advisor: Added Damage and Finances widgets to the Route Advisor to track truck/cargo health and bank balance
- changeSkills Screen: Visual rework of the Skills screen to improve clarity of progression and controller navigation
- changeNews Banner: Refreshed the in-game news banner with tooltips and clearer status indicators
- changeWorld Map: Added 'undo last pin' and remapped controls for better world map navigation with controllers
- changeSave System: Updated save icons and added explicit 'Overwrite' labels for clarity
- changeGarage: Enabled consistent skipping of garage upgrade cutscenes using the (B) button
- changeController Navigation: Improved D-pad accessibility across the entire user interface
🔊Audio(2)
- changeTraffic Sounds: Rebalanced traffic audio to emphasize tire 'road hiss' over distant engine noise
- changeTraffic Sounds: Randomized traffic honking behavior to reduce repetition
👁️Visuals(2)
- fixHeight Blend: Enabled derived normal maps for Height Blend to conserve GPU memory
- fixHeight Blend: Resolved several graphical issues related to Height Blend consistency
Summary
The 1.59 Open Beta for Euro Truck Simulator 2 features a massive overhaul of the Benelux region, rebuilding Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg from scratch with new landmarks and cities. Players can also explore a 1:1 recreation of the Volvo Trucks Experience Center in Sweden. Gameplay improvements include a new 'Tow to Road' recovery feature, the addition of real-world Thermo King refrigeration units, and a significant redesign of the Skills and Route Advisor interfaces.