Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.59 Update Release
The 1.59 update features a complete ground-up rework of the Benelux region and adds the Volvo Trucks Experience Center in Gothenburg. Players also gain the new 'Tow to Road' recovery feature and branded Thermo King refrigeration units.
Key Changes
- 1Complete ground-up rework of the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg)
- 2Added the Volvo Trucks Experience Center in Gothenburg with a 1:1 scale test track
- 3New 'Tow to Road' service feature for quick vehicle recovery
- 4Introduced branded Thermo King refrigeration units for trailers
- 5Added Finance and Damage widgets to the Route Advisor UI
- 6Visual redesign of the Skills progression screen
- 7Traffic audio rework focusing on tire noise and randomized honking
- 8Temporarily disabled the Detour feature for maintenance
- 9New 'undo last pin' and remapped controls for the World Map
- 10GPU memory optimizations for the Height Blend visual feature
All Changes
🗺️Map(12)
- changeBenelux: Complete ground-up rebuild of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
- changeAmsterdam: Full redesign of Amsterdam with unique landmarks and details.
- changeGroningen: Full redesign of Groningen with unique landmarks and details.
- changeRotterdam: Full redesign of Rotterdam with unique landmarks and details.
- changeBrussels: Full redesign of Brussels with unique landmarks and details.
- changeLiège: Full redesign of Liège with unique landmarks and details.
- changeLuxembourg City: Full redesign of Luxembourg City with unique landmarks and details.
- newAntwerp: Added Antwerp as a new location featuring one of Europe's largest container ports.
- newDAF Trucks facility: Added the DAF Trucks facility in Eindhoven, recreated in detail.
- changeE40: Reworked the E40 motorway transport corridor.
- changeA2: Reworked the A2 motorway transport corridor.
- newVolvo Trucks Experience Center: Added the Volvo Trucks Experience Center in Gothenburg, Sweden, featuring a 1:1 scale driving circuit (requires Scandinavia DLC).
🚛Vehicles(7)
- newThermo King: Introduced branded Thermo King refrigeration units to replace unbranded units on reefer trailers.
- newThermo King A-360: Added Thermo King A-360 refrigeration unit for single trailers.
- newThermo King A-400: Added Thermo King A-400 refrigeration unit for single trailers.
- newThermo King A-500: Added Thermo King A-500 refrigeration unit for single trailers.
- newThermo King SLXi-300: Added Thermo King SLXi-300 refrigeration unit for single trailers.
- newThermo King SLXi-400: Added Thermo King SLXi-400 refrigeration unit for single trailers.
- newThermo King UT-1400R: Added Thermo King UT-1400R refrigeration unit for double-trailer configurations.
🎮Gameplay(2)
- newTow to Road: Added 'Tow to Road' feature in the Service menu (F7) to recover stuck or overturned vehicles to the last safe location for a small fee.
- removeDetours: Temporarily disabled the Detour feature for maintenance and future upgrades.
🖥️UI/UX(8)
- newRoute Advisor: Added Damage widget to the Route Advisor showing truck, trailer, and cargo damage.
- newRoute Advisor: Added Finances widget to the Route Advisor showing bank balance and 7-day average profit.
- changeSkill Screen: Visual rework of the Skill Screen to improve clarity and progression feedback.
- changeNews Banner: Refreshed the in-game news banner with improved readability and tooltips.
- changeWorld Map: Added 'undo last pin' feature and remapped controls for world map navigation.
- changeSave System: Updated save icons and added clear 'Overwrite' labeling for save handling.
- changeGarage: Improved garage upgrade cutscene skipping using the (B) button.
- changeUI: Enhanced D-pad accessibility across the user interface for controller users.
🔊Audio(2)
- changeTraffic Audio: Rebalanced traffic sounds to emphasize tire 'road hiss' over distant engine noise.
- changeTraffic Audio: Randomized traffic honking behavior to reduce repetition.
✨Visuals(2)
- changeHeight Blend: Enabled derived normal maps for Height Blend to conserve GPU memory.
- fixHeight Blend: Fixed several graphical issues related to the Height Blend feature.
Summary
The 1.59 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2 brings a massive overhaul to the Benelux region, with Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg being completely rebuilt from scratch. This includes revamped major cities, new industrial locations like the DAF Trucks facility, and key motorway corridors.
Beyond map updates, the patch introduces the Volvo Trucks Experience Center in Sweden, offering a dedicated testing circuit for vehicle handling. Gameplay improvements include a new 'Tow to Road' service for quick recovery and a significant UI update to the Route Advisor, restoring quick access to finance and damage information. Technical refinements to traffic audio and height blending further enhance the simulation's realism.