Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.60 Update Release
Game Radio and the Job Details Widget arrive in v1.60, alongside a major overhaul to the rest mechanic and visual upgrades for the Volvo FH Series 6, DAF NGD, and MAN TG3 TGX.
Key Changes
- 1New Game Radio system with 5 curated stations and a dedicated HUD widget
- 2Expanded Rest Mechanic allowing players to choose custom sleep durations
- 3Fatigue system split into Rest State and Mandatory Break (10h drive/9h rest)
- 4New Job Details Widget displaying cargo, income, and time info without pausing
- 5Improved Material System for more realistic DAF NGD and MAN TG3 TGX interiors
- 6GPS now displays estimated arrival day/time and remaining travel distance
- 7New aerodynamic roof deflectors and A-pillar trim for Volvo FH Series 6
- 8Global lighting tweaks for improved exposure, contrast, and weather visuals
All Changes
🔊Audio(3)
- newGame Radio: Introduced Game Radio, a brand-new in-game radio system with five distinct stations: Rust FM, Escape, PUMP IT!, Pop Gear, and Roadio.
- newGame Radio: Added a dedicated radio station 'Escape' designed specifically to be stream-safe for content creators.
- changeGame Radio: Implemented various improvements to the existing radio and music player systems.
🚛Gameplay Systems(3)
- changeRest Mechanic: Expanded the rest mechanic to allow players to choose exactly how long they want to sleep and when they want to wake up.
- changeFatigue System: Split the Fatigue system into two separate values: Rest State (depletes over time) and Mandatory Break (legal driving limits).
- changeFatigue System: Updated the Mandatory Break system to require 9 consecutive hours of rest after 10 hours of driving.
🖥️UI/UX(3)
- newJob Details Widget: Introduced the Job Details Widget (accessible via F6) to display cargo weight, delivery location, income, and remaining time.
- newGame Radio: Added a new in-game widget for Game Radio that displays station info, track titles, and artist names.
- changeGPS: Updated the GPS to display estimated arrival day and time, remaining travel time, and distance.
🎨Visuals(3)
- changeImproved Material System: Implemented the Improved Material System to enhance lighting and material reactions (leather, fabric, plastic, metal) in truck interiors.
- changeLighting: Adjusted global lighting focusing on exposure and contrast balancing.
- changeLighting: Refined visuals for bad weather conditions to achieve a more consistent look.
🚛Vehicles(4)
- newVolvo FH Series 6: Added new aerodynamic roof deflectors for Sleeper Cab, Globetrotter, and Globetrotter XL variants.
- newVolvo FH Series 6: Added new black aerodynamic A-Pillar trim options for all Aero cabin variants.
- changeDAF NGD: Applied the Improved Material System to the interior of the DAF NGD model.
- changeMAN TG3 TGX: Applied the Improved Material System to the interior of the MAN TG3 TGX model.
Summary
The 1.60 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2 introduces several major quality-of-life features and visual enhancements. The headline addition is the Game Radio system, featuring five curated stations and a new HUD widget. Players also gain significantly more control over their journey with the Expanded Rest Mechanic, allowing for custom sleep durations and a more realistic split between general fatigue and mandatory legal driving breaks.
Visually, the game benefits from an Improved Material System that enhances interior cabin realism for specific DAF and MAN models, alongside global lighting tweaks to exposure and contrast. The Volvo FH Series 6 also receives new aerodynamic customization options to improve vehicle efficiency.