1.61|Sep 3, 2026
View on Steam↗Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.61 Update Open Beta
3/5 Moderate
BETAEuro Truck Simulator 2 v1.61 introduces Proximity Exploration for easier map discovery and a complete ground-up rework of the Livestock Trailer.
Key Changes
- 1New Proximity Exploration feature automatically reveals nearby road segments on the map
- 2Complete ground-up rework of the Livestock Trailer with new chassis and customization options
- 3Schwarzmüller Low Loader redesigned to match latest real-world models
- 4Nuremberg updated with a new bus station and remade landmarks
- 5Kapıkule border crossing redesigned for improved realism
- 6Functional bus stations added to Karlstad, Aarhus, and Thessaloniki
- 7Vehicle-specific navigation introduced at border crossings for coaches
- 8Multi-Function Display (MFD) and In-Game Menu updates postponed from 1.61
- 9Livestock trailers now support 4-section configurable paint jobs
- 10New station building added to the Karlstad coach station
All Changes
🎮Gameplay Features(2)
- newProximity Exploration: Introduced Proximity Exploration, a feature that automatically reveals a small area around the vehicle on the map while traveling.
- changeSecret Roads: Proximity Exploration now reveals the first segment of secret roads when nearby, while the rest must still be driven to be discovered.
🚛Vehicles(8)
- changeLivestock Trailer: Completely rebuilt the Livestock Trailer from the ground up based on modern European designs.
- changeLivestock Trailer: Removed the older belly axle variant from the Livestock Trailer, replaced with a lowered chassis configuration featuring dual wheels.
- newLivestock Trailer: Added two new chassis variants for owned Livestock trailers: Straight 3 Axle and Lowered 3 Axle.
- newLivestock Trailer: Added choice between an Aluminium body or a fully paintable body for Livestock trailers.
- newLivestock Trailer: Introduced configurable paint jobs for owned Livestock trailers allowing customization of up to 4 different color sections.
- changeLivestock Trailer: Reworked Freight Market and AI traffic variants of the Livestock trailer with realistic company paint jobs.
- changeSchwarzmüller Low Loader: Redesigned the Schwarzmüller low loader trailer to match the latest real-world model.
- changeSchwarzmüller Trailer Pack: Updated Schwarzmüller trailer accessories with refreshed designs and styling.
🗺️Map Updates(9)
- newNuremberg: Added a brand-new bus station and remade landmarks in Nuremberg to prepare for passenger transport.
- changeBus Stations: Updated bus stations in Karlstad, Aarhus, and Thessaloniki to be functional for the upcoming Coaches DLC.
- newKarlstad: Added a brand-new station building to the Karlstad coach station.
- changeThessaloniki: Updated Thessaloniki bus station with new signage and layout tweaks.
- changeHeraklion: Opened a previously inaccessible street in Heraklion to accommodate the new bus station.
- changeKapıkule Border Crossing: Redesigned the Kapıkule border crossing (Turkey/Bulgaria) to realistically reflect its real-world counterpart.
- newBorder Crossings: Introduced vehicle-specific navigation at border crossings to ensure correct routing for coaches.
- changeBorder Crossings: Opened previously inaccessible areas at various border crossings to improve coach navigation.
- changeBus Stops: Implemented numerous small tweaks to bus stops and surroundings across the entire map.
🛠️Development Updates(2)
- removeMulti-Function Display: Postponed the Multi-Function Display (MFD) addition from the 1.61 update for further refinement.
- removeIn-Game Menu: Postponed the In-Game Menu updates from the 1.61 update for further refinement.
Summary
The 1.61 Open Beta for Euro Truck Simulator 2 focuses on quality-of-life improvements and vehicle fidelity. The headline feature, Proximity Exploration, assists players in reaching 100% map discovery by revealing nearby road segments automatically. Additionally, the Livestock Trailer and the Schwarzmüller Low Loader have been completely rebuilt to match modern real-world standards. The update also includes significant map preparations for the upcoming Coaches DLC, including functional bus stations and redesigned border crossings.