Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.61 Update Release
Proximity Exploration arrives to simplify map discovery alongside the Volvo FH Series 6 100 Year Edition and a complete Livestock Trailer rework.
Key Changes
- 1New Proximity Exploration feature automatically reveals nearby map segments
- 2Addition of the Volvo FH Series 6 100 Year Edition with exclusive cosmetics
- 3Complete ground-up rework of the Livestock Trailer with new chassis options
- 4Improved Material System visual update applied to Volvo FH Series 4, 5, and 6
- 5New bus station and landmarks added to Nuremberg
- 6Functional bus stations enabled in Karlstad, Aarhus, and Thessaloniki
- 7Schwarzmüller low loader trailer redesigned to match modern real-world models
- 8Border crossings updated with coach-specific navigation and layouts
All Changes
🎮Gameplay(2)
- newProximity Exploration: Introduced Proximity Exploration, which automatically reveals a small area around the vehicle on the map to assist with 100% discovery.
- changeProximity Exploration: Proximity Exploration now reveals the first segment of secret roads when nearby, providing a hint for hidden routes.
🚛Trucks(6)
- newVolvo FH Series 6: Added the Volvo FH Series 6 100 Year Edition with exclusive Aero XL cabin accessories and paint jobs.
- newVolvo FH Series 6: Added '100 Year Edition – Night' and '100 Year Edition – Day' paint jobs for the Volvo FH Series 6.
- newVolvo FH Series 6: Added new light box options featuring the 100 Year logo and the FH16 logo.
- newVolvo FH Series 6: Added a new interior featuring black leather door panels, unique stitching, and 100 Year Edition rear wall decoration.
- newVolvo FH Series 6: Added decorative dashboard ambient LED lighting in red or blue color options.
- newVolvo FH Series 6: Added exclusive interior accessories including a black leather steering wheel and two-tone leather/textile seats.
📦Trailers(8)
- changeLivestock Trailer: Completely rebuilt the Livestock Trailer from the ground up, replacing the old model with a modern European design.
- changeLivestock Trailer: Removed the older belly axle variant from the Livestock Trailer, replaced by a lowered chassis with dual wheels.
- newLivestock Trailer: Added two chassis variants for owned Livestock Trailers: Straight 3 Axle and Lowered 3 Axle.
- newLivestock Trailer: Added choice between Aluminium or fully paintable bodies for Livestock Trailers.
- newLivestock Trailer: Introduced configurable paint jobs for owned trailers with four customizable color sections.
- changeLivestock Trailer: Reworked Freight Market and AI traffic variants of the Livestock Trailer with realistic company paint jobs.
- changeSchwarzmüller Trailer Pack: Redesigned the Schwarzmüller low loader trailer to match the latest real-world model.
- changeSchwarzmüller Trailer Pack: Updated Schwarzmüller trailer accessories with refreshed modern designs.
✨Visuals(1)
- changeImproved Material System: Implemented the Improved Material System for Volvo FH Series 4, 5, and 6, enhancing interior lighting and material reflections.
🗺️Map(6)
- newNuremberg: Added a brand-new bus station and remade landmarks in Nuremberg to prepare for the Coaches DLC.
- changeBus Stations: Updated bus stations in Karlstad, Aarhus, and Thessaloniki to be functional for passenger transport.
- newKarlstad: Added a brand-new station building to the Karlstad coach station.
- changeHeraklion: Opened a previously inaccessible street in Heraklion to accommodate the new bus station.
- changeBorder Crossings: Updated border crossings with vehicle-specific navigation and layout adjustments for coaches.
- changeBus Stops: Implemented various small tweaks to bus stops and surroundings across the entire map.
Summary
The 1.61 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2 introduces several major quality-of-life and visual improvements. The headline feature, Proximity Exploration, changes how players achieve 100% map completion by automatically revealing nearby road segments.
Vehicle & Trailer Updates
Volvo fans can now drive the FH Series 6 100 Year Edition, featuring exclusive interior and exterior cosmetics. Additionally, the Livestock Trailer has been rebuilt from the ground up with modern chassis options and deeper customization. The Improved Material System also expands to more Volvo models, enhancing interior lighting and texture realism.
Map & Coach Preparation
In anticipation of the upcoming Coaches DLC, SCS Software has overhauled several cities. Nuremberg receives a brand-new bus station and landmarks, while stations in Karlstad, Aarhus, and Thessaloniki are now functional for passenger transport. Border crossings have also been adjusted with coach-specific navigation and layouts.