Nordic Horizons for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is Out Now!

The wait is over! The next major map expansion for Euro Truck Simulator 2, Nordic Horizons, launches today at 19:00 CET. After an extensive development journey, the gates to northern Scandinavia are officially open, offering one of the largest and most diverse regions in the game.

Discover the Spirit of the Far North

The ETS2 Nordic Horizons expansion captures the essence of the Arctic frontier. From the dramatic fjords of Norway to the rugged Norrland of Sweden and the expansive wilderness of Finnish Lapland, this DLC blends stunning nature, rich culture, and unique trucking challenges into one unforgettable journey.

Drivers will experience luminous northern skies, small coastal villages clinging to rocky landscapes, and the quiet but powerful presence of history woven through every settlement.

What Awaits in the Nordic Horizons DLC

The scale of this expansion is immense. Here are the key features drivers can look forward to:

• 40 Meticulously Recreated Cities, including Trondheim, Oulu, Umeå, and Kiruna.
• Iconic Nordic Landmarks, from the Atlantic Ocean Road to the Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø and Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi.
• New Industries like waste recycling, an underground mine, and unique farms and sawmills.
• 30 Scenic Towns and smaller settlements to discover.
• A diverse road network of major highways, winding rural roads, and occasional dirt trails.
• A drive to the iconic Nordkapp globe, the northernmost point in mainland Europe.
• The unforgettable spectacle of the Northern Lights and adjusted daylight cycles for northern latitudes.
• Over 200 depots offering countless job opportunities.
• Keep an eye out for wildlife like reindeer along the roadside.

Join the Cruising Nordic Horizons Event

To celebrate the launch, a new World of Trucks event, Cruising Nordic Horizons, begins right at release. Explore the new map, deliver cargo, and contribute to a community goal for exclusive rewards.

Event Rewards

• Personal Goal: Deliver to 18 unique cities to earn a World of Trucks Achievement and the Northern Tides paint job.
• Community Goal: Help drive 300 million km to unlock the Viking Helmet dashboard ornament (requires personal goal completion).
• Extra Reward: Complete a job to or from Narvik to receive the Wolf Cabin Plush accessory.

Find all event rules in the dedicated Cruising Nordic Horizons blog post.

Introducing the Forest Machinery DLC for ETS2

Launching alongside Nordic Horizons is the new Forest Machinery DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2. Given the importance of forestry in Scandinavia, this cargo pack is the perfect companion, though it’s available across the entire game map.

New Heavy Forestry Cargoes

This DLC adds a robust selection of specialized, oversized equipment, offering new hauling challenges:

• Mobile Traction Winch
• Wood Chipper
• Crawler Excavator
• Skidder
• Mulcher
• Log Stacker
• Log Harvester
• Forwarder

New Truck Accessories

The pack also includes new customization options to give your truck a rugged, forestry-ready look:

• Mirror Covers
• Light Covers
• Wiper Covers

Special Forest Machinery Bundle

To celebrate the launch, a special Forest Machinery Bundle is available, uniting the forestry DLCs for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator at a 50% discount—effectively letting you get both for the price of one!

The ETS2 Nordic Horizons release is a landmark moment for Euro Truck Simulator 2. We can’t wait for you to hit the road and experience the majesty of the North for yourself.

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