Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.57 Update Revolutionizes Gameplay

The monumental 1.57 update is now officially available, delivering the most comprehensive enhancement package in recent ETS2 history. This free update transforms visual fidelity, introduces groundbreaking gameplay mechanics, and revitalizes classic content for both new and veteran virtual truckers.

SCS Software extends gratitude to the community members who participated in the Open Beta, providing invaluable feedback that helped polish this massive update to perfection.

Scandinavia DLC Complete Overhaul

The Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.57 update delivers the long-awaited comprehensive refresh of the Scandinavia DLC, bringing the entire region up to modern quality standards. This ambitious redevelopment ensures seamless visual transitions for players traveling between the classic Scandinavia content and the upcoming Nordic Horizons expansion.

Key Scandinavia Improvements Include:

• Complete visual overhaul with updated textures, vegetation, and road assets
• New rest stops and fuel stations throughout the region
• Major road network reconstruction featuring custom-designed junctions
• Brand-new cities of Aarhus (Denmark) and Karlstad (Sweden)
• Completely rebuilt Copenhagen with modern infrastructure and landmarks

HDR Support Transforms Visual Experience

The Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.57 update introduces comprehensive HDR (High Dynamic Range) support, dramatically enhancing color richness and contrast ratios for compatible displays. The updated brightness configuration system includes dedicated calibration screens with in-game previews and intuitive HDR effect sliders.

Dynamic Cargo Loading and Unloading

This highly anticipated feature makes its European debut in the Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.57 update, bringing unprecedented realism to cargo operations. Initially available at selected depots throughout the game world, including locations in the Nordic Horizons DLC and a custom shipyard in Athens, Greece.

Logging trailers become the first beneficiaries of this system, with material handlers and crawler excavators dynamically loading and unloading Logs, Large Tubes, and Iron Pipes. Players simply position their trailer in designated areas to initiate the automated process.

Scania R/S Series Major Overhaul

The Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.57 update delivers a comprehensive modernization of the Scania R & S series, introducing the latest SUPER engines (420–560 hp) and powerful V8 powertrains (590, 660, 770 hp). The update also adds Opticruise G25, G33, and G38 transmissions to complete the powertrain refresh.

Interior upgrades include Scania’s new Smart Dash and Smart Dash Advanced displays, while exterior customization expands with SUPER badges, sensor-equipped fenders, and official Scania SUPER and 770 paint jobs for both trucks and trailers.

Special Transport DLC Expanded

Special Transport enthusiasts receive two massive new cargo challenges in the Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.57 update. The Wind Turbine Blade stretches 30 meters on a 4-axle steerable trailer, available from Rostock to Berlin and Jyväskylä to Vaasa. The Underground Loader mining equipment presents serious weight challenges on a 6-axle low loader, with routes from Dortmund to Hannover and Narvik to Kiruna.

Krone Trailer Pack Enhanced

The Krone Trailer Pack DLC expands significantly with city versions featuring steerable axles for improved urban maneuverability. New additions include Profi Liner City, Cool Liner City, Dry Liner City, and Profi Liner HCT configurations, alongside new body variants and 15m chassis options.

Company Identity Refresh

The Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.57 update modernizes company branding with completely redesigned logos and enhanced paint job customization. Players can now utilize RGB color pickers or preset combinations to create unique company identities that perfectly represent their virtual trucking enterprises.

Adjustable Trailer Suspension Height

A practical new feature allows drivers to raise or lower trailer suspension height while on the road. Configurable through dedicated hotkeys, this addition simplifies trailer hookups and delivery positioning, adding another layer of realism to the trucking experience.

Complete Update 1.57 Changelog

Vehicle Updates

• Dynamic cargo loading and unloading system
• Scania R/S SUPER and 770 V8 powertrain overhaul
• Special Transport DLC new cargo additions
• Krone Trailer Pack DLC expansion
• New AI truck variants in traffic
• Adjustable trailer suspension height controls

Map Improvements

• Complete Scandinavia DLC visual and structural refresh

Visual Enhancements

• HDR support implementation
• Redesigned company logos and paint job customization

User Experience Updates

• Cursor navigation improvements across all resolutions
• Enhanced controller cursor speed and precision

Optimize your experience with our comprehensive ETS2 graphics and performance guide.

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