ETS2 1.61 mods
1.61 is the current stable version of Euro Truck Simulator 2: it came out on September 17, 2026. These are its new features according to the SCS Software blog:Proximity exploration: the map is only revealed in a small area around your truck.Volvo FH Series 6 100 Year Edition.Livestock trailer rebuilt from scratch and a new lowbed in the Schwarzmüller Trailer Pack.Improved material system on the Volvo FH Series 4, 5 and 6, and bus stations for the upcoming Coaches DLC.1.62 has been in open beta since October 22, 2026 (Steam's public_beta branch), with the DAF XG+ special editions, new garages and the material system on the Iveco S-Way. It's a beta: many mods haven't been adapted to it yet.Does a mod work on this version? Check the compatible version on each mod page: maps and complex trucks usually need the exact version, while skins and sounds often work even if the Mod Manager shows a warning. If something breaks, check the load order.
What's coming next? ETS2 1.62: new features and open beta.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · TrafficFree
Realistic Police system for ETS2
Changes how police fine you in ETS2 1.60 and 1.61: patrols only ticket 2-10 % of offenses, speed cameras stay at 100 % and fines match the European average. Made for roleplay; free on Steam.
✓ ETS2 1.61Requires DLC
ETS2 · TrailersFree
Special Multi-Axle Trailers – Ownable [BETA]
Lets you buy and own the multi-axle lowloaders from ETS2's Special Transport DLC: 4+2, 4+2 extended, 5+3 and 7+3 with up to ten axles. Uses SCS's original models; beta for 1.61.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · InteriorsFree
DAF NGD Dashboard Add-on (Dacova Modding)
Adds an extra screen to the ETS2 1.61 DAF NGD dashboard: big speed readout with limit, fuel use, cruise, rest, clock, gearbox mode and diesel/AdBlue bars, keeping all seven stock pages.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · GraphicsFree
Allan’s All-In-One Graphics Fidelity ETS2
An all-in-one sky, lighting and weather pack for ETS2: 73 16K HDR skies, warm sunsets, lightning storms, rain on the windshield and longer grass draw distance. Version 2.1 supports 1.62 beta.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · GraphicsFree
DBM Road Textures – 4K Real-Scan Asphalt, Sidewalks & Curbs
Replaces ETS2 1.61 asphalt, sidewalks and curbs with 4K textures made from real CC0 scans by ambientCG and Poly Haven, with normal maps and roughness-based gloss. Free, with a ProMods add-on.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · ToolsFree
Real Economy Overhaul by BlackBaron
A full overhaul of the ETS2 1.61 economy: per-km pay by cargo type, diesel prices by country, used trucks up to 1.5 million km, capped loans and no level locks. Free on Steam.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · SoundFree
Kathleen – english navigation voice (English GPS voice)
An English navigation voice with personality for ETS2: Kathleen gives directions with light humor and varied lines for exits, rerouting, U-turns and arrivals. Made with ElevenLabs and FMOD.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · PhysicsFree
Realistic Cargo Weight 1.5x (ETS2)
Multiplies ETS2 cargo weights by 1.5 without evening them out: light loads stay light and heavy ones demand more engine and better ratios. 100-ton cap for World of Trucks. For 1.60 and 1.61.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · CarsFree
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk (WK) 2018
Jeep's fastest SUV, the 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, drivable in ETS2 1.61. Free, with black or red interior, two grilles, roof bars with a roof box and two wheel options.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · InteriorsFree
Realistic Wipers (per-truck windshield wipers)
Gives each ETS2 truck its own wiper speeds, with more or fewer settings depending on the real model. Covers DAF, Iveco, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Scania and Volvo, DLC trucks included.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · CarsFree
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 2022
The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing sports sedan, drivable in ETS2 1.61. Free, with its own digital cluster, black or beige interior and acceleration matched to the real car.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · CarsFree
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody
Dodge's muscle sedan in Hellcat Widebody trim, drivable in ETS2 1.61. Free and highly customizable: bumpers, spoilers, hoods, a bullbar and even police lights.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · CarsFree
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (W167)
The W167-generation Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV, drivable in ETS2 1.61. Free, with working windows, animated wipers and a car-hauler trailer included. You buy it at the mod dealer.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · ToolsFree
Real life currency exchange ratio (ETS2)
Play Euro Truck Simulator 2 in Mexican, Argentine, Chilean or Colombian pesos, Brazilian reais or Peruvian soles at the real exchange rate, updated every Monday. Free and very light.
✓ ETS2 1.61Requires DLC
ETS2 · MapsFree
Real Bus Turkey 1:1 Map
1:1 scale map for driving coaches in Turkey: real bus terminals in Bursa, İnegöl and Bozüyük, Turkish companies and ads. Version 1.4.2 for ETS2 1.61.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · TrafficFree
Parcel vans AI Traffic by Johnny_Berm
Delivery vans from 19 parcel companies, such as Correos, SEUR, MRW and NACEX, in AI traffic and spread across countries. Free on Steam Workshop, 67,000+ subscribers.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · GraphicsFree
True Mirror FOV for ETS2
Adjusts mirror size, height and field of view to mimic a real European truck: a flat, distortion-free main mirror and a convex wide-angle one for blind spots. Updated September 26, 2026 for ETS2 1.61.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · MapsFree
ETS2 Ferry Collection by Vikingo
Adds dozens of ferry routes for big map combos, from Lagos to Recife or Vanimo to Vladivostok. Version 161-1 for ETS2 1.61, free on TruckyMods.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · GraphicsFree
Ultimate Graphics Mod ETS2 by TGModz
TGModz's Ultimate Graphics Mod for ETS2 1.61: new rain, skies, fog and reflections. Free on Steam Workshop, takes up 34 GB and is compatible with Convoy.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · GraphicsFree
YARA – Yet Another Route Advisor
Replaces the ETS2 route advisor with a compact interface at the top of the screen, with smaller HUD mirrors. Free on Steam Workshop and updated for 1.61.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · GraphicsFree
Actual Day-/Nighttime Mod
Adjusts ETS2 sunrise and sunset every week to match the real day length for that time of year and each map region. A 36 KB file, updated October 11, 2026, with over 550,000 subscribers.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · GraphicsFree
Cold Rain
Darkcaptain's alternative to his own Realistic Rain: different droplet textures, colder outdoor rain, better spray, dynamic sound and thunder. Version 0.48 for ETS2 1.57–1.61, with optional add-ons for even more drops.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · GraphicsFree
Realistic Rain
ETS2 rain reworked by Darkcaptain: more, higher-resolution drops on the windows, better wheel spray, dynamic rain sound and about 20 thunderclaps. Version 5.2.1 for ETS2 1.54–1.61, with over 1.3 million Steam subscribers.
✓ ETS2 1.61Multiplayer
ETS2 · BusesFree
Passenger mod
Adds passengers as "cargo" at companies in ETS2 and maps like ProMods, Grand Utopia or EAA, so you can run bus services from the Freight Market and Quick Jobs. Compatible with ETS2 1.61 and tested on Convoy.
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