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 · 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 1.61
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 · 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
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 · 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 · 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
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
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 · 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.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · PhysicsFree
Improved Suspension
A physics mod that retunes suspension, cab, tires, brakes and drivetrain on every truck so they behave more authentically. Version 1.9 for ETS2 1.60, with recommended game and wheel settings.
✓ ETS2 1.61Multiplayer
ETS2 · InteriorsFree
Interior Light & Emblems by Braakie
Custom and LED emblems for the cab's back panel, with colored interior lighting, for SCS and modded trucks. Free on Steam; version 26.09 for ETS2 1.61, needs Part 2.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · InteriorsFree
Scania Smart Dash Improved Dashboard
Expands the Scania S and R Smart Dash with blind spot, axle indicators, axle load, ETA and rest time. Free on Steam, version 2.0 for ETS2 1.61.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · GraphicsFree
Real companies & gas stations
MLH82's Real Companies & Gas Stations for ETS2 1.61: swaps fictional companies, gas stations, trailers and billboards for real brands. Free on Steam Workshop.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · InteriorsFree
Tjs HD GPS Mod
HD GPS units for your cab: hanging, in the windshield corners, on the dashboard or by the A/C controls. For almost every SCS truck, ProMods-compatible, ETS2 1.61.
✓ ETS2 1.61
ETS2 · TrucksFree
Ownable All Old Trucks – Dealer Unlock
Puts SCS's old trucks that you can no longer buy back on sale at dealerships. Uses only game models, weighs 297 KB and is free on Steam Workshop; 1.61 in the title.
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