NEXT GEN AI TRAFFIC: more patient, more realistic traffic AI for Euro Truck Simulator 2
Improves traffic AI behavior: more patient, smarter and no more cars darting everywhere. Works with packs like JazzyCat and TrafficManiac. Free; updated 17-09-2026.
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What this mod does
NEXT GEN AI TRAFFIC, by JeGuDieL_333, is a traffic mod that aims for more realistic AI behavior in Euro Truck Simulator 2. It has over 45,000 subscribers on Steam Workshop.
What it does
- The AI behaves more like real life, with more patience and more intelligence in certain situations.
- It stops cars from darting everywhere out of control.
- In version 1.6, the author reworked the AI logic and traffic density.
Compatibility
- It works with traffic vehicle packs like JazzyCat’s or TrafficManiac’s.
- It’s designed for any map, including mod maps.
- It’s not compatible with other traffic density mods, such as CIP’s.
Version
The author doesn’t state a game version. The last update was on September 17, 2026, two days after 1.61 came out, and the page has almost 60 change notes. In the comments, the author explained that more AI changes from SCS were expected with the Coaches and Iceland DLCs and that the mod would be adapted.
One player said they turned a little early and the car behind crashed into them; the author replied that if it happens often, it will be fixed.
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User rating
Our rating
0.0 / 5- Less kamikaze, more patient AI
- Compatible with the most popular traffic packs
- Updated in September 2026
- The author doesn't state a game version. It may cause errors on 1.61; Holyfix will warn you if so.
- Not compatible with other traffic density mods
Requirements
- Euro Truck Simulator 2
- A Steam account to subscribe on the Workshop
- No DLC needed
- Don't use with other traffic density mods
How to install it
- Open the “NEXT GEN AI TRAFFIC” page on Steam Workshop and click “Subscribe”.
- Launch Euro Truck Simulator 2 and wait for Steam to finish the download.
- Open your profile's Mod Manager and enable the mod.
- Disable other traffic density mods, such as CIP's.
Common problems
Does it work with JazzyCat or TrafficManiac?
Yes, the author says it works with those vehicle packs.
What about another density mod?
No: the author warns it isn't compatible with density mods like CIP's.
Does it work with mod maps?
The author says it's made for any map.
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