Euro Truck Simulator 2 was released over a decade ago and has become a cult game, but players can improve its already great gameplay by installing mods. Since the release of the game, the community has created many mods to improve Euro Truck Simulator 2 in a variety of ways, but installing them can be a bit complicated.

Thankfully, there are several ways to do this, and this guide will provide players with a detailed explanation on how the process of installing mods for Euro Truck Simulator 2 works.

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How to Install Mods in Euro Truck Simulator 2

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Here's how to install mods for Euro Truck Simulator 2 via Steam:

  • Launch Steam.
  • Open the game library.
  • Find the Euro Truck Simulator 2 store page.
  • Click to Visit the Workshop.
  • Choose the mod to install.
  • Once players have found the mod they want, they should click on it to open the mod tab.
  • Click Subscribe to add the mod.

Now, players should launch Euro Truck Simulator 2 and follow these next steps:

  • In the main menu, go to the Mod Manager tab.
  • Players should find the one they want to install among the available mods and move it to Active Mods.
  • Now, all that remains is to confirm the changes. Before doing so, players should read the mod's description to avoid any prioritization issues.
  • Launch the game and enjoy.
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Another Way to Install Mods in Euro Truck Simulator 2

The second method of installing mods is to copy them into the game files. This method is suitable for those players who want to install mods from third-party sites. The process of installing mods directly is elementary. Here's how to do it:

  • Find the mod and download it. (The mod file must be in.scs format.)
  • Paste the modification file into the mod folder.
  • Launch Euro Truck Simulator 2.
  • In the main menu, go to the Mod Manager tab.
  • Find the mod in the left window and move it to Active Mods.
  • Confirm the changes.
  • Launch the game and enjoy.

How To Disable Automatic Updates For Euro Truck Simulator 2

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It is important to note that SCS Software doesn’t develop mods, but the community does. For this reason, after developers update the game, most mods will stop working. To avoid problems with the game, players can disable the automatic updates for Euro Truck Simulator 2. Here's how this can be done:

  • Open Steam.
  • Go to the Game Library.
  • Find Euro Truck Simulator 2 and right-click on it.
  • Open Properties.
  • Next, players should go to the Betas tab and select the version they want to keep.
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Released
October 18, 2012
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Developer(s)
SCS Software
Platform(s)
PC
Genre(s)
Simulation
How Long To Beat
48 Hours