Euro Truck Simulator 2 Patch Notes

# Euro Truck Simulator 2 Patch Notes ## What Changed - **Benelux region** — completely reworked with updated roads, cities, and landmarks - **Thermo King refrigeration units** — new trailer type added to the game - **Tow to Road feature** — improved recovery mechanics when your truck breaks down - **Advisor widgets** — Finances and Damage displays redesigned for better clarity - **Skills system UI** — completely restructured for easier navigation and progression tracking - **News Banner** — improved readability with better contrast and formatting - **World Map pins** — enhanced functionality and visual clarity for custom markers - **Garage cutscenes** — added ability to skip animations when entering/leaving garages - **D-pad controls** — improved accessibility for controller users navigating menus - **Height blending** — terrain rendering improved for smoother transitions - **Traffic audio** — completely reworked sound effects and mixing for vehicles - **Detour system** — maintenance and stability improvements - **Volvo Trucks Experience Center** — new content partnership location added ## Quality of Life Improvements - **UI/UX redesign** — News Banner now easier to read with improved visual hierarchy - **Controller accessibility** — D-pad navigation significantly improved across all menus - **Garage interactions** — cutscene skipping saves time during routine truck maintenance ## Overall The **Benelux region rework**, **Thermo King trailer addition**, and **Tow to Road improvements** deliver fresh content alongside substantial UI/UX enhancements and audio refinements.

## What changed - **Tow to Road Feature** — now functional for recovering stuck vehicles - **Garage Cutscene Skipping** — players can now skip garage animations - **News Banner Readability** — improved UI contrast and text visibility - **D-pad Accessibility** — enhanced controller navigation across menus ## New Content & Updates - **Volvo Trucks Experience Center** — new landmark added to game world - **Thermo King Update** — refrigeration unit mechanics refreshed - **Benelux Rework** — Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg regions redesigned - **Traffic Sound Rework** — vehicle audio effects rebalanced - **Skills UX Redesign** — skill tree interface overhauled - **Advisor Update** — Finances and Damage widgets restructured ## Improvements - **World Map Pin Enhancements** — better organization and filtering of custom markers - **Height Blend Improvements** — terrain texture transitions refined - **Detour Feature Maintenance** — route calculation stability improved - **Save Icon Update** — clearer visual indicator for save status ## Overall Euro Truck Simulator 2 received quality-of-life improvements across UI accessibility and controller support, alongside regional content updates and audio refinements.