Euro Truck Simulator 2
SCS Software's open-road truck sim is bigger than ever — the Coaches DLC just launched on November 12, 2026 adding licensed passenger buses, the Nordic Horizons map expansion covers northern Scandinavia, and update 1.61 is live. What's new and where to start.
New right now: Coaches DLC
Released November 12, 2026 for $14.99 — the first time ETS2 lets you drive passenger coaches, with three officially licensed vehicles and a new passenger-satisfaction system.
3 licensed coaches
Scania Touring, Volvo 9700 DD and MAN Lion's Coach — each recreated in detail with unique characteristics and customization.
Three job types
Quick Jobs to earn your first coach, scheduled Contract Jobs with timetables and multiple stops, and relaxed Tourist Jobs to landmarks across Europe.
Passenger satisfaction
Passengers are more sensitive than cargo — smooth braking, gentle turns and no violations keep their mood up between stops.
More coming
SCS plans to keep expanding the DLC with more licensed coaches, customization and features rather than splitting them into separate DLCs.
Recent major updates
| Update | What it added |
|---|---|
| Coaches DLC — Nov 12, 2026 | Drivable coaches, passenger jobs, bus stations, coach-only roads |
| Update 1.61 | Map prep for coaches: upgraded bus stations, new stations, coach-exclusive road markings |
| Nordic Horizons DLC — Nov 27, 2025 | Northern Scandinavia: 40 cities incl. Trondheim, Oulu, Kiruna; Atlantic Ocean Road, Nordkapp, new industries |
| Update 1.57 — Nov 20, 2025 | Scandinavia DLC refresh (rebuilt Copenhagen, new Aarhus & Karlstad), first dynamic loading/unloading depots |
FAQ
Is Euro Truck Simulator 2 worth it in 2026?
It's the most-supported truck sim ever made — 14 years of free updates, a huge map-DLC library covering most of Europe, and an active mod scene. The base game frequently drops below $5 in Steam sales.
Do I need the Coaches DLC to keep playing?
No — it's optional. All free updates (like 1.61) work without it. Coaches only adds the passenger-driving gameplay.
What map DLCs should I get first?
Nordic Horizons is the newest and largest northern expansion; Iberia, West Balkans and Greece are community favorites. Sales regularly bundle the map collection at a steep discount.
Does ETS2 have multiplayer?
Yes — the official Convoy mode supports sessions with friends, and the third-party TruckersMP mod runs large public servers.
Where can I buy Euro Truck Simulator 2?
PC only, primarily on Steam. SCS also sells map and cargo DLCs there; there's no official console or mobile version — any "ETS2 mobile" download is unofficial.