Top 10 Best Mods for Euro Truck Simulator 2

Enhance Your Euro Truck Simulator 2 Experience with These Top Mods!

Euro Truck Simulator 2 has been a trucking favorite for over a decade, consistently delivering engaging gameplay and expanding content. But ready to take your virtual trucking to the next level? Dive into the world of mods! ETS2 boasts built-in mod support, offering countless options to tweak and transform your gameplay. While Steam Workshop is the easiest entry point, exploring other modding communities unlocks even more possibilities.

Here are ten must-have mods to elevate your Euro Truck Simulator 2 experience:

1. Ultimate Real Companies

Remember the surprisingly realistic company branding in The Getaway on PS2? Ultimate Real Companies brings that level of detail to ETS2, replacing fictional businesses with real-world counterparts. Spotting familiar logos like Ikea or Coca-Cola adds a welcome layer of realism.

2. ProMods

ProMods isn't a single mod, but a comprehensive collection expanding the game's map dramatically. Explore 20 new countries, over 100 new cities, and 200+ additions to existing in-game locations. While requiring some DLCs for full functionality, this free mod is a massive undertaking, well worth the (chunked) download.

3. Realistic Brutal Graphics and Weather

This mod significantly enhances ETS2's visuals, particularly its weather system. Experience improved fog, water effects, and breathtaking skyboxes. While not quite "Flash Gordon" levels of extreme weather, the atmospheric improvements are substantial.

4. TruckersMP

Before the official multiplayer mode, the dedicated community created TruckersMP. This mod still thrives, offering a superior multiplayer experience in some ways, supporting up to 64 players and hosting community events. Even if you're not driving, you can track other players' journeys via the in-mod map.

5. Subaru Impreza

Fancy a break from trucking? This mod lets you purchase and drive a Subaru Impreza, offering a change of pace. It's more agile than the heavy trucks but presents a unique handling challenge compared to cars in games like Grand Theft Auto 5.

6. The Dark Side Roleplay Mod

Gather some friends and embrace your inner outlaw with The Dark Side Roleplay mod. Smuggle contraband across the ETS2 map, establishing your own rules and engaging in thrilling illegal activities. Transport everything from counterfeit cash to...well, let's just say the possibilities are creatively limitless.

7. Traffic Intensity and Behaviour Mod

Tired of sparsely populated roads? This mod injects realism by increasing traffic density and improving AI behavior, including the addition of rush hour traffic. Prepare for a more challenging and immersive driving experience.

8. Sound Fixes Pack

This mod refines ETS2's audio, adding new sound effects, enhancing existing ones, and implementing logical fixes. Enjoy improved tire sounds based on the driving surface, and even six new foghorn sounds!

9. Realistic Truck Physics Mod

This mod enhances the game's physics engine, creating a more authentic trucking simulation. Experience improved suspension and more realistic vehicle behavior. While still challenging for newcomers, the improved physics are a significant upgrade.

10. More Realistic Fines

This mod adjusts the game's penalty system, making fines less frequent and more context-dependent. Still get penalized for serious offenses, but less likely for minor infractions. A welcome compromise for those who found the original system overly punitive.

These ten mods offer a fantastic starting point for enhancing your Euro Truck Simulator 2 adventure. Happy trucking!