For those who preferred a more automated approach, SCS Software also offered the ETS2 Updater. Built on torrent technology, this utility could update the game without requiring manual downloads or browsing to external sites—though it was intended specifically for non-Steam versions.
: An optional setting was added to simulate fuel usage based on actual driving behavior rather than a fixed average. Adaptive Automatic Transmission Euro Truck Simulator 2 Patch 1.5 2 To 1.6.1
: Shorter job generation probability was increased to give players more quick-delivery options. Critical Fixes in 1.6.1 For those who preferred a more automated approach,
: A dedicated tool for capturing and managing screenshots, featuring a Photo Mode The move to DX11 in patch 1
Prior to this patch, ETS2 relied exclusively on DirectX 9. While stable, the aging DX9 architecture was beginning to limit the developers. The move to DX11 in patch 1.6 allowed SCS Software to:
While modern players on Steam receive these updates automatically, players still using the legacy non-Steam version must use the Official ETS2 Updater or manually download the 8.1 MB standalone patch to upgrade from 1.6.0 to 1.6.1. Updater - Euro Truck Simulator 2
Navigating the Euro Truck Simulator 2 Legacy: The Transition from Patch 1.5.2 to 1.6.1