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Euro Truck Simulator 2: Overview of News for 2026
The video summarizes the hottest news and upcoming projects for Euro Truck Simulator 2 in 2026, including DLC Coaches with buses, new maps of Iceland and Ireland, reworks of existing maps (Benelux, Great Britain), truck improvements and the transition to a new engine with DirectX 12 and console support.
Expected release: First half of 2026 (tip: June/July).
Expected release: First half of 2026 (tip: June/July).
Expected release of Iceland DLC: Second half of 2026 (tip: November/December).
Expected release of Benelux rework: First half of 2026 (tip: April/May).
Expected release of Great Britain rework: No earlier than autumn 2026, more likely 2027.
1. 🚌 DLC Coaches: Buses in Euro Truck Simulator 2
- ✅ Introduction of regular passenger transport across Europe.
- ✅ Players will become long-distance bus drivers with the obligation to adhere to timetables and serve multiple stops.
- ✅ Three licensed models will be available: Scania Touring, Volvo 9700 DD and Man Lion's Coach.
- ✅ A large amount of customization of bus interiors.
- ✅ The game will monitor the smoothness of the ride and punish hard braking or dangerous cornering.
- ✅ Punctuality and timetable will affect order ratings and profits.
- ✅ Over 100 bus stations have been redesigned.
- ✅ Buses will be a game within a game with their own menu.
| Aspekt | Impact |
|---|---|
| Plynulost jízdy | Affects rating and experience points. |
| Dochvilnost | Key to successful completion of the order. |
Expected release: First half of 2026 (tip: June/July).
00:38 - 02:55
1. 🚌 DLC Coaches: Buses in Euro Truck Simulator 2
- ✅ Introduction of regular passenger transport across Europe.
- ✅ Players will become long-distance bus drivers with the obligation to adhere to timetables and serve multiple stops.
- ✅ Three licensed models will be available: Scania Touring, Volvo 9700 DD and Man Lion's Coach.
- ✅ A large amount of customization of bus interiors.
- ✅ The game will monitor the smoothness of the ride and punish hard braking or dangerous cornering.
- ✅ Punctuality and timetable will affect order ratings and profits.
- ✅ Over 100 bus stations have been redesigned.
- ✅ Buses will be a game within a game with their own menu.
| Aspekt | Impact |
|---|---|
| Plynulost jízdy | Affects rating and experience points. |
| Dochvilnost | Key to successful completion of the order. |
Expected release: First half of 2026 (tip: June/July).
03:13 - 04:33
2. 🗺️ New maps: Iceland and Ireland in Euro Truck Simulator 2
- ✅ Iceland DLC: Unique rugged nature, volcanoes, glaciers, black beaches and waterfalls.
- ✅ Fewer highways and more connections between towns and settlements through rugged landscapes are expected.
- ✅ Underwater tunnels will also be included.
- ✅ Ireland DLC: The release date is estimated to be as late as 2027.
Expected release of Iceland DLC: Second half of 2026 (tip: November/December).
04:34 - 06:29
3. 🔄 Map reworks: Benelux and Great Britain
- ✅ Benelux: Complete rework of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
- ✅ Remakes of cities such as Antwerp, Brussels and Rotterdam.
- ✅ New port area in Rotterdam (40 km) with container terminal, refinery, lifting bridges and tunnels.
- ✅ Great Britain: Complete rework with regard to the 1:2 scale change.
- ✅ New details, locations (Stonehenge, Leeds, cities in Scotland) and Eurotunnel model.
Expected release of Benelux rework: First half of 2026 (tip: April/May).
Expected release of Great Britain rework: No earlier than autumn 2026, more likely 2027.
06:30 - 08:28
4. 🚚 New trucks and improvements: Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Iveco and suspension system
- ✅ Mercedes-Benz Actros L with ProCabin: Modern truck with a futuristic design.
- ✅ Renault Trucks T: Update with digital mirrors, new logo, redesigned interior and modern dashboard.
- ✅ Iveco S-Way: New 6x2 chassis variant with steerable axle.
- ✅ Suspension system rework: A fundamental technical change affecting vehicle handling.
- ✅ Simulation of dynamic weight transfer of cargo during driving (e.g. liquids).
| Tahač | Vylepšení |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Actros L | Nová kabina ProCabin |
| Renault Trucks T | Digitální zrcátka, nový interiér |
| Iveco S-Way | Podvozek 6x2 s řiditelnou nápravou |
08:29 - 10:01
5. ⚙️ Transition to DirectX 12 and new engine
- ✅ Transition to modern DirectX 12 and new game engine.
- ✅ Better utilization of multi-core processors.
- ✅ More modern lighting and advanced rendering.
- ✅ Greater technical possibilities for developers.
- ✅ Larger maps, more complex cities and new game mechanics.
- ✅ Key to releasing games on PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles.
- ✅ Redesign of materials in the interior of trucks.
10:02 - 11:36
6. 🎮 Summary and outlook for the future
- ✅ A large amount of content is expected in 2026.
- ✅ Buses (DLC Coaches) can attract new players.
- ✅ Technological changes (new engine) and release on consoles.
- ✅ The console version of ETS2 is highly anticipated.