The Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) update 1.43 was officially released on December 8, 2021. This update brought significant overhauls to the map, new ownable trailers, and technical sound improvements. Key Features of Update 1.43

2. Germany Gets a Polish

The work on Germany continues. Update 43 brings visual improvements to the cities of Dresden and Chemnitz. Expect better junction layouts, new detailed models, and improved vegetation.

  1. Step 1: In Steam, right-click ETS2 → PropertiesBetas.
  2. Step 2: In the dropdown menu labeled "Beta participation," scroll down.
  3. Step 3: Select "temporary_1_43 - 1.43 for legacy mods".
  4. Step 4: Close the window. Steam will automatically begin downloading the 1.43 files (approx 1.2 GB patch size over the base game).

Force the update:

  1. Open Steam → go to Library.
  2. Right-click Euro Truck Simulator 2 → select Properties.
  3. Go to the Updates tab.
  4. Under Automatic updates, choose:

    Euro Truck Simulator 2 Update 1.43: How to Download and What’s New

    The wait is finally over! SCS Software has officially rolled out the highly anticipated Update 1.43 for Euro Truck Simulator 2. After weeks of rigorous testing on the public beta branch, the stable version is now live on Steam for all players to enjoy.

    , you must manually opt-out to receive the final stable version. Go to your Steam Library > Right-click Euro Truck Simulator 2 > Properties > Betas tab > Select from the dropdown. Key Features and Map Updates Lyon Revamp (France):

    MAN TGX EfficientLine 3: This update introduced the facelifted version of the MAN TGX, featuring an improved cab interior and a new front grille design, available at in-game dealerships.

    1. Press Win + R, type steam://open/console → Enter.
    2. In the Steam Console tab, type:
      download_depot 227300 227301 4816851981893478475
      (This downloads the raw 1.43 game files without launching.)
    3. After download (may take ~30 min), Steam shows the output folder. Manually replace your ETS2 installation files with these.