With the Euro Truck Simulator 2 – 1.53 update, the highly anticipated Volvo FH Series 4 truck is being refreshed. Five cities in Germany, including the capital Berlin, are being rebuilt. The update also includes automatic camera centering and some interface improvements.

You can provide feedback and report any issues in the SCS forum section created for the 1.53 update.

Germany Rework

The Germany rework project concludes with the 1.53 update, which brings the rebuild of Berlin, Munich, Mannheim, Leipzig, and Dresden. The SCS team has successfully raised all cities and highways in Germany to DLC-level standards. Each city and its surroundings, including famous landmarks, have been meticulously rebuilt with great detail.

Volvo FH Series 4 Rework

With the 1.53 update, the Volvo FH Series 4 truck is being completely refreshed after many years. The new Volvo FH truck was actually announced around two years ago, with the first phase including an updated version of the old truck model. The SCS team designed the renewed version of the older model using CAD data, making the model dimensions and other details much closer to reality. Various fenders, bumpers, spoilers, and other details were also revised. The cockpit textures and materials have been updated to match new Volvo standards.

The Volvo FH Tuning Pack DLC is also receiving an update, with all parts now compatible with the new changes. Additionally, a 25th Anniversary livery for the Volvo FH has been added. Further improvements may come throughout the open beta, and you can submit your feedback here.

When will the new Volvo FH arrive? The SCS team has not made any announcements. However, we are likely to see the new truck after 1.53 is completed.

Options QoL improvement

Improvements continue in the options menu following the new interface update. When changing an option with a default value, players will now see a visual indicator whenever a setting is adjusted or moved from its default state. Options set away from their default values will now appear with a small indicator next to the setting, making it easier to identify which settings have been changed from the default.

Smooth and Auto Camera Centring

With the 1.53 update, Automatic Camera Centering is coming to ETS 2. Players can now activate this new option, which automatically centers the camera after moving it, with various settings. For example, automatic centering can be set to durations between 1 to 5 seconds. If you turn the camera to the right with your mouse, it will automatically center back to the rear of the vehicle after 3 seconds. You can also set it to recenter instantly, quickly, moderately, or slowly. Players using head-tracking devices can disable this feature entirely, and it doesn’t come enabled by default after installing the update.

Changelog

Map 

• Germany Rework project – München, Mannheim, Leipzig, Dresden and Berlin

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With the 1.53 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2, the capital of Germany, Berlin, is getting a complete overhaul. The screenshots shared by SCS Software showcase a completely redesigned Berlin, looking as detailed as a DLC-quality city.

Previously, as part of the Germany rework project, it was announced that Munich, Dresden, Leipzig, and Mannheim would also be revamped. With the 1.53 update, all these cities, including the capital, will be renewed. The update seems likely to be released before the end of the year.

Players making deliveries to this reconstructed city will have the opportunity to drive past famous landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Blauer Obelisk, the Victory Column Monument, and Museum Island. You’ll also see St. Mary’s Church, the Fernsehturm (Berlin TV Tower), and Alexanderplatz along the way.

For the industries represented in Berlin, they have been split into two distinct areas. In the northern part of the capital, you’ll find a chemical plant, oil depot, and container yard, which are part of the historical buildings connected to the port.

In the southern part of the city, you will pass by the Internationales Congress Centrum and the newly rebuilt Messe Berlin (Trade Fair Grounds). Here, you will also find your purchasable garage and quiet residential neighborhoods along the river.

Twitter/X video

Willkommen in Berlin!

As part of the next phase of Germany Rework project, we've completely revamped the capital city. Our talented map designers have meticulously recreated its iconic landmarks and vibrant atmosphere for ETS2!

See more here https://t.co/50u9yxjL0D pic.twitter.com/CucxgK12Pe

— SCS Software (@SCSsoftware) October 18, 2024

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