Last time they introduced the coastal cities and the cities on the islands. You can find the cities of Athens, Patra and Thessaloniki in this article. Road to the Black Sea and West Balkans DLCs add 6 different border gates to be connected.

Embark on an exciting journey, our upcoming DLC adventure is here! This time, brace yourselves to traverse the captivating landscapes of Greece, where every route unveils the country’s breathtaking beauty and rich history. Explore the charm of inland Greece and discover enchanting islands, with approximately 14 cities waiting to be discovered. Picture yourself cruising through postcard-perfect villages, navigating winding roads, and passing iconic landmarks, immersing yourself in the centuries-old tapestry of Greek culture.

But there’s more to this adventure! Greece adds a fascinating dimension to your trucking experience, introducing hotel complexes and vibrant cotton farms as new depots. Get ready for a journey that goes beyond the ordinary, celebrating the sun-kissed coastlines and cultural wonders of this Mediterranean gem. Your trucking adventures are about to reach new heights!

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Kalamata 

Situated on the sun-soaked Peloponnese and famous worldwide for its olives, Kalamata offers visitors a perfect blend of history, stunning coastal scenery, landmarks and vibrant local culture. With its lively waterfront and charming old town, truckers will have a hard time leaving! We hope you agree with us when we say our team has beautifully recreated this area, including its narrow streets and architecture.

Kalamata is also home to a variety of industries, including the marina, olive farms, and the supermarket, offering plenty of delivery destinations and job contracts for truckers. Drivers can also take advantage of the ferry connection to travel onward to Crete, one of the largest and most populous Greek islands.

Kavala

Founded in the seventh century BC, Kavala was chosen by settlers for its strategic coastal position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Today, Kavala remains an important economic centre of Northern Greece. Among other industries, you’ll find ones unique to the area, including a Marble processing plant, which Kavala is famous for producing.

While Kavala may not be the largest city, it is certainly picturesque! Built on a hillside, the city’s most prominent feature is the Kavala Fortress, also known as the Acropolis of Kavala, which overlooks the city and harbour and has been beautifully recreated in this DLC. Drivers can also take a ferry from here to several islands in the northern Aegean Sea!

Mytilene

As one of Greece’s oldest cities, dating back to ancient times, Mytilene is rich in history, from its scenic coastline to its unique architecture and historical landmarks such as the Fortress of Mytilene. As one the largest castles in the Mediterranean, this incredible landmark covers an area of 60 acres!

You can read more about this city and the industries you can find there in detail in a previous blog post, which you can find here.

Argostoli

Located in the Ionian Sea, Argostoli is the capital of Kefalonia Island. Whilst it is not the biggest city, with just a population of 10,000 residents, it is rich in beauty and history! On this island, you’ll find a variety of industries, as well as landmarks like the De Bosset Bridge, which is the largest stone bridge in seawater and has existed since 1813.

On the Island of Kefalonia, you’ll also find the town of Lixouri, which has become an increasingly popular spot for visitors who are looking to get away from the more popular destinations.

Chios

This is a city you might already be familiar with! As featured in our recent Greece – Gameplay Preview video on our official YouTube channel, Chios offers a charming blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Drivers can cruise along its picturesque seafront and navigate the city’s narrow streets, taking in the stunning views that draw so many visitors.

You’ll find plenty of other natural gems, as well as industries to deliver to and from on the island! We encourage you to explore it all and discover what’s around the corner!

Rhodes

Arguably one of the top tourist destinations in Europe, Rhodes is home to ancient and medieval sites, including The Medieval Old Town, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Whilst trucks are certainly not allowed near the old town, you will certainly see it from a distance! Drivers can also enjoy views of the Zefyros Beach on their travels.

On the Island, you’ll also come across other towns and settlements, including Faliraki, known for its long sandy beach and lively nightlife. Be sure to check it out as you explore Rhodes!

Heraklion and Chania

Located on the westernmost side of Crete, Chania is known for its blend of Venetian, Ottoman, and Greek influences. Here, truckers can find historical landmarks, beautiful coastal views and a strong local economy! Due to its long history and rich culture, the region of Chania has maintained its traditional architecture, which is evident throughout the city. Truckers looking to visit this city can arrive via Ferry through the Port of Souda.

Drivers can also discover the capital city of Crete, Heraklion. As a major tourist destination in Greece, it is known for historical landmarks, museums and archaeological sites. Drivers travelling to Heraklion via Ferry will arrive at the Heraklion Port Passenger Station, which has been recreated in detail. Truckers looking for work in the area can also find several depots to deliver to and from.

SCS Software’s team has worked hard to authentically capture Greece’s diversity, beauty, landmarks, vegetation, and industries.

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Athens

The capital city of Greece is generally considered to be the birthplace of Western civilization with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. Athens occupies a wide coastal plain that slopes down towards the Aegean, surrounded by the mountainous reliefs of Parnitha Penteli and Mount Hymettus.

Its port Piraeus is the 2nd busiest passenger port in Europe and at the same time the 13th largest container port in the world which is why it will be a centerpiece in our representation of Athens in the game along with the Ministry of Shipping & Island Policy building. You will get there through a major intersection we recreated including tollgates in the northwestern part of the city where four major routes meet.

Of course, you can look forward to plenty of industries such as a car dealership, a marble quarry, an oil refinery, a food logistics warehouse, a port logistics warehouse, and a gas station. If you want to find out more about how Athens is being developed, you can read an interview with our map designer Aartee, who is in charge of putting together the capital city.

Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece. It lies in the northern part of the country but is still located on the coast in the Thermaic Gulf. Its founding has been dated all the way back to the 4th century BCE.

Truckers will enter the city close to the huge Thessaloniki KTEL Intercity Bus Station with its atypical and iconic round roof. Naturally, you will be able to deliver in and out of multiple industries in this city. We already showed you the huge cement plant in Thessaloniki, but you can also haul cargo to a local gas station, cotton processing depot, logistics warehouse, container port, metal steelworks, a few construction sites, and a big oil refinery in the northern part of town.

Patras

The third largest city in Greece is located in the northern part of Peloponnese, not far south of the iconic Rio-Antirrio Bridge, which is the largest bridge in this map expansion and will feature tollgates. Accompanying this bridge are historical fortresses on both sides of the coast – Antirrio Castle and Rio Fortress.

As with the previous cities, truckers will be able to drive to the port which plays an important part in the economy of the city. Regarding industries, you can deliver in and out of a supermarket, car dealership, logistic warehouse, building materials market storage, and a nursery.

Trailer

https://twitter.com/SCSsoftware/status/1855641570164486538

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SCS Software has released the first preview gameplay video for the Euro Truck Simulator 2 Greece DLC. With the open beta for update 1.53, border crossings and the necessary sectors for compatibility with the map were added. While the official release date has not been announced, everyone is hoping the Greece DLC will be released by mid-December.

The video starts near the Corinth Canal in Greece, crossing the Isthmus Bridge and heading toward Athens. The route follows the highway, turning towards the city of Piraeus. The city of Athens is discovered around the Thiva and Elefsina turn-offs, and while following the Elefsina road, it descends into the port area of Piraeus. As it approaches, we see many settlements, industrial facilities, and other developments. The truck then boards a newly added ferry, which has a newly designed 3D model. It arrives at the port on the island of Chios and heads towards Hotel Artemia. The roads leading to the hotel are impressive, and from its location, Turkey’s Çeşme Peninsula is visible.

Let’s also mention the map since it appears during the video. Active cities have been added to the islands near Turkey’s border, including Lesbos, Chios, Rhodes, Crete, and, in the upper left, Kefalonia. Corfu hasn’t been included, as it’s quite a small place, but it can still be seen from the mainland.

Watch the video!

Keep in mind that this DLC is not completely finished yet, so everything you see in the gameplay video preview is still a work in progress and does not represent the final product.

You can add your wishlists here.

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Καλησπέρα, The Euro Truck Simulator 2 Greece DLC’s industries and logistics depots were introduced in a new blog post. With the Greece DLC, more exciting visuals are now being shared. We expect the DLC to be released before the end of 2024.

Researchers at SCS Software have once again done an excellent job finding new depots and industries that would be ideal for this southern map expansion. They decided to add a new food factory, cotton processing factory, olive farm, marble processing factory, and a logistics warehouse facility.

The olive processing industry is a very important sector in Greece, with a tradition dating back thousands of years. This Mediterranean country is actually the third-largest producer of olives in the world. The SCS team has also added an industry for cotton on the Greece map, just as they did for olives. Greece is noted as the largest cotton exporter in Europe, with more than 45,000 cotton farmers working there. Cotton actually takes up about 10% of the total agricultural land in Greece.

Marble, a critical resource in Greek architectural history, is also among the industries added to the game. This beautiful stone is renowned for its unique colors and veining patterns. Greece is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of marble, and players will be able to deliver cargo to two marble processing factories. Turkey is also an important producer and exporter in the marble industry.

In addition to the above industries, a new food factory is being added to the map. Virtual truck drivers will be able to deliver and pick up food products here. This new 3D model will also be used in future map expansions. Additionally, SCS’s 3D model designers have created a small warehouse model specifically for some of Greece’s islands.

You can also look forward to completely new, custom-made depots for Euro Truck Simulator 2. Each depot has been individually designed and added by the map designers, making them entirely unique. The Greece map expansion will feature various custom depots, including quarries, farms, a shipyard, and gas stations, where players will be able to deliver cargo. There is also another unique custom depot that they will reveal later.

Twitter video

A big preview of Greece's industries & custom depots just arrived!

Today, we're giving you a detailed sneak peek at some of the new industries and custom depots featured in the upcoming Greece DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2

See more here https://t.co/xq2vAbH9jb pic.twitter.com/facF7V43ny

— SCS Software (@SCSsoftware) October 22, 2024

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Exploring the Corinth Canal in Euro Truck Simulator 2’s Greece Expansion

At Simuway, we are excited to share the details about one of the most iconic landmarks coming to the Greece expansion of Euro Truck Simulator 2— the Corinth Canal. This impressive feat of engineering, which separates the Peloponnese Peninsula from mainland Greece, is not just a beautiful sight, but also a historically significant marvel.

A Brief History of the Corinth Canal

Let’s first take a quick look at its historical background. The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf, spanning a narrow 6-kilometre stretch. Its strategic importance has been recognized since the 6th century BCE, although the technology of the time made its construction impossible. The canal as we know it today only became a reality thanks to the invention of dynamite in the 19th century. It was completed in just three years, from 1891 to 1893, saving ships from a grueling 400-kilometre detour around the Peloponnese Peninsula.

Standing 84 metres deep, the Corinth Canal is a breathtaking sight, attracting countless visitors each year. Its unique conical shape gives it a width of 75 metres at the top, narrowing to just 21-24 metres at the bottom, with water levels reaching 8 metres.

How Will It Look in ETS2?

In the upcoming Greece expansion for ETS2, our favorite simulation game, the Corinth Canal will be recreated with remarkable attention to detail. The map designers have faithfully rebuilt the major bridges spanning the canal—two dedicated to road traffic and one for the railroad.

But it’s not just about the canal itself. Players will be able to take in the surrounding scenery as well, with a nearby gas station, a rest stop for truckers, and even a dedicated viewpoint where drivers can admire the canal in all its glory.

Stay tuned to Simuway for more exciting updates on the Greece expansion and what other landmarks you can expect to see in Euro Truck Simulator 2!

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Source: SCS Software’s blog

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In the upcoming Greece map expansion DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2, SCS Software has introduced some beautiful churches and shrines that are integral to the country’s ancient history. Inspired by real-world locations, the map teams have meticulously modeled stunning architectural gems for the Greece DLC, such as the Pantokrator Cathedral in Lixouri, Panagia Church, and Saint Dionysius Church in Argostoli, aiming to bring them to life in the virtual world with as much accuracy as possible. These churches are not only part of the country’s architectural beauty but are also still actively used, as Greece has a long-standing tradition of faith, with a deeply religious population.

In addition to the churches, you’ll encounter numerous shrines scattered along the roads throughout Greece. Often designed as miniature chapels or churches, these small boxes typically contain a lit lamp, images of saints, and some flowers. These shrines serve various purposes, such as memorials for traffic accident victims or as invitations for travelers to stop and pray.

When the Greece DLC for ETS 2 is released, you’ll be able to admire these churches and shrines as you journey through this Mediterranean gem.

SCS Software continues to introduce more of the Greece DLC through weekly blog posts, though the exact release date has not yet been confirmed. However, we’re eagerly anticipating its release before the end of the year!

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Source: SCS Software’s blog

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Built in 1962, the factory supports more than 300 direct and indirect jobs for the local economy and beyond. The virtual version in the Greece DLC was created by the talented team at SCS. It includes a detailed layout with custom iconic models and a virtual replica of one of Europe’s largest-scale mural art projects, which can be found in many of the factory’s buildings.

You will be able to see this impressive industry from all over the city, including from the motorway. As one of the country’s leading cement producers, there will be a large number of labour contracts at this factory.

The exact release date for the Greece DLC has not yet been announced. We are hoping to release it around November-December before the end of the year. We expect to announce more details in upcoming blog posts.

Twitter trailer

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As development progresses on the highly anticipated Greece DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2, the team at SCS Software continues to showcase more of the detailed border crossings included in the expansion. These crossings have been carefully recreated to reflect their real-world counterparts, ensuring an authentic experience for players traveling between countries.

In this latest update, the spotlight is on three key border crossings:

• The Ipsala-Kipi crossing, which connects Turkey and Greece.
• The Bogorodica-Evzoni crossing between Greece and North Macedonia.
• The Kulata-Promachonas crossing, linking Bulgaria and Greece.

The blog post includes exclusive screenshots that highlight the level of detail put into each of these border points, giving players a preview of what to expect when they hit the road in this exciting new expansion.

For those who missed it, you can check out the previous blog post introducing the first set of border crossings [here].

At Simuway, we’re eagerly awaiting more updates as the Greece DLC gets closer to release!

Ipsala – Kipoi

The border crossing in İpsala is a major commercial crossing between Greece and Türkiye, and is the largest border crossing area found in the Greece DLC. In real life, this border handles an average 400 trucks a day, featuring its own dedicated road lanes splitting the traffic in half between trucks, cars & buses for the entire length of the crossing.

Whilst we don’t want to make our players wait for long periods of time in traffic crossing between countries, our team has accurately recreated the crossing area, including the road network and structures built there to handle the busiest crossing points between these two countries.

Bogorodica – Evzoni

Located on the E75 Route, the Bogorodica – Evzoni border crossing connects Greece with North Macedonia. This border crossing contains the largest number of road lanes for vehicles to pass through in our Greece DLC!

Outside the main border gate on the Greek side, you can find a special lane for trucks, which helps with the flow of traffic. If you are on a Special Transport route, this will also be the dedicated Border Control crossing to pass through!

Kulata – Promachonas

Regarded as one of the key entry points between the two countries of Bulgaria and Greece, this Border Control crossing is a popular route for tourists and commercial traffic alike. Travellers passing through will go over a bridge that takes drivers over the Pirinska Bistritsa river. This crossing (like all those shown in this blog) have been custom-made to perfectly resemble its real-life counterpart.

Source: SCS Software’s blog

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Discover Greece’s Expansive Road Network in Euro Truck Simulator 2’s Greece DLC

It’s time to hit the road and explore the scenic highways of Greece! In this feature, SCS Software’s thrilled to share details about the intricate road network that’s been developed for the highly anticipated Greece map expansion in Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Truckers will have the opportunity to enter Greece through six different border crossings, providing a range of access points into the country. In previous updates, three of these crossings—Kakavia, Níki – Medzhitlija, and Makaza – Nimphaia—have already been showcased. Once you cross into Greece, you’ll be able to travel in all directions, thanks to an extensive network of highways recreated for this expansion.

The A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, and A8 highways form the backbone of this road network, allowing truckers to reach nearly every corner of the country. Each route is filled with meticulously crafted intersections, adding both challenge and realism to your journey.

A Key Transportation Hub: Igoumenítsa Ferry

One of the most critical access points in Greece is the Igoumenítsa ferry, situated on the west coast. This vital transportation hub connects Greece with Italy, making it an essential route for anyone hauling goods across the Mediterranean. From Igoumenítsa, three major European roads are waiting to be explored, each offering a unique driving experience.

The E55, E90, and E92 Routes: Connecting Europe Through Greece

The E55 is one of Europe’s longest roads, starting far in the north in Sweden and stretching all the way down to the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece. If you’re looking for a truly epic cross-continental drive, the E55 will take you through stunning landscapes and culturally rich areas.

Another major route, the E90, connects Portugal to Turkey, cutting across Greece from west to east. As you follow this road, you’ll pass through Thessaloniki and continue along Greece’s beautiful coastline, offering scenic views along the way.

Finally, the E92 links Greece’s west coast with the east, taking drivers through several important cities, including Trikala, one of the highlights of the upcoming Greece DLC.

Source: SCS Software’s blog

Simuway is excited to continue following the development of the Greece DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2. With a vast road network and impressive infrastructure, this expansion promises to be one of the most immersive experiences yet. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches!

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