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DOWL’s Universal Map Editor Background vAlpha 5
Align roads and cities against a reference background while building ETS2 maps.
- Author
- DOWL
- Game version
- 1.62as the mod author told us when submitting it (see the official page)
- Players
- Needs
- Not stated by the author map mods usually need DLCs or other maps: check the official page before installing
- Price
- Free
- Link checked
- 13 November 2026 (the download page opens; not a test of the mod)
- Listed by
- The mod's author, reviewed by us
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This mod hasn't been confirmed for ETS2 1.61 yet. The newest version it's listed for is 1.62. It may still work, but check the author's page first.
About this mod
This alpha is a tool for the map editor. It provides regional outlines and road and city reference coverage. DOWL specifies the force_mods launch parameter for editor use.
Release: Alpha 5. Author-listed game compatibility: All Game Versions. Source last updated 2022-10-31. Compatibility is based on the author’s listing, not an independent in-game test.
How to install DOWL’s Universal Map Editor Background vAlpha 5
- Download the mod from truckymods.io.
- Follow the author's installation instructions. Keep ready-to-use
.scsor.zipmod packages intact; extract archives containing separate mod packages as directed. - Move the ready-to-use
.scsor.zipmod package(s) intoDocuments\Euro Truck Simulator 2\mod. Create themodfolder if it isn't there. - Start the game, open the Mod Manager on the profile screen, move DOWL’s Universal Map Editor Background vAlpha 5 to Active mods and press Confirm changes.
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