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Maps
Satellite Background Map v2.0
Replace the stock world-map backdrop with Sentinel-2 imagery, terrain shading and country labels spanning Iceland to Turkey.
- Author
- SIMAYI
- 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
- 15 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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Screenshots (2)
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About this mod
SIMAYI’s background displays real satellite imagery on the world map and uses GEBCO data to shade the seabed. Country names appear in English and local languages. This version is designed for the stock map layout. Use one background at a time and leave this one disabled with ProMods.
The creator lists support for ETS2 1.62.
How to install Satellite Background Map v2.0
- Download the mod from ETS2.lt.
- 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 Satellite Background Map v2.0 to Active mods and press Confirm changes.
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