This week's ETS2 picks: autumn light, a softer ride and the West Balkans
This week: a new sky and lighting for the darker evenings, suspension that makes trucks lean and dip like real ones, and road markings instead of floating icons. The scenic route takes you through a reworked West Balkans with new cities and roads.
As always, the game versions shown are what each author lists. Press Works for me on a mod's page once you've tried it, so other players know.
Three mods worth trying
Graphics & Weather
DBM Lighting Nova
by DBM ModsA complete lighting and sky overhaul: physically based sunsets, 205 new skies from real photos, properly dark nights and a Milky Way.Author: 1.61Free · SteamThe biggest visual change you can make in one mod: 205 skies from real photos, red sunsets, hazy evenings and nights dark enough that your headlights do the work. Its author wants it above texture mods, and map mods below it.
Gameplay & PhysicsRevamped Dynamic Suspension - Lite
by TigerModsTigerMods' suspension, seat, brake and trailer physics for every SCS truck: lean in corners, dip under braking, no floaty feel.Author: 1.61Free · SteamTrucks lean in corners and dip under braking, and the seat moves with them. It works on every SCS truck, so it's an easy first physics mod.
Graphics & Weather
Realistic & Immersive Interaction Markers
by XenonCK53Replaces the floating game icons at depots, fuel stations and garages with weathered yellow road markings painted on the ground.Author: 1.61Free · SteamSwaps the floating icons at depots, fuel stations and garages for painted yellow markings on the ground. A small change you'll notice at every stop.
Scenic route of the week
Full mapWBPD West Balkans Path-Breaker’s Direction v5.7
by Septian_MRRework and expand the West Balkans DLC with additional cities, improved roads and new scenic routes. Only West Balkans DLC is required.Author: 1.61Free · DownloadReworks and extends the West Balkans DLC with extra cities, better roads and new scenic routes. It needs only the West Balkans DLC, no ProMods.
Compatibility news
- Grimes' season mods all list 1.61 now: Frosty Winter 10.8, New Summer 6.8, Spring 6.7, Early Autumn 9.1 and Late Autumn / Mild Winter 6.7.
- Still not listed for 1.61: Altai Map 1.7.2 and Project Chernozemye 2.1.3.1 stop at 1.60. Check their pages before you use them on the current game.
Set of the week
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