Mod set · 7 mods

Realism starter set

Seven free mods that make ETS2 sound, look and drive more like the real job, in a load order that works. No DLC needed.

If you've never used mods, start here. These seven mods change how the game feels rather than what's in it: better sounds and rain, real day length, believable traffic, heavier truck handling, and mirrors and a seat you can set up like a real driver.

They're all on Steam Workshop, so installing them is just Subscribe, then switching them on in the Mod Manager. None of them needs a DLC, and all of them are confirmed for the current game version.

DLCs you need: none, the base game is enough.

Load order

Top to bottom, as in the game's Mod Manager: the mod at the top wins when two change the same thing. Other mods you use go around these, following their own notes.

  1. Gameplay & Physics

    True Mirror FOV

    by edkodeMakes ETS2's truck mirrors behave like real European ones: flat main mirrors for true distances, convex mirrors for blind spots.1.61Free

    Its author asks for the very top of the list, above every other mod, to avoid crashes.

  2. Graphics & Weather

    Realistic Rain

    by DarkcaptainSharper raindrops on the windscreen, more realistic road spray and dynamic rain and thunder sounds that change with the storm's intensity.1.61Free

    High priority, above graphics, map and sound mods. Its author says it works with Sound Fixes Pack and should sit above it so its own rain sounds play.

  3. Sounds

    Sound Fixes Pack

    by Drive SafelyThe most-subscribed sound mod for ETS2: hundreds of fixes and new sounds for tyres, rain, trains, air brakes, AI traffic and more, without touching your truck's engine.1.61Free

    Above AI traffic and map mods. If you'd rather hear Sound Fixes Pack's rain, swap it above Realistic Rain.

  4. Gameplay & Physics

    Actual Day-/Nighttime Mod

    by Viss ValdyrSunrise and sunset in the game follow the real calendar, updated every week, so winter nights are long and summer evenings stay light.1.61Free

    Anywhere above map and weather mods.

  5. AI Traffic

    Real Traffic Density

    by Cip & ErbkaiserTraffic based on real-world traffic counts: busier motorways, quieter nights, smarter traffic lights and AI that occasionally breaks the speed limit.1.61Free

    Above map mods. Leave the game's traffic density setting at 1.

  6. Gameplay & Physics

    Realistic Truck Physics Mod

    by Frkn64Frkn64's long-running physics mod: softer, more realistic suspension, cab movement and trailer behaviour, so trucks feel heavy and planted on the road.1.61Free

    No special position. Set truck, cabin, suspension and trailer stability to 100% in the gameplay settings.

  7. Interiors

    Real Seat Adjustment

    by KmizolGamingRemoves the limits on the in-cab seat adjustment, so you can move the driving position as far forward, back or sideways as you like.1.61Free

    No special position.

Tips

  • Add mods a few at a time and start a short job after each batch. If the game crashes, you'll know which batch caused it.
  • Back up your profile (Documents\Euro Truck Simulator 2\profiles) before changing a lot of mods at once.
  • Switch off your truck's automatic rain-sensor wipers: they can't keep up with Realistic Rain's extra drops.

New to mods? Our install guide covers the mod folder, load order and fixing crashes. You can also build your own list with My mods.