Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) is a virtual truck driving simulator that was constructed by SCS Software and as one of most popular games in the market is known for its realism. This new update 1.49 brings about some of the most significant changes ever made to the game.
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Affordable Trucking Dreams
From the perspective of any average ETS2 player who has been playing for sometime now, one of the greatest difficulties the game offers is the financial barrier to owning the consoles for trucks that one admires.
ETS2 has multiple models of highly detailed trucks from popular companies that offer different features and aesthetics.
But a large majority of these trucks are priced to high that they are unavailable to any gamers who are still at early development levels of the game.
One of the annoyances that have plagued the game was how no one could afford pretty much any usable truck with the gameplay level they had, 1.49 patch claims to solve that issue through the use of “used truck dealers.”
With this new feature players will be able to add more affordable but still valuable trucks to their list.
While these used trucks may have a higher mile and wear rate, a new star rating system has been implemented, allowing for players to pick the most appropriate truck that fits into their budget.
Moreover, unlike the previous base model, the upgrade adds an extensive damage and repair system. This model comes along with damages in three levels;
Normal Damage: players are familiar with it as it existed in the previous model which we have called last damage, and the players could always fix it.
Parts Wear: A few time passed, gradually, some certain parts of the truck will wear and tear and need to be replaced.
Which enhances the game behavior and deepens the planning skills required to play this game.
Permanent Wear: This level is damage of the entire vehicle. It is again required to restore the truck fully or it is possible that the vehicle would appeal the repairs after every drive.
It adds another layer of difficulty for players by forcing them to cope with the global aging of their fleet of trucks.
The player is now burdened with the task of making these repairs and the substitutions which only make the fun more vivid in the game.
Schooled and nurtured on the streets, the players have enough common sense to figure out how to schedule replacement of brakes and tires without losing business with the trucking companies.
For the sake of the tired players or players that are tired of all the options, there are people that are waiting to provide advice on how to repair damaged tires best.
Under the Vast European Skies
From the beginning, Euro Truck Simulator 2 focused on realism in every element of its gameplay, and the 1.49 update brings this focus to new levels with a complete rework of the game’s weather system. We have HDR skyboxes, improved weather effects as well as the moon’s longed return as part of this.
The reintroduction of the moon is a remarkable graphical improvement. Thanks to the new skyboxes, the moon now lights up the night across the European terrains. Almost every landscape now boasts a shade of silver glint reverberating its shape.
As an added bonus, the four phases of the moon have also been included. A player is able to re-create those nights devoid of the moon and create a nocturnal driving feel, and for that matter, experience all the shadows as well.
Where there is a complete absence of the moon, and the dynamic stars are not bright enough, the 1.49 update automatically turns on headlamps.
These lamps switch on as soon as the light falling on it falls below the threshold that is set.
With the addition of this tool, players are to safely navigate through the darkest of nights adding both realism and purpose to night driving.
In addition, the innovation takes another step ahead by adding the automatic full beams feature. These headlights illuminate the front part of an automobile whenever tributary vehicles are absent.
Nonetheless, when there are some cars close to them, they reduce their beam strength in order not to dazzle other motorists.
This is not only safe but also makes the simulation more realistic since other cars are no longer invisible to the players during their journeys.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.49 Update Patch Notes
For a comprehensive understanding of the changes and additions in Euro Truck Simulator 2’s 1.49 update, here is a detailed breakdown of the patch notes:
Visual:
- HDR Skyboxes, Moon, and New Weather Effects
Vehicle:
- Automatic Headlights
Other:
- Used Truck Dealers
- Keybind Modifiers
With the 1.49 update, Euro Truck Simulator 2 seems to be carrying on the legacy of introducing realism, depth of the gameplay and the enjoyment of the players.
Regardless of whether one has been in the trucking business for years or is new to the virtual trucking world, this update gives Euro Truck Simulator 2 a whole new level.
Accessibility and Inclusivity in Trucking
There are significant steps that your devs have taken to enhance the sense of fun and imagination of the game besides the great visuals and technical aspects and One of those is the 1.49 update addition of
It leads to the game where finances don’t depend much on the family. Now not every player in the game has a big bank account. Recently, the player probably earned money quite fast too.
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In the abstract then, this rather narrow model of digitally based truck driving emulation forms the core of the gaming experience enveloping the wider more ultimate mastery aspects that the new revision of the series also promotes.
from the trailer to the rims, from scratches to wrinkles, wear and tear have now been accounted for the game.
A game that trigger and allow you to put your imagination through the paces, and every time, mandates you start from little or no manual adjustments to guarantee you will be giving it your best shot.
Housing that in mind there are still challenges when you have it on, then it matters not where you are in the world, where a night or daytime, driving can never get easier.
The Immersive Beauty of the European Landscape
The opportunities for the Euro Truck Simulator 2 to serve as a means for travelling through the beautiful Europe is one of the features that never gets old and boring.
After the recent update, the quality of the overall scenery was astonishing as it brought a whole new level of immersion. The HDR skyboxes along with the new weather effects made the world feel more dynamic than ever before.
Well, as one operates their truck across the beautifully crafted terrains, weather and lighting transforms on the sly.
Rain showers will cause visibility to be an issue and hot, sunny days will have you feeling warm and nice at the same time.
The weather also assists night drives due to the realistic phases of the moon that portray and enhance the experience.
Of course, it’s not all about visuals; these effects, of course, change the game in more than one way. Getting through different weather situations with the combination of other elements (such as rain) gives a greater sense of difficulty for advanced players.
Automatic headlights that respond to the light in the area, gives an even more sense of the realism as if you were really in that environment experiencing everything personally.
Community and Modding Support
One of the few things the Community of Euro Trcuk Simulator 2 has maintained over a period of time is its modding support, and as the 1.49 patch demonstrates, this was the case even in past versions of the game.
The introduction of keybind modifiers opens up new possibilities for modders as they will now have more tools to create elaborate and much more detailed experiences for the players.
The potential for new gameplay mechanics, control schemes, and add-ons with the potential to fully immerse the player and fit their preferences is rally tantalizing.
In fact, the modding community has been one of the significant factors that could be the reason for the existence and growth of the game. Now players would be able to see a vast number of mod features for better and extending their ETS2 experience.
The diversity extended to traffic and weather modify which would include pretty new trucks and trailers would know no bounds.
In closing, the update in question is another proof that Euro Truck Simulator 2 has set performing in the best of the mobility and realism targets available for the game.
Irrespective if you are a novice or a seasoned REAL trucking expert or enthusiastic, rest assure this update will take you on the European roads like no other and for sure would be if anything more than memorable.
So, start your engines, turn those headlights on, and get ready to experience virtual trucking like no other, and:- Happy Trucking!
