The 1.40 update was a milestone patch that fundamentally changed how Euro Truck Simulator 2 looks and plays. 1. New Visual Lighting System
Version 1.40 introduced several major changes to the simulation: Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.40 Update Open Beta
New chassis configurations became available for various truck models. Download Euro Truck Simulator 2 Version 1.40
4x2, 6x2, and 8x4 chassis variants were introduced or updated for various trucks.
If you want a specific version, you can select "temporary_1_40 - 1.40.x for incompatible mods" from the dropdown menu. 4x2, 6x2, and 8x4 chassis variants were introduced
Released in early 2021, this update was a "game-changer" because of:
The standout feature of 1.40 is the overhaul of the rendering pipeline. The engine now uses a more physically based lighting system. This means: The engine now uses a more physically based lighting system
If you already own Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam, your game will typically update to the latest compatible version automatically. However, if you specifically need to lock your game to Version 1.40 (for example, to maintain compatibility with older mods), follow these steps: Launch the and navigate to your Library .
Bug fixes and stability
SCS Software is very modder-friendly and keeps old major builds available in Steam. Once you own the game, you can legally roll your game back to exactly Version 1.40. Here is how: