Updates
ETS2 1.59 Update Overview
A player-friendly summary of the ETS2 1.59 update, including the Benelux rebuild and Volvo Trucks Experience Center.
ETS2 1.59 is a major quality update centered on rebuilt base-map areas and new driving destinations. The public beta material and release notes overlap heavily, so this guide focuses on what players should actually look for after updating.
Headline Features
| Feature | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Benelux rebuild | Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg receive a major visual and road-network refresh |
| Volvo Trucks Experience Center | A new test-driving destination near Gothenburg |
| Updated roads and landmarks | Better density, more recognizable cities, and more modern map standards |
| Gameplay polish | Version updates usually include fixes and compatibility changes |
Benelux Rebuild
The Benelux area was part of ETS2's older base-map network, so the rebuild matters even for players who own no map DLC. Expect more detailed cities, refreshed road geometry, updated junctions, new depots, and stronger regional identity.
Key places to revisit:
- Amsterdam.
- Rotterdam.
- Brussels.
- Liege.
- Luxembourg City.
- Antwerp and its port area.
- Eindhoven and the DAF factory surroundings.
Volvo Trucks Experience Center
The Volvo Trucks Experience Center near Gothenburg adds a controlled driving environment with test-track elements. It is useful for players who enjoy vehicle feel, braking, handling, and screenshots.
Look for:
- Long curves.
- Technical corners.
- Elevation changes.
- Different surface behavior.
- A more focused driving challenge than normal highway cruising.
Should You Disable Mods?
For a major update, yes, at least temporarily. Map mods, traffic mods, economy mods, and UI mods are the most likely to need updates.
Safe process:
- Back up your profile.
- Start once with mods disabled.
- Check that the vanilla game loads.
- Re-enable mods gradually after authors confirm compatibility.
Who Benefits Most?
Players who mostly drive the base map should notice the biggest improvement. Long-term players also get a reason to revisit older cities that may have felt dated compared with newer DLC.
The update is a reminder that ETS2's map is not only expanding outward. Important older regions are still being rebuilt inward.