ETS2 game.log.txt and Crash Report Guide

When ETS2 crashes, game.log.txt is usually more useful than guessing. It can show game version, active mods, missing files, unsupported assets, graphics information, and the last things the game tried to load before failing.

Do not paste it blindly. A log can include local Windows paths, profile names, hardware details, and mod names. Read it first, save a copy, and share only what support helpers need.

Where To Find game.log.txt

On Windows, the ETS2 user folder is usually:

Documents\Euro Truck Simulator 2

Inside that folder, look for:

game.log.txt

The file is overwritten as the game runs, so copy it soon after the crash. If you restart ETS2 several times, the cleanest crash evidence can be lost.

For profile and save locations, read ETS2 Profile Folder Guide.

What To Do First

Use this order:

1. Stop launching the same broken profile repeatedly.
2. Copy game.log.txt somewhere safe.
3. Back up your profile.
4. Write down what you were doing when the crash happened.
5. Note whether mods were enabled.
6. Test a clean profile if mods might be involved.
7. Only then change mods, files, or settings.

If the crash started right after adding mods, use ETS2 Crash After Mods Guide first.

How To Read The Log Without Overreacting

Start near the bottom. The last lines often show the final problem, but not every warning is fatal.

Look for:

Log clue	What it may mean
Missing file or failed open	A mod or asset path may be broken
Unsupported version	A mod may not match your ETS2 version
Repeated mod warnings	Load order or incompatible mods may be involved
Graphics or device errors	Driver, GPU, or settings issues may matter
Crash after one named mod	Test that mod alone before blaming the whole profile

Do not assume the first warning caused the crash. Big mod lists can produce many harmless warnings before the actual failure.

What To Include In A Support Report

A useful report is short but complete:

1. ETS2 version.
2. Whether the game is stable without mods.
3. Whether the crash happens on a clean profile.
4. What you were doing before the crash.
5. A copy or excerpt of game.log.txt.
6. Mod list and recent mod changes.
7. Your operating system and relevant hardware if graphics or input is involved.
8. Steps someone else can follow to reproduce the issue.

SCS official support and forum procedures commonly need logs and reproducible details. A vague message like "game broke after update" is hard to diagnose.

Privacy And Safety

Before posting a log publicly:

1. Check for your Windows user name.
2. Check local folder paths.
3. Remove unrelated personal notes or profile names if needed.
4. Do not upload your whole profile unless a trusted support workflow asks for it.
5. Do not run random "fixer" executables from comment sections.

Keep your backup untouched until the issue is solved.

Common Mistakes

Mistake	Better habit
Deleting mods before saving the log	Copy the log first
Pasting private paths publicly	Review the file before sharing
Testing with a huge mod list	Reproduce on clean or reduced profile
Assuming every warning is fatal	Focus on repeatable failures
Editing save files without backup	Back up profile folders first

Clean Test Profile

A clean profile answers one critical question: is the base game broken, or is your main profile/mod setup broken?

If a clean profile works, reintroduce mods in small groups. If the clean profile also crashes, your report should focus on system, version, drivers, game files, and exact reproduction steps.

For update-related problems, continue with ETS2 Mods After Update Not Working and ETS2 Update Checklist.