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ETS2 Graphics and Performance Settings for Better FPS

Tune ETS2 graphics and performance settings for smoother driving, better FPS, readable mirrors, and fewer frame drops in cities and rain.

UpdatedJul 1, 2026

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LevelBeginner

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#graphics#fps#performance#settings
Euro Truck Simulator 2 cabin mirror view in a garage area for checking graphics and performance settings

Quick answer

For better ETS2 FPS, keep native resolution if possible, lower shadows and mirror distance before texture quality, avoid excessive scaling, and test changes in cities, rain, and cabin view. Smooth frame pacing matters more than maximum screenshot quality during deliveries.

ETS2 graphics settings should make driving stable first and pretty second. Frame drops in cities, rain, mirrors, and depot turns can cause more delivery damage than a lower shadow setting ever will.

Use this with Best ETS2 Settings, ETS2 Controller Settings, and ETS2 PC Requirements.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 cabin mirror view near garage service bays for checking graphics and performance
Mirrors and cities are common places to notice FPS drops that affect driving.

What To Lower First

Setting AreaWhy
ShadowsOften expensive and less important than road readability
Mirror distanceHelps city and depot performance
Mirror qualityUseful if mirrors cause stutter
ScalingCan be expensive above what your GPU can handle
Grass and vegetationHelps rural route performance

Try one change at a time. If you change everything, you will not know which setting actually fixed the problem.

Settings To Protect

Do not lower everything blindly. Keep the game readable:

  1. Keep native resolution if possible.
  2. Keep mirrors usable.
  3. Keep road signs and lane markings clear.
  4. Keep UI and Route Advisor readable.
  5. Avoid settings that cause distracting pop-in.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 urban motorway traffic used for testing graphics performance in busy areas
Test performance in busy areas, not only on empty roads.

Test Route

Use the same short route when tuning:

  1. Start in a city.
  2. Drive through traffic.
  3. Use mirrors during lane changes.
  4. Enter a depot or service area.
  5. Test rain or night if those are problem cases.

If controller or wheel input feels worse during frame drops, tune graphics before changing controls again.

FAQ

Should I lower resolution first?

Not usually. Try shadows, mirrors, and scaling before lowering native resolution, because readability matters while driving.

Why do mirrors hurt FPS?

Mirrors render extra scene information. Lower mirror distance or quality if cities and depots stutter.

Read Best ETS2 Settings, then Controller Settings or Beginner Controls.

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