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What Is the Latest ETS2 Version?

The latest ETS2 version explained for players, with the current Euro Truck Simulator 2 update, what changed, and what to check before using mods.

Published May 18, 2026Updated May 18, 2026By ETS2 Guide Team6 min readBeginner
Euro Truck Simulator 2 urban motorway traffic used for checking version coverage and update readiness

Quick answer

The latest ETS2 version covered by ETS2Hub is 1.59, released on May 6, 2026. Before updating, check your mods, back up your profile, and read the 1.59 overview if you use map, UI, traffic, economy, or truck mods.

The latest ETS2 version covered on ETS2Hub is Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.59. This page is the quick version check: use it when you want to know what the current update is, whether your guides are current, and what to check before loading a modded profile.

For the full player-facing changelog, read the ETS2 1.59 Update Overview. If you are planning beyond the current patch, use the ETS2 Roadmap. If you run mods, start with the Safe ETS2 Mods Guide.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 urban motorway traffic for reviewing version coverage and update readiness
Version checks matter most before loading mods, old saves, or DLC-heavy profiles.

Current Version

ItemCurrent ETS2Hub Coverage
Latest covered versionETS2 1.59
Release date coveredMay 6, 2026
Main player focusBenelux rebuild, Volvo Trucks Experience Center, recovery tools, UI changes
Mod cautionCheck map, traffic, economy, UI, and truck mods before loading your main profile

What To Do After Updating

  1. Start ETS2 once without changing your mod list.
  2. Back up your main profile before testing old mods.
  3. Disable map, traffic, economy, and UI mods if the game crashes.
  4. Check Steam Workshop comments or author notes for version support.
  5. Test a short quick job before starting a long delivery.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 world map interface for checking a clean profile after an update
After a major update, test a short route on a clean profile before loading a heavily modded save.

When This Page Updates

This page should be refreshed whenever ETS2 receives a public release, major open beta, or update that affects saves, mods, maps, UI, or controls. Smaller hotfixes can usually be noted in the related update overview.

FAQ

What is the latest version of ETS2?

ETS2Hub currently covers ETS2 1.59 as the latest version. Check the full ETS2 1.59 Update Overview for details.

Do I need to disable mods after every ETS2 update?

Not always, but it is safest to check map, traffic, economy, truck, and UI mods first. These are more likely to break after major updates than paint jobs or simple sound changes.

Where should beginners go next?

Use the ETS2 Beginner Roadmap if you are new, or the ETS2 Roadmap if you are planning updates, DLC, and mods.

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