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How to Change ETS2 Version on Steam

Change or downgrade ETS2 on Steam for mod, TruckersMP, or profile compatibility without risking your main save.

UpdatedJul 4, 2026

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Quick answer

To change ETS2 version on Steam, open the game's Steam properties, check the Betas section, and choose the branch that matches the mod or multiplayer service you need. Back up your profile first, because changing versions can affect mods, saves, and compatibility. Return to the normal branch when you want the current public version.

Changing ETS2 version is useful when a mod, TruckersMP, or test profile needs a different branch than your current Steam install. Do it carefully: version changes can break mods, confuse profiles, or make saves harder to move back.

Before changing anything, read ETS2 Update Checklist and back up your profile.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 motorway signs used as a visual cue for choosing the correct version path
A version branch is a route choice. Pick the one your mods or multiplayer setup actually supports.

When You Should Change Version

Change ETS2 version only when you have a reason:

  • A mod author says the mod supports a specific game version.
  • TruckersMP requires a specific supported ETS2 version.
  • You are testing an experimental branch on a separate profile.
  • A major update broke your modded profile and you need time to clean it up.

Do not downgrade just because an old video says to. Check current instructions from the mod, service, or official update source you are using.

Safe Version Change Workflow

  1. Exit ETS2.
  2. Back up your profile folder.
  3. In Steam, open Euro Truck Simulator 2 properties.
  4. Check the Betas section.
  5. Select the branch required by your mod or multiplayer service.
  6. Let Steam finish downloading.
  7. Launch ETS2 with a test profile first.
  8. Confirm the version in-game before opening your main profile.

If you do not see the branch you expected, do not force the issue with random files. Use the current supported branch or wait for the mod/service to update.

Protect Your Main Profile

Profiles can become tied to newer saves, mod states, and content ownership. Keep one clean profile for normal play and one separate profile for mod or multiplayer testing.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 profile and company planning context before changing game versions
Use a separate test profile when changing versions. Your main company should not be the experiment.

Common Mistakes

MistakeSafer choice
Changing version with no backupBack up first
Loading the main profile immediatelyTest with a spare profile
Mixing old mods with a new branchMatch mod support first
Treating experimental branches as normal playKeep them separate
Forgetting to return to the normal branchSwitch back when testing ends

Version and Multiplayer Notes

TruckersMP and large mod projects may support a different version schedule than the public Steam branch. If your issue is online compatibility, read ETS2 TruckersMP Version Mismatch Guide. If your issue is broken mods after an update, read ETS2 Mods After Update Not Working.

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