Euro Truck Simulator 2 Patch 1.16.2 To 1.17.1 Download
| Issue | Details | |-------|---------| | Mod compatibility | Many 1.16.x map/truck mods will break due to trailer system rewrite. | | No convoy mode | 1.17.1 is single-player only (multiplayer was still TruckersMP-only at that time). | | No owned trailers | That came later (1.32). Here you can only temporarily attach/detach job trailers. | | Steam Workshop | 1.17.1 supports Workshop mods (yes – added in 1.17 beta). |
For users who purchased a physical DVD or a non-Steam digital copy, you need the official patch executable. Euro Truck Simulator 2 Patch 1.16.2 To 1.17.1 Download
Warning: Always download patches from official or reputable sources (like the official SCS Software forums or trusted fansites like ETS2.org). Avoid shady "patch generators." | Issue | Details | |-------|---------| | Mod
Step 1: Ensure your game is already updated to exactly 1.16.2. You cannot skip versions.
Step 2: Download the file named ets2_update_1_16_2_to_1_17_1.exe (approx. 210 MB).
Step 3: Run the executable as Administrator.
Step 4: Browse to your ETS2 installation directory (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Euro Truck Simulator 2).
Step 5: Click "Install." Wait for the file verification and patching process to finish.
Step 6: Launch the game via the new eurotrucks2.exe (now a 64-bit version). For users who purchased a physical DVD or
Reputable mirror sites like GamersHell or ModDB sometimes host official patches. Always check the MD5 checksum if provided.
The most significant technical change in this update was the introduction of the DirectX 11 renderer.