Euro Truck Simulator 2 V1.45 Download [OFFICIAL]

You might wonder, "Why not just download the latest version (1.48/1.49)?" There are three strategic reasons:

Once you have the V1.45 files, follow this checklist to avoid crashes.

Step 1: Backup your profiles Navigate to Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/profiles. Copy this folder to your desktop. If you open a V1.46+ save in V1.45, the game will freeze. Euro Truck Simulator 2 V1.45 Download

Step 2: Clean the config Delete the config.cfg file in your ETS2 documents folder. Let the V1.45 exe generate a fresh one. This prevents "Old config file detected" errors.

Step 3: Verify mod hashes Mods for V1.45 should have a manifest hash that reads compatible_versions[]: "1.45.*". Use a mod manager (like Mod Manager 2) to ensure no V1.46 mods sneak in. You might wonder, "Why not just download the

Step 4: Launch and test Create a new test profile first. Drive from Berlin to Munich. If no crashes occur, import your old V1.45 profile.

Even with a perfect download, you might encounter these bugs. Once you have the V1

Issue: "The save file is from a newer version." Fix: You cannot reverse a save. You must either:

Issue: Convoy session not found. Fix: Ensure all players are on the exact same build (1.45.3.2). Go to Steam Betas > Check "temporary_1_45" – NOT "1.45 – public beta."

Issue: Massive lag in Germany rework area (Cologne). Fix: Reduce "Mirror Quality" to Medium and "Shadow Quality" to Low. The new interchanges are asset-heavy.

Issue: Steam keeps auto-updating to V1.46. Fix: Open Steam > Settings > Downloads > Disable "Allow downloads during gameplay." Then set ETS2 to "Only update when I launch it." Never click "Play" from the green button; always use the executable in the game folder (\steamapps\common\Euro Truck Simulator 2\bin\win_x64\eurotrucks2.exe).