Euro Truck Simulator 2 & American Truck Simulator: 1.62 Update Release – Comprehensive Patch Notes & Technical Breakdown

SCS Software has officially rolled out the milestone 1.62 update simultaneously for both flagship vehicle simulation titles: Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) and American Truck Simulator (ATS). After extensive testing throughout the Open Beta phase on Steam, the full public release delivers comprehensive visual overhauls, high-fidelity garage architectural redesigns, exclusive heavy-duty truck editions, and major expansion of the dynamic tourist atlas mechanics.

Key Highlights of the 1.62 Dual-Title Engine Update

The 1.62 version milestone represents a coordinated technology baseline for SCS Software’s proprietary Prism3D game engine. While both games receive global performance optimizations and rendering enhancements, each simulator gains dedicated content tailored to its geographic landscape:

Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.62 Architectural & Fleet Overhaul

Euro Truck Simulator 2 players receive substantial updates focused on driver headquarters and long-haul luxury. The standout feature is the complete visual and architectural overhaul of the Truck Garage network. Every garage model in the game—from the standard entry-level shed to the fully expanded five-bay corporate logistics terminal—has been remodeled from the ground up.

The refreshed garages feature highly detailed interiors, dynamic lighting, realistic maintenance bays, and ambient logistics assets that make depot management feel significantly more rewarding. SCS Software prioritized rendering efficiency, ensuring the increased polygonal density and 4K PBR textures do not incur frame drops on mid-range hardware configurations.

On the vehicle customization front, three exclusive variants of the DAF XG+ have joined the showroom:

• Emerald Edition: Striking deep green metallic finish paired with brushed satin exterior trim and high-contrast interior stitching.
• Sapphire Edition: Premium royal blue multi-coat livery featuring chrome accents and bespoke digital cockpit dials.
• 30 Years in Czechia Edition: A commemorative edition honoring DAF Trucks’ three decades of official presence in the Czech Republic, complete with authentic commemorative badging and custom leather seating.

American Truck Simulator: 1.62 Road Trip & Material Expansion

For American Truck Simulator, version 1.62 builds upon the popular Road Trip: Ford DLC and expands the interactive Atlas exploration feature. Drivers traversing the United States highway network can now discover interactive Tourist Boards strategically placed across 10 states: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Washington, Louisiana, and Nebraska (which gains two unique regional boards).

These landmark checkpoints provide rich historical context, scenic viewpoints, and completion badges that seamlessly integrate with Steam achievements and the in-game World of Trucks profile. Furthermore, the Improved Material System refines daylight specular scattering, delivering photorealistic chrome glints on American long-hood conventional tractors and true-to-life reflections across dusty desert asphalt.

Simulation Telemetry & Hardware Performance Analysis

With the deployment of the 1.62 dual update, simulator enthusiasts utilizing steering wheel peripherals, button boxes, and multi-monitor setups should note several underlying force feedback (FFB) and telemetry refinements. Modern simulator rigs benefit from tightened steering rack centering spring curves and reduced input latency over USB polling buffers. Players optimizing their custom rigs can evaluate their setups using our PC hardware compatibility engine to verify optimal GPU and CPU thread distribution for heavy modded loadouts.