Download | Euro Truck Simulator 2 V1.45
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 ). Part 7: Is it safe to stay on V1.45 forever? In short: No, but you have time.
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. Euro Truck Simulator 2 V1.45 Download
Whether you are hauling concrete pipes through the rain-soaked highways of the Rhine, rolling in a customized Scania with your VTC, or simply enjoying 60 FPS on a budget laptop, V1.45 delivers the ultimate trucking sandbox. Steam keeps auto-updating to V1
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. In short: No, but you have time
Always download game versions from official sources (Steam or SCS Software). Piracy hurts the developers who have supported ETS2 for free updates for ten years. Support SCS Software to see Euro Truck Simulator 3 someday.
Why? Because V1.45 was the update that perfected the Convoy multiplayer mode, redesigned Germany’s Autobahn network, and introduced the long-awaited license plate customization. Whether you are a modder looking for compatibility, a player with an older PC, or a fan of the "Kassbohrer Setra" trailer pack, finding a clean, legitimate is essential.
Massive lag in Germany rework area (Cologne). Fix: Reduce "Mirror Quality" to Medium and "Shadow Quality" to Low. The new interchanges are asset-heavy.