Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.38

This graphics technique adds depth by simulating realistic shadows in crevices and where objects meet. Truck Customization & Sound New Horn System:

Anyone who loves driving through La France knows the pain of the old, low-poly toll booths. replaced toll gates with high-detail models, including realistic gates that physically rise, automated ticket machines, and new lane markings. Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.38

Update 1.38 also implemented a proper Depth of Field effect. While some simulation purists initially debated this, the artistic intent was clear: to replicate the focus of the human eye or a camera lens. It added a cinematic quality to the game, blurring out distant objects slightly or focusing sharply on the dashboard instruments. This graphics technique adds depth by simulating realistic

This meant that the audio no longer just "played"; it reacted. The sound of the engine, the transmission whine, and the air compressor brakes were re-recorded and re-implemented to simulate the acoustics of the cabin. When you switched to the exterior camera, the sound didn't just get quieter or louder—it changed character entirely. You could finally hear the distinct "throatiness" of the exhaust and the mechanical clatter of the engine block without the insulation of the cab. Update 1

Version 1.38 continued the ongoing effort to modernize older parts of the game map:

: SCS Software noted that lower-end GPUs might struggle with high SSAO settings, advising players to adjust their graphics options if they experienced frame drops.

The paint shop was updated with a redesigned color picker that includes RGB, HSV, and hex inputs, along with user-defined presets. New Special Transport Routes: Three new routes were added for the Road to the Black Sea