The ability to transport goods for new companies, including specialized cargo like unique Italian machinery and food products.
The ferry connections to Palermo and Catania are essential for logging roads. The .1.14 hotfix specifically addressed a memory leak that occurred when switching between the main island and Sardinia ( Cagliari ).
The 1.30 update redesigned the navigation system, allowing for better route planning. This, for the first time, included:
SCS quietly adjusted the aggression coefficient for AI vehicles in this patch. Italian motorcyclists now lane-split more realistically (read: terrifyingly), and local delivery vans in Napoli will no longer stop for yield signs. This isn’t a bug; it’s a realism feature. You will need to use your horn and high beams defensively.
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The world of ETS2 has moved on. We have West Balkans , Iberia , and even Greece now. However, for the , the Euro Truck Simulator 2 Italia Update v1.30.1.14 remains a masterpiece.
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: Added multi-torque engine support and ZF-16 transmission support for all trucks. Italia DLC Content If you own the Italia DLC , you gain access to: The ability to transport goods for new companies,
The double release of Update 1.30 and the "Italia" DLC had a profound and lasting impact on the game's community. For , it presented a challenge and an opportunity. The massive map changes broke many map mods that were incompatible with the new data structures. To help with this transition, SCS kept older game versions available on Steam as beta branches, allowing mod authors time to update their projects.
Here is what v1.30.1.14 actually refined under the Mediterranean sun.
The map was fitted to a more accurate projection, improving environmental behavior.
: This was the primary focus, adding 11,500 km of new roads and 19 new Italian cities, including , , and . This isn’t a bug; it’s a realism feature
Marco drove south, leaving the industrial flatlands behind. The road began to climb. This was the new Tuscany. He remembered it being a simple drive, but now the engine roared as it fought gravity. The road was a ribbon of perfection, carved into rolling hills blanketed in digital vineyards and cypress trees.
Introduced a massive overhaul of navigation algorithms, allowing the system to send drivers back along the same stretch of road if necessary.
The introduction of this new format had a severe impact on map mods:
: Added expanded transmission models across multiple truck brands to provide a more realistic gear-shifting progression.
He pulled the truck over at a scenic viewpoint, engaging the hazard lights. He leaned forward, peering through the glass. The draw distance was immense. In the valley below, a small village sat, its church steeple catching the dying light of the afternoon sun. It wasn't just "scenery"; it was a place he felt he could walk to.