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Two Island DLCs Could Change ETS2 Logistics Forever!

Two island DLCs have been officially announced for Euro Truck Simulator 2. But why exactly? What can you expect in the two upcoming map DLCs, and what infrastructure will be available there? Find out here with us!
Simulatoren-News
August 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Why console releases could boost your ETS2 performance

You’ve probably wondered why ETS2 or ATS doesn’t always fully use your hardware. And why would console versions suddenly matter for PC performance? Could this shift actually lead to noticeable improvements?
Simulatoren-News
August 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM

No More Cash on the Bus: Modern Solution or Completely Missing the Point?

Buying a ticket from the driver with a few coins is no longer possible on Stuttgart's SSB buses. Since the end of July, onboard tickets can only be paid for by card or digitally, while cash remains available through sales channels outside the bus. Is this a long-overdue step towards faster public transport – or does it make something as simple as taking a bus unnecessarily difficult for some passengers?
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August 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM

SCS shows Akureyri for ETS2: Will northern Iceland become the highlight of the new map DLC?

The Iceland DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is taking on an increasingly clear shape. The latest preview leads to Akureyri, where Route 1 runs through the city and new jobs are planned at the harbour, shipyard, and an electronics depot. What do Akureyri, the Ring Road, and the industries shown so far reveal about the actual scope of the expansion?
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August 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Four Variants, 600 Kilometres, Digital Mirrors: The Ebus 2.2 Launches on 26 August!

The open August window is history: From 26 August 2026, we can drive the fully electric Ebus 2.2 in The Bus ourselves – simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Four variants cover solo and articulated buses, while two HD cameras can replace the classic exterior mirrors if desired. Will looking backwards become the biggest adjustment at this new driver’s cab?
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August 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM

A coach full of passengers at the border: Why does Coaches even have to change the border crossings in ETS 2?

A coach is longer than many rigid vehicles, has different overhangs, carries passengers, and may have luggage on board. At a border, this changes not only the vehicle, but the entire context of a journey. SCS Software has therefore explicitly confirmed that Coaches also requires work on border crossings – but what actually has to be different there for passenger transport?
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August 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Passengers Instead of Cargo: Why TruckersMP Has Made ETS2 Feel Completely Different Since July!

The initial hype has passed – and that is exactly why the feature deserves another look. Since July, TruckersMP players have been able to do much more than haul trailers across Europe. Passengers visibly walk towards the coach and board it, routes are selected through a dedicated dispatcher, and even punctuality and service quality matter. What initially sounded like another bus for ETS2 has developed into a surprisingly comprehensive new gameplay system. And while SCS Software is still working on its own Coaches project, TruckersMP is already showing just how much passenger transport can change Euro Truck Simulator 2.
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August 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM

The Bus London South: Which Buses Will Actually Be Driving Through London?

The first routes for London South in The Bus are confirmed, Westminster and Lambeth will be part of the map and the expansion is planned for 2027. Since the announcement, however, we have repeatedly received the same question: which buses will we actually be able to drive there?
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August 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM

No More New TSW Content on PS4 and Xbox One: What You Need to Know!

If you still play Train Sim World on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, TSW6 and your existing add-ons are not disappearing. But Dovetail Games has now drawn a clear line for future routes, trains and Train Sim World releases. What will you keep – and what do you need to know before upgrading to a newer console?
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August 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Install OMSI Mods Without Cluttering the Game Folder? This Manager Uses Symlinks!

Anyone with a heavily modded OMSI installation knows the problem: files get overwritten, HOF files end up copied into countless bus folders and eventually nobody remembers which mod changed what. Can a proper mod manager finally make this old copy-paste chaos easier to control?
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August 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM

€9 Instead of €63: Does Germany Need Its Ultra-Cheap Ticket Back?

Unlimited nationwide local and regional transport for just €9 a month became reality in Germany during the summer of 2022. The ticket was simple, extremely cheap and sold millions of times. Today, the Deutschlandticket costs €63. Was the €9 Ticket so successful precisely because the price was low enough that people simply did not have to think twice?
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August 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Bus Bound Is Already Here – Bus Simulator 27 Is Taking a Very Different Approach!

Two new bus simulators are arriving only months apart, yet their concepts are surprisingly different: Bus Bound puts a strong focus on driving and changing a city through your routes, while Bus Simulator 27 even lets you play as a driver, inspector or passenger – which approach sounds more interesting to you?
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August 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Regional Rail +9%, Long-Distance -17%: Why Local Trains Are Now Paying More!

Germany wants more people to use public transport, the Deutschlandticket is meant to make regional travel more attractive and many regions are calling for more trains. At the same time, the cost of running regional trains on the rail network is now rising significantly while long-distance and freight services are being relieved. How does that fit together – and could passengers eventually end up with fewer trains?
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August 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Change Weather, Time and Trains Live: This TSW Mod Unlocks a Powerful God Mode!

Turn on snow in the middle of a journey, change the time of day or place an additional train on the route: TSW God Mode adds functions that Train Sim World normally does not offer. Despite its name, it is far more than a simple cheat – just how much control does this mod actually give players?
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August 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Die ADR-Qualifikation ermöglicht in Euro Truck Simulator 2 den Transport verschiedener Gefahrgüter.

Bei BeamNG.drive werden zahlreiche Fahrzeugkomponenten während der Fahrt physikalisch in Echtzeit berechnet.

In The Bus liegen bekannte Orte wie das Brandenburger Tor, die Siegessäule und der Alexanderplatz an den Strecken.

Bei der Konfiguration eines Lkw kann in Euro Truck Simulator 2 zwischen unterschiedlichen Fahrerhäusern gewählt werden.

Der City Transport Simulator kann Ansagen für individuell benannte Haltestellen erzeugen.

Bus Simulator 27 enthält mehr als 45 lizenzierte Busse von 13 Herstellern.

Hinter Euro Truck Simulator 2 steckt das tschechische Entwicklerstudio SCS Software.

Im City Transport Simulator verwalten Spieler nicht nur Fahrzeuge, sondern ein komplettes Verkehrsunternehmen.

Der MAN NG272 war der erste spielbare Gelenkbus in der Geschichte von OMSI.

Truck & Logistics Simulator verbindet das eigentliche Fahren mit dem selbstständigen Beladen der Fahrzeuge.

Die Müdigkeitssimulation von Euro Truck Simulator 2 kann dazu führen, dass unser Fahrer eine Ruhepause benötigt.

Wird eine Wachsamkeitseinrichtung nicht rechtzeitig bestätigt, kann der Zug automatisch abgebremst werden.

Ein Gelenkbus besteht aus mindestens zwei Fahrzeugteilen, die durch ein Gelenk miteinander verbunden sind.

Die Academy von Train Simulator Classic ist ein eigener Bereich zum Erlernen verschiedener Lokomotiven und Betriebsabläufe.

Die Chronologiefunktion von OMSI 2 kann die Spielwelt abhängig vom gewählten Jahr oder Tag verändern.

In SnowRunner müssen Fahrzeuge unter anderem mit Schlamm, Schnee, Flüssen und zugefrorenen Seen zurechtkommen.

BeamNG.drive simuliert Fahrzeuge mit einem sogenannten Soft-Body-Physiksystem aus Knoten und Verbindungen.

Das Schadenssystem im ETS 2 unterscheidet zwischen kurzfristig reparierbaren Schäden und langfristigem Verschleiß.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 unterscheidet unter anderem zwischen normaler, wertvoller und zerbrechlicher Fracht.

Verkehr, Wetter und Beleuchtung verändern die Spielwelt von Euro Truck Simulator 2 während einer Fahrt.

Selbst Betriebshöfe und Abstellanlagen sind in SubwaySim 2 funktionsfähig.