Version 1.38 changed sound engines and graphic pipelines, which can cause older modifications to crash.

His old version of Euro Truck Simulator 2 had grown stale. The roads felt empty, the graphics flat. He needed the update. He needed .

Since its release in 2012, Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) by SCS Software has become the gold standard for simulation gaming. With constant updates, the game evolves every few months. While the current version may be higher (as of 2025-2026), version remains a landmark update for many players—especially those with mid-range PCs or specific modding needs.

The 1.38 patch brought substantial technical upgrades and map reworks to the base game. 🎨 Screen Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO)

: If you own the game on Steam, you can right-click it in your library → Properties → Betas → and select "temporary_1_38" to downgrade safely.

Highly unlikely. Mods must be updated by their creators to support newer game engines.