The 1.44 update was a significant milestone for the simulator, introducing major overhauls and long-requested features: Major Map Overhauls
: This system automatically skips gears during acceleration or deceleration based on engine torque and speed, reducing the number of manual shifts required.
: The customization UI now uses icons to distinguish between factory, licensed, aftermarket, and unknown (modded) parts. Euro Truck Simulator 2 v1.44.1.9s-P2P
: To help players who use mods, the game now recognizes when a modded part is missing (due to deletion or incompatibility) and refunds the player in-game currency while replacing the part with a default one.
For a visual walkthrough of the major changes introduced in this version, check out the official update showcase: Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.44 Update Changelog Video SCS Software YouTube• May 12, 2022 Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.44 Update Release For a visual walkthrough of the major changes
: The entire country of Austria was rebuilt from scratch to meet modern graphical standards, featuring a complete overhaul of cities like Vienna, Linz, and Innsbruck, along with a more detailed representation of the Alps.
: Several tollgate designs in Italy were updated to improve realism and flow. New Gameplay Mechanics The "P2P" suffix typically refers to a community-shared
Euro Truck Simulator 2 version was a specific maintenance build released during the major 1.44 update cycle in May 2022. The "P2P" suffix typically refers to a community-shared or peer-to-peer distribution of the game files.