Euro Truck Simulator 2 in November 2026: Iceland, 1.62 and PC Specs

Euro Truck Simulator 2 is climbing Steam’s most-played charts again because SCS Software just shipped two big things back to back: the free 1.62 update on November 5, 2026, and the paid Iceland map expansion on November 10, 2026. If you’re returning after a break, you’ll find rebuilt garages, new DAF trucks, a reworked rest system and an in-game radio, all added during 2026.

Below is what changed, what Iceland adds, and what PC hardware you actually need to enjoy it. Everything here is as of November 14, 2026; SCS updates the game several times a year, so details can change.

What’s new in update 1.62

According to racinggames.gg and patched.gg, 1.62 left open beta and went live on Steam on November 5 after about two weeks of public testing. The headline changes:

• Every garage rebuilt. Each truck garage on the base map and across all map DLCs was replaced with a new model.
• DAF XG+ additions. Three new configurations were added to the base game, plus three free special editions: Emerald, Sapphire, and a “30 Years in Czechia” edition marking DAF’s three decades in the Czech Republic.
• Smaller fixes. Visual improvements for the Iveco S-Way and further work on the in-game radio.

One article we found called the special editions “MAN XG+”, but every other source names the DAF XG+, which is the correct truck.

The Iceland DLC

Iceland was first announced by SCS back in June 2025 and launched on Steam on November 10, 2026 (November 11 in Korean time, which explains a few reports with the later date). Based on coverage from Inven Global and racinggames.gg:

Early impressions are positive, with Traxion’s review headline calling it “breathtaking”, but we couldn’t find aggregate scores yet. We also couldn’t confirm the launch price from a reliable source, so check the Steam store page in your region. Like every map expansion, it requires the base game.

Getting to Iceland in-game

1. Make sure the base game is updated to 1.62 (Steam does this automatically unless you’ve opted into a beta branch).
2. Buy and install the Iceland DLC through Steam.
3. Drive to one of the ferry ports listed above and take the ferry, or pick a freight job whose destination is in Iceland.

One source also mentioned a Coaches DLC following on November 12, but we couldn’t verify this with a second source, so treat it as unconfirmed for now.

Other 2026 changes worth knowing

If you last played in 2025, a few earlier updates changed the game meaningfully.

Update 1.59 (May 6, 2026)

SCS’s 1.59 release post and accompanying coverage describe a rebuild of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg on the base map, the addition of the Volvo Trucks Experience Center, and Thermo King refrigeration units replacing the previously unbranded reefer units.

Update 1.60 (June 18, 2026)

This is the one that changes how you plan a route. Per the official SCS blog:

• Expanded rest mechanic. The old single fatigue value is split into a Rest State bar, which drains as you drive, and a Mandatory Break. You can drive up to 10 hours before the mandatory break, which then requires 9 consecutive hours of rest.
• Game Radio. A new in-game radio system with five stations and its own HUD widget, so you don’t need external internet radio streams.
• Visual and UI work. Improved cabin materials and lighting, a Volvo FH Series 6 update, and a new Job Details widget.

Practical tip: on longer jobs, plan the 10-hour window around rest stops and company parking, since you can no longer treat fatigue as a single bar to top up.

Update 1.61 (September 2026)

Reports describe map enhancements, a reworked livestock trailer, a Proximity Exploration feature for tracking map discovery, and the Volvo FH Series 6 100 Year Edition. Sources differ a little on which of these were the headline items, so check SCS’s own patch notes if a specific feature matters to you.

PC requirements: what you actually need

Euro Truck Simulator 2 has been out for years, but SCS has raised the requirements as the map and graphics have grown. The RAM minimum went from 4 GB to 8 GB and storage from 12 GB to 25 GB at one point, so older guides showing 4 GB are out of date. The figures below are from Fanatec’s summary of the published Windows specs:

A snippet from the Steam page we saw listed different GPUs, and a full DLC collection uses more disk space than the base figure, so treat the Steam store page as authoritative before you buy hardware.

Where upgrades help most

From a hardware point of view, the game is unusual compared with most modern releases:

• The CPU matters a lot. Dense cities, traffic and large map areas load the processor heavily, so a stronger CPU often helps more than a GPU upgrade at 1080p.
• RAM and an SSD reduce stutter. Going beyond the 8 GB minimum and installing on an SSD help when streaming in big map sections, especially with several map DLCs active.
• GPU for resolution and scaling. If you want 1440p, high scaling settings or multiple monitors, that’s where a stronger graphics card pays off.

These are general guidelines rather than benchmarks from our sources; your results depend on settings and which DLCs you have enabled.

Controllers and wheels

The game plays on keyboard and mouse or a gamepad, but most long-term players use a steering wheel and pedals. If you’re buying one, prioritise good force feedback and a pedal set you can modulate smoothly; a separate H-pattern shifter is a nice extra rather than a requirement.

Should you jump back in now?

If you already own the game, yes: 1.62 is free and the garage rebuild and DAF editions are available immediately. Iceland is a brand-new region and early reactions are strong, though we’d wait for more reviews and confirm the price on Steam if you’re on the fence. New players get a game that has been steadily rebuilt throughout 2026, and the base map alone is a large amount of content before you spend anything on expansions.