Hearts in Bloom Event and ETS2 1.58
The Valentine event looks the same as others events in ETS2 and ATS for years and you are not fan of romantic vibes and pink truck skins it can be skipped. If you are still interesting of new free cabin decorations as reward and pathetic deliveries follow SCS page for details
For the rest truckers (like me) more interesting is the tomorrow ETS2 1.58 release. After about two weeks after a beta start we got the final release with tons of new features, the same as in America. Map of ETS2 not affected drastically as it happened in ATS but we are getting ready for bus implementation and it will be the big present for community.
American Truck Simulator: 1.58 Released
After only two weeks of start of open beta the final release of ATS 1.58 is here. This is really major release and for America it is also a new map content – the first stage of Route 66 Rework.
Changelog
Gameplay
- Driving Academy – Double Trailer Handling
Vehicles
- Vehicle Behaviour, Physics & Collisions Update
Map
- Route 66 Rework Project
- Map Changes In Preparations for Road Trip
- New Truck Garages
UI
- Tutorial Redesign & Contextual Hints
- Route Advisor Redesign
- Quick Info Feature
- Truck Configurator Improvements
- Management Screen Improvements
Route 66 Secret Roads – Arizona Grand Canyon – ATS 1.58
ATS 1.58 Open Beta review, Academy, Route 66 teaser, New Map Rework
New ATS secret roads and Route 66 Rework
As I mentioned before after release of open beta for 1.58 we have about 4% of undiscovered roads – on my side it was 96,29% opened just after the update. It is the result of massive Rout 66 Rework and other map enhancements. But SCS not only did this beautiful rework but also added new easter eggs and hidden roads, so count of markable but secret roads is growing. below you can see couple videos with hidden paths in Arizona and Nevada.
And overall 1.58 changes and Route 66 teasers
Map Combo Study 02.06.2025 (Final for 1.57)
Open Beta 1.58 for both games is available now and I will not update map combo setups for 1.57 unless minor fixes of links will come. With official news about game version 1.58 starting to surface, it’s safe to assume that an open beta is just around the corner. 1.58 is major update so we have to give the modding community some time to adapt to the new features and technical changes and release new vesions of their maps.
Until that happens, we still have large and stable map combos available for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. Big for US and Giga for Europe.
There are already well-established rules and best practices that help avoid conflicts and common mistakes I’ve covered in Beginner’s Guide, which I strongly recommend watching before building or updating your map combo. It will save you time, prevent recurring issues, and help you create a stable and enjoyable setup from the start.
ETS2 Final Giga Map Combo for ETS2 1.57 – Tutorial – February, 2 – 2026
ATS Big Map Combo for ATS 1.57 with 21 Maps – January, 19 – 2025
Guide mentioned above could be helpful:
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100% discovered study (last on 1.57) 02.01.2026
We finally have full 100% discovered maps for ATS and ETS2 within version 1.57, but new challenges ahead. New games version is around the corner and at least in US we have massive map rework with Route 66 project. In Europe we will probably will not see Benelux Rework changes very soon. So now we have some time to hold and enjoy games.
[Guide] ATS 1.57 – 100% Explored map with all DLC (with Louisiana) (December 2026, ATS 1.57, all map DLCs with Louisiana)
[Guide] ETS2 1.57 – 100% Explored map with all DLC (with Nordic Horizons) (January 2026, ETS2 1.57, all map DLCs including Scandinavia Rework and Nordic Horizons DLC)
I do these discovery since 2017 and I discover whole map almost on every game versions including all expansions and reworks.
Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.58 Open Beta
After couple days after America we have a chance to test new features of version 1.58 in Europe. It is also major update with significant changes in the game including UX/UI, physics and new Route advisor. Good news for fans of Driving Academy as well. Also in ETS2 we have refresh for several trucks.
Changelog
Gameplay
- Driving Academy – Double Trailer Handling
Vehicles
- Renault Trucks T Update
- Scania R & S Update
- IVECO S-Way 6×2 Update
- Vehicle Behaviour, Physics & Collisions Update
Map
- Map Changes in Preparations for Coaches
UI
- Tutorial Redesign & Contextual Hints
- Route Advisor Redesign
- Quick Info Feature
- Truck Configurator Improvements
- Management Screen Improvements
Details as always on SCS Software blog and will try all new features and make a video this week.
Undiscovered roads in ATS 1.58
For current public versions of the ATS on version 1.57, we are good. But after release of open beta for 1.58 we have about 4% of undiscovered roads – result of massive Rout 66 Rework. So, on my side it’s 96,29% and not only in states on the Route 66 but almost in all US territories probably since garages has been updates in whole map of current game. Good news for those who like to explore new roads. Reworked roads in 1.58 by mileage are bigger that one of the smallest states (like whole Iowa). I’m planning to hit the road on this weekend but my 100% in 1.58 is far away, so the next guide will be after the final release of ATS 1.58 or even after the new DLC will be delivered (I remind you that Illinois is also will be released this spring).
American Truck Simulator: 1.58 Open Beta
ATS & ETS2 Update 1.58: A Major UI & UX Refresh
American Truck Simulator: 1.58 Open Beta
As I said last week we will see open beta for new version very soon and today, ATS started first. Please note that this not minor update bug big changes in the game including UI and UX and physics. Also it is rolling out the first stage of Route 66 Rework and we can see changes in Arizona and New Mexico.
Changelog
Gameplay
- Driving Academy – Double Trailer Handling
Vehicles
- Vehicle Behaviour, Physics & Collisions Update
Map
- Route 66 Rework Project
- Map Changes In Preparations for Road Trip
- New Truck Garages
UI
- Tutorial Redesign & Contextual Hints
- Route Advisor Redesign
- Quick Info Feature
- Truck Configurator Improvements
- Management Screen Improvements
Details as always on SCS Software blog and will try all new features and make a video this week.
ATS & ETS2 Update 1.58: A Major UI & UX Refresh
Update 1.58 marks one of the most significant UI and UX overhauls in American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2 to date. Touching nearly every screen players interact with daily, this update modernizes core systems while laying a more flexible foundation for future features and platforms.
The redesign is driven by the games’ long-term growth. While some changes may require brief re-learning, the goal is a cleaner, more intuitive, and future-ready experience that scales with what’s coming next.
Key highlights include a redesigned tutorial system built around contextual hints, delivering guidance naturally during gameplay rather than through a rigid, linear flow. New players get help when it matters, while experienced drivers stay focused on the road.
The Route Advisor has been completely reworked into a customizable, widget-based HUD. Instead of a fixed panel, players can now tailor on-screen information to their driving style, from minimal layouts to data-rich setups.
The Pause Screen evolves into a new Quick Info hub, centralizing job details, truck status, controls, and local regulations. This keeps the driving HUD cleaner while ensuring all critical information is just a pause away.
Quality-of-life improvements also arrive across management screens, offering clearer driver skill tracking, better company info visibility, and refined usability without disrupting familiar layouts. Meanwhile, the truck and trailer configurators receive targeted usability upgrades, improving navigation, feedback, and controller support.
Overall, Update 1.58 is a foundational step forward — modernizing daily interactions while preparing ATS and ETS2 for the next generation of content. Community feedback during the Open Beta will play a key role in refining these changes further.
Please find below previous UI improvements:
Map Combo Study 01.26.2025
With official news about game version 1.58 starting to surface, it’s safe to assume that an open beta is just around the corner. As always, a new major update means it’s time to rethink our map setups and give the modding community some time to adapt to the new features and technical changes.
Until that happens, we still have large and stable map combos available for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. Most upcoming updates to these combos will likely focus on polishing, compatibility fixes, and minor improvements, with the possibility of a few new maps being added.
At this stage, it’s not yet clear how version 1.58 will affect maps and mod management overall. However, for the current game version, there are already well-established rules and best practices that help avoid conflicts and common mistakes. I’ve covered these in detail in my Beginner’s Guide, which I strongly recommend watching before building or updating your map combo. It will save you time, prevent recurring issues, and help you create a stable and enjoyable setup from the start.
ETS2 Giga Map Combo for ETS2 1.57 – Tutorial – January, 13 – 2026
ATS Big Map Combo for ATS 1.57 with 21 Maps – January, 19 – 2025
Guide mentioned above could be helpful:
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