Beyond the visuals, ETS2 1.40 focused on bringing older map areas up to modern standards:
: Ensure your mod version is specifically tagged for 1.40+. Versions designed for 1.39 or older will have broken headlights and flat textures due to the lighting engine change. AMERICAN TRUCK PACK FOR ETS2 1.40
: High-dynamic-range skyboxes were added to provide more realistic weather transitions and sunset/sunrise effects. Beyond the visuals, ETS2 1
: For those using an "American Truck Pack" mod, 1.40 was a critical turning point. Because of the new lighting, older modded trucks often appeared "blown out" or too dark until their materials were updated to support the new system. Map Reworks: Germany and France : For those using an "American Truck Pack" mod, 1
While ETS2 received map updates, its sister game ATS received specific truck chassis updates that often get ported via mod packs: