Most actively maintained mods have moved to 1.40+. If you want current mods, consider updating ETS2 via Steam.
1.35.1.31 is very outdated (over 5 years old) for today's modding scene.
Driving through Russia without RusMap is a crime. Version 1.9.0 connects seamlessly with ProMods 2.43 using a connector patch. You get vast forests, rough winter textures, and challenging dirt roads leading to Murmansk. The unique coding of 1.35.1.31 allows RusMap to load without the "map cache overflow" errors seen in later patches.
Before diving into the mods, it is crucial to understand why this specific build remains relevant. Version 1.35 introduced the German reworking project, trailer cables, and the Balkan Peninsula. Version 1.35.1.31 was the hotfix that ironed out the crashes related to convoy mode and AMD graphics cards. euro truck simulator 2 version 1.35.1.31 mods
Because later updates (1.36 and 1.37) broke many sound mods by introducing FMOD, and 1.40 broke lighting mods completely, 1.35.1.31 remains the final "classic" build where legacy sound packs (based on old WAV files) and pre-FMOD lighting still work flawlessly.
Before Eugene moved to the "reworked" version for 1.40+, he made a perfect Volvo FH for 1.35. The dashboard computer is fully functional, showing oil temperature and battery voltage. Plus, the dynamic steering feels heavier at speed—a feature broken in later game versions. Most actively maintained mods have moved to 1
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix | |---------|--------------|-----| | Game crashes on loading | Incompatible mod version | Remove mods one by one | | Invisible truck/trailer | Missing mod files or outdated mod | Redownload or check load order | | Map gaps / broken roads | Wrong map load order | Refer to map combo guides (e.g., Promods + RusMap order) | | Red text in console | Missing map DLCs | Buy required DLCs (Scandinavia, France, Italia, Baltic) |
Always check
Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/game.log.txtfor errors. Look for lines starting with00:00:00.000 : <ERROR>. Driving through Russia without RusMap is a crime
To drive from Germany to the heart of Russia, you need RusMap 1.9.0. This version fixes the infamous "broken road" near St. Petersburg which plagued earlier builds. When combined with ProMods 2.41 (using the correct connection patch), you can haul cargo from Lisbon to Moscow without a single crash.
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