Players exploring the Iberia DLC will find a new connection between the Spanish city of Burgos and the French border, offering more route variety for cross-continent hauls.
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If your game hasn’t updated automatically:
Once done, you can switch back to “None” to stay on the latest version later. Euro Truck Simulator 2 Update 1.43 Download
Yes, but for specific use cases.
If you are a casual driver chasing the latest DLC (West Balkans, Scandinavia rework), you should stay on the newest version. However, if you are a mod purist who relies on a massive map combo (Promods 2.60 + RusMap + RoEx) that hasn't updated to newer game versions, or if you simply prefer the stable, pre-UI-overhaul feel of 1.43, then downloading this update via the Steam Beta branch is a perfect solution.
To download Euro Truck Simulator 2 Update 1.43 right now:
Open Steam → Library → Right-click ETS2 → Properties → Betas → Select "temporary_1_43 – 1.43 for legacy mods" → Wait for the download to complete (1.2 GB). Launch and enjoy the open road. Players exploring the Iberia DLC will find a
Safe miles, drivers.
If the Beta dropdown does not appear, use Steam’s console (useful for very old versions, though 1.43 is standard):
Risk warning: This method is not recommended for non-advanced users. SCS Software website / forums
This is the standard method for all players.
After download: In your Steam Library, ETS2 should show [temporary_1_43] next to the game title. Launch the game; the main menu will display version 1.43.x in the bottom right corner.