📝 Great news from SCS Software presenting ,,
Improved Material System Update" from the new upcoming
Patch 1.61 for Euro Truck Simulator 2 game.
The Improved Material System, first introduced in the 1.60 update, continues to expand in 1.61, bringing enhanced interior lighting, material rendering, and visual clarity to three additional trucks across ATS and ETS2.
Newly Updated Trucks– 🇺🇸 International LT (ATS)
– 🇺🇸 International LoneStar (ATS)
– 🇪🇺 Volvo FH Series 6 (ETS2)
These trucks now benefit from the improved material pipeline, making cabins more readable, realistic, and visually rich.
What the Improved Material System Does– 🌈 Enhances how leather, fabric, plastic, and metal react to light
– 🔦 Improves low‑light readability inside cabins
– 🧵 Makes material differences more visible and natural
– 🖼️ Creates a more detailed and visually pleasing interior environment
This system significantly boosts immersion by refining how interior surfaces behave under various lighting conditions.
Interior Refinements for International Trucks– 🛠️ Polished interior details
– 🪑 Completely redesigned seats for both the International LT and LoneStar
– 🖤 Introduction of a new Diamond interior option with leather seats
These updates align the trucks more closely with their real‑world counterparts.
Gradual Rollout Across More Vehicles– 🔄 SCS confirms the system will continue expanding to additional trucks
– 🧭 Part of an ongoing effort to modernize interiors across ATS & ETS2
– 📚 More insights available in the Under the Hood blog series
The update is part of a long‑term plan to unify and elevate cabin quality across both games.
Today, we bring good news to our #BestCommunityEver! With the upcoming 1.61 update, the improved material system will be implemented on three additional trucks, so read on to find out more!
We first introduced the improved material system with the 1.60 update, when it was added to the DAF NGD and MAN TG3 TGX in Euro Truck Simulator 2, and the Mack Anthem and Western Star 49X in American Truck Simulator. With the next update to our games, we will be expanding this feature to the International LT and International LoneStar in American Truck Simulator, as well as the Volvo FH Series 6 in Euro Truck Simulator 2!
But that's not all, as we have also polished a few details in the interior and completely redesigned the seats in the International LT and LoneStar to better match their real-life counterparts. Along with that, we are introducing a new Diamond interior option with leather seats for both trucks!
The improved material system significantly enhances the lighting and visual quality of vehicle interiors, with a particular focus on how different interior materials react to light. This results in a more detailed, readable, and visually pleasing cabin environment. It also makes the differences between materials such as leather, fabric, plastic, and metal much more apparent, even in low-light conditions.
As promised, we are gradually bringing this feature to more trucks, allowing you to enjoy beautiful cabin interiors across a wider range of vehicles. If you would like to learn more about what the process of implementing this feature on new vehicles looks like, make sure to check out our
Under the Hood blog, where we spoke with colleagues working on the improved material system.
We hope you will be happy to see the improved cabin interiors in more trucks with this upcoming update! Remember to stay tuned for more news from our games by following us on our
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