ETS2: 2012 vs 2023 

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ETS2 and SCS Software proves that you don't need to make sequels for your game series every 2 years to make cash, you just need a passion and an idea.

The biggest wow effect isn't just ETS2 itself, but how beautiful and content rich a game can get if it's beeing developed constantly and not dropped somewhat 2 years after the initial release. I think that's what's missing in alot of the modern gaming industry.

ETS is a great example of a truly supported game

The skybox and HDR style of the first versions of ETS2 look like you're in a dream, but looks very cool in my opinion. I wonder if it would be possible to replicate in the latest version of the game.

Man, I miss the old Truck Dealers it was so much cooler

I still have an old ETS2 1.8 installation from 2013 along side with current version. Sometimes I like to relive playing ETS2 of those old days in my old G25 steering wheel!

the bloom effect on the older versions was developped to hide those imperfections (light signal ,brake lights etc.)and make the game look "realistic"

They literally just dropped an update with adaptive cruise control and emergency braking. This is the only game I know that actually listens to its community, and is fully committed to the game

Man i still love the old 2012 truck sound sounds amazing idle

In 2012, this game looks so good even at lower graphics that now these updates will not surprise anyone

Back when Mercedes used to be _MAJESTIC_

I wish they could add an option to choose between the original and the new lighting system in the graphics options. I really liked the old lighting and HDR effects specially the dawn and dusk lighing effects.

i am one week into this game and i already have 22 hours in it, i have never played this genre ever before and now i absolutely love it bought the game and all map expansion, thank you for the demo steam.

I miss old loading screens.

Simple word: ETS2 in 2012 looked like a developing city, and ETS2 in 2023 looks like a fully developed city

I still can't believe that eleven years passed so fast...

So glad they made those changes. The original version was the reason I never played it and completely forgot that I even owned it at all. It casued me to have pretty negative memories of the game overall for many years. Stumbled back in randomly about 2 years ago and haven't put it down since.

2012 version better for my PC 😞

Was going to say these updates past the years have made the game totally different that we almost can call it ETS3. Been a nice journey!

They took a HUGE step back in the clouds department. They look more real back in the day. The music was also better back in the day, for me at least, along with the older loading screen.

I miss the old air horn sounds :(

loading screen was better then xD

The roads how they look now and how they looked before its insane !

My last game was is between 2015-2016 and damn that's the best day of my life. When i go home from school and start playing it on my father laptop i didn't remember the layout still like 2012 or not but when i start playing it again on my laptop Feb 2023 damn all my memories flowing back to me

I liked the old Scania truck, which had the black plastic part on the sides (side windows). Now there is not even that customisation option where one can choose whether to put the plastic part or not.

The fact that this game still has endless opportunities for new DLCs/content is the key. No company can keep updating a game for 10+ years without it bringing in a steady income for obvious reasons.

The nostalgia I feel right now is unreal. My childhood just came back in 1 minute.

From one update to the next one, you don't notice much difference. But from 10 years ago to today...man, the differences in graphics are huge! reflections, lining, textures, everything. But the colors are a huge step back. The streets looked more realistic in the old lighting. Seriously now.. how did the roads become so brownish? The asphalt is still grey the last time I checked...

I remember when Mercedes was Majestic and when ATS came out and only had the peterbilt and california to drive around in. Time flies... Edit: did anyone spot the name of the trucking companies? 🤣

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I downloaded this game a week ago, never played it before since I was not into simulation games and I always played RTS and MMORPG but the ETS2 easily bacame my favorite game. This is simply INSANE, the physics are so good player can almost feel it lol and yea, I am playing it on keyboard...I can only imagine how awesome it feels for guys who have insane setups.

Thank you this video bring Back so Many memories from 10 years ago

Just bought the game before watching this video and man let me tell you not disappointed to see the difference. Still need to install and play it but was curious enough to watch this video. Visual effects seems to be a massive improvement.

the old scania engine sound was fantastic, better than its successor. such a charismatic and defined tone.

Crazy to see the changes in direct comparasim. Back in 2012 I got the game right when it was released, I was playing ETS1 before and was glad about the Tuning options but you could see many of the ETS1 buildings and landscape back then. Now years later I played the game a bit and the streets and landscape became much more realistic. I'm glad they continue to update and improve the game instead of releaseing half finished products every year.

Im playing the game all the time from like 2014. I was seeing the small changes, noticed and apriciate them. That gave me such a nostalgia trip back

they need to update the vegetation, flat looking trees grass with modern hardware nowadays we have, its ridiculous more games still have that type of vegetation

6:51 The guy in the bottom right corner, be like: Let me just sink in real quick.

I miss the 2012 vibe. Its not there anymore. Maybe im just nostalgic

The 2012 version isn’t bad at all😮

Yeah, the old lighting feels so cold in comparison to the current one. Great change

Very good. Thank you for your work!

I personally like the graphics and the lightings back then.

Saudades joguei muito em 2013 até 2015, quando tive que vender meu PC, um dos melhores simuladores que existe uma pena não ter ido pra os consoles seria fabuloso

Good old 2012 way to bass boosted intro music xD

The old filter and the old sky make Graphics more Realistic.

Things have certainly changed! The game is nearly 11 years old, and it has gotten better with newer map DLCs, reworking of countries, new features in trucks, new trucks to buy and drive, and creating a high quality experience to drive around!

It'd be cool to see one with Promods added alongside, or for ATS 2016 v 2023

Budapest, part of a paid DLC, still uses some ETS 1 assets like sidewalks and fences, I'm not sure if there's even one building in the entire city that isn't a generic asset.

cool but it's a real shame that they don't realize that the menu and hotel and some other such things are so far behind the times, they really need an update

what could run the 2012 graphics, because if a more recent potato can run those easily, someone should make a 2012 graphics rollback mod

10 лет будет в августе как я играю в етс2. Да, я как щас помню. Август, лето, жара 2013 год. Качал тогда кучу игр. Играл в день часов 6 😂 . Чисто случайно попал на эту игру и всё. играю до сих пор

One thing don't change: I keep playing for all those years. Nice video 👏👏👏

Parece que foi ontem, muita nostálgia.

I love the old ets2 music from 2012

One game, so much memories. I love this game

Awesome video. This must have taken you loads of time to put this together!

Esse menu de carregamento antigo é muito nostálgico, o filtro de cores é bem melancólico, cinzento, mas eu gostava bastante... Me lembra da época que eu jogava Pirata ainda, com nenhuma dlc e aquele mapa antigão

I remember playing 2012 ets every day. It just was so fun😢

Still playing 1.1.1 :D nostalgia

I still have the 2012 disk version of ETS2. Didn't have Volvo or Mercedes, it had Valiant and Majestic

1:00 road the black sea :D

Bro miss the old days I used to play with my brother….

Thanks for this Video it remember me of Version 1.15.1 in Ets2 i drove there 20km it were a memory in october 2021 Thank you Very much:)

6:47 this really hits different

When raining super foggy on 2023...

2012 best light shaft, more lighting reflection, and bluring image, but on 2023 look like add some film filters and add more texture with HD definition, and also add some more feature

They updated many features,build a new ones,and even the engine is updated as far is possible with very nice lighting system. Some people complaining that engine is outdated...of course,it's not a freaking UE5 but still looks very good for this type of game. Also when we talking about purpose,engine is very well build because there is no limitation on map sizes,like in SnowRunner or FS22,and you can build real 1/1 map sizes(ETS and ATS maps are smaller not 1/1),because everything is streamed and optimized. SCS is not a Rockstar with thousands of people on the payroll so they can easily build a new engine that would serve they purpose,it a small team that keep deliveling amazing updates. This is very enyoyable,detailed and deep simulator and developers never targeted to be triple X Next Gen title. That's it.

good old days with majestic and gray graphics, we were so happy

Probably one of the very few games that still updated and has much player after 10 years+

Have been playing since day one launch back in 2012. This game is amazing!

Эх, а как будто вчера мне было 6 лет, я заметил на Ютубе эту игру и попросил сестру мне её скачать... И с этого момента прошло уже 10 лет и я реально могу себя называть олдом игры. Теперь мне уже 17 и я скоро получу водительские права

Game looked amazing in 2012. Still looking fine in 2023.

ETS2 evoluiu tanto durante os anos, é praticamente outro jogo e mesmo assim tem uns chatos que ficam comentando "Cade o ETS3?"

Bro the 2012 version in the thumbnail looks real

Even though they improved the graphics over the past years, it's obvious that the engine is quite outdated & compared to other games, it looks bad. The AA is also a pain. You'll need to scale the resolution to 2x or even higher, which is a waste of performance. But the good thing is that they're trying to update the game continuously without any extra charge!

love the night star in 2012 ver

After so many games have their own remasters and remakes, ETS2 and ATS (as far as I know) are the only ones that recreated their games right.

Since they have no competitors, they just expand the map with very expensive additional packages and enjoy themselves without adding anything to the game.

I wish there was a mod that would basically revert everything back to 2012. Those are some nostalgic days

I really love that they keep updating the game more and more. I just wish they would add optional stuff like older trucks. Sure there are mods but i´d like to have them coming with the game, put them in a dlc and have my money.

Nice video! 😀

I have just bought a "cheap" wheeldrive for my son and now thinking about creating a full sim setup just for this game :)

The weather is always so grey in the early versions!

I had not really realized how much full Gran Turismo the ost had gone lol

Is it just me or does the 2012 lighting and textures look more appealing? The new one is almost too sharp and flat and similar to other games. It used to have a distinctive charm all its own.

This PC Update 2024 Version Is Awsome

the only thing i loved from the old ETS 2 were the truck sounds

2012: Without HDR 2023: With HDR

Acompanhei toda essa evolução 😊

Tbh, the older music, some graphic tones, and the dealers seem better imo. Idk why but, the graphics back then are so nostalgic to me I’d almost want those back some times. Lol. Sounds stupid but it’s true. Have a like a old graphic new graphics switch in game. Lol great improvement over the years. Amazing

Old songs was great, but this old loading screen... Unique and beautiful! Is there a way to download old versions of ets2?

Ah to byli czasy

Honestly, I don't see that 11 years of progress...

the only thing that the game needs are more detailed roads, its very important for a driving game imho for the immersion

i only see 11 years to made ets 3 and nothing, but its the best game of trucks ever.

7:43 Has that evil slope gone? Let's go back and have a look.

Some of the old graphic aspect looks rlly good until today

Love the bloom effect in 2012 version❤.