8.5/10 Loses points only because it’s a minor update, but rock-solid for long-haul fans.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) version 1.45, released on 28 July 2022
: Owners of this DLC received free content, including the Paper Liner and Profi Liner Building trailers, plus five new cabin accessories.
The most headline-grabbing feature of the 1.45 update was the rework of the German cities of Hannover and Osnabrück. For veteran players, the original German map sections had begun to show their age; the road networks were simplistic, the city layouts were generic, and the scenery lacked the density of newer DLCs. The 1.45 update stripped these areas down and rebuilt them from the ground up. The new iteration of these cities introduced complex intersections, recognizable landmarks, and unique architectural styles that mirrored the real-world charm of Lower Saxony. This "rework" philosophy is vital to ETS2; it ensures that the base game remains relevant and visually cohesive with newer expansions like the Iberia or Heart of Russia DLCs, offering a seamless driving experience from Calais to Budapest.