Version 1.45 uses a specific game save structure. Loading a 1.45 save in a newer game version will convert it forward (irreversible). Conversely, loading a newer save in 1.45 will crash the game. If you downgrade to 1.45, backup your profiles located in Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/profiles.

Many popular mods (map mods like ProMods, truck mods, sound packs) target specific game versions. Always check that the mod version explicitly says “1.45 compatible.” ProMods 2.62, for example, was the last to support ETS2 1.45.

Version 1.45 was not a minor bug-fix patch. It introduced substantial content that changed how veterans and newcomers play the game.

For heavy-haul enthusiasts, this was a game-changer. You could now purchase lowbed and low-loader trailers with:

Version 1.45 was a significant incremental update for Euro Truck Simulator 2. It focused heavily on environmental realism, lighting engine improvements, and the introduction of new cab accessories. It also marked the continued integration of the "Heart of Russia" map expansion (though the DLC release status was impacted by geopolitical events, the base game update proceeded).

(If you want a detailed changelog, check official SCS Software patch notes.)