Perhaps the most technical aspect of this update is the beginning of the game's migration to Unreal Engine 5 . While the full transition is an ongoing process, version 1.44 introduces a beta branch that utilizes the new engine. This lays the groundwork for better lighting, improved performance, and future graphical fidelity, ensuring ETS2 remains visually competitive for years to come.

: In-game road signs now display realistic distances to cities and landmarks, improving immersion for players who prefer driving without a GPS.

The entire country was rebuilt from the ground up to feature realistic scale, steep Alpine climbs, and winding mountain passes.

: Drivers gained the ability to manually adjust chassis height , solving long-standing issues with hooking up difficult trailers.

: A quality-of-life fix that refunds in-game currency if a used third-party mod becomes incompatible or is removed, preventing players from losing money. Accurate Mileage System