1.45 | Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.13.1 Profile

When you finally load into 1.45, don't be surprised if your truck is parked at your home garage and your current job is cancelled. This is a "Safe Mode" feature. The game will detect map changes and reset your position to ensure you aren't spawned inside a building that didn't exist in 2014. Why Version 1.45?

Once the profile loads in 1.37, you can safely move to 1.45. Step 3: Dealing with Mod Conflicts

Moving a profile across isn't as simple as clicking "Load," but it is possible. Here is how to bridge the gap. The Version Gap: What has Changed? Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.13.1 Profile 1.45

Since versions 1.13.1 and 1.45 were released years apart (2014 vs. 2022), this blog post focuses on the compatibility and conversion process for players trying to bring old save files into the modern era of the game.

While 1.45 isn't the latest version of the game today, it remains a "Goldilocks" version for many players—it's stable, supports a huge range of mods, and includes the feature and Joysticks sensor gain updates that made driving feel significantly more refined than the 1.13 era. When you finally load into 1

If you’ve recently cleared out an old hard drive and found a profile from 2014, you’re looking at a digital time capsule. Version 1.13.1 was the era of the high-lift axles update, while 1.45 introduced massive overhauls like the Hannover city rework and ownable cistern trailers.

Jumping directly from 1.13 to 1.45 can often cause the game to crash because the save format has changed too many times. For the safest results, use the tab to update in increments: Why Version 1

This handles the initial map rescale and early save format changes.