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"Discover, deliver and expand your trucking company to the countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia. From large bustling cities to the countryside filled with beautiful nature, you will be able to explore what the Western Balkans have to offer." |
Euro Truck Simulator 2 - West Balkans is a map expansion DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2. It is the eighth map of DLC involving map expansions. It was released on October 19, 2023, 11 years after the base game was released.
The DLC adds 8 new countries of the Western Balkans region (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia).
It was also the fourth eastern map expansion after Beyond the Baltic Sea, Going East! and Road to the Black Sea, and the second Balkan expansion after the latter DLC.
Release History[]
SCS Software first hinted about the DLC in a blog post to celebrate of the Easter Day posted on 15 April 2022. After that, SCS released information about the DLC in their blog, at about one blog post per month:
- 14 November 2021: The 1.43 Open Beta added in editor_data.sii file references to balkan2 and mentions a prototype related to the city of Zadar, Croatia.[2]
- 15 April 2022: SCS Software makes a blog post promoting an egg hunt for the community on the occasion of the Easter Day. SCS hide the eggs around various SCS Software related websites and social media pages. Each egg was the countries flag of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.[3]
- 17 April 2022: SCS Software in their Instagram profile, make a post wishing for the whole community a Happy Easter and a new egg as part of the egg hunt appears hidden in the image, showing the Slovenian flag.[4]
- 5 June 2022: First official blog post revealing the name of the expansion with more new screenshots[5] and the release of its Steam Store page.[6]
- 9 August 2022: Blog post about new landmarks and areas.[7]
- 23 September 2022: Blog post about new industries.[8]
- 21 October 2022: Blog post about religious architecture.[9]
- 9 December 2022: First blog post about border crossings.[10]
- 20 December 2022: New screenshots were revealed in the SCS Christmas Stream, which showcased the Pelješac Bridge in southern Croatia, the Moračica Bridge in Montenegro and some other places in the West Balkans.[11]
- 12 January 2023: Second blog post about border crossings.[12]
- 8 February 2023: SCS Software shared a image on their social media accounts thanking the 50,000 Followers on their Twitch channel.[13] Members of the community identify the screenshot location is in Trieste, an Italian city which is located close to the Slovenian border.[14]
- 15 February 2023: Blog post about nature.[15]
- 20 February 2023: Blog post about Trieste, an Italian city near the Slovenian border.[16]
- 23 March 2023: Blog post about architecture.[17]
- 14 April 2023: Blog post about road network.[18]
- 24 April 2023: Blog post about Albanian oil well.[19]
- 27 May 2023: Blog post about bridges.[20]
- 14 June 2023: Blog post about construction sites and material stores.[21]
- 27 June 2023: Blog post about cities situated at the Adriatic Sea.[22]
- 9 July 2023: Blog post about aluminum industry.[23]
- 19 July 2023: Blog post about industry brands.[24]
- 26 July 2023: Blog post about landmarks.[25]
- 9 August 2023: Blog post about Street Art.[26]
- 18 August 2023: Blog post about Through Big Cities.[27]
- 23 August 2023: Blog post about Gas Stations, Truck Stops, Rest Areas.[28]
- 1 September 2023: Blog post about tunnels.[29]
- 4 September 2023: Along with a blog post, SCS makes a first exclusive West Balkans gameplay livestream.[30]
- 15 September 2023: Blog post about Water Bodies.[31]
- 16 September 2023: 3 Steam achievements for West Balkans are added to SteamDB.[32]
- 17 September 2023: SCS announced on their social media sites that on 18 September 2023, they will have a second exclusive West Balkans gameplay livestream.[33]
- 18 September 2023: SCS makes a second exclusive West Balkans gameplay livestream.[34]
- 21 September 2023: Blog post about New Cargoes to Haul.[35]
- 25 September 2023: 2 more Steam achievements for West Balkans are added to SteamDB.[36]
- 27 September 2023: Blog post about Languages and Signs.[37]
- 5 October 2023: A trailer video is released on SCS' YouTube channel, alongside a blog post that officially announces the release date for West Balkans.[38]
- 11 October 2023: Blog post about West Balkans' new routes for the Special Transport DLC.[39]
- 18 October 2023: SCS made an announcement on their social medias that on the 16th of May, 2024, they will have a special West Balkans release livestream on their Twitch and YouTube channels.[40]
- 19 October 2023:
Cities[]
The DLC includes 30 cities from 8 Western Balkan countries (4 in Albania, 7 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 5 in Croatia, 1 in Kosovo, 3 in Montenegro, 2 in North Macedonia, 4 in Serbia and 4 in Slovenia). The capitals of the countries are marked in bold.
| City name | Country | Remarks | First mentioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banja Luka (Бања Лука) | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2nd largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina | 21 October 2022[9] |
| Belgrade (Београд) | Serbia | Capital of Serbia | 9 August 2022[7] |
| Bihać (Бихаћ) | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 8th largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina | 21 October 2022[9] |
| Bijelo Polje (Бијело Поље) | Montenegro | 6th largest city in Montenegro | 1.48.5 |
| Bitola (Битола) | North Macedonia | 2nd largest city in North Macedonia | 5 June 2022[5] |
| Durrës | Albania | 6th largest city in Albania | 21 October 2022[9] |
| Fier | Albania | 7th largest city in Albania | 27 April 2023 |
| Karakaj (Каракаj) | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Aluminium Foundry in Bosnia and Herzegovina | 9 July 2023 |
| Koper | Slovenia | Largest town of the Slovenian Istria | 1.47 Open Beta |
| Kragujevac (Крагуjевац) | Serbia | 4th largest city in Serbia | 1.47 Open Beta |
| Ljubljana | Slovenia | Capital of Slovenia | 1.30 Open Beta |
| Maribor | Slovenia | 2nd largest city in Slovenia | 1.44 Open Beta |
| Mostar (Мостар) | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 5th largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina | 21 October 2022[9] |
| Nikšić (Никшић) | Montenegro | 2nd largest city in Montenegro | 23 September 2022[8] |
| Niš (Ниш) | Serbia | 3rd largest city in Serbia | 1.47 Open Beta |
| Novi Sad (Нови Сад) | Serbia | 2nd largest city in Serbia | 1.47 Open Beta |
| Novo Mesto | Slovenia | 7th largest city in Slovenia | 1.48.5 Open Beta |
| Osijek | Croatia | 4th largest city in Croatia | 1.47 Open Beta |
| Podgorica (Подгорица) | Montenegro | Capital of Montenegro | 9 July 2023 |
| Pristina (Приштина) | Kosovo | Capital of Kosovo | 21 October 2022[9] |
| Rijeka | Croatia | 3rd largest city in Croatia | 9 August 2022[7] |
| Sarajevo (Сарајево) | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina | 23 March 2023 |
| Skopje (Скопје) | North Macedonia | Capital of North Macedonia | 20 December 2022[11] |
| Split | Croatia | 2nd largest city in Croatia | 5 June 2022[5] |
| Tirana | Albania | Capital of Albania | 21 October 2022[9] |
| Tuzla (Тузла) | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3rd largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina | 21 October 2022[9] |
| Vlorë | Albania | 3rd largest city in Albania | 9 August 2022[7] |
| Zadar | Croatia | 5th largest city in Croatia | 1.43 Open Beta |
| Zagreb | Croatia | Capital of Croatia | 1.48.5 |
| Zenica (Зеница) | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4th largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina | 21 October 2022[9] |
Industries[]
The DLC currently have a total of 22 new industries:
| Name | Type | Logo |
|---|---|---|
| Adrica | Port logistics company | |
| Aluxion | Bauxite mining | |
| Apus Oil | Gas stations | |
| Betunija | Building material storage | |
| Bosfir Komerc | Forestry | |
| Brodo Rijeka | Marine logistics | |
| BTS Petrol | Gas stations | |
| Celler | Construction company | |
| Crno Drvo | Sawmill | |
| Eumefa | Light Industry | |
| Gryfoil | Gas stations | |
| JASTUK | Furniture | |
| Larus | Vehicle company | |
| Luka DunaVia | Port | |
| NADA | Gas stations | |
| PEGI | Gas stations | |
| Shuttle Cola | Shuttling company | |
| Slava | Car manufacturer | |
| Syllurgy | Heavy Industry | |
| Syschema | Chemical company | |
| Vesna | Food processing | |
| Villco | Supermarket |
The companies that known had featured from the previous DLC are AI Automotive, Brawen Transport, Container Port, CGLA, CNP, EuroGoodies, Fallow Cargo, FLE, IKA Bohag, ITCC, Low Field, PIAC, Radus, Rimaf, Rock Eater Quarry, Sanbuilders, SCS Paper, Stokes, Subse, The Train Foundry, TDC Auto Terminal, Timber Turtle, Vitas Power, Marina, and Balkan Loco, with the latter company had its new logo design.
Achievements[]
- Main article: Euro Truck Simulator 2 Achievements
| Icon | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Road to the Adriatics | Discover every city in West Balkans |
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Through the Serpentines | Complete a perfect delivery (no damage, no fines, on time) between Pristina and Bijelo Polje |
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Grand Adventurer | View cutscenes from all viewpoints in West Balkans |
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Holiday Coastline | Complete 3 deliveries along the coast in this order: Rijeka - Zadar - Split - Nikšić |
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Going Camping | Deliver the following cargoes to complete a production chain in this order: Bauxite Terminal (Ore), Aluminium Factory (Aluminium Ingots), Betunia Market (Electrical Wiring), Light Factory Eumefa (Electronics), Larus Car Factory (Caravans) |
Viewpoints[]
West Balkans is the second DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 to feature viewpoints from the release, after Iberia. 15 viewpoints have been added. The following locations are:
Albania (Shqipëria):
- Durrës Marina
- Fier Oil Fields
- Tirana
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosna i Hercegovina):
- Bihać
- Old Town of Sarajevo
Croatia (Hrvatska):
- Dubrovnik
- Rijeka Port
- Split
Kosovo: Center of Pristina
Montenegro (Црна Гора): Đurđevića Tara Bridge
North Macedonia (Северна Македонија): A Quarry near Gostivar
Serbia (Србија):
- Kovačica Wind Park
- Prokuplje
Slovenia (Slovenija):
- Koper
- Ljubljana
Gallery[]
Videos[]
Euro Truck Simulator 2 - West Balkans DLC Reveal Teaser
SCS Blog[]
Đurđevića Tara Bridge, Montenegro
Šićki Brod, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Belgrade, Serbia
Rijeka, Croatia
Split, Croatia
Port of Belgrade, Serbia
Port of Belgrade, Serbia
Port of Belgrade, Serbia
Bauxite mine in Nikšić, Montenegro
Oil field of Albania
Sv. Nedela, Bitola, North Macedonia
Crkva Rođenja Presvete Bogorodice, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Church of Apostle Paul and Saint Asti, Durrës, Albania
New Ring Mosque, Tirana, Albania
King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Mosque, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Džamija Izačić, Izačić, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Holy Trinity, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Church of Christ the Saviour, Pristina, Kosovo
Orthodox Church, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Crkva Svete Petke Paraskeve, near Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Samostan sv. Klara, Split, Croatia
Fethija Mosque, Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Border crossing between Serbia and Kosovo
Border crossing between North Macedonia and Albania
Border crossing between Slovenia and Croatia
Border crossing between North Macedonia and Albania
Border crossing between North Macedonia and Albania
Border crossing between Serbia and Kosovo
Border crossing between Serbia and Montenegro
Border crossing between Hungary and Serbia
Border crossing between Hungary and Serbia
Border crossing near Vardiste
Border crossing near Vardiste
Border crossing between Serbia and Montenegro
Easter Eggs Hunt[]
Albania (YouTube Channel)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Twitch Channel)
Croatia (World of Trucks Website)
Kosovo (SCS Software Website)
Montenegro (Euro Truck Simulator 2 Facebook page)
North Macedonia (Euro Truck Simulator 2 Website)
Serbia (SCS Software Twitter profile)
Slovenia (SCS Software Instagram profile)
Trivia[]
- West Balkans is the DLC featuring the highest number of countries so far, surpassing Beyond the Baltic Sea.
- West Balkans is the first map DLC since Going East! whose logo does not include the flags of the featured countries.
- According to a blog post, West Balkans was the ETS2's 11th anniversary gift when it released.
References[]
- ↑ Euro Truck Simulator 2 - West Balkans Steam store page, accessed 2022-07-11
- ↑ SCS Software, SCS Forum, 2021-11-14 (accessed 2021-11-14)
- ↑ SCS Software, Happy Easter Egg Hunt!, 2022-04-15 (accessed 2022-04-15)
- ↑ SCS Software on Instagram, 2022-04-17 (accessed 2022-04-17)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 SCS Software, Introducing West Balkans Expansion, 2022-06-05 (accessed 2022-06-05)
- ↑ Euro Truck Simulator 2 - West Balkans in Steam Store, 2022-06-05 (accessed 2022-06-05)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 SCS Software, West Balkans - Guess where we are, 2022-08-09 (accessed 2022-08-09)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 SCS Software, West Balkans - New Industries, 2022-09-23 (accessed 2022-09-23)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 SCS Software, West Balkans - Religion, 2022-10-21 (accessed 2022-10-21)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Border Crossing, 2022-12-09 (accessed 2022-12-09)
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Christmas Special Live Stream 2022, 2022-12-21 (accessed 2022-12-21)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Border Crossing #2, 2023-01-12 (accessed 2023-01-12)
- ↑ SCS Software on Twitter, 2023-03-08 (accessed 2023-03-08)
- ↑ SCS Software, SCS Forum, 2023-03-08 (accessed 2023-03-08)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Nature, 2023-03-15 (accessed 2023-03-15)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Trieste, 2023-02-20 (accessed 2023-02-20)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Architecture, 2023-03-23 (accessed 2023-03-23)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Road Network, 2023-04-14 (accessed 2023-04-14)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans: Albania - Oil Well, 2023-04-24 (accessed 2023-04-24)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Bridges, 2023-05-27 (accessed 2023-05-27)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Construction Sites & Material Stores, 2023-06-14 (accessed 2023-06-14)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans: Cities of the Adriatic Sea, 2023-06-27 (accessed 2023-06-27)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Aluminum Industry, 2023-07-09 (accessed 2023-07-09)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Industry Brands, 2023-07-19 (accessed 2023-07-19)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Landmarks, 2023-07-26 (accessed 2023-07-26)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Street Art, 2023-08-09 (accessed 2023-08-09)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Through Big Cities, 2023-08-18 (accessed 2023-08-18)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans -Gas Stations, Truck Stops, Rest Areas , 2023-08-23 (accessed 2023-08-23)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Tunnels, 2023-09-01 (accessed 2023-09-01)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Exclusive Gameplay Video, 2023-09-04 (accessed 2023-09-04)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Water Bodies, 2023-09-15 (accessed 2023-09-15)
- ↑ SteamDB, Euro Truck Simulator 2 Achievements, 2023-09-16 (accessed 2023-09-16)
- ↑ SCS Software on Twitter, 2023-09-17 (accessed 2023-09-17)
- ↑ Euro Truck Simulator 2 - West Balkans Exclusive Gameplay Stream (Recording), 2023-09-21 (accessed 2023-09-24)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans -New Cargoes to Haul , 2023-09-21 (accessed 2023-09-21)
- ↑ SteamDB, Euro Truck Simulator 2 Achievements, 2023-09-25 (accessed 2023-09-25)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Languages and Signs, 2023-09-28 (accessed 2023-09-28)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans - Release Date Reveal, 2023-10-05 (accessed 2023-10-05)
- ↑ SCS Software, Big in West Balkans, 2023-10-11 (accessed 2023-10-11)
- ↑ SCS Software on X, 2023-10-18 (accessed 2024-05-17)
- ↑ SCS Software on YouTube, 2023-10-19 (accessed 2024-05-17)
- ↑ SCS Software, West Balkans Release, 2023-10-19 (accessed 2023-10-19)