Euro Truck Simulator 2 West Balkans DLC: Release Date, Countries, New Features, PC Requirements & More

Euro Truck Simulator 2 got its 9th Map DLC with the inclusion of the “West Balkans DLC” on October 19. It added 8 new countries from the western Balkans and needs no additional DLC to be played. Here's everything you need to know about the Euro Truck Simulator 2 DLC “West Balkans”.

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Here's all you need to know about the ETS 2 West Balkans DLC | ©EarlyGame, SCS Software

Euro Truck Simulator 2 has been a major success developer SCS Software. The game that released in 2012 is still played by more than 40k people daily, according to SteamDB. With over 97% positive reviews, the game has become iconic. If you want to just chill out, playing the Euro Truck Simulator is really relaxing to play.

Now, the game has got its ninth Map extension DLC with the “West Balkans” being added to the game. We collected all the information you need to know for the upcoming DLC.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 West Balkan DLC: Release Date, Countries, PC Requirements & More

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Are you ready for some new adventures? | ©EarlyGame, SCS Software

Before we take a look at what will be new, let's see what we already have. In previous DLC's, we got Eastern Europe, Eastern Balkan, Baltic States, Parts of Russia, Scandinavia, Italy, France, and the Iberia Continental.

With the release of the Iberia DLC for ETS2 I thought I'd put together a map with all of the DLCs including Iberia
by u/TheSilverDragoness in EuroTruck2

With the West Balkans, the following countries get added:

  • Albania
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Croatia
  • Kosovo
  • Montenegro
  • North Macedonia
  • Serbia
  • Slovenia

Those countries can be linked to Austria, and therefore you don't need to buy any additional DLC to play West Balkans.

ETS2 West Balkans DLC Release Date

The West Balkans DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 got released in the evening hours of October 19.

ETS2 West Balkans DLC PC Requirements

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Some great additions to the ETS2 universe, but can your PC handle it? | ©SCS Software
On the Steam store page for the DLC, minimum and recommended requirements are sorted for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Here are the minimum PC system requirements for Windows:
  • OS: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or similar
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon RX 460 or Intel HD 630 (2GB VRAM)
  • Hard Drive: 25 GB available space (Euro Truck Simulator 2 base game)

And that's the recommended specs your Windows PC should have:

  • OS: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or similar
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon RX 460 or Intel HD 630 (2GB VRAM)
  • Hard Drive: 25 GB available space (Euro Truck Simulator 2 base game)

ETS2 West Balkans DLC New Features

SCS Software announced the following features for the DLC:

  • Travel through 8 new captivating countries, each with its unique charm.
  • Discover 14 explorable cities including Split and Belgrade
  • Take your truck on a drive through 30 vibrant towns (settlements)
  • Experience the region's stunning nature, from Durmitor National Park to Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park, with iconic mountains, hills, and mesmerizing sea views
  • Explore unique depots for the aluminum industry, chemical factories and oil wells
  • Take your cargo to 3 industrial ports along the Danube river (Belgrade, Novi Sad, Osijek)
  • Marvel at the beauty of the historical city centres in Split, Mostar, Sarajevo, Pristina and more
  • Cross the borders at over 20 unique crossings
  • Enjoy the scenic countryside with 15 viewpoints and take a photo with your truck at 20 iconic landmarks

ETS2 West Balkans DLC Price

Here is the price table for the DLC:

CurrencyPrice
USD ($)$17.99
GBP (£)£14.99
Euro (€)€17.99
Australian Dollar (A$)A$ 26.99

That's all you need to know for the West Balkans DLC in Euro Truck Simulator 2. Enjoy the driving and claim some new garages!

If you aren't hyped already, here's the official Trailer for the West Balkans DLC:

Jonathan Rossbach

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