Significant expansions like Nordic Horizons and upcoming DLCs for Iceland and Ireland are the primary focus for 2025 and 2026.
Articles or features claiming the existence of "Euro Truck Simulator 3" on third-party sites often rely on rather than official announcements.
The release of a " Euro Truck Simulator 3 " (ETS3) is currently by the developer, SCS Software. While various fan-led discussions and third-party sites like GamingBeasts may discuss rumors or "leaks," SCS Software has consistently stated their strategy is to evolve Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) as a "living platform". 🚛 Current Status of the Franchise Euro.Truck.Simulator.3 (GamingBeasts.com)
With over a decade of DLC purchases, a sequel would risk alienating players whose current map expansions would not carry over.
Instead of a sequel, the franchise is focusing on major engine upgrades and massive content expansions for ETS2: While various fan-led discussions and third-party sites like
Older parts of the map, such as Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), are being completely rebuilt from scratch to match modern standards as of April 2026.
The current game engine is continuously updated (e.g., DX11 and ongoing DX12 transitions), which renders a full sequel largely unnecessary for graphical or technical jumps. The current game engine is continuously updated (e
SCS has officially confirmed work on bringing the simulator to PlayStation and Xbox , which is a massive project taking priority over any potential ETS3 development. ⚠️ A Note on Rumors