Euro Truck Simulator 2 Sets New Steam Record 14 Years After Release Thanks to Bus Expansion

Euro Truck Simulator 2 has passed 90,000 concurrent users, its highest player count in the game’s 14-year history, following the release of its Coaches DLC. The game and expansion also took the top two spots on Steam’s current sales chart.

Released in November, the paid Coaches expansion adds a new type of gameplay to the truck-driving simulator. Players can drive licensed bus models and transport passengers.

Some players returned to Euro Truck Simulator 2 or wanted to try it following the expansion’s release. The game took first place on Steam’s current sales chart, ahead of newer titles including Phantom Blade Zero and Football Manager 27. Coaches placed second.

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Early reviews of Coaches are “very positive,” with players praising the gameplay and the quality of the new models. The expansion currently features the Scania Touring, Volvo 9700 DD and MAN Lion’s Coach. The developers plan to add more content through future updates to the DLC.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 – Iceland also launched in November, adding Iceland to the game. To mark the release, the developers introduced the Cruising Iceland event. By completing deliveries to and from the new cities, players can earn cabin decorations, a truck paint job and a special achievement for their World of Trucks profile.

Source: iXBT.games