Project UK Rework: New Assets for Worldbuilding

Rows of brick houses, welcoming corner pubs and bustling high streets all contribute to the unmistakable character of British towns and cities. Capturing those familiar sights is central to the UK Rework project for Euro Truck Simulator 2. To bring Britain to life in greater detail, the teams have created hundreds of new assets.

Architecture varies considerably across the UK, with local buildings reflecting the history and identity of each area. To capture that variety, the teams have developed more than 370 new assets for the rework.

Choosing which buildings to recreate starts with extensive research. The research department works alongside map designers to identify the architectural styles and structures most commonly found in each location. As the map develops, they select buildings that best represent the areas being recreated. One senior map designer has also drawn on their experience of living in England to help pinpoint the everyday details that give British places their character.

The additions include a broad selection of homes, from traditional terraced and semi-detached houses to modern developments and Tudor-style buildings. Local pubs are represented too, alongside high street shops, restaurants, commercial properties and other familiar features of British life.

Creating these assets has brought its own challenges. The UK has a distinctive architectural identity, making it difficult to reuse existing models, while building styles can also differ significantly from one town to another.

From England’s familiar red-brick buildings to Scotland’s traditional stone structures, the artists have carefully considered how to make certain assets versatile enough to feel at home in different locations.

These additions will help shape the villages, towns and cities players encounter throughout the UK Rework. Everyday buildings and small details can make a place feel recognisable, particularly to those who know the British Isles well.

The UK Rework remains a work in progress, and the assets shown here are only part of what the teams have been creating. More of their work will be shared in the future.

The UK Rework will arrive as a free update for all owners of Euro Truck Simulator 2. Until then, there is more to look forward to as the project continues to take shape.

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