Echoing, bells and engine grumble,
Across the fen and tangled glen we rumble.
Mist slides low and lanterns sway,
Enchantment wakes as dusk devours day.
Through the marsh where will-o’-wisps play,
Haul your cargo on a spectral way.
Past the knotted roots and leaning trees,
Along the course of autumn’s keening breeze.
Brackenhelm gleams beneath the moon’s pale face,
Winding lanes that pull you into place.
Cauldrons bubble, herbs ignite the air,
Witches sing, their laughter threads the square.
“Driver brave, cross through our land,
Bring pumpkin treats with steady hand.
From docks to keeps, from vale to shore,
Complete six runs, or maybe more.”
Autumn leaves and shadows spin and dance,
Air thick with promise and a ghostly chance.
Yet fear not hollow groans of stone—
The witches keep these halls their own.
So light your lamps, take hold the wheel,
For Halloween tonight feels vividly real.
Step through portals, let the journey flow,
To Brackenreach, where olden legends grow.
When you return, heed the town’s call,
To share the spooky parcels with one and all.
Not only Brackenhelm alone,
But cities, hamlets and hearts unknown.
Hauloween hangs heavy in the cooling air,
There’s little time to shirk or spare.
Do not hide from all the treats we bring—
They must be hauled, delivered, then tucked in.
NO, these goodies won’t be left to rot—
Then park, collect, and mark the lot!”
Gear up for a spine-tingling haul in our Witches of Brackenreach event on World of Trucks — a spooky, scenic twist on your usual freight runs that blends mystery with the open road. The Halloween event is live now and runs through Sunday, November 16 at 23:59 UTC. Jump in with Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator to begin your deliveries.
This year the community aims to reach a combined target of 1,500,000 deliveries. It’s an ambitious milestone, but our #BestCommunityEver always comes through. Expect fresh content, pleasing surprises, and plenty of seasonal charm.
Beyond the familiar map lies Brackenreach, a bewitched valley watched over by three elemental witches. Portal gates have begun to shimmer across your homelands—follow them into fog-draped swamps, through whispering woodlands, and onward to the venerable Castle Brackenhelm. Your mission: deliver essential Halloween supplies to aid the witches and village folk. Bravery (and steady steering) will be rewarded.
Your personal objective: complete 15 Halloween deliveries across any territory, including at least 3 deliveries to and 3 from Castle Brackenhelm. See the rules below for full details.
We also invite you to spread Halloween cheer across the homeland by transporting festive cargo between regular cities and Brackenreach. Occasionally you’ll carry enchanted shipments returning from Brackenreach—perhaps the witches’ own way of thanking you.
Our #WitchesOfBrackenreach theme brings a new desktop motif for the duration of the event—expect a lively, spooky atmosphere across the site while celebrations run.
We’ll host a developer livestream to discuss the event design, share behind-the-scenes details, and enjoy a relaxed Halloween session while contributing to the community goal. Tune in on Tuesday, October 21 at 18:00 CET via Twitch, YouTube, or Facebook to join the festivities.
Witches of Brackenreach — Rules:
Using External Contracts with a World of Trucks–linked profile in Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator, or both, the community target is to reach 1,500,000 deliveries of Halloween cargo to or from any city — including the enchanted Brackenreach, where deliveries arrive at Castle Brackenhelm.
There are four cargo types included in the event:
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Halloween Treats
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Halloween Costumes
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Halloween Herbs & Spices
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Halloween Crafts
Your personal objective is to complete 15 Halloween deliveries across any trucking territory, including at least 3 to and 3 from Castle Brackenhelm, in Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator, or a combination of both.
Your bonus objective is to find the hidden Witch House inside Brackenreach by driving to its secret location.
Rewards
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Personal: Players who reach the 15-delivery requirement will unlock a unique World of Trucks achievement and receive an enchanted Witch’s Compass cabin item as a Steam inventory reward.
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Community: If the community reaches 1,500,000 deliveries and you have completed your personal goal, you will receive a bewitched Black Cat hanging cabin item in your Steam inventory.
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Discovery: Players who locate the Witch House within Brackenreach will be awarded a Spooky Horn vehicle accessory as a Steam inventory item.
Brackenreach directions:A portal activates when you accept event cargo bound for Castle Brackenhelm. Find the spiral icon on the map, navigate to it, and look for shimmering sparkles and drifting autumn leaves to enter Brackenreach.
Leaving Brackenreach while carrying cargo delivers you directly to the cargo’s destination; exiting without freight will assign you a random job in the homeland.
Note: To qualify for community rewards you must complete at least your personal goal in Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator, or both. All rewards are provided as Steam inventory items for the respective games. Once eligible, claim your rewards on the Events page of your World of Trucks profile.
The event will conclude on Sunday, the 16th of November at 23:59 UTC.
This is our largest Halloween celebration to date. We can’t wait to follow your daring runs into Brackenreach and hear about any encounters with the three guardian witches. The teams poured their hearts into building this enchanted realm—share your screenshots and videos with the hashtag #WitchesOfBrackenreach on ATS/ETS2 Facebook pages, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, and we’ll highlight our favourites.
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