In November, a new premium expansion called Coaches was released for the long-haul truck driving simulator Euro Truck Simulator 2. It introduced a new type of gameplay to the game: players can now take the wheel of licensed coach models and transport passengers.
Against this backdrop, some players returned or decided to try Euro Truck Simulator 2 for the first time. In the “current” Steam sales chart, the game took first place, surpassing many new releases, including Phantom Blade Zero and Football Manager 27. The Coaches expansion took second place on the chart.
Following the release of the expansion, Euro Truck Simulator 2 recorded its highest concurrent player count in the project’s entire 14-year history, exceeding the 90,000 user mark.
Early reviews for Coaches are “very positive”. Players praise the gameplay and the quality of the new models. The game currently features the Scania Touring, Volvo 9700 DD, and MAN Lion's Coach. In the future, the developers plan to add new content through updates for the Coaches DLC.
In addition, November saw the release of the Euro Truck Simulator 2 – Iceland expansion, which added Iceland to the game. To mark the launch of the DLC, a special Cruising Iceland event was introduced: by completing deliveries to and from the new cities, players will be able to earn cabin accessories and a truck paint job for their collection, as well as a special profile achievement on the World of Trucks service.