{"id":386782,"date":"2026-08-10T19:17:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T17:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ets2.lt\/en\/?p=386782"},"modified":"2026-08-10T19:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T17:17:43","slug":"ets2-v1-61-hard-economy-overhaul-v1-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ets2.lt\/en\/ets2-v1-61-hard-economy-overhaul-v1-1\/","title":{"rendered":"ETS2 V1.61 Hard Economy Overhaul V1.1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A challenging economy rebalance for Euro Truck Simulator 2 (v1.60 – 1.61). Every euro counts. Plan your routes, protect your cargo, and grow your company carefully.<\/p>

Version 1.1 Changelog:
\nETS2 updated to version 1.61.
\nReworked with the latest economic data
\nLower job pay (9 EUR\/km)
\nNew: police fines (~+40%)
\nFuel +40%, ferry\/tunnel +65%
\nHigher damage penalties, shorter delivery times
\nSlower level\/XP progression
\nDriver hire 3,000 EUR, truck resale value 45%<\/p>

What changes:<\/p>

Job income (harder):
\nBase pay per km reduced by ~33% (15 → 10 EUR\/km base)
\nFixed job bonus reduced (600 → 400 EUR)
\nFreight Market jobs pay 72% of base rate (was 90%)
\nCargo Market jobs pay 82% of base rate (was 100%)
\nLevel-up income bonus reduced<\/p>

Expenses (higher):
\nFuel prices increased by 35% in all 36 countries
\nFerry and tunnel fees increased by 50%
\nGarage fuel discount reduced (15% → 8%)
\nSmall garage: 220,000 EUR (was 180,000)
\nGarage upgrade: 130,000 EUR (was 100,000)
\nEmergency tow and roadside refuel much more expensive<\/p>

Penalties (stricter):
\nCargo damage costs more per percent
\nAbandoning a job: 20,000 EUR (was 12,000)
\nLess overtime before late delivery penalties
\nUrgent deliveries have tighter time windows<\/p>

Company management (harder):
\nSelling trucks returns 50% (was 60%)
\nHiring a driver: 2,500 EUR (was 1,500)
\nDriver base salary and maintenance costs increased
\nAI drivers earn less per job
\nCompany profit margins are tighter<\/p>

Progression (slower):
\nXP per level increased by ~45%
\nHired drivers gain skills more slowly
\nRecommended for
\nPlayers who find vanilla economy too easy
\nCompany mode \/ long-term careers
\nPlayers who want every delivery to matter<\/p>

Notes:
\nWorks with all map DLCs
\nDoes not change truck\/trailer purchase prices
\nCompatible with visual and sound mods
\nPlace above other economy mods if using multiple<\/p>

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Credits:
\nModsclub<\/p>

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