ETS2 Mod Support: Game Freezes During Loading

Step-by-Step Guide to Fix Game Freezing During Loading

Follow the steps below to fix game freezes during loading in ETS2:

Step 1: Disable Mods and Test the Game

If your game is freezing during loading, mods are often the primary cause. To test whether mods are causing the issue:

• Open ETS2 and go to the main menu.
• Go to the Mod Manager.
• Disable all active mods.
• Restart the game and see if it loads properly without mods.

Step 2: Verify the Integrity of Game Files

Sometimes game files can become corrupted, which leads to freezing issues. Here's how to verify your game files in Steam:

1. Open Steam and go to your Library.
2. Right-click on Euro Truck Simulator 2 and select Properties.
3. Go to the Local Files tab and click Verify Integrity of Game Files.

Step 3: Check for Mod Conflicts

If you still want to use mods but are experiencing freezes, one or more mods may be conflicting. Here’s how to identify mod conflicts:

• Enable your mods one by one in the Mod Manager.
• Restart the game after enabling each mod to see if the freeze happens again.
• Disable any mods that cause the game to freeze, or check for updates from the mod creator.

Step 4: Clear or Restore Save Files

If the game freeze happens consistently with a specific profile, your save file might be corrupted. Here’s how to resolve this:

• Navigate to Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/profiles and locate your save files.
• Move the most recent save file to a backup location outside of the folder.
• Try loading an older save to see if the game loads without freezing.

Step 5: Update Your Graphics Drivers

Outdated graphics drivers can also cause freezing issues. Make sure your GPU drivers are up to date:

• If using NVIDIA, use the NVIDIA GeForce Experience to check for updates.
• If using AMD, use the AMD Radeon Software to check for updates.
• Alternatively, visit the manufacturer’s website to manually download the latest drivers.