ETS2 Mod Support: Lag and Performance Issues

Step-by-Step Guide to Fix Lag and Improve Performance in ETS2

Here’s how to troubleshoot and resolve lag and performance issues in ETS2:

Step 1: Lower Your Graphics Settings

The quickest way to reduce lag is by lowering your graphics settings:

• Open ETS2 and go to the main menu.
• Navigate to Options > Graphics.
• Lower settings like Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, and Anti-Aliasing.
• Set Scaling to 100% or lower for smoother performance.

Step 2: Disable Resource-Heavy Mods

Mods that add traffic, weather, or large textures can cause performance issues. Try disabling these mods and see if the lag improves:

• Open the Mod Manager from the ETS2 main menu.
• Disable mods related to traffic, weather, or high-resolution textures.
• Restart the game to check if performance improves.

Step 3: Update Your Graphics Drivers

Outdated or incorrect graphics drivers can cause stuttering or lag. Here’s how to update your drivers:

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

Step 4: Monitor Your System’s Performance

Check your system’s performance while playing ETS2 to identify potential bottlenecks:

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
• Go to the Performance tab to monitor CPU, GPU, and memory usage while playing.
• If any component is hitting 100% usage, consider upgrading your hardware or lowering the game settings further.

Step 5: Verify Game Files via Steam

If you suspect that the lag is caused by corrupted game files, you can verify the game’s files through 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.