Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.61 Patch Notes (19th July 2026)
The Livestock Trailer gets a complete rebuild in ETS2 1.61, swapping the old belly axle for a lowered chassis and adding extensive customisation options.
SCS Software has rebuilt the Livestock Trailer from the ground up for 1.61, and the difference is immediate. The old belly axle variant is gone, replaced by a lowered chassis configuration with dual wheels that actually matches what you'll see on European roads. The proportions are sharper, the details cleaner, and the whole thing looks like it belongs in 2026 rather than a decade ago.
If you own a Livestock trailer, you're getting real flexibility now. Two chassis variants to choose from (Straight 3 Axle or Lowered 3 Axle), an Aluminium or fully paintable body, and a proper accessory suite: storage boxes, water tanks, side protections, covers, fenders, marker lights, bumpers, mudflaps, spare tyre, and fire extinguisher. The paint customisation is the standout here. You can now paint up to four separate colour sections across different parts of the trailer, giving owned trailers genuine personality.
Freight Market and AI traffic variants have been rebuilt to match the new model too, with company paint jobs reworked to reflect realistic operations. The Livestock Trailer rework represents the kind of attention to detail that keeps long-haul runs feeling fresh.
Full Patch Notes
With the upcoming 1.61 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2, we’re excited to introduce a complete rework of the Livestock Trailer, which our vehicle team has reworked from the ground up. Let’s take a closer look at what changes have been made!
The goal for our team was to create a model that closely matches what you’d see on the road in the real world, with a strong focus on detail. Inspired by modern European livestock trailers, our vehicle team rebuilt the trailer entirely from scratch, replacing the previous older model with a brand-new one.
One of the biggest changes drivers will notice is the removal of the older belly axle variant, which has been replaced with a lowered chassis configuration featuring dual wheels. Alongside this, the trailer has been refined with improved proportions, updated details, and an overall cleaner, more modern appearance.
For those who own their own Livestock trailers, the updated trailer will offer multiple customization options, including two chassis variants, a Straight 3 Axle and a Lowered 3 Axle configuration. Drivers will also be able to choose between an Aluminium body or a fully paintable body.
A wide range of accessories have also been included to customize your trailer including storage boxes, water tanks, side protections, full side covers, fenders, marker lights, rear bumpers, mudflaps, a spare tire, and a fire extinguisher.
We’re also introducing newly configurable paint jobs for owned trailers, allowing you to customize up to four different colour sections across specific parts of the trailer for even greater customization. Freight Market and AI traffic variants have also been reworked based on the new owned trailer model, with company paint jobs completely reworked to better reflect more realistic transport operations.
We look forward to seeing you out on the road with this reworked trailer in Euro Truck Simulator 2. Be sure to keep an eye our blog and social media channels for more upcoming development news on the 1.61 update and more. Until next time, keep on truckin’!
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