Euro Truck Simulator 2: Italia is a map expansion DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2. It is the fourth map of DLC involving map expansions. It was released on December 5, 2017 and it costs $17.99, £13.49, €17,99.
As its title suggests, Italia (mainly) features Italy, which was only partially rendered in the original ETS 2 game map. This DLC is a map expansion which covers the rest of Italy, including 22 cities (19 at release).
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Experience the typical features of Italy from behind the wheel. Explore roads leading through the Apennines, where tunnels and bridges alternate with scenic vistas and curvy segments, opening the view to distant horizons. Descend from the height of mountain passes to the shores of the seas, travel from manicured farmland to wilder and more arid places.
The geography and shape of Italy have led to a comparatively high concentration of cities in the Italia map expansion. Local industries contain, among others, famous places like Carrara marble quarries and Europe‘s largest Steelworks in Taranto.
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~ Euro Truck Simulator 2 - Italia Steam Store page[1]
DLC Features
11,500 km of new in-game roads.
22 new cities, including Rome, Napoli, Palermo.
Unique new 3D-assets.
Realistic junctions including ring roads around big cities.
Many regional industries and companies.
Typical Italian toll gates and signs.
Recognizable landmarks.
Typical Italian architecture.
Improved vegetation for the Mediterranean climate.
A teaser picture showing a place near Le Saline in Sardinia, Italy.
The Italia DLC at its original release.
SCS Software first hinted about the DLC in a mysterious teaser video posted on 4 August 2017. After that, SCS released information about the DLC in their blog:
4 August 2017: A mysterious teaser video is posted on SCS's YouTube channel and in their blog.[15]
11 August 2017: First dedicated blog post about the DLC with some information and images[7] and added to Steam Store.[5]
8 September 2017: Blog post with information about the architecture + a few new screenshots of the DLC.[12]
22 September 2017: Blog post about Italian landmarks and road network + a few new screenshots.[6]
6 October 2017: Blog post showing Italian special industries with a few new screenshots.[3]
After the release of the DLC, SCS added new content exclusive to Italia owners on one occasion. All of them bring no extra charges.
5 June 2019: On the update 1.35, Sardinia is added to the game map for Italia DLC owners.[20] This update was first publicized on 20 December 2018, through a teaser image posted by SCS Community Manager Carthoo on the SCS forum.[21] SCS posted a blog on 18 April 2019, officially announcing the addition.[10]
