REVIEW - ETS2 1.17 + Scandinavia DLC

[@Keralis]

Very nice review bud and after playing the DLC for a few hours I have to say.....it is amazing! I live in Sweden and it feels just like home. Also I saw my face in the game! :p

[@squirrel]

Keralis It's a lovely feeling driving down familiar roads and yes, your face is right next to mine in the game :)

[@tomuxs13]

i can't hear the rain... because its raining in real life, UK problems.

[@AristotelisMitsiou]

Tomas Rimkus I can't hear it, because he's talking over it all the time.

[@Ace-nn9ex]

Tomas Rimkus Lol! Me too! The weather in UK is horrible, it is called British Weather!

[@loganalexander7665]

Tomas Rimkus because its rain in your ass moron

[@Danny-sd1ej]

UK Problems Ha! Come to Ireland for the Real Deal

[@ArikHarv]

Lol

[@sporkafife]

Holy s***!! There's actually a Squirrel driver portrait!! I'm gonna hire you as soon as possible and make you drive a Renault :P

[@michalesniak7012]

sporkafife Man , you made me laugh :D Squirrel driving Renault...what an irony :D

[@uxot]

sporkafife HA!

[@hamhasmech5893]

Haul Scania Trucks with a Reno and fall down the hill :) :) :)

[@AristotelisMitsiou]

sporkafife I'm right ahead of you!

[@Em-ml2kt]

sporkafife this is squirrel in a renault beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeb OF THE CLIFF NOW STUPED FUGEING TRUCK

[@CKTDAVE]

You say it ma be a bit pricey to some people but it's only £13 which is half the price of one of Dovetail's DLC and around 20 times as much effort's went into this Scandinavian DLC. I think this is a great price and you will get your money's worth.

[@SignalBox]

Spot on. Lovely DLC for a great price. The people complaining obviously haven't played TS15!

[@TheJma1024]

Semaphore Productions HD Yeah there is a lot of good looking DLC for TS15 but the prices are crazy.

[@realcodechris]

thefunkyduck22 £13?? That is cheap. I thought £20 and was going to be, as you, a bit of a TS2015 moment. I've paid more for a TS2015 and received a 1 train, which essentially is a new model but same buttons essentially do the same thing, and some track to drive down. But this covers hundreds of miles, 3 countries (with correct singe) as well as extra bits such as new cargo. I think £13 is pretty cheap given everything shown in this video

[@EmissionGaming]

Semaphore Productions HD TS2015? Oh, you mean "Travesty Simulator 2015!" =P

[@SignalBox]

EmissionGaming HaHa!

[@searchbarwebs]

Too formal for you Paul lol.

[@AristotelisMitsiou]

Pat Host I don't know... sort of sounds like he's readying a paper or sth, not normal Paul. Please Paul revert to the normal you.

[@MosesRozario]

Well, I also like listening to rain, feels natural. It shows we are a creature and connected to mother earth. Graphics looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@Neo1HFS]

Not really a review, more like a solid and informative showcase. I'll buy it! I think its worth the money. The whole thing about the new rain effects from 1:30 to 2:41 made me go "yep that's cool" at first, but after a couple of moments I was like "..... wo.. wait.. hang on a minute. Actually the rain still sounds the same and that one rumbling thunder is really familiar to my ears." Atleast for ME it felt like nothing changed in terms of bad weather conditions.

[@ASBlueful]

***** I think they added the thunder echoing in the clouds. Before, the thunder sounds were simple, but now they sound a bit more realistic and atmospheric. They surely aren't great, but hey, atleast they tried!

[@Neo1HFS]

L Blueful Plus, in the end of the day it doesn't really matter. I can see the effort SCS put into 1.17 and this expansion for the last 6 month.

[@dxutube]

Very polished video - I can sense you have the time & freedom to put the extra nuances into this.

[@martijnbruggers8694]

Wow squirrel, this video, is the best and highest quality video i have ever seen from you, im speachless of how good the video is! It was soooo clear, beautiful and easy to understand! Just wow! Keep it up!!!

[@THU31]

It costs just over 12 euros here in Poland as a pre-order in a local store. Good price for a fantastic expansion.

[@kjetiljensen4230]

I have a character in my game like most ETS2 drivers, but you now ARE a character. How cool is that :) I look very much foward to this DLC because I live close to Bergen and have been driving the twisty steep roads of the west many times. I hope I find the Corkscrew tunnel in the game. Thanks for the review.

[@LaCorvette]

The only things I am missing in ETS 2 now are the abilities of being able to buy a can of Red Bull at a fuel station to prolong the time you can stay awake and instead of a main menu being able to just get in the back of the cab and have the menu there. (Add immersion)

[@aaronthome6833]

The rain and thunder sounds alot like arma 3/dayz SA rain and thunder! (which is a good thing)

[@squirrel]

Aaron Thome Yeah I used to love that in DayZ :)

[@TheGypsay24]

When I first got 1.17 Beta and saw your face in the profiles I was so excited hhahah, and actually I picked you as one of my drivers ;) you're working for me now, no more slacking Squirrel !!

[@charliecarlyle6741]

Now you have your new system are you planning on playing any games in 4k?

[@squirrel]

charlie carlyle Nope. It's too early. Most people don't have 4k screens

[@AlexChama]

Squirrel Than again many have more than 1080p though, especially the audience of gamers. I have 2560x1440 and I'd love more pixels in your videos, then again, I'm sure it'll come eventually and so long there's still playing the game myself, too! :)

[@squirrel]

AlexChama Well, higher resolution means an increase in recorded file sizes, rendering time, upload time and, ultimately for the viewer, a higher internet speed requirement to watch it. Not to mention most hardware capture devices are still maxing out at 1080p@60fps currently. I'll move with the times but I don't want to be ahead of what most want.

[@AlexChama]

Squirrel "ultimately for the viewer, a higher internet speed requirement to watch it", well you can still lower the quality on KZbin. Many only watch in 720p, because thanks to dash loading their 1080p playback is horrible. But of course you're right about the rest and it's perfectly valid. No need to rush things like these when it means a lot of effort, especially after just going full time and then there's also life. :) I love your streams and uploads, I just wish Twitch offered more than 720p, then again let them sort out their problems on 720p already first. #YOTS

[@squirrel]

AlexChama Twitch do offer more than 720p. I could stream in 1080p. The downside is I would have to re-do all my overlay graphics and anyone wanting to watch in "Source" would need a good internet connection.

[@Alekee1999]

SCS. Is. Going. Forward. GG. And good review Squirrel! Hope to see the videos of the Scania trip soon! (I understand very well that it is a lot of work to edit them, but I just can't wait :P)

[@Anna_KTZ]

Squirrel, when you take the train or ferry you now have a sound of a train or ferry that plays when you select the destination :p

[@TheWolfman391]

Well done getting put in the game. Hope you had fun at truck show in peterborough. Sorry I missed you there.

[@monstrok]

Thanks for taking the time to share the features in the new release!

[@ArikHarv]

4:18 that was amazing, norway is the most detailed location on the game even after italy DLC, i wish they made more parts of it.

[@bharatrajgujjari2366]

The Scandinavian DLC is awesome especially Bergen-Stavanger and Bergen-Oslo route, Did any one notice the LED tail lamp of Aerodynamic Trailer, The flairs are awesome, the graphics are way much better. it worth the money they charge.

[@TheNyanCatReborn]

the thing i like about ets2 dlc's is that the game works perfeclty fine (for most) and then when the dlc comes out they actually add a lot of stuff that could almost be a game on its own

[@HDGAMING360]

review is void as your friends with scs but looks good

[@SignalBox]

I wonder if he was - dare I say it - paid to do this video?

[@squirrel]

Semaphore Productions HD By law I am required to state if I am being paid to promote a game. I'm not. I simply spent 6 hours of my life trying to make a concise video for my viewers. Thanks.

[@StevenKiberton]

HDGAMING360 Just because your friends with SCS doesnt mean that the review is Void... If you were a beta tester for a product and you didnt like it would you lie? and say that it was the best product ever? No you wouldnt... Paul speaks the truth and it just goes to show when you watch his Sunday Night Trucking on Twitch when he sees things in the map for the first time.

[@asheer9114]

Steven Kiberton *sigh*... You known Steve... i heard "apparently he got pay for good review of (enter stuff name here)..." so many times recently that it's become a little bit annoing, because looks like some people can't really accept fact that someone CAN do a positive review just because he/she actually LIKES certain product as for example Paul really likes ETS which is his "flagship" of games after all (or i think at least ^_-).

[@altern8ive]

simple fact is this, a person's reputation soon disappears if their audience feels they're being conned by someone who's being paid to present biased reviews. people like Paul, who've gone full time and have serious real-life responsibilities don't piss around jeopardising their livelihood by taking bribes.

[@ArikHarv]

6:10 mine too! On the another DLC theres also auto pass tolls but you still has to stop and wait for the useless gate to be opened

[@OverPowerz]

It was a pleasure to meet you back at Scania, i was the one with the blue jacket ;)

[@lifeonbicycles]

Wow, Really nice production quality on this video Paul!

[@nissanmicrawrcftw4382]

Great review squirrel, you sound very relaxed tbf!

[@mattnorton4516]

There is 2 speed wipers Paul, just press P once then it will do it but quite big gap in between ☺☺☺☺☺☺ great vids BTW☺☺☺☺☺☺

[@wobblycaptain]

The skyline and lighting effects is a whole lot better on the 1.17 looking forward to the Scandinavia DLC

[@corz09]

I cannot wait for my brand new pc to be finished and ready to play euro truck sim 2 :D thank you Paul for all your bids and live streams so happy to now be able to finally start playing myself :D

[@projectsimulation2169]

"Listen to the rain" Talks right over it, thanks for that...

[@SpeedsterBD35]

Very well organised video must have taken a long time also very relaxing. Well done you deserve a pat on the back 😀

[@WoWdropzone]

2:23 "Floats my boat." I see what you did there. :p Nice review, thanks.

[@dodgerfn2]

Congrats on getting your mug into the game, that is very cool :)

[@mrchrisarh]

This review was amazing. You were so professional, precise, and detailed. I enjoyed this review just as well as watching you play. Very good job sir.

[@devonpike6492]

Really like the new weather graphics. Can't wait to get started.

[@davesnowjonesboro]

This is a very minor thing--- but the raindrop reflections (inside the raindrop) are wrong. The dark portion should be on top of the drop--- the light portion should be on the bottom. Raindrops reverse the reflection so that it is upside down. Raindrops are like tiny camera lenses. They turn the image upside down.

[@lagtorro3225]

3:59 I think I saw Keralis's face as well. (On the bottom left corner)

[@jonowee]

Does Auto PASS replace all SCS toll road booths or just select ones in Scandinavia DLC? I like it, very useful for toll gates cutting down on extra long loads.

[@simplygeorgee]

4:05 Squirrel sounds like he's doing an advert

[@SteamKing2160]

That thunder sound reminds me of RollerCoaster Tycoon Deluxe and Madden NFL 2001.

[@noahnation9807]

Great video as always! Quick question. What city on the DLC can I find the Volvo factory and Chassiporten? +Squirrel

[@The_Arby]

Hi Paul...Where's that place at the start of video where you look out to sea ??

[@Zero-fx6bh]

Free Scandinavia DLC Key (DLC only): 86IP0-904KN-6L4EV Accidentally bought it although i've already owned it, because i haven't played in a long time, and can't return. Whoever reedems first, have fun.

[@xbraveatheartx4634]

Thanks

[@xbraveatheartx4634]

Zero 0 I thought you were trolling 😂

[@Zero-fx6bh]

Sure no problem, have fun ^^

[@walesftw112]

Squirrel do your mods still work; or do they need updating for the new patch?

[@squirrel]

James Maloney Depends what the mod does. The video description contains my mod list and you can see some I've tested on 1.17 in there

[@SignalBox]

Many mods are broken. Especially the mentioned wheel mods plus weather and texture mods. If you use ProMods you need to download a patch from their website.

[@TheJookera]

Hello Squirrel i have question in your stream on Sunday you play Euro Truck Simulator 2 i what to ask you how are you move your camera when you move your head ?

[@paulhampton668]

Will u stream OMSI 2 again

[@AlexChama]

Paul Hampton OMSI needs more love. It's such a great game for streams!

[@AristotelisMitsiou]

Paul Hampton When he wasn't in #YOTS, probably yes.

[@manuelhorl1481]

I played one of the first scs games, it was 18 Wheels of Steel Across America (2002 from SCS Software) an the "new" rainsound was exactly the same like that. I know many sound in the game which are the same sounds in 18 wheels of steel.

[@manuelhorl1481]

And many buildings are the same!

[@captain_john_d]

I'm afraid I couldn't really hear the rain because of you telling me how nice it sounded :) GG

[@Gargoyle987]

Only problem I have with the Squirrel portrait is when I hired that driver he wouldn't make a profit so he had to go...most likely making vids again lol...Keep up the good work Paul...from us in OZ

[@ArchieSimpson]

Wow what a lovely game 6 whole months to make that DLC the game itself looks way better. I think I need to buy it now. I hate all these people giving you hate this is a proper review. Pretty cool that your face is in the game haha loving the factory's to! Good job SCS!

[@sensibleb]

This sounded a little more like an advertisement than a review, but it looks good regardless.

[@ちりめん山椒-l2c]

As a Norwegian, it is really exciting to see Scandinavia in ETS2...

[@monamOneX]

hey dude great video ! I love the Scandinavia dlc! Its awesome! I just wanted to ask you am I wrong or u did move the camera in the interior ? I think I saw it moving and I was searching for this for a long time! If its really moving can u explain how to do it or what mod should I download ? Thanks ;)

[@patrickmusson4571]

I hate to sound like a broken record, but I am soooo disappointed that SCS didn't include the Scania Test Track. That was one of the standout areas in ProMods

[@yodek1846]

Everytime I hear rain [only sound] and thunder in background I feel...a little cold and some goose-flesh. Even come from game!

[@geldersetrucker8372]

Im gonna buy it for my birthday I think the Scandinavia DLC looks really cool

[@eternalflame7177]

would want to buy it immediately!!! might wait for the coming summer steam sale tho, which is not very far away

[@AarlandSun]

Holy shit. Im from that place with the "AutoPass" section. Although the toll booths are now gone, it looks so similar to how it looked before.

[@TheDjordjija]

I need some help please told me some how i get lastes wheels like 2:24 is dat some mode or unlocked on high lvl ? please some help me! :)

[@dalecross1246]

how did you get the intermittent wipers are they a mod as I have 1.17 and Scandinavia etc. but no intermittent wipers.

[@matejkubala8299]

how did you activate scandinavia? because i wrote a code thats good but then it say me that i must first activate the oldest game of ets2 that i download but how can i active it? because when i open my old ets2(download) i have here some rectangles where i must put a code but it does not come(it doesnt fit can somebody help me? Thanks a lot!

[@tombitter2893]

4:40 Dat bridge do!!

[@Gurra33Gaming]

That last bridge is that the Älvsborgsbron?? In Gothenburg??

[@J.NOBODY.1]

Hey squirrel don't know if anyone has asked this but, what wheel mod were you using in this video? If anyone else knows please tell me. Thanks in advance. Love the new update.

[@jamesdodwell1941]

Feels like you were advertising this for SCS (the way you spoke really gave it away)

[@SignalBox]

It's pretty obvious isn't it! Glad I'm not the only one seeing this.

[@squirrel]

James Dodwell The last time I did a similar style (some call it a "professional" style, others call it a "review" style, you call it "advertising") was with Farming Simulator and some people accused me of the same thing. Trust me, it takes a lot more effort on my part to put a video together in this style. My hope was that my viewers would appreciate a concise sub-ten minute summary of both 1.17 and the Scandinavia DLC.

[@squirrel]

Semaphore Productions HD See my comment below

[@robshootuit]

Squirrel i liked the old format better where you just do a job on the new area and talk about the new update and features, but that is my opinion ofc.

[@jamesdodwell1941]

Squirrel I didn't mean to offend you in any way if you saw it like that. I really enjoy your videos. But I like it when you aren't afraid to say what you think about something. Sorry if I had came across wrong, ps. really enjoying the OMSI game plays.

[@wibblyteapot]

i'm wondering if there is a possible clash with MHA Pro map 1.17. I started my truck from Bergen, and there were hot air balloons moving through the city. Took a job up to Scandinavia, i encountered a fence that ran across the road, which i crashed into. Roads merged into trees. Trees on the road. I put a video up on my page. Other than that, lovely hi-res textures, and this Scandinavia DLC does look impressive, just a few teething problems

[@noahnation9807]

+Aristotelis Mitsiou Thank you very much 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@SignalBox]

No doubt heavily biased. Not worth going through all these ads just to watch what is basically another advert.

[@SignalBox]

Just finished watching it and can confirm that this is pretty much an advert for the DLC: Not one downside mentioned and totally biased. However, what can you expect. I'm not saying I don't like the DLC, I think it looks fantastic. Though I am beginning to dislike SCSs support for Paul and his attitude too. Full time was obviously a mistake.

[@matthewfard2196]

True

[@sambosomethin7844]

Sorry Squirrel, im going to have to agree with semaphore

[@JakubW]

Semaphore Productions HD I kind of agree with you on this. I wouldn't consider it as a review more of a overview or what to expect from the DLC. Not hating will still buy it and I love the game just not a big fan of the video very litle excitement, if I wanted to only hear what's coming I would look at the post and make my computer read it out loud to me because that's how this video felt anyways.

[@TallulahSoie]

I somewhat disagree, but I see your point. Paul supports SCS and SCS supports Paul. Why would he need to be critical or negative about his review? Sure it sounds like he's reading a script and he probably is. I'd have to imagine he wrote it himself and that why it comes off like that. It's not spontaneous commentary. It's a brief overall review of the update and DLC. I remember the last time Paul did a review (Farming Sim iirc) it sounded like an advert. When Paul responded to the criticism I believed him. I honestly believe if something was wrong with either thing featured in the video he'd have told us. Sure, there's probably a few bugs here and there but Paul isn't a bug/glitch hunter. He probably didn't encounter any. I don't think he's biased. I think he's a big fan of the game. That's all.

[@3milEU]

Honestly, it freaks me out that they haven't put the Danish city ''Padborg'' into the map. Its located at the highway border between Germany and Denmark and it has been europas biggest truck-city in many years. Still there drives hundrets of trucks around in the city.

[@TallulahSoie]

Got the new video notification and was so excited. Was hoping for moreCMS, tbh. ;)

[@azimuth2142]

You are a driver at my Mannhiem depot. Must have missed that video where you were going to be in game.

[@max2212]

paul you talk so clearly that the KZbin auto generated subtitles got almost every word correct!

[@squirrel]

All About Games Blimey. I've never turned that stuff on so wouldn't know! :)

[@magnus00125]

0:24 how can I play without using steam? I bought it on cd

[@ZalmolxisOne]

What a game, i never thought i would like a sim game before ETS2

[@TheDutchRanger]

What is the Volvo mod you used I can't seem to find it in the mod list.

[@thomashamberg8069]

What I don't get, why are there no signs on the highway and normal roads, which tell how many miles or kilometers you have to drive to a certain city? Squirrel

[@s1monz]

I found the weather, esp the lighting to be overdone. Noon feels more like 5 in the evening. Am also experiencing a bizarre delay in between gear shifts since the update, and other vehicles with their lights permanently on.

[@ryanchow2165]

I agree. I kinda like driving in rain and my parents think I'm crazy

[@gamingfromholland]

This is way better then I expected!

[@Marklp16]

Paul hows your system going was thinking of upgrading.

[@StevenKiberton]

Nice... Looking forward to this... Love it :D

[@kd8bxp]

WOW, it's stuff like this game that make me think more and more that we all live in a giant computer simulation. The detail is fantastic.

[@boyraaceer111]

Great video, love the way you keep us up to date with ETS2 and the tricks you show us. Super channel mate and keep up the fab work.

[@thegreatlakestrucker]

WHOA! Scquirrel, you've got quite a few mods. How did you get them working in 1.17 update? My game saves crashed after I've updated the game. The saves don't work even when I roll back the updates. Had to start over...again :-/

[@Ganslit]

The Scandinavia release was on my Birth Day, i own it, thanks.

[@jobawickuk]

@ 4:00 is tht keralis? Bottom left.

[@86themadhatter27]

I think i have my weather on high and when it's raining heavily at night time, it looks more like there's shooting white lines instead of rain drops. Just something i've noticed and it's sort of bugging me. Other than that, the weather looks great.

[@YosefElgart]

lower mic or boost game volume any way when part 4 of scania i realy love real driving

[@AlanCarlinoJr85]

Hi Squirrel, great video as always. Just wondering, do you know if SCS plans to add any other weather effects besides rain and fog? Also, any news on ATS? Really looking forward to that game as I like the look of conventional trucks to cab overs. Keep up the great vids, looking forward to more ETS2 and TS2015 especially.

[@xtomvideo]

Seriously good game, fair play to the devs for their continued work on it. And also good to see you get your profile in the game squirrel :-)

[@Iamthenick727]

with 1.18 does Scandinavia dlc and tsm 6.0 work together or will the game crash?

[@Tomskii5]

Is it just me, or did KZbin just release a new UI for the video player?

[@badenielsen]

Tomskii5 it changed a bit yes:)

[@Tomskii5]

Martin Barkaway Nielsen Now it's back to normal, KZbin might've reverted it? :p

[@badenielsen]

Tomskii5 meh, i dont know-.-'

[@Tomskii5]

Seems like my laptop has it, my desktop PC doesn't yet. Even though it's the same account.

[@badenielsen]

Tomskii5 wierd^^

[@TheCoastermanMike]

Is the new DLC available where you're at yet Squirrel? As far as I know it shouldn't be available for download until midnight tomorrow night/into thursday morning.

[@EmissionGaming]

Michael Zell Many Company's will usually give early Copy's to people they want reviewing it.

[@TheCoastermanMike]

I know. I saw on steam early this morning that the release date is set for the 6th in Europe and was told by a player that it should be released here on the east coast of the USA by around 6pm. I'd rather get confirmation of this by SCS however rather than a fan.

[@danny3589]

0:30 is that a scania s? Edit: nvm it’s a Volvo

[@OPTCO1]

u dont have to start ew profile when u get the DLC right ?

[@brandonmichaelleesmith497]

how do you update the disc version can anyone tell me

[@LaCorvette]

Nicely done! I'm just gonna start a new profile now.

[@justinbuckeye8760]

Looks great. Thanks for the video never would of known

[@ZaWhiteRabbitGG]

Really good review, glad to listen to you Squirrel.

[@bcslagelse]

Yea it looks really cool and if you have a good PC the new graphic looks awesome and the sound woow. My Money is ready so bring the DLC on and im ready for it. Again a very good review from you Paul, eep up the good Work "YOTS"