3. Update Euro Truck Simulator 2
If you haven’t updated your Euro Truck Simulator 2 game for a while, follow the steps below to check for updates and install the latest patch (if available). To do this:
Steam Launcher:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library > Click on Euro Truck Simulator 2 from the left pane.
- It’ll automatically search for the available update. If there is an update available, make sure to click on Update.
- Installing the update > closing the Steam client may take some time.
- Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes and relaunch the game.
Epic Launcher:
- Open the Epic client > Go to Library > Click on Euro Truck Simulator 2 from the left pane.
- It’ll automatically search for the available update. If there is an update available, make sure to click on Update.
- Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes, and then try relaunching the game.
4. Update Windows Build
Updating the Windows OS build is essential for PC users and gamers to reduce system glitches, compatibility issues, and crashes. Meanwhile, the latest version mostly includes additional features, improvements, security patches, and more. To do that:
- Press the Windows + I keys to open up the Windows Settings menu.
- Next, click on Update & Security > Select Check for updates under the Windows Update section.
- If there is a feature update available, select Download and Install.
- It may take a while to complete the update.
- Once done, restart your computer to install the update.
5. Verify and Repair Game Files
If in case, there is an issue with the game files and somehow it gets corrupted or missing, then make sure to perform this method to check for the issue easily.
For Steam Client:
- Launch Steam > Click on Library.
- Right-click on Euro Truck Simulator 2 from the list of installed games.
- Now, click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
- Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
- Once done, just restart your computer.
For Epic Client:
- Start by launching the Epic Games Launcher on your computer.
- Once the launcher is open, click on ‘Library’ in the left sidebar to view your list of games.
- Find the game whose files you want to verify from your list of installed games.
- Click on the three dots under the game’s title to open a menu with more options.
- In the menu, click on ‘Verify.’ This option will start the process of checking your game files.
- The launcher will begin verifying the game files, which might take a few minutes depending on the game’s size and your computer’s speed.
- Once verification is done, any missing or corrupted files will be re-downloaded and replaced. After this, you should be able to launch your game without issues.
6. Choose Steam Controller Settings to Force ON
Sometimes forcefully turning on or selecting the controller settings in the Steam client can help you easily fix the issue. To do that:
- Open the Steam client on your PC > Click on View from the top-left corner.
- Now, choose Big Picture Mode > If prompted, click on Continue.
- Click on Library > Go to Games under the Browse section.
- Select Euro Truck Simulator 2 > Click on Manage Games (Gear Icon).
- Choose Controller Options from the Steam Input option.
- Click on the drop-down arrow icon to expand the list of ‘Change the Steam Input Per-Game Settings’.
- Select Forced On > Click on OK to save changes.
- Once done, restart your Steam client and check whether the controller is working.
If it’s not working, then make sure to follow the steps again and this time select ‘Forced Off’ or ‘None’ and save changes.
7. Launch Steam in Big Picture Mode
You can also try launching the Steam client in Big Picture Mode to check whether the problem has been fixed.
- Open the Steam client on your PC > Click on View from the top-left corner.
- Now, choose Big Picture Mode > If prompted, click on Continue.
- Click on Library > Go to Games under the Browse section.
- Select Euro Truck Simulator 2 > Now, exit from the Big Picture Mode and check for the issue again.
8. Reinstall Euro Truck Simulator 2
If none of the methods worked for you,, then uninstall and reinstall the Euro Truck Simulator 2 video game. To do so:
- Press the Windows key or click the Windows icon to open the Start menu.
- Now, type Control Panel and search for it > Click on it from the result.
- Click on Uninstall a program > Search for the Euro Truck Simulator 2 game.
- Click on the title and select Uninstall > Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes > Next, open the Steam client.
- Search for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and install the game again.
- You’re good to go.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
