: Often used by players looking for a more "extreme" or gritty winter aesthetic.
The era of versions 1.36–1.41 was a transitional period for ETS2 modding. REAL SNOW V2.1 1.36-1.41
: Often paired with physics mods to simulate reduced tire grip on icy or snow-packed roads. The Evolution of Winter Mods in ETS2 : Often used by players looking for a
: Adjusted the game's skybox and lighting parameters to reflect the shorter days and "cool" blue/grey tones typical of a European winter. The Evolution of Winter Mods in ETS2 :
: Replaced standard asphalt, grass, and tree textures with high-definition snowy variants.
: Modified the rain system to simulate falling snow particles and added realistic "white-out" or blizzard-like conditions in certain regions.
: This was the last version before SCS Software (the game's developer) moved toward a newer DX11-based graphics engine, making mods like Real Snow essential for maintaining visual quality on older hardware.