Upcoming Update Policy for v3 - ETS2/ATS
I'm currently working on v3 of the plugin, a complete remake with nothing carried over from v2.
I haven't started implementing the features yet, I am currently building a solid core for the plugin.
With v3, I'm dropping backwards compatibility entirely.
This means:
Older plugin versions will continue to work with older game versions.
Once a new game version is released, all future plugin updates will target only that new game version.
This change is essential to prevent bugs, crashes, and performance issues caused by trying to support multiple game versions simultaneously. A simpler, more focused plugin will be more stable, performant, and easier to develop new features for.
Example Timeline
v3.0 released > supports game version 1.57
v3.1 released > adds features, still supports 1.57
v3.2 released > adds more features, still supports 1.57
Game version 1.58 released
v3.3 released > supports only 1.58 (will not work on 1.57)
Players on 1.57 can continue using v3.2 (or earlier) (you still need license key to use older versions)
Thank you for your understanding, this will make the plugin better <3
Comments (50)
Are you considering greater support for AMD cards by implementing FSR?
Hi, first of all, I want to thank you for your work. I've really started to want to play ETS again, because the game looks completely different. But now I've read this news about your mod only supporting one version of the game, and to support the next version, it will need to be updated. This raises a question for me. Let's imagine a new version of the game is released, say 1.59, and you can't update your mod in time (for example, you went on vacation or don't have time). Then it turns out that people who purchased a subscription won't be able to use your mod on the new version of the game until you update it, and the subscription will expire. I really hope you can answer this question.
If this happens you can stay on previous version of game until it is updated. Also SCS releases open beta version first then around a month later new version officially realeased and most people play on official versions and you should do that until I update for new open beta version <3
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When will it be finished?
Any help to use dlss4.5 with snowymoon?
Go to the website: https://www.techpowerup.com/download/nvidia-dlss-dll/ and download the first NVIDIA DLSS DLL 310.5.0. Then unzip the file and copy it to the location Euro Truck Simulator 2\bin\win_x64 and replace the existing one.
DLSS 4.5 is a pleasant surprise. I can enjoy my favorite lighting method B again without this intense flickering in the lighting columns. It was the only reason I resorted to method D. If anyone else noticed this, please confirm. I downloaded the latest version and replaced it with the default Snowy moon. I'm playing 100 scaling (1080p) in DLSS quality with Smooth Motion active and I have 165 FPS, which is as much as my screen allows (165hz)
Hi Snowy! Are you planning to implement new DLSS Presets L or M to your setting?
DLSS 4.5 was announced and released today, and it looks like they've improved it a ton. Do you plan on making v3 with DLSS 4.5, since it's available for all RTX GPUs, or will you stick to older versions?
Additionally, I feel like the current DLSS implementation doesn't have any actual upscaling capabilities. Even though I've updated the DLSS DLL file from Nvidia's GitHub to the latest version (nvngx_dlss_310.5.0), putting my game at 50% resolution and turning on 'DLSS Quality Rev2' does absolutely nothing for image quality. It still looks terrible, and I see no difference between DLSS On and Off at 50% scaling. DLAA works great, though.
Fantastic news! What about DLSS 4? Especially for VR. Cheers!
Good news... I won't give up my subscription for anything... And I see you're not giving up either... Happy New Year 2026
Hello. I have been using your versions of this improvement since the beginning in the free version. I just upgraded to the latest paid version today: it's simply fantastic, and I wanted to thank you and congratulate you. Denis (France)
Hi Snow, I'm a fan of your work and without this plugin it's impossible to play ETS2. Let me ask, would it be possible to make the vehicles in the rain have raindrops, as if they were wet?
Yes its possible but I need to do it without any data from game itself. I try to avoid using game data and use only rendering data which makes it compatible with new game versions. But I don't think its priority right now because 99% of the time you focus on other things while driving
You're keeping the tension and expectations high, but don't dawdle, I'm sixty ;-)
Yeah i understand you.)
Amazing news , much better for you also i guess , not having to match every version of the game . Amazing work you are doing btw (most valuable sub since I use it all the time, thinking to take a full year soon)
Awesome news ty snowy. Happy new year everyone
There is no release date yet. When it is ready I am going to release it. I am trying to make v3 perfect as possible and I will try to add some new features. Pricing is not going to change, you will be able to use it with your current license.
So when will it be released lol😂 jk Sounds like a solid plan!
any news for hdr?
With v3 I am going to try <3
I would suggest not to pressure Snowy Moon with release dates etc. Let's leave it without pushing the situation. Besides, we've been playing with V2 for so long, let's be patient.
Estimated or Specified release date? Also will the price change? ive been subbed for like 4 months now really big fan, really cannot play without this waiting for V3 :D
It's a great news and subbed you 12 months patreon. Great work bro. Waiting for V3
Thanks I love your work!!
Sounds like a good deal :-) Happy New Year to you and all others users! Best wishes!
Thanks for giving us ETS3
A fact!
Edit: Players on 1.57 can continue using v3.2 (or earlier) (you still need license key to use older versions)
Release date ?
Perfeito. Acho justo, pois quem tem o jogo original costuma manter o jogo atualizado (exceto quem tem um computador fraco, o qual nem deve usar este plugin).
The quality is there but we suffer from a big lack of performance with V2...we cannot put a resolution scale beyond 150% without impacting overall performance...especially when it rains, it causes 100% use of the GPU and greatly increases the heat.
Let's wait for the new release, I'm sure Snowy will find a good solution and improvement, that's why he decided to make these changes and focus on ETS/ATS
Decisions like this just earned you another 12 month patreon resub :)
How do i download an older version of reshade? or will you make it compatible with the 6.6+ version?
As far as I know Snowy Moon have nothing to do with Reshade. He does not provide Reshade! I apologize if I'm wrong.
Thanks for giving us ETS3
Parabéns pelo excelente trabalho.
Thanks from Brazil 👍❤️
Parabéns amigo pelo excelente trabalho, e o que disse vai melhorar muito! Será que um dia terá atualização automática do plugin, junto com o jogo?
Your reasoning regarding the implementation of the Plugin in the ongoing updates of the game is completely logical and I personally completely agree. Besides, a very small percentage remains in previous versions, less than 1%.
Good to hear & it makes a lot of sense yes 👍🏻 😎 can’t wait to jump the fence to 1.57, still on 1.55 for a while waiting for the lasts mods to be ready. Hope you had a great new year, keep up the good work (no rushing though) throughout 2026 👏🏻
Bonjour comment avoir un abonnement ?
Thank you!
Huge respect to that and it makes a lot of sense. I believe v3 is expected to take a couple of months development time which is completely fine however It would be really, really good if you could implement HDR support for v2
With all due respect for personal opinions contrary to mine, I don't understand why people are so fixed about HDR feature, since after many tests on my PC (last generation 5000€ Gaming PC) and my 4K LG UltraGear monitor, all the games, no exception, the colors are (in my opinion and according to my taste) much better, much realistic, much vivid, and much clearer without HDR. That's why I never use HDR on my PC.
Thanks man