Euro Truck Simulator 2 - Iceland Review Summary

The Iceland DLC offers stunning landscapes and an immersive atmosphere that makes it the game's best expansion, yet its sparse map and missing winter seasons leave it feeling incomplete.

Stunning landscapes and scenery: Players consistently praise the beautiful, breathtaking, and grandiose landscapes and natural views in the DLC.

Best DLC for the game: Many consider this DLC to be the best or one of the best expansions for Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Immersive Iceland atmosphere: The DLC captures Iceland's unique atmosphere and landscapes perfectly, including northern lights, waterfalls, and mountains.

High-quality and reasonably priced: Players find the DLC to be of high quality, well-made, and appropriately priced, making it worth the money.

Beautifully crafted map: The map is described as beautiful, well-designed, and detailed, with amazing scenery.

Iceland DLC feels incomplete: Many reviewers note missing roads, bridges, and harbor facilities that make parts of Iceland undrivable. Several key towns and tunnels are absent, leaving the map feeling unfinished.

Lack of winter and seasons: Reviewers repeatedly point out the absence of snow, seasonal changes, and winter driving conditions, which is especially glaring for Iceland. No temperature changes, window fogging, or seasonal transitions are present.

Map feels empty and sparse: The DLC is criticized for empty zones, few buildings, little traffic, and a general lack of life. Some areas are monotonous, and towns like Reykjavík feel underpopulated.

Inaccurate and missing landmarks: Several real-world locations are missing or misplaced, such as Flateyri, Bolungarvík, and Þingeyri. The Dynjandi waterfall is in the wrong fjord, and a police station became a diner.

Poor value for price: Many find the DLC overpriced given its small size and lack of content compared to previous expansions like Greece or Nordic Horizons. There is no release sale, and the price is considered too high.

Scenic landscapes and landmarks: The DLC features stunning landscapes such as waterfalls, fjords, volcanoes, geysers, and lava fields. Many viewing platforms and photo zones allow players to admire the scenery.

Iceland map expansion: The DLC adds Iceland as a new map region, featuring diverse nature, road networks, and landmarks. It is the core feature highlighted across many reviews.

Narrow and winding roads: The map includes many narrow, winding roads and single-lane bridges that require careful driving and attention to oncoming traffic. Some roads are very tight and challenging.

Secret roads to discover: The map includes hidden or secret roads and passages that players can find and explore, adding an element of discovery.

Aurora borealis viewing: Driving at night in Iceland offers the chance to see the northern lights (aurora borealis), adding a unique visual experience to the game.

Crash after joining game: Players report the game crashes immediately after joining when looking around in the driver cab. The crash occurs in Alesund, Norway, the ferry port for Iceland.

Crash after entering Denmark: One player reported the game crashing about 30 km after entering from Denmark, before reaching the first city. This suggests a potential map or route-specific stability issue.

Stable performance with mods: One player reports the game runs stably with all mods installed. This is a positive stability signal for modded setups.

Smooth on MoltenVK translation: A player reports smooth performance at 3K resolution and high settings using MoltenVK and Rosetta 2 translation layers. This suggests good compatibility on translated platforms.

Strong overall recommendation: Many reviewers highly recommend the DLC without hesitation, with phrases like 'definitely buy' and 'recommended to buy'. The overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.

Appeals to scenery lovers: The DLC is especially recommended for players who enjoy landscapes and scenic driving. Reviewers note it's great for those who appreciate the journey itself.

Iceland DLC praised: Specific praise for the Iceland DLC, with reviewers giving thumbs up and highly recommending it. Some say every trucker should experience it at least once.

Trust in developer quality: Some reviewers buy SCS releases without hesitation and trust the developer's quality standard. They know what to expect and recommend immediately.

Ideal for journey-focused players: Reviewers recommend it for players who enjoy the road and driving experience rather than just cargo delivery. It's also suggested for relaxation and driving.

Community fair range: $9.99 - $19.99.

Session length: 3.0h.

DLC Quality Enthusiast: Explores the new DLC map and compares it against earlier map packs. Motivation: Access to high-quality new map content and rewarding developer effort. Stance: buy.

Discount-Focused Value Buyer: Waits for discounts and weighs DLC price against content. Motivation: Finding worthwhile DLC content at a low or discounted price. Stance: sale.

Map Realism Skeptic: Critiques map realism, route value, and road design while driving the new areas. Motivation: A believable and meaningful representation of Iceland and its road network. Stance: no buy.

Monetization: The reviews focus on traditional ETS2 DLC expansion content. Players praise the pricing, value, and content, with one mention of a storefront cashback promotion. There is no evidence of paid gacha, loot boxes, pay-to-win, convenience items, currency obfuscation, or aggressive in-game FOMO. Under the scoring rules, traditional DLC and base-price or value comments cannot exceed 20.

Iceland Map DLC for ETS2: The feedback consistently identifies the product as an Iceland-focused map expansion DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 developed by SCS Software. It adds Iceland's landscapes and cities to the game.

Favorable Nordic DLC comparisons: Reviewers compare the Iceland DLC favorably to the Nordic DLC and Nordic Horizons, praising its scenery and overall quality. It is sometimes described as the best recent expansion.

Upcoming Coaches DLC anticipated: Reviewers look forward to the upcoming Coaches DLC and expect it to pair well with the Iceland map for a different mode of transportation. Buses are expected to be added to the game.

Smaller scale than other DLCs: Multiple reviewers note that the DLC is smaller in scale and content compared to previous expansions like Nordic Horizons and Greece. Some describe it as a small map DLC.

Affordable and worth the price: Reviewers consider the price affordable and the DLC worth its price, with one noting that the initially high price is justified by map quality. SCS Software is praised for keeping DLC prices reasonable.