ETS2 1.61 Hard Economy Overhaul V1.1

Description: A challenging economy rebalance for Euro Truck Simulator 2 (v1.60 – 1.61). Every euro counts. Plan your routes, protect your cargo, and grow your company carefully.
Version 1.1 Changelog: ETS2 updated to version 1.61. Reworked with the latest economic data Lower job pay (9 EUR/km) New: police fines (~+40%) Fuel +40%, ferry/tunnel +65% Higher damage penalties, shorter delivery times Slower level/XP progression Driver hire 3,000 EUR, truck resale value 45%
Job income (harder): Base pay per km reduced by ~33% (15 → 10 EUR/km base) Fixed job bonus reduced (600 → 400 EUR) Freight Market jobs pay 72% of base rate (was 90%) Cargo Market jobs pay 82% of base rate (was 100%) Level-up income bonus reduced
Expenses (higher): Fuel prices increased by 35% in all 36 countries Ferry and tunnel fees increased by 50% Garage fuel discount reduced (15% → 8%) Small garage: 220,000 EUR (was 180,000) Garage upgrade: 130,000 EUR (was 100,000) Emergency tow and roadside refuel much more expensive
Penalties (stricter): Cargo damage costs more per percent Abandoning a job: 20,000 EUR (was 12,000) Less overtime before late delivery penalties Urgent deliveries have tighter time windows
Company management (harder): Selling trucks returns 50% (was 60%) Hiring a driver: 2,500 EUR (was 1,500) Driver base salary and maintenance costs increased AI drivers earn less per job Company profit margins are tighter
Progression (slower): XP per level increased by ~45% Hired drivers gain skills more slowly Recommended for Players who find vanilla economy too easy Company mode / long-term careers Players who want every delivery to matter
Notes: Works with all map DLCs Does not change truck/trailer purchase prices Compatible with visual and sound mods Place above other economy mods if using multiple
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