We're still busy developing the Iceland DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2, and today, we would like you to meet some of our colleagues from the team that is putting this upcoming map expansion together, as they all have a short message for our #BestCommunityEver!
There are, of course, more people across the company who are contributing to the Iceland map expansion, but in this blog, we'd like to introduce you to six members of the map design team - part of a talented group of ten designers in total, led by Ivo and including two external colleagues.
Ivo - Map Design Lead
"Iceland is my dream project. As a Map Lead, I was there at its beginning, and I am very happy that we can bring our players the unique landscape and a slightly different experience than in other parts of the map, with an emphasis on small roads and sparsely populated areas with majestic views. As a fan of Old Norse history, I have been interested in Iceland for a long time, and I am delighted when I can discover some of the places I know from Icelandic sagas. From this also comes the advantage that Icelandic is not as challenging for me as it is for my colleagues who are encountering it for the first time. Although Iceland is smaller in size, it is a very demanding challenge in terms of landscape construction, but my team and I are doing our best to convey its beauty to the players."
Andrea
"Hi! My name is Andrea, and before Iceland, I was working on the Nordic Horizons DLC. It was quite a journey since it was my first project here, but I have learned so much throughout the whole production - not only about the map editor, but also real-life locations, traffic rules, etc. I'm so glad I can use all the experience for the beautiful scenery of Iceland. The nature there is truly breathtaking, and we will do our best to reproduce the ethereal atmosphere for you."
Kirill
"I joined the SCS team in 2021, largely by chance, I would say. Before that, I was a huge fan of PC and console gaming, but I never thought I could also create beautiful video game worlds and be part of this mysterious world. It turns out I can, and it's incredibly exciting. I doubt there's another job as amazing as this one. I'm excited to have had the opportunity to work on Iceland - one of the most unique countries in the world, one that often doesn't even look like our planet. And when you can create something truly beautiful, inspiring, and unique for so many people around the world with your own hands, it's an incredible feeling. I'm surrounded by great people here, and we work in a fantastic office with everything we need for work. And all we have to do is create and do the best we can for our players."
Johana
"I joined SCS in 2023 after finishing Art School, looking for a job where I can stay creative. I've always loved building things in PC games and exploring maps in RPGs, so to get to build small worlds for a living is really a treat. So far, I've worked on both Greece DLC and Nordic Horizons DLC - each very different, though both immensely fun! Now I'm excited to work on Iceland's very unique landscape, marvelling at the overall beauty, the abundance of rocks, and the lack of trees, hoping to put as many sheep as humanly possible into the map."
Ashley
"At the end of 2022, I decided to follow my dream of working on a video game. Back then, it felt like a risk, since I had to leave my home city and enter an unknown territory, but now I know that it was the best decision of my life. I really enjoy building map areas knowing that players will get to explore and enjoy them. Personally, I like it the most when I can build more complicated roads with turns, elevations, hills, and mountains. Because of that, I am super happy that I get to work on Iceland even though at first its unique environment felt confusing to me. But after a while, I was able to orient myself, and now I enjoy the challenge. I am looking forward to the release, and I hope everyone will have a lot of fun playing it. Follow your dreams and keep on truckin'."
Anis
"I'm incredibly excited to see that each new DLC is another step forward, both for the company and for each of us personally. Iceland proves to be a wonderfully unique challenge, with its one-of-a-kind landscapes, plant life, and breathtaking sights - from towering mountains to countless waterfalls, from fjords to narrow, winding roads - where the experience of the entire team, across every department, was truly invaluable. Of course, Iceland isn't just about awe-inspiring scenery; its towns, settlements, and ports, harmoniously intertwined with nature, gave us the chance to fully capture the island's diversity while keeping it whole and cohesive. I can't wait for the moment we get to share this DLC with the community."
And that's it for today! We hope you are excited about this upcoming map expansion! Remember to support us by adding the Iceland DLC to your Steam wishlist. Don't forget to give our X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and TikTok a follow as you'll receive updates about our games straight to your feed, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed! We look forward to sharing more with you in the future.