{"id":2332,"date":"2026-04-19T19:31:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/?p=2332"},"modified":"2026-07-09T13:28:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:28:55","slug":"ets2-soul-of-anatolia-dlc-map-cities-routes-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/ets2-soul-of-anatolia-dlc-map-cities-routes-details\/","title":{"rendered":"ETS 2 Soul of Anatolia DLC: Map, Cities, Routes and Everything Revealed So Far"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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SCS Software officially announced Soul of Anatolia for Euro Truck Simulator 2. The DLC spans from Istanbul to Aksaray, featuring Ankara, Antalya, the 1915 \u00c7anakkale Bridge, and dramatic Mediterranean coastal roads.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

SCS Software officially announced Soul of Anatolia<\/strong> on April 15, 2026, the next major map expansion for Euro Truck Simulator 2. The DLC will take players from the streets of Istanbul all the way to Aksaray in central T\u00fcrkiye, marking the first time the Anatolian peninsula appears in the game as official content. ETS 2 has been running for 14 years since its 2012 launch, and with Soul of Anatolia, the game crosses from Europe into Asia for the first time through a dedicated map pack.<\/p>\n\n

What Does the Soul of Anatolia Map Cover?<\/h2>\n\n

According to SCS Software’s official blog post and the DLC’s Steam page, Soul of Anatolia stretches across a significant portion of western and central T\u00fcrkiye. The route begins in Istanbul and pushes eastward to Aksaray, which serves as the expansion’s easternmost point. To the south, the map extends toward the Mediterranean coast, reaching the tourist cities of Antalya and Alanya.<\/p>\n\n

Confirmed locations and landmarks include:<\/p>\n\n

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  • Istanbul<\/strong> (Asian side): The starting point connecting to the existing Road to the Black Sea map<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ankara<\/strong>: The capital city, described as “a vital crossroads of the region”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Aksaray<\/strong>: The easternmost city in the expansion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Antalya and Alanya<\/strong>: Mediterranean tourist hubs with grand hotels that rely on cargo deliveries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tuz G\u00f6l\u00fc (Salt Lake)<\/strong>: A major natural landmark along the route<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1915 \u00c7anakkale Bridge<\/strong>: The world’s longest suspension bridge at 2,023 metres main span<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge<\/strong>: Istanbul’s third Bosphorus crossing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Osmangazi Bridge<\/strong>: Spanning the Gulf of Izmit in the Marmara region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    SCS describes the region as “a land of stunning contrasts, where sunlit coasts meet towering mountains and open plains.” The DLC promises olive groves in the west, glittering Mediterranean waters, and challenging mountain routes with steep climbs and tight turns.<\/p>\n\n

    How Does It Connect to Road to the Black Sea?<\/h2>\n\n

    T\u00fcrkiye is not entirely new to ETS 2. The Road to the Black Sea DLC, released in December 2019, added Romania, Bulgaria, and the European part of T\u00fcrkiye known as East Thrace. That expansion included Istanbul (European side), Edirne, and Tekirda\u011f. However, East Thrace accounts for only about 3% of T\u00fcrkiye’s total land mass, as noted by Traxion.gg.<\/p>\n\n

    Soul of Anatolia picks up where Road to the Black Sea left off. Players will cross from the European side of Istanbul into the Asian continent, opening up the vast Anatolian interior. The two DLCs together will create a seamless driving experience from mainland Europe through the Balkans and into central T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n\n

    Engineering Marvels: The Three Bridges<\/h2>\n\n

    One of Soul of Anatolia’s standout features is the inclusion of three of T\u00fcrkiye’s most impressive modern bridges. SCS Software highlights them as “gateways into Anatolia,” and each represents a real-world engineering achievement:<\/p>\n\n

    The 1915 \u00c7anakkale Bridge<\/strong>, opened in 2022, holds the record as the longest suspension bridge in the world. Crossing the Dardanelles Strait, it will likely become one of the most photographed virtual landmarks in ETS 2. The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge<\/strong>, Istanbul’s third Bosphorus crossing, carries both road and rail traffic in real life and serves as a direct route from Europe to Asia. The Osmangazi Bridge<\/strong> spans the Gulf of Izmit, significantly shortening travel between Istanbul and the southern Marmara region.<\/p>\n\n

    What Kind of Terrain and Driving Can Players Expect?<\/h2>\n\n

    SCS Software’s description emphasizes geographic diversity as a core selling point. The DLC features several distinct driving environments:<\/p>\n\n

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    • Coastal roads:<\/strong> Both northern (Black Sea side) and southern (Mediterranean) coastlines with sea views beyond the guardrails<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Mountain passes:<\/strong> Steep climbs, hairpin turns, and dramatic elevation changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Open plains:<\/strong> The Anatolian plateau stretching toward Aksaray<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Urban areas:<\/strong> Dense city traffic in Istanbul and Ankara<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Agricultural landscapes:<\/strong> Olive groves and farmland in the western regions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      This variety should offer a noticeably different feel compared to the relatively flat terrain of many central European DLCs, giving experienced ETS 2 drivers fresh challenges.<\/p>\n\n

      When Will Soul of Anatolia Be Released?<\/h2>\n\n

      SCS Software has not announced an official release date. The Steam page currently shows “To be announced,” and the developer explicitly stated that “there is a long way ahead to bring this big map to you” and that everything shown is in a work-in-progress state.<\/p>\n\n

      Looking at SCS Software’s broader DLC roadmap provides context. The Iceland DLC is expected in 2026, followed by the Isle of Ireland expansion in 2027. Based on this release cadence, community estimates place Soul of Anatolia around 2028<\/strong>, though this remains speculative. The DLC is already available to wishlist on Steam, which typically signals that meaningful development has begun but a release is still well in the future.<\/p>\n\n

      The Coaches DLC Factor<\/h2>\n\n

      Running parallel to Soul of Anatolia’s development is the Coaches DLC, which introduces bus driving to ETS 2 for the first time. Instead of hauling freight, players will transport passengers on scheduled routes across Europe. If both DLCs are active simultaneously, there is a natural possibility that players could operate bus services between Turkish cities, though SCS has not officially confirmed this crossover.<\/p>\n\n

      SCS is also working on bringing ETS 2 to consoles, which the studio has described as a “superhuman task.” These concurrent projects may influence development timelines for Soul of Anatolia.<\/p>\n\n

      What Cities Might Be Missing?<\/h2>\n\n

      While the confirmed coverage is substantial, it is worth noting that Soul of Anatolia does not cover all of T\u00fcrkiye. Major cities in Eastern Anatolia (such as Erzurum), the Southeast (Gaziantep, Diyarbak\u0131r), and much of the Black Sea coast appear to fall outside this expansion’s boundaries. Whether SCS plans a future DLC to cover those regions remains unknown. The developer has not commented on potential follow-up expansions for T\u00fcrkiye beyond Soul of Anatolia.<\/p>\n\n

      Common Questions Players Are Asking<\/h2>\n\n

      Is the base game required to play Soul of Anatolia?<\/h3>\n\n

      Yes. Soul of Anatolia is downloadable content that requires the base Euro Truck Simulator 2 game on Steam. It will not function as a standalone product.<\/p>\n\n

      Do I need Road to the Black Sea as well?<\/h3>\n\n

      This has not been officially confirmed. However, since Road to the Black Sea contains the European side of Istanbul and the Thrace region that connects to Anatolia, owning both DLCs would logically provide the most seamless experience.<\/p>\n\n

      What are the system requirements?<\/h3>\n\n

      The Steam page lists minimum specs of an Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM, and a GTX 660 or RX 460 with 2 GB VRAM. Recommended specs call for an i5-9600 or Ryzen 5 3600, 12 GB RAM, and a GTX 1660 or RX 590. Storage requires 25 GB available space for the base game.<\/p>\n\n

      Will multiplayer be supported?<\/h3>\n\n

      The Steam page confirms online co-op support, Steam Workshop, and Steam Cloud saves. TruckersMP and other multiplayer platforms will likely support the new map after release, as they do with all major ETS 2 expansions.<\/p>\n\n

      How much will the DLC cost?<\/h3>\n\n

      No pricing has been announced. Previous major ETS 2 map expansions have typically been priced around \u20ac17.99 on Steam, but the final cost may vary depending on the expansion’s scope.<\/p>\n\n

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      Soul of Anatolia represents one of the most ambitious map expansions in ETS 2’s history. While the wait may stretch into 2028, the scale and cultural richness of the Anatolian peninsula promise a driving experience unlike anything currently in the game. Keep an eye on SCS Software’s official blog and Steam page for development updates as the project progresses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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