Once the profile loads in 1.37, you can safely move to 1.45. Step 3: Dealing with Mod Conflicts
While 1.45 isn't the latest version of the game today, it remains a "Goldilocks" version for many players—it's stable, supports a huge range of mods, and includes the feature and Joysticks sensor gain updates that made driving feel significantly more refined than the 1.13 era. Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.13.1 Profile 1.45
Since versions 1.13.1 and 1.45 were released years apart (2014 vs. 2022), this blog post focuses on the compatibility and conversion process for players trying to bring old save files into the modern era of the game. Once the profile loads in 1
This handles the initial map rescale and early save format changes. 2022), this blog post focuses on the compatibility
Before attempting any conversion, navigate to your Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2 folder. Copy the profiles folder and save it somewhere safe. If the conversion fails or crashes your game, you’ll want that original data intact. Step 2: The "Stepping Stone" Strategy
Jumping directly from 1.13 to 1.45 can often cause the game to crash because the save format has changed too many times. For the safest results, use the tab to update in increments:
If you’ve recently cleared out an old hard drive and found a profile from 2014, you’re looking at a digital time capsule. Version 1.13.1 was the era of the high-lift axles update, while 1.45 introduced massive overhauls like the Hannover city rework and ownable cistern trailers.