Economy Balancing ETS2
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 18 Economy mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
There is a lot of economy balancing out there but a lot of them are not aligned to my taste, so I made my own
This basically adds a huge gap between the simple jobs and high valued job to distinguish the "high valued" nature of it
- []Minimum job salary at any type of deliveries is 50,000[/]
- []For the high valued jobs, you can earn up to 300,000,000 but be careful, damaging the cargo, and late arrival, can reduce your earnings a lot more (for every 1% of damage, 5,000,000 is reduced, and minus 7% of total cargo cost)[/]
- []Abandon job penalty cost 10,000,000 [/]
- []Large garage cost 1,000,000[/]
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[]Hiring a driver cost 2,500,000 each but will earn a lot more for every job[/]
You can also edit those values to your likings by using Notepad
New recruited AI drivers will earn negative revenue due to their low skills but will eventually earn the same amount as you after 3-5 deliveries
Check out the ATS version of this: Economy Balancing ATS
Economy Balancing ETS2 is an economy overhaul mod for Euro Truck Simulator 2 that significantly increases job payouts and penalties. It sets minimum job salaries at 50,000, allows high-value jobs up to 300,000,000, and introduces harsh penalties for cargo damage, late arrivals, and abandoned jobs. The mod also adjusts garage and driver hiring costs, with values editable via Notepad.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- 21 endorsements and over 1,000 downloads indicate community interest.
- Customizable values via Notepad allow players to tailor the economy to their preference.
- Creates a clear distinction between simple and high-value jobs, adding challenge and reward.
⚠️ Cons
- Harsh penalties may frustrate players who prefer a more forgiving economy.
- High costs for hiring drivers and garages may slow early-game progression.
- Only one mod author's vision; may not suit all playstyles.
This mod is for ETS2 players who find the base economy too easy and want a more challenging, high-stakes financial system. It suits veterans seeking bigger rewards and risks. Players who prefer a relaxed, casual trucking experience should skip it.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Before installing, back up your save game to avoid unexpected economic changes.
- Use Notepad to adjust the values if the default penalties feel too harsh.
- Start with low-value jobs to build capital before attempting high-value contracts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Euro Truck Sim 2 Mods
- Author
- LadyNoire77
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,037
- Endorsements
- 21
- Category
- Economy
- Created
- 7/9/2025
- Updated
- 5/7/2026
🔧 How to Install ETS2 Mods
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