Before swapping versions, always copy your profiles folder to your desktop. If something breaks during the version jump, you won't lose your hundreds of hours of progress!
Are you looking to revisit ? Whether it’s for mod compatibility or nostalgia, managing your profile correctly is key to avoiding the "incompatible save" error. 1. Why use a 1.46 Profile?
: In the profile selection screen, click Edit Profile and uncheck "Use Steam Cloud" . ETS2 1.46 Profile
: If the game says the profile is from a newer version, you cannot "downgrade" a save file. You must use a save specifically created in 1.46 or older. 4. Pro-Tip: Backups are Life
: 1.46 was a stable era for the newly reworked Austria and the chemical cisterns update. 2. How to "Save" Your Profile from Updates If you are currently on 1.46 and want to stay there: Open Steam and go to your Library. Right-click Euro Truck Simulator 2 > Properties . Select Betas . Before swapping versions, always copy your profiles folder
: Place your profile folder (the one with the long string of numbers/letters) into: Documents \ Euro Truck Simulator 2 \ profiles
In the dropdown, select temporary_1_46 - 1.46.x for incompatible mods . 3. Installing a Pre-Made 1.46 Profile Whether it’s for mod compatibility or nostalgia, managing
: Some massive map mods or truck skins haven't been updated past 1.46.