How Long is 1 Minute in Euro Truck Simulator 2?
To directly answer the question – in cities, depots and rest stops, 1 minute of real time equals 20 seconds of Euro Truck Simulator 2 gameplay. The time compression rate here is 1:3.
On the open road outside cities, 1 minute of real life passes in about 3 minutes and 10 seconds of in-game time due to a 1:19 compression rate.
Let‘s delve deeper into ETS2‘s time ratios and what gameplay durations actually look like for this beloved trucking simulator.
Key Time Compression Rates
Here are some of the key time conversion ratios, according to long-time players on the Steam community forums:
| Real Time | ETS2 Time (Cities) | ETS2 Time (Roads) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | 20 seconds | 3 minutes 10 seconds |
| 1 hour | 20 minutes | 15 minutes |
| 24 hours | 8 hours | 75 minutes |
So time moves much faster on the open roads between cities. This allows the game to simulate longer hauls without excessive real-world playtimes.
What Players Are Saying
User GregHouse on Steam estimates that:
"10 hours in game = approx 40 min real life of driving."
Fellow trucker DatSaint agrees:
"Up to 1 hour with complicate route. Route in 40 hours – take about 2 hours 40 minutes."
The consensus is you can drive up to an in-game day‘s worth of deliveries in just under an hour of real time. This compressed timescale is key to enjoying lengthy road trips or building a trucking empire.
How Route Complexity Impacts Time
The actual real-world duration depends substantially on the intricacy of your routes according to the community.
User DatSaint confirms on Steam:
"Less turns, speed limits = then more you will cover in less time."
So straightforward highways with steady speeds compress better than convoluted urban routes. Good to know when planning your travel time!
Completing ETS2 – How Long Does That Take?
Based on gameplay statistics from HowLongToBeat, we can estimate completion times as:
- Main Story: Around 431⁄2 hours
- Completionist Run: About 421 hours on average
That‘s quite a range! With the time compression factored in, even 100% completion seems more feasible.
My Take
As an avid ETS2 fan, I believe SCS Software nailed the time ratios. The accelerated pace allows us to enjoy lengthy virtual road trips without excessive real-world time commitments.
I love that I can knock out an in-game 8-hour drive during my lunch break! It leaves time for other games too instead of ETS2 monopolizing all my play. The flexibility caters nicely to working gamers with busier adult schedules.
What has your experience been with ETS2‘s time compression? Does it feel like you can drive reasonable in-game distances given your real-world free time? Would love to hear your thoughts!
Let me know if you have any other ETS2-related questions. I‘ve logged over 200 hours across multiple profiles, and enjoy sharing insider tips with fellow trucking enthusiasts.
Safe travels on the virtual highways!
