Is Euro Truck Simulator 2 multiplayer?

Yes, Euro Truck Simulator 2 is indeed multiplayer. Solo for a long time when it launched, the game by SCS Software now offers two ways to drive together: the official Convoy mode built into the game, and the community mod TruckersMP. Here is how they work and which one to choose.

The official Convoy mode (up to 8 players)

Since update 1.41, ETS2 natively includes a Convoy mode. It brings up to 8 players together in the same session, with shared traffic, weather and deliveries. Everyone keeps their own progress, and the host sets the rules (damage, money, traffic).

• Official and free: built into the game, no mod to install.
• Up to 8 players in the same shared world.
• Perfect for driving with friends, doing group deliveries or trucking roleplay.

The only weak spot: a Convoy session launched from a player's PC depends on the host's connection and closes when they leave. For a convoy that is always available, you go through a dedicated Convoy server, detailed further down.

TruckersMP: massive community multiplayer

TruckersMP is a free third-party mod that connects hundreds of players on the same servers. You cross paths with plenty of people on Europe's major roads, with driving rules and moderation.

Official Convoy = play with a handful of people using your settings. TruckersMP = worldwide traffic and big gatherings. The two complement each other.

Convoy with friends: the simplest solution

For most players, the official Convoy mode is enough. And to keep it available 24/7 without relying on a PC being on, a hosted dedicated Convoy server is the best option. At Fly-Serv, a Euro Truck Simulator 2 server starts from 2.99 €/month, with Anti-DDoS protection included and the FlyPanel control panel.

In short

ETS2 is multiplayer through the official Convoy (8 players) and TruckersMP (massive). To drive together whenever you want, treat yourself to a Fly-Serv dedicated Convoy server from 2.99 €/month. Want to know how to join a game? Read How to join an ETS2 server?