Once the profile loads in 1.37, you can safely move to 1.45. Step 3: Dealing with Mod Conflicts
When you finally load into 1.45, don't be surprised if your truck is parked at your home garage and your current job is cancelled. This is a "Safe Mode" feature. The game will detect map changes and reset your position to ensure you aren't spawned inside a building that didn't exist in 2014. Why Version 1.45?
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: Euro Truck Simulator 2 1.13.1 Profile 1.45
This handles the initial map rescale and early save format changes.
Moving a profile across isn't as simple as clicking "Load," but it is possible. Here is how to bridge the gap. The Version Gap: What has Changed? Once the profile loads in 1
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.
If your 1.13.1 profile used mods (like early versions of ProMods or truck mods), before trying to update. A 1.13.1 mod will almost certainly cause a "CTD" (Crash to Desktop) in 1.45 due to the modern lighting and sound requirements. Step 4: The Economy Reset The game will detect map changes and reset
Resurrecting the Past: How to Update Your ETS2 1.13.1 Profile to Version 1.45