Resurrecting the Past: How to Update Your ETS2 1.13.1 Profile to Version 1.45

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:

Before attempting any conversion, navigate to your Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2 folder. Copy the profiles folder and save it somewhere safe. If the conversion fails or crashes your game, you’ll want that original data intact. Step 2: The "Stepping Stone" Strategy

This handles the initial map rescale and early save format changes.