For the most stable and secure experience, players are encouraged to download updates directly through the Official Steam Page or the SCS Software Blog .

: Significant updates to the Route Advisor and Pause Screen (now "Quick Info"), tailored for better navigation with both mice and controllers. Understanding "Highly Compressed" Versions

To run the latest version smoothly with its enhanced physics and higher-resolution textures, your PC should meet these updated official standards : Recommended Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Windows 10/11 (64-bit) CPU Intel Core i5-6400 / Ryzen 3 1200 Intel i5-9600 / Ryzen 5 3600 RAM GPU NVIDIA GTX 660 / AMD RX 460 NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 590 Storage 25 GB available space 25 GB available space Why Update to the Latest Version?

: These versions require a longer "unpacking" time. Your CPU must work hard to decompress the data back to its original 25+ GB state before you can play.

"Highly compressed" refers to a technique where the game’s original files—which now exceed for the base game—are packed into much smaller archives (often 10–12 GB) using advanced algorithms.