Be advised that there are several different releases of the 1.04 update ("patch") - needed for different online and retail versions of the game as released in various territories. Is is important that you select the proper patch for your particular edition of the game, otherwise you will not be able to update your game!
Note that this version of the patch only works with the full retail CD version of the game distributed in Germany. It will not work on other versions, it will not work if any original files were changed.
Troubleshooting: In some cases, it may be necessary to place the patch file into the folder where the game was installed (example: "C:\Program Files\German Truck Simulator\").
For The online "Trymedia" edition, as downloaded from germantrucksimulator.com:
1. There is no separate "patch file" -
please download the full setup file (marked "demo") of the latest German Truck Simulator.
2. Uninstall your older version of the game. Don't worry about losing the license, it is stored in a different location than the game installation folder. Your valid license for the game survives through this and following steps, there is no need to re-activate. The game save files will also survive re-installation, they are also stored in a different location. Caution: this update may affect compatibility with game "mods," in case of problems, always try to remove mods first to see if it helps!
3. Install the freshly downloaded 1.04 edition of the game
4. Play!
German Truck Simulator version overview:
* 1.00 - German language retail box version for German market
* 1.01 - Digitally-distributed English language version of the game (negligible functionality changes from 1.00)
* 1.02 - update for both German retail and online version with the following fixes:
o fixed Direct Input force-feedback not initializing on certain controllers
o fixed certain cargos too big/tall for passing through narrow/too low bottlenecks in the map
o fixed in-cabin rear view mirrors angle detection
o fixed avoiding sleep offence
o fixed trailers spawning in overlapping positions in certain context
o fixed available cargos sometimes not beeing shown in notebook
o fixed navigation sometimes not generating path towards destination
o fixed sometimes cargo could be reported as "on-time" while also subject to late penalty
o changed expiration times on special cargos
o fixed MSAA under DirectX
o engine RPM tweaks
o better screen resolution sorting in display options
o fixed rain drops appearing in some tunnels
o fixed employee should not be able to repaint or upgrade the truck
o fixed streams sometimes being cut a few seconds before they should finish playing
* 1.03 - update for German retail, Polish retail and online version with the following fixes and improvements:
o German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish and Swedish languages added (applies to online version only).
o improved tyre simulation
o numerous map fixes
o DirectX renderer improved to be up to par with OpenGL features
* 1.04 - update for German retail, Polish retail and online version with the following fixes and improvements:
o installer coming with proper game manuals for all languages (applies to online version only).
o fixed potential crashing bug in rare weather combination
