: High compression often involves removing "unnecessary" files like radio stations, high-quality textures, or localized voice-overs to save space. This can lead to frequent crashes, missing sounds, or visual glitches. Slow Installation

: Files labeled as "highly compressed" are a common delivery method for Trojans, ransomware, and spyware. Because the files are often modified or packed with proprietary compression tools, antivirus software may sometimes struggle to scan them effectively. Missing Data

: For non-Steam users, SCS Software occasionally hosts legacy update patches on their official site, though they typically only provide the base installer for older "legacy" versions like 1.40. SCS Software's blog Key Features of Version 1.45

Searching for "highly compressed" versions of Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) version 1.45

: Decompressing these files takes a massive amount of CPU and RAM resources. What you save in download time is often lost—or exceeded—by the hours it may take for your PC to "unpack" the game. Official and Safe Alternatives

: You can download a free, official demo of ETS2 directly from the Euro Truck Simulator 2 website Legacy Patches

Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.45 Open Beta - SCS Software's blog