Before clicking that download button, it is worth understanding why 1.44 is so popular. This update is not just a bug fix; it is a content-rich overhaul.
Changed your mind? Want to go back to 1.43 to finish an old convoy save?
If you have hundreds of mods, simply updating can break your save file. Follow this "clean install" process: ets2 1.44 download
Disable all mods before launching 1.44 for the first time.
Verify game files (Steam → Properties → Local Files → Verify integrity of game files). Before clicking that download button, it is worth
Launch the game, create a new profile to test stability.
Once stable, re-enable mods one by one (see mod section below). If you have hundreds of mods, simply updating
Steam handles 99% of ETS2 installations. Version 1.44 is delivered as a mandatory patch (unless you opt out).