How to Earn Money From ETS2 Mods (Guide for Mod Creators)

Creating mods for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is rewarding—but it also takes time to build, update, and maintain them.

After a while, many creators ask:

"How can I earn money from my mods without hurting my community?"

This guide covers the most effective ways to monetize your work and build sustainable income.

Why Mod Creators Deserve to Earn Money

Players see the final mod—but not the hours spent modeling, coding, testing, fixing bugs, and updating after every game patch.

Maintaining mods is ongoing work.

Earning money isn’t about charging for everything—it’s about making long-term development possible.

Ways to Earn Money FROM ETS 2 MODS

Most creators combine multiple methods.

1. Donations

Users can support your work voluntarily.

Simple, but income is unpredictable.

2. Download-Based Hosting

Some file hosts pay per download.

Pros:

• Extra income for popular mods

Cons:

• Depends on download volume

• No recurring income

• No long-term community

3. Patreon Memberships

Players subscribe monthly to support your work.

You can offer:

• Early access

• Premium mods

• Exclusive content

This creates stable, recurring income.

4. Premium Mods

Many creators offer both free and paid mods.

Free mods grow your audience, while premium mods fund development.

The Biggest Challenge: Maintenance

Popular mods require constant updates after game patches.

Without recurring income, maintaining them becomes difficult—leading many projects to be abandoned.

Build Recurring Income

Instead of relying only on downloads:

• Release mods

• Gain supporters

• Provide updates to subscribers

• Grow a steady income

This creates a sustainable workflow.

Why Creators Use Modsy

Modsy is a platform built for ETS2 creators to publish and monetize mods in one place.

Professional Mod Pages

Each mod includes:

• Screenshots

• Videos

• Descriptions

• Ratings & comments

• Version history

Premium Mods

Offer subscriber-only content while still sharing free mods.

Patreon Integration

Connect Patreon and automatically grant access to supporters.

Flexible Payments

Supports credit cards and PayPal, expanding your audience.

Creator Benefits

• Verified badge

• Faster review times

• Priority support

Build a Community

Successful creators don’t just get downloads—they build supporters who:

• Test updates

• Give feedback

• Fund future work

Who Should Use Creator Membership?

Ideal if you:

• Create ETS2 mods

• Want recurring income

• Use or plan to use Patreon

• Want to offer premium content

Start Monetizing Today

If you’ve spent hours creating mods, you deserve sustainable income.

Build your community, grow your projects, and start earning from your work.

Ready to earn FROM ETS 2 MODS? Become a Creator today.