For the best visual experience, some mods recommend setting the map alignment to "Flat" in the settings to avoid skewed text. Steam Workshop::Simple Colored Map
It replaces the default dull grey background with vibrant colors, making country borders and landmasses much easier to distinguish during long-haul planning. COLOUR BACKGROUND FOR ETS2 MAPS 1.36
Users appreciate how it makes the borders between countries "obvious," solving the common issue of getting "lost" in the default UI. For the best visual experience, some mods recommend
Highly recommended for version 1.36 map combos involving ProMods 2.43 or MHAPro . Simple Colored Map (Steam Workshop) Highly recommended for version 1
If you are a modder, you can create custom backgrounds by editing the europe_bgn.dds file located in the material/editor/ folder of the game's base files.
For , "Colour Background" mods are essential for players using large "map combos" (like ProMods, RusMap, and Middle East expansions) to ensure the UI map remains aligned and visually clear. Top Colour Background Mods for 1.36 Colored Background for All Maps (v1.0)
Specifically designed to provide a high-contrast, colored map interface that remains aligned even when multiple map expansions are active.