Beyond the technical overhaul, update 1.36 was packed with features that added considerable depth and variety to the gameplay.
: Featured Germany rework (Stage 2), new French roads, and the addition of Sardinia.
Beyond the technical "under-the-hood" changes, version 1.36 introduced tangible new content and features:
However, a crucial consequence of this upgrade is that from update 1.36 onward, ETS2 is no longer compatible with systems that rely on DirectX 9. This marked the end of an era for the simulation, pushing the entire platform forward into a more modern and efficient technical era.
The update from Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) version 1.35 to 1.36 , released on December 3, 2019 ets2 1.35 to 1.36 patch
The user experience outside the cabin received significant attention in the 1.36 update, focusing on player agency and customization.
The single most important update in the 1.36 patch was the . While version 1.35 introduced DX11 as an experimental, opt-in feature, version 1.36 made it the mandatory baseline for the game. Why This Mattered
Old configuration files from 1.35 carry obsolete DX9 commands. Force the game to generate a fresh config.cfg by moving your old one to the desktop. You will see a 10-15% FPS improvement.
The detour took him past a small French town he’d never seen before, part of the Corsica island addition Beyond the technical overhaul, update 1
If Steam hasn't auto-updated you, or you deliberately rolled back to 1.35, here is how to force the upgrade to 1.36:
Many users reported a noticeable FPS (frames per second) increase, particularly in high-traffic areas.
Here is where most players get burned. If you use map mods (Promods, RusMap, Southern Region), the is a breaking change.
As with any major patch, the 1.35 to 1.36 transition faced hurdles: This marked the end of an era for
It started to rain.
New anti-aliasing options (SMAA) were added to the graphics menu. This allowed players to crisp up the jagged lines on truck mirrors and power lines without sacrificing the performance gains brought by DirectX 11. The Modding Community Impact
The main world map interface was updated to display the exact locations of your hired drivers, trucks, and owned garages, making large-scale logistics management much easier to visualize. Anti-Aliasing and Visual Fine-Tuning