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In December 2019, SCS Software released one of the most significant updates in the history of Euro Truck Simulator 2 . Version 1.36 marked a fundamental shift in the game's technical foundation while simultaneously delivering a wealth of new gameplay features and content. For players transitioning from the already impressive 1.35 update, version 1.36 represented a quantum leap forward in performance, visuals, and immersion.
Because of the shift to DirectX 11 and changes to internal assets (like "movers" replacing "walkers"), many older mods from version 1.35 may be incompatible or cause crashes.
: Older mods using legacy DX9 formats caused game crashes or texture corruption (bright pink textures).
The random road incident system was fine-tuned. The frequency slider became more accurate, ensuring accidents and emergency road closures forced creative rerouting without breaking gameplay flow. 💾 Modding and Compatibility Impacts ets2 135 to 136 patch new
Added more variety to the traffic on the roads. How to Update
Several quality-of-life features arrived in this window:
Set custom pins on your GPS to avoid specific roads or areas during navigation. Full Changelog Summary (Vive la France! DLC) In December 2019, SCS Software released one of
The upgrade allowed for better long-range Level of Detail (LOD) and improved anti-aliasing (SMAA). End of an Era:
Trailer ownership was a major focus during this development cycle, giving players more control over their logistics empire.
| Feature | ETS2 1.35 | ETS2 1.36 "New" | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | DX9 / DX11 (Beta) / OpenGL | DX11 Only (Windows) | | Shadow Mapping | Cascaded Shadow Maps (low res) | Cascaded + PCF Filtering (softer edges) | | Vegetation | Flat sprites with limited rotation | 3D Grass & Bushes (major performance hit if modded poorly) | | Sound Engine | FMOD (v1.x) | FMOD (v2.0) – noticeable reverb in tunnels | | Map Loading | Standard sector loading | Pre-cached background loading (less stutter near borders) | | Anti-aliasing | SMAA + MLAA only | SMAA + Forced DX11 MSAA via config | Because of the shift to DirectX 11 and
: Drivers could finally pick specific freight jobs matched precisely to their custom trailer configurations. 👥 Quality of Life and Management Upgrades
: Many players reported significant FPS increases, particularly on modern hardware that could leverage DX11's multi-core capabilities.
Random road closures, accidents, and construction zones now force drivers to completely rethink their routes on the fly.
