Creators had to update shaders and textures to be DX11 compliant.
for most players with 1.36, thanks to the more efficient DX11 renderer. While the transition was initially disruptive for the modding community, the long-term benefits of the 1.36 update cannot be overstated. It modernized ETS2's core technology, allowing SCS Software to continue improving the game's visuals and performance for years to come, and it laid the groundwork for many of the features and DLCs that followed. ets2 135 to 136 patch top
DX11 allowed for better anti-aliasing (more effective in 1.36), enhanced lighting, and improved shadow rendering. Creators had to update shaders and textures to
However, the long-term benefits were clear: modders gained access to more advanced lighting techniques, better texture streaming, and a more stable foundation for large-scale projects (like ProMods ). It modernized ETS2's core technology, allowing SCS Software
The transition from to Update 1.36 stands as one of the most critical turning points in the history of Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) . This milestone patch marked a massive technical leap forward, permanently altering how the simulator visualizes, processes, and introduces unpredictability onto the open road.
Known as the "Isle of Beauty," it introduced tight, winding mountain roads that challenged even the most veteran truckers.