: Users generally experienced an FPS boost and smoother gameplay. The switch also introduced better rendering at long distances and anti-aliasing improvements, specifically for thin items like electrical wires (SMAA).
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the top changes, features, and systemic upgrades introduced in the ETS2 1.35 to 1.36 patch. 1. The Directx 11 Evolution
In addition to DX11, the update included significant refinements to the game's Anti-Aliasing (AA), reducing jagged edges on objects.
, meaning older hardware that couldn't handle DX11 could no longer run the game on the latest version. Major Feature Additions ets2 135 to 136 patch top
The technical changes in 1.36, particularly the removal of DirectX 9, had a major impact on the game's modding scene.
While the core patch was free, version 1.36 arrived as the technical backbone for the DLC (Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey). However, even without the paid DLC, the 1.36 patch introduced significant map changes.
SCS Software introduced the system, which had been previously tested in American Truck Simulator. : Users generally experienced an FPS boost and
marked one of the most significant technical shifts in the game's history, primarily due to the engine's architectural overhaul. Released in late 2019, patch 1.36 focused on modernization and technical stability, setting the stage for the massive Road to the Black Sea expansion. Top Technical & Gameplay Shifts: 1.35 vs. 1.36 The DirectX 11 Revolution
: Visual improvements directly targeted thin structures. Powerlines, overhead catenaries, and metal fences appear crisp rather than jagged.
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To make the open world feel more dynamic and alive, SCS Software brought a highly anticipated feature over from American Truck Simulator: .
A large, detailed island packed with new cargo opportunities and industrial areas, expanding the already detailed Italy map DLC. 3. New AI Traffic Features (Avoiding Crashes)
Looking for more patch guides? Check out our analysis of ETS2 1.36 to 1.37 (FMOD sound update) and 1.46 Convoy mode. Major Feature Additions The technical changes in 1
As with most major ETS2 updates, 1.36 added a variety of new AI vehicles to the roads, increasing the realism of European traffic.
Several trailer types received updates, including the ability to buy and customize more varied types of trailers, particularly in the tanker category.