The headline feature of the 1.36 update was the full transition to the . Previously, ETS2 ran on an older DirectX 9 backend.
💻 The Technical Revolution: Farewell DirectX 9, Hello DirectX 11 ets2 135 to 136 patch new
Beyond the headline features, 1.36 included numerous quality-of-life enhancements: The headline feature of the 1
Starting with update 1.36, SCS Software made the bold technical shift to strictly support DirectX 11. This drop in legacy support allowed the developers to optimize the game engine, paving the way for vastly improved lighting, better rendering distances, and better overall performance across both high-end and low-end PC hardware. 5. AI Traffic and Modding Upgrades This drop in legacy support allowed the developers
Expanded support for distinct European country license plate formats within the game's code. Key Differences at a Glance Feature / Element Version 1.35 Version 1.36 DirectX Version DX9 & DX11 Support DX11 Exclusive Corsica & Sardinia Sardinia only Corsica Added Random Events Normal traffic only Detours & Road Closures GPS Routing Standard Fastest/Shortest route GPS Avoidance Pins How to Access older Versions via Steam
: Players can change the frequency of these events in the gameplay settings. Driver and Manager Map Visibility Managing a trucking empire became visually simpler.