For players, the removal of DX9 and the optimization of DX11 brought immediate benefits:
The standout geographic addition in 1.36 was the inclusion of the French island of , added as a free update for owners of the Vive la France! DLC.
: Full support for Chinese and other non-Latin characters (IME).
The single most important technical change in the 1.36 patch is the . While version 1.35 introduced an experimental preview of DX11, version 1.36 made it the absolute system requirement and completely removed legacy DirectX 9 support . Why This Engine Upgrade Mattered: ets2 135 to 136 patch new
Evolution of the Road: Everything New in the ETS2 1.35 to 1.36 Patch
A free addition for owners of the Vive la France! DLC , introducing the island of Corsica with six new cities and unique coastal roads.
SCS Software continued its silent overhaul of the base German cities. For players, the removal of DX9 and the
Minor road corrections and localized texture updates across Germany and France.
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
Version 1.36 broke many older mods due to the removal of DX9 and internal file structure changes. If your game crashes, try disabling your mods or checking for updates on the SCS Software Forum or Steam Workshop. or more details on the Corsica ferry routes Euro Truck Simulator 2 Update 1.36 The single most important technical change in the 1
A long-requested visual and physical feature arrived in 1.36:
[ETS2 v1.35] [ETS2 v1.36] Experimental DX11 ---> Full DX11 Support Only DX9 Legacy Support DX9 Completely Removed