: A quality-of-life update allowing players to mark specific road segments they wish to avoid in their route planning.
In preparation for the Road to the Black Sea DLC, SCS Software released the island of as a free addition to the Vive la France! map expansion.
SCS Software continued their trend of enhancing existing content by adding the French island of to the Vive la France! DLC map.
: A highly requested utility, these pins allowed drivers to mark specific road segments for the GPS to avoid, perfect for steering clear of tricky junctions or routes unsuitable for heavy loads. Summary of Major Additions Change in 1.36 Graphics API Full DX11 Support; DX9 completely removed New Territory Corsica added to "Vive la France!" DLC AI Traffic New AI vehicles and improved anti-aliasing (SMAA) Management Drivers and fleet visible on the manager map Language Support Support for Chinese and non-Latin character input (IME) ets2 135 to 136 patch top
: The engine handled asset streaming much more efficiently, reducing micro-stutters during high-speed highway hauls.
This deep-dive guide explores the core gameplay features, fundamental engine re-architectures, and world map changes that made the an essential evolution for every virtual trucker.
: The removal of DX9 limitations opened the door for complex particle effects, superior lighting, and realistic texture rendering. : A quality-of-life update allowing players to mark
At the very heart of the 1.36 update was a foundational change: the complete upgrade to (DX11). This was arguably the biggest system overhaul in ETS2's history up to that point. By fully embracing DX11, developers at SCS Software were able to permanently remove support for the legacy DirectX 9 (DX9) and all its technical limitations.
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Patch 1.36 officially integrated the Schwarzmüller Trailer Pack into the base game (for owners of the DLC, with updates to how they are managed). This meant players could access these high-detail trailers directly through the trailer browser rather than needing complex workarounds, adding more variety to the cargo market. SCS Software continued their trend of enhancing existing
Perhaps the most significant technical change, 1.36 marked the official move to as the primary rendering engine, phasing out DX9 support.
: Originally a popular (and sometimes polarizing) feature from American Truck Simulator, detours were added to ETS2. This system forces players to improvise when road closures or accidents block their planned routes.
Whether you are looking back at the structural foundations of your favorite truck simulator or managing legacy mod configurations, this comprehensive overview highlights the top changes, architectural shifts, and map expansions that defined the leap from 1.35 to 1.36. 🚀 The Top Structural Leap: Full DirectX 11 Migration
The update brought major map expansions to the Mediterranean islands, which were previously inaccessible.