In the old version, rain was a visual filter. Now, droplets splattered against the windshield with new ferocity. He flicked the wipers on. The sound of the rubber dragging across the glass was rhythmic and satisfying. He looked out the window at the passing vegetation. The grass looked fuller, the trees less like cardboard cutouts.
Euro Truck Simulator 2, the popular truck simulation game developed by SCS Software, has been a favorite among gamers and truck enthusiasts alike for years. With its engaging gameplay, stunning graphics, and continuous updates, ETS2 has maintained a strong following and community. Recently, the game received a significant update, patch 1.36, which built upon the previous version, 1.35. In this article, we'll dive into the details of the ETS2 1.35 to 1.36 patch, exploring what's new, what's changed, and what you can expect from this latest update.
Six new cities (Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi, L’Île-Rousse, Porto-Vecchio, and Bonifacio). Highly challenging, tight, winding coastal roads. Gorgeous Mediterranean scenery and unique local industries. Regional Overhauls ets2 1.35 to 1.36 patch
DirectX 9 was released in 2002. By 2019, it was severely bottlenecking what SCS Software could achieve. DX9 forced the game to rely heavily on a single processor core, causing massive frame-rate drops in dense cities, poorly optimized modded areas, and heavy weather conditions. Performance and Visual Gains
For international communities, the patch introduced robust . This allowed players to natively type non-Latin characters—such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Cyrillic—directly into the game's search boxes, profile creators, and text inputs without needing to copy-paste from external windows. Comparison Matrix: ETS2 1.35 vs. 1.36 Feature / System Euro Truck Simulator 2 (v1.35) Euro Truck Simulator 2 (v1.36) Graphics API DirectX 9 default (Experimental DX11 opt-in) DirectX 11 mandatory (DirectX 9 removed) Anti-Aliasing Basic legacy AA (Noticeable jagged lines) Improved SMAA (Crisp lines and wires) French Territory Mainland France expansions (A10-A6 roads) Corsica Island added (Free addition to DLC) Road Hazards Utterly predictable highway routes Dynamic Detours (Accidents/Closures) GPS Capabilities Standard point-to-point routing Avoidance pins (Custom bypass routing) Fleet Management Text-based tracking of hired drivers Visual tracking on the manager map Impact on Mods and the Community In the old version, rain was a visual filter
: The Corsica region was added as a free addition for owners of the Vive la France! DLC.
Better utilization of modern multi-core processors and graphics cards resulted in higher frame rates, especially in dense urban environments and areas with complex geometry. The sound of the rubber dragging across the
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