The 1.35 to 1.36 patch was the structural bridge that allowed Euro Truck Simulator 2 to continue growing. By modernizing the rendering engine to DirectX 11, SCS Software laid the essential groundwork required to later implement advanced lighting systems, complex weather mechanics, and massive DLC expansions like Road to the Black Sea and Iberia .
: Added support for Chinese and other non-Latin character inputs (IME). ets2 135 to 136 patch top
Drivers gained the ability to set specific pins on the GPS to avoid certain roads or areas during route planning. Enhanced Manager Map: Drivers gained the ability to set specific pins
✅ Backup profiles and mods ✅ Check mod compatibility (1.36 thread on SCS forum) ✅ Update GPU drivers ✅ Switch Steam beta to 1.36 (or let it auto-update) ✅ Launch once with no mods ✅ Adjust graphics for DX11 ✅ Re-enable mods one by one ✅ Enjoy the new reworked Germany and smoother framerates This was a significant decision by SCS Software,
The update from was a major technical leap, primarily focused on modernizing the game's engine and adding significant map expansions. Technical Overhaul: DirectX 11 Support
The centerpiece of the 1.36 update was the complete upgrade to . This was a significant decision by SCS Software, as they ended support for the older DirectX 9, which had been the backbone of the game's rendering for years.
While engine changes are under the hood, the 1.36 patch brought some very visible changes to the map, specifically focusing on the northern regions.