While updates 1.35 and 1.36 were technically released in 2019, their impact resonated through 2021 as they established the modern technical foundation for Euro Truck Simulator 2
The transition from version 1.35 to 1.36 in Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) represented a significant technological leap for the game. While these updates originally debuted in late 2019, many players sought to patch their games to these specific versions in 2021 to maintain compatibility with specific mods like ProMods 2.45 or to run on older hardware. Major Technical Shift: The End of DirectX 9
Version 1.36 introduced the first phase of the German city reworks. ets2 135 to 136 patch 2021
Players generally experienced higher frame rates (FPS) and smoother gameplay, especially in densely populated areas. Visual Fidelity:
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The intro video played—the familiar riffs of country rock as trucks wound through sun-drenched highways. But when the main menu loaded, Thomas squinted. Something felt different immediately. The font on the "Continue Game" button looked sharper. The lighting in the garage scene seemed to have more depth, shadows pooling realistically under the chassis.
He clicked Drive.
If you applied the ETS2 1.35 to 1.36 patch (whether in 2019 or revisiting it in 2021), here is exactly what changed under the hood and on the road.