: Ensure your graphics card supports DirectX 11, as DX9 is no longer supported. If your PC only supports DX9, you may need to stay on the 1.35 branch.
Once you save your profile in 1.36, you cannot open it again in 1.35. Always back up your Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/profiles folder first.
Several quality-of-life features arrived in this window:
: The Mediterranean island of Corsica was fully integrated. ets2 135 to 136 patch new
The introduction of Subpixel Morphological Anti-Aliasing targets fine details like overhead electrical wires, reducing jagged edges dramatically. 🗺️ Map Expansions: The Arrival of Corsica
Any older mods relying explicitly on DirectX 9 code structures or outdated texture formats completely broke with the 1.36 update. Map mods, heavy graphics overhauls, and custom trucks required creators to update surface shaders and re-export models using the latest SCS Blender Tools to ensure DX11 compatibility. Steam Workshop Upgrades
Random road closures, accidents, and construction zones now force drivers to completely rethink their routes on the fly. : Ensure your graphics card supports DirectX 11,
Beyond the engine updates and new roads, version 1.36 delivered highly requested management and gameplay features. Anti-Cheat for World of Trucks
On the positive side, the Steam Workshop integration was updated to better handle version-specific mod sorting. This allowed modders to host versions of their creations optimized for 1.36 while keeping legacy files available for players choosing to stay on older versions of the game via Steam's beta branches. Summary of Key Changes: 1.35 vs 1.36 Feature Category Version 1.35 Version 1.36 DirectX 9 (Default) / DX11 (Experimental) DirectX 11 (Mandatory) / DX9 Removed New Map Content Sardinia, Germany Rework, Roads in France Corsica Island (6 New Cities) GPS Capabilities Standard waypoint mapping Added Avoidance Regions & mid-trip map management Trailer Ownership Logging, Livestock, and Container Trailers Expanded Grain Hoppers & specialized chassis
SCS Software paid close attention to player feedback during the 1.35 cycle, resulting in several highly requested utility features arriving in the 1.36 user interface. Full Map Management from the Driver's Seat 🗺️ Map Expansions: The Arrival of Corsica Any
Version 1.36 was more than just a numbered patch; it was a modernizing update that laid the groundwork for the game's future. By embracing DirectX 11, introducing dynamic road events, and delivering a free map expansion like Corsica, it reminded every trucker why the journey is always worth taking. For mod users and players on older hardware, it's a version that continues to hold a distinct place in the game's history, supported by accessible downgrade options.
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Happy trucking, and keep on driving!
SCS Software continued its silent overhaul of the base German cities.