One player celebrated: "Best update. Been missing gfx improvement (move on from dx9) for 2 or 3 years. Now it's here and, as with ATS, a HUGE improvement!"
The patch added full localization and input support for Chinese characters (IME). This allowed a massive segment of the global ETS2 community to type natively in the in-game chat and use localized company names. 📋 Summary of Changes: 1.35 vs 1.36 Feature / System Update 1.35 Update 1.36 (Patch Changes) DirectX 9 & DirectX 11 (Experimental) DirectX 11 Only (DX9 completely removed) Map Updates Sardinia added, Germany rework part 2 Corsica added , Paris layout finalized GPS Map Features Standard route layouts Hired drivers visible on the map Anti-Aliasing MLAA / Legacy settings SMAA added for crisp visuals Input Support Standard western layouts Chinese character input (IME) supported ⚠️ Important Modding Notice ets2 135 to 136 patch new
Any older mods relying explicitly on DirectX 9 code structures or outdated texture formats completely broke with the 1.36 update.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 One player celebrated: "Best update
Set custom pins on your GPS to avoid specific roads or areas during navigation. Full Changelog Summary (Vive la France! DLC) This allowed a massive segment of the global
The map editor now includes a full history of actions, allowing modders to undo and redo changes, which simplifies the map-making process.