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Ets2 135 To 136 Patch New -

To see the difference, you have to look past the menu. Here is a technical comparison:

| Feature | ETS2 1.35 | ETS2 1.36 "New" | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Graphics API | DX9 / DX11 (Beta) / OpenGL | DX11 Only (Windows) | | Shadow Mapping | Cascaded Shadow Maps (low res) | Cascaded + PCF Filtering (softer edges) | | Vegetation | Flat sprites with limited rotation | 3D Grass & Bushes (major performance hit if modded poorly) | | Sound Engine | FMOD (v1.x) | FMOD (v2.0) – noticeable reverb in tunnels | | Map Loading | Standard sector loading | Pre-cached background loading (less stutter near borders) | | Anti-aliasing | SMAA + MLAA only | SMAA + Forced DX11 MSAA via config | ets2 135 to 136 patch new

The "New" Driving Feel: Trucks in 1.36 have slightly different suspension physics due to the updated frame timing. Because the CPU/GPU thread is handled differently in DX11, many players reported that steering with a wheel felt less "laggy" at 100+ km/h compared to 1.35. To see the difference, you have to look past the menu

Patch 1.36 initiated a complete overhaul of the base game’s German territory. Patch 1

Several quality-of-life features arrived in this window:

Euro Truck Simulator 2 has rolled out the 1.36 patch following the 1.35 release. This update focuses on stability, gameplay polish, and incremental feature improvements rather than sweeping changes. Below is a concise, reader-friendly breakdown of the most notable changes, how they affect players, and quick tips to get the most out of the update.