Ets2 135 To 136 Patch New Site
Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) Patch Overview
Euro Truck Simulator 2, developed by SCS Software, is a popular simulation game that has been updated numerous times since its release. These updates, or patches, are designed to enhance gameplay, fix bugs, and sometimes add new features.
The Hidden Technical Shifts (1.35 vs. 1.36)
To see the difference, you have to look past the menu. Here is a technical comparison: ets2 135 to 136 patch new
The Deprecation of DirectX 9
The most significant technical change in the 1.36 patch was the complete removal of the DirectX 9 (DX9) renderer. For years, DX9 had been the bedrock of ETS2’s compatibility, allowing the game to run on a wide range of older hardware. However, by 2019, this aging API had become a bottleneck. It prevented the implementation of modern graphical features, limited draw distances, and hindered performance on multi-core processors. Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) Patch Overview Euro
2. Reworked Germany (Phase 2)
While 1.35 laid the groundwork, 1.36 continued the massive "Reworked Germany" project. SCS had been updating the base map (originally released in 2012) to match the quality of newer DLCs like the Baltic Sea or Italy. However, by 2019, this aging API had become a bottleneck