Ets2 135 To 136 Patch 2021 ((new)) -
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The 1.35 to 1.36 update was less about radical re-design and more about refining the core experience to ensure the simulator remained competitive, visually impressive, and stable. By adopting DX11 fully and adding requested quality-of-life features like avoidance pins, SCS Software prepared ETS2 for the next phase of its life cycle, paving the way for the high-detail expansions that followed.
You can reach the island by ferry from Marseille (France) or Sassari (Sardinia). ets2 135 to 136 patch 2021
As a free addition to owners of the Vive la France ! map DLC, the beautiful Mediterranean island of Corsica was added. This expansion included (Ajaccio, Calvi, Ile Rousse, Bastia, Porto Vecchio, and Bonifacio) and a number of scenic landmarks, offering a new and varied landscape for players to explore.
The 1.36 patch introduced several mechanics to improve the day-to-day driving experience. On forums (SCS, Reddit, TruckersMP): The 1
Players running legacy hardware or older operating systems (like Windows 32-bit) were forced to upgrade or freeze their game on the 1.35 legacy branch. Key Content and Map Expansions
For players attached to outdated mods, SCS Software maintained the 1.35 patch as an optional "beta branch" on Steam, a practice still utilized by legacy players today. Summary of Core Changes Update 1.35 Update 1.36 Graphics API DirectX 9 (Default) / DirectX 11 (Beta) DirectX 11 Only New Territory Sardinia (Italy Rework) Corsica (France Expansion) Management UI Text-based fleet lists Visual map-based fleet tracking Mod Stability High compatibility with older mods Low compatibility with DX9 mods As a free addition to owners of the Vive la France
For a comprehensive understanding of why this update was so significant, let's break down the core changes.
The single largest change in the 1.36 update was the complete removal of DirectX 9 support. While update 1.35 introduced DirectX 11 as an optional experimental choice, version 1.36 made DirectX 11 the mandatory standard for all players.
The update included SMAA anti-aliasing and better rendering of thin objects, such as electrical wires, improving visual fidelity.
Looking back at this specific patch cycle reveals the moment ETS2 transitioned from an older, limited simulation into a modern, scalable platform capable of delivering ultra-realistic driving experiences for years to come.