Ets2 135 To 136 Patch Top May 2026

The update from Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) version 1.35 to 1.36 was a major technical milestone for the game, most notably for transitioning the engine to full DirectX 11 support and dropping DirectX 9 entirely. Top Patch Features (1.35 to 1.36)

4. Modding & Community Impact

For modders, the 1.35 → 1.36 transition was a mixed bag. The switch to DX11 meant older mods relying on DX9-specific hooks or shaders needed complete rewrites. Map mods that hadn’t updated their German sectors suddenly looked outdated next to the new SCS cities. ets2 135 to 136 patch top

How to Update to ETS2 1.36

What mods usually survive:

• Simple paint job skins (.dds textures)
• Sound mods (if they don't use deprecated bank files)
• Economy mods (no map edits)

• Smoother gameplay in previously crash-prone scenarios.
• Better out-of-the-box compatibility with common mods.
• Fixes reduce immersion-breaking map glitches.

Modding Community: The ETS2 modding community, known for its creativity and dedication, is particularly affected by these updates. New patches often provide a foundation for modders to create new content, from simple tweaks and fixes to comprehensive overhauls and new game modes. The 1.36 patch, with its improvements and additions, offers modders a fresh canvas to work with. The update from Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) version 1