The transition from version 1.35 to 1.36 in Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) represented a significant technological leap for the game. While these updates originally debuted in late 2019, many players sought to patch their games to these specific versions in 2021 to maintain compatibility with specific mods like ProMods 2.45 or to run on older hardware. Major Technical Shift: The End of DirectX 9
Background texture data and data-driven AI traffic received improvements.
Added during the 1.35 cycle, this feature was perfected, allowing drivers to hear directions in their preferred language. 🗺️ Map Changes and Improvements
The dynamic detour system, which forces players to find alternate routes due to random road accidents or construction, was heavily refined and balanced.
The 1.36 patch update for ETS2 was released in June 2021, and it brought several significant changes to the game. Here are some of the key highlights:
This update officially removed support for DirectX 9.
Version 1.36 completely dropped DirectX 9 support, making DirectX 11 the mandatory standard for running the game on Windows.
To help you manage your GPS better, you can now place "Avoidance Pins" to tell your navigation system exactly which roads you want to steer clear of.
Better support for Tobii eye trackers and refined Steam controller configurations improved the experience for simulation enthusiasts. Conclusion: Why the 1.36 Update Matters
: Players gained the ability to set "avoidance pins" on the GPS to skip specific areas or roads during route planning.
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