Ets2 1.35 To 1.36 Patch (2027)

In 1.35, 400% scaling was a death sentence. In 1.36 (DX11), you can actually use 300% or 400% on mid-range cards (GTX 1060/RX 580) without melting your PC.

The transition from Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) version 1.35 to 1.36 represented a significant evolutionary step for the simulation platform. While 1.35 focused heavily on map expansions (Baltic Sea) and trailer ownership, version 1.36 shifted the focus toward under-the-hood engine upgrades, convoy experimentation, and technical modernization. This patch is widely regarded by the community as the bridge between the older DX11 implementation and the modern lighting and convolution technology that would define later updates. ets2 1.35 to 1.36 patch

If Steam hasn't auto-updated you, or you deliberately rolled back to 1.35, here is how to force the upgrade to 1.36: Note: You cannot roll back to 1

Note: You cannot roll back to 1.35 officially via Steam anymore. SCS only keeps the last two major versions (1.36 and 1.37+ available). ets2 1.35 to 1.36 patch

As with any major patch, the 1.35 to 1.36 transition faced hurdles:

Here is where most players get burned. If you use map mods (Promods, RusMap, Southern Region), the ETS2 1.35 to 1.36 patch is a breaking change.