Euro Truck Simulator 2 version 1.36 was a major milestone, introducing DirectX 11 exclusively (dropping DX9), new map areas, graphical overhauls, and physics improvements.
This guide covers everything from preparation, installation, new features, mod compatibility, and troubleshooting.
One of the most celebrated additions in 1.36 was the beginning of the German city reworks. After years of players complaining about outdated, low-detail base-game cities, SCS finally delivered. ets2 135 to 136 patch top
In patch 1.36, the cities of Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Dortmund were completely rebuilt from scratch, featuring: Euro Truck Simulator 2 version 1
This was just the first phase of a long-term project to bring Germany up to the quality of newer map DLCs like Road to the Black Sea—and it started right here with 1.36. One of the most celebrated additions in 1
Beyond the headline acts, SCS hid several quality-of-life features.
SCS continued its "Germany Revisited" project. In 1.36, the following cities received facelifts: