Press ~ (tilde) and start typing. The console now suggests commands (e.g., typing g_ shows g_set_time, g_fps, etc.). A huge time-saver for beta testers.
While the core patch was free, version 1.36 arrived as the technical backbone for the Road to the Black Sea DLC (Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey). However, even without the paid DLC, the 1.36 patch introduced significant map changes.
Moving from version 1.35 to 1.36 wasn't just a routine maintenance update; it was a foundational shift. ets2 135 to 136 patch top
While we have moved far beyond 1.36 in the current version of ETS2, looking back, this patch was the bridge that brought Euro Truck Simulator 2 from the previous generation of gaming into the modern era.
Are you currently running the latest version, or do you hold onto the 1.35 legacy for your favorite mods? Let us know in the comments! Press ~ (tilde) and start typing
Safe travels, truckers.
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 Map mods that hadn’t updated their German sectors suddenly looked outdated next to the new SCS cities. While we have moved far beyond 1
However, the long-term benefits were clear: modders gained access to more advanced lighting techniques, better texture streaming, and a more stable foundation for large-scale projects (like ProMods).
Beyond Germany, 1.36 brought several map-related refinements:
To convert your 1.35 profile to 1.36 safely: