Correction note: There is no public patch from 1.35 to 1.36 in 2021. The 1.36 update was released in 2019. The major 2021 updates were 1.40 (lighting overhaul) and 1.41 (convoy mode). This report covers the actual 1.35 → 1.36 transition.
If you are staying on the 1.35 to 1.36 patch in 2021, your mod compatibility looks like this:
The update from version 1.35 to 1.36 marked a significant visual and technical upgrade, introducing a new graphics renderer, map expansions, and major asset changes. It was not a minor patch but a full version increment. ets2 135 to 136 patch 2021
"Hey!" Thomas shouted at the monitor, though a smile tugged at his lip. The AI behavior had been tweaked. They were less predictable. More human. More chaotic.
Visual Improvements: DX11 allowed for better Level-of-Detail (LOD) behaviors, meaning objects in the distance look clearer and pop-in is reduced. Correction note: There is no public patch from 1
For boxed or standalone 2021 installations:
| Mod | Compatibility with 1.36 | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | ProMods 2.45 | ✅ Fully Compatible | The last great version before they required Iberia DLC. | | RusMap 2.0 | ✅ Compatible | Requires a road connection patch. | | Realistic Graphics Mod (by Damien) | ✅ Compatible | Works perfectly with DX11. | | Sound Fixes Pack | ⚠️ Outdated | You need version 21.00 or older; newer versions require 1.40+. | | Jazzycat Trailers | ✅ Compatible | Works fine, no issues. | | Next-Gen Scania (Eugene) | ❌ Broken | Requires shaders from 1.37+. | Reworked tire sounds for different surfaces
Moving from 1.35 to 1.36 also meant a shift in map development philosophy. While 1.35 focused heavily on the "Beyond the Baltic Sea" DLC, 1.36 continued the trend of reworking the base map (Germany). Players noticed improved textures, more detailed cities, and better signage logic that would become the norm in 2021 updates.