The 1.36 patch was a foundational update. While it lacked the "flashiness" of a new country DLC, it laid the groundwork for the modern ETS2 experience. The audio improvements and the beta testing of Convoy mode were essential steps toward the high-fidelity simulation we see today. Players moving from 1.35 to 1.36 gained a more immersive soundscape and the first glimpse of official multiplayer functionality, making it a mandatory update for the active community.
was one of the game's most significant technical milestones, primarily due to the engine's move to DirectX 11 SCS Software's blog Technical Evolution: The DX11 Leap The headline change for 1.36 was the full implementation of DirectX 11 ets2 1.35 to 1.36 patch