: Players on modern systems can expect a noticeable increase in FPS and smoother overall gameplay.

| Feature | ETS2 1.35 | ETS2 1.36 "New" | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | DX9 / DX11 (Beta) / OpenGL | DX11 Only (Windows) | | Shadow Mapping | Cascaded Shadow Maps (low res) | Cascaded + PCF Filtering (softer edges) | | Vegetation | Flat sprites with limited rotation | 3D Grass & Bushes (major performance hit if modded poorly) | | Sound Engine | FMOD (v1.x) | FMOD (v2.0) – noticeable reverb in tunnels | | Map Loading | Standard sector loading | Pre-cached background loading (less stutter near borders) | | Anti-aliasing | SMAA + MLAA only | SMAA + Forced DX11 MSAA via config |

The patch sparked a wave of . Creators quickly released: