Even if you are deep into a long-haul delivery, this patch is recommended. It fixes a memory leak that occurred when rapidly opening the World Map—something that has annoyed drivers for weeks. You’ll notice smoother zooming and less stutter in the UI.
Many map mods (ProMods, RusMap, Southern Region) take months to update. Some modders stopped updating their maps after 1.35. If you want to play a map that was abandoned in 2019, you must use this exact version.
To avoid crashes, verify your setup before launching. Euro Truck Simulator 2 - Game Update V.1.35.1.31 - Download
| Component | Status for v1.35.1.31 | | :--- | :--- | | DirectX | DX9 (Stable) / DX11 (Experimental/Laggy) | | Windows Versions | Windows 7 (Perfect), 8.1, 10 (Fine), 11 (Untested, may glitch) | | Save Games | Save games from v1.36+ cannot be downgraded. You must start a new profile or load a backup. | | Mods | Must be specifically coded for 1.35. Using 1.40 mods will crash instantly. | | TruckersMP | NOT compatible. The multiplayer mod no longer supports 1.35. | | ProMods | Version 2.43 is the last build compatible with this game version. |
Because Euro Truck Simulator 2 uses automatic distribution via Steam, you do not need to manually download a patch file. Even if you are deep into a long-haul
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Version 1.35 was the bridge update. It introduced Experimental DX11 support while retaining the legacy DirectX 9 renderer. Update 1.35.1.31 is the last build where DX9 runs flawlessly. Users with very old GPUs (Nvidia 400 series or AMD equivalent) prefer this version because DX11 support in later updates cripples their frame rate. Because Euro Truck Simulator 2 uses automatic distribution
Euro Truck Simulator 2 v1.35.1.31 is a small maintenance update focused on stability fixes and quality-of-life improvements. This patch addresses several crash scenarios, corrects minor issues affecting AI traffic and trailer coupling, and includes localization fixes.