BeamNG.drive

Version 0.40 arrived on October 19 with split-screen local play and native Windows on Arm binaries, followed by hotfixes through November 6. Earlier, version 0.39 brought the Cherrier Ardente and a new all-gravel rally loop.

• Local play and Windows on Arm: Version 0.40 added split-screen play and native binaries for Windows on Arm.
• Rally Utah: The NGRC Rally Utah 2026 loop provided four gravel stages over a 30 km route.
• Cherrier Ardente: The two-door coupe expanded the vehicle roster with extensive customization.
• Physics and interface: An aerodynamic physics system simulated vehicles influencing surrounding airflow, while a UI overhaul improved the pause menu and vehicle management.
• Rendering and stability: Shadow and HDR improvements, memory optimizations and subsequent hotfixes accompanied the release.

BeamNG.drive introduced significant content with the December 10, 2025 update, featuring the Hirochi WL-40 Wheel Loader, the Hirochi HT-55 Haul Truck, and an expanded Italy Map with a new Marble Quarry area tailored for heavy machinery gameplay. Additionally, players could enjoy new vehicles like the Gavril Grand Marshal Limousine and the MD-Series School Bus and Armored Truck.

• New Vehicles:

  • Hirochi WL-40 Wheel Loader: Designed for heavy lifting with various attachments.
  • Hirochi HT-55 Haul Truck: A durable vehicle with a 55-ton capacity.
  • Gavril Grand Marshal Limousine: A luxury vehicle with multiple configurations.
  • MD-Series School Bus and Armored Truck: New body variants and unique liveries.

• Gameplay Enhancements:

  • Freeroam Crawl System: Allowed trail crawling experiences with scoring from Freeroam.
  • Leaderboards: Enabled for all Arrive missions, adding competitive elements.
  • New Missions: Introduced missions like 'Miramar Menace' and 'Fragile Asset'.

• Vehicle Balance Changes:

  • Retuned Armored Truck Deformation: Adjustments made to the Gavril MD-Series for improved realism.
  • Vehicle Improvements: Enhancements to the Ibishu Miramar's engine meshes and textures.

• Modding Tools:

  • New Audio Ribbon Editor Tool: Facilitated dynamic audio zones across maps.
  • World Editor Enhancements: Introduced new tools for procedural content creation.

• UI/UX Improvements:

  • Gameplay Selector Overhaul: Streamlined the scenarios and campaigns menu.
  • Freeroam Session Wizard: Refined setup process for Freeroam sessions.

• Performance Optimizations:

  • File Size Reduction: Achieved a 33% reduction in total file size for maps, improving load times.

BeamNG.drive introduced the Bruckell Nine vehicle on December 10, 2024, featuring nine body styles and extensive customization. Other major highlights include the remastered Hirochi Sunburst vehicle and a new Road Architect Tool for creating detailed road networks.

• New Vehicles: Bruckell Nine launched with nine body styles and customization options.

  • Hirochi Sunburst received a full remaster with new features and configurations.
  • Gavril MD-Series introduced as a versatile medium-duty truck.

• New Systems/Mechanics: New Drag Racing System implemented, allowing customizable drag race types and missions.

  • Missions System Refresh converted all single-player scenarios into missions, enhancing gameplay.
  • New Freeroam Drift Zones added in Italy, Utah, and Automation, alongside a Freeroam Drag Mode at Hirochi Raceway.

• Gameplay Enhancements: Drag Timer UI App added for tracking times in Freeroam or missions.

  • Anti-lag System (ALS) introduced for turbocharged vehicles to improve throttle response.
  • Revamped Drift Scoring System shifted to distance-based scoring, enhancing the challenge.

• World Updates: West Coast Map Upgrades introduced new drag strips and drift tracks.

  • Environmental improvements made across the West Coast map, enhancing visuals and gameplay.

• Balance Changes: Improved force feedback for steering wheels and adjustments made to the drift scoring system to include Tiers and multipliers.

West Coast, USA received its largest expansion yet, adding Spearleaf Island, new locations, and fresh missions across the map. The Hirochi Aurata, Gavril T-Series Remake, and Ibishu 200BX remaster also broadened the vehicle roster with new driving and hauling options.

• World and mission content: West Coast, USA gained a fuel station, commercial garage, updated police station, and improved locations alongside its expanded island area.
  • Downtown Rush and Superhighway Sweep added new challenges, while Time Trials received improvements.
  • Portside Slide and Spearleaf Loop added missions around the expanded West Coast area.
  • Desert Rally Stage and Outlander Valet joined five new missions, while 25 landscape-cleanup missions introduced a new mission type.
• Vehicles and hauling: Several major vehicles received new configurations or full remakes.
  • Hirochi Aurata launched as a two-seat UTV with entry-level racing and recreational configurations.
  • Soliad Lansdale arrived on an updated LeGran/Wendover platform with multiple engine options.
  • Gavril T-Series Remake overhauled the truck with a cabover variant, new mechanical components, and later a logging upfit with new frame variants.
  • Ibishu 200BX was remastered with updated meshes, textures, bodykits, and a V8 swap.
  • Gambler 500 configurations added event-themed builds for multiple vehicles, including a lifted, caged ETK I-Series.
• Driving systems and tools: Gear Shifting Rework made manual transmissions more realistic, while Drifting System Improvements revamped detection, scoring, and statistics. Crash Cam added slow-motion crash capture in Freeroam, Experimental VR Support introduced headset integration and later resolution controls, and Blender JBeam Editor gave modders a direct way to create and edit JBeam parts. AI Lane Awareness Improvements also strengthened traffic path planning.

Johnson Valley landed as a 10 km² off-road map on December 13, 2022, alongside five off-road vehicles and the Bypass Shock Absorber Simulation. Civetta Scintilla and the Ibishu Covet Remaster also expanded the garage, adding a V10 supercar and an extensively rebuilt compact racer.

• Johnson Valley: The new map added obstacles, points of interest, experimental Gas Station Refueling, and several new trails. The December content drop also introduced 31 missions across five maps, including the Collection and Evade mission types.
• Vehicle roster:
  • Civetta Scintilla: Added a modern V10 supercar with multiple configurations, including a race hood and improved structural parts.
  • Ibishu Covet Remaster: Rebuilt the model, textures, interiors, and configurations, adding nearly 40 USDM, JDM, and Covet MR Turbo variants alongside openable doors and an animated manual shifter.
  • ETK lineup: The April ETK Refresh added a V8 engine, new gauges, interiors, and wheels across the range.
  • Off-road vehicles: Autobello Autobuggy, Autobello Stambecco, FPU Wydra, SP Dunekicker, and SP Rock Basher broadened the off-road and amphibious vehicle selection.
• Missions and progression: Nearly 100 missions arrived in June, including AI Race, Cannon, and Crawl activities. The Driver Training Campaign became branching, Garage Mode received a dedicated interface, and Local Leaderboards recorded best mission attempts; April added 18 more missions with automatic recording.
• Driving systems: Revamped EVs Simulation introduced regenerative braking and one-pedal driving, while the Traffic System Overhaul added distinct traffic roles and improved vehicle interactions. Openable Doors, Stats Tracking, and the Manual Transmission Clutch Input Issue fix further improved vehicle interaction and control.
• Tools and environments: Automation Test Track Renovation refreshed terrain and vegetation, while PBR updates improved roads and foliage across Italy and West Coast, USA. The Mod Manager Tool for Conflict Detection and the new Vehicle Editor gave creators better tools for managing mods and building vehicles.

The Bruckell Bastion arrived as a 1,000-plus-HP muscle car on December 20, with extensive customization. That release also delivered the Civetta Bolide remaster, while June’s update brought the Ibishu Wigeon, a four-times-larger Gridmap, and a major PBR rendering upgrade.

• Vehicle roster: The garage expanded through new vehicles and substantial rebuilds.

  • Bruckell Bastion: Added a high-powered muscle car with more than 1,000 HP and broad customization.
  • Civetta Bolide Remaster: Reworked the JBeam, textures, and turbo variants.
  • Ibishu Wigeon: Introduced a lightweight vehicle with multiple configurations.
  • 1996 Ibishu Pessima Remaster: Added a rebuilt model, more detailed parts, and performance improvements.
  • Gavril H-Series Remaster: Delivered a new model, configurations, and additional props.
  • Ibishu Pigeon Remaster: Rebuilt the model and textures while adding configurations.

• Maps and rendering: Gridmap Revamp quadrupled the map’s size and added 11 distinct zones, while the ETK Driving Center Remaster upgraded vegetation, graphics, and AI pathing. PBR Materials and Graphics Update improved physically based rendering and textures, followed by PBR Updates for Multiple Maps across Industrial, Gridmap, Hirochi Raceway, and Derby; night lighting also reached those maps and Utah’s campsite.

• Driving and freeroam systems: The User Interface Revamp overhauled the game’s interface.

  • Mission System: Added customizable missions to freeroam.
  • Traffic Signal System: Introduced functional intersections and improved AI behavior.
  • Oil Simulation: Added variable oil mass and breakable engine components.
  • Force Feedback System Improvements: Made wheel feedback smoother and more detailed, with a new Soft Lock option.
  • AI Throttle Control: Improved AI and ScriptAI throttle behavior, including drag-strip performance.

• Platform and language: German and Polish Localization was added. The 32-bit Client deprecation was announced for version 0.25, remaining a planned change rather than a delivery in this window.

The Bruckell LeGran Remaster and Soliad Wendover were the biggest additions, bringing new LeGran variants and configurations alongside a new Wendover vehicle with advanced technology and performance capabilities. The March 2021 delivery also introduced Walking Mode, Vehicle Pooling for Traffic, and Vehicle Triggers.

• Vehicle roster: Several existing vehicles received substantial overhauls or new configurations.

  • Bruckell LeGran Remaster: Added new variants, improved models, and fresh configurations.
  • Soliad Wendover: Introduced the new Wendover vehicle.
  • Gavril D-Series Remastered Part 2: Updated interiors and lights, revised configurations, and added D45 variants.
  • Gavril Roamer Remaster: Delivered new textures, meshes, and a facelift version with new parts.

• Maps and environments: The Jungle Rock Island Remaster renovated the island with new locations and updated roads, while the Industrial and Port Maps Remaster merged both areas into a larger, denser environment. West Coast USA Improvements added new locations plus City and Highway Tunnels, and Containerland Playground introduced a new challenge-focused area.

• New systems and physics: Walking Mode enabled first-person traversal outside vehicles, with later enhancements and refinements. Vehicle Pooling for Traffic increased traffic variety, Vehicle Triggers enabled specific vehicle interactions across several camera modes, and Water Flow and River Physics Simulation added moving water and river physics.

• Handling and vehicle behavior: The Improved Tire Model introduced new tire-ground contact physics for better handling. The Gavril D-Series received a more stable bed structure for heavy objects, while Desert Truck suspension and steering changes strengthened links and reduced wheel clipping.

• Tools and support: World Editor 2.0 Improvements added a new theme and better selection and preview options. Official Game Localization Added brought Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese support, while the Improved Vehicle Loading System significantly reduced vehicle loading and reload times.

BeamNG.drive celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of the Cherrier FCV platform on April 8, 2020, introducing the Vivace and Tograc models, which expanded the game’s vehicle roster. The year also included the renovation of the Utah map, enhancing its visual appeal and gameplay experience.

• New Vehicles:

  • Cherrier Vivace launched, featuring various powertrain options.
  • Ibishu Hopper Crawler released, designed for off-road capabilities.
  • Gavril Bluebuck added, a classic vehicle with 33 variants, including drag and lowrider configurations.

• New Content:

  • Two new Time Trials, 'Sawmill Long' and 'Sawmill Short', were introduced for East Coast USA.
  • The Grand Marshal received an extensive overhaul with new configurations like Drag and RoadSport.
  • New abandoned mine tunnels were added for racing, enhancing the game's exploration aspects.

• Gameplay Enhancements:

  • Three new crawling challenge scenarios showcased the Ibishu Hopper Crawler's capabilities.
  • A new drag race minigame was added at the West Coast USA drag strip.

• Balance Changes:

  • Improved AI behavior and traffic dynamics were implemented, enhancing realism in gameplay.
  • The strength of axle anti-wrap effects of leaf springs for the Ibishu Pigeon was strengthened.

• World Renovations:

  • The Small Island map underwent a complete overhaul with improved road layouts and new points of interest.
  • The Utah map saw a complete renovation, featuring enhanced foliage and new buildings.

The Italy map and Autobello Piccolina arrived on December 20, 2018, adding a substantial new setting and a new compact car. Track Builder, Light Runner, and the fully electric Hirochi eSBR followed with custom-track tools, a neon driving map, and BeamNG.drive’s first electric vehicle.

• Italy: The map gained the Portino coastal village, a port area, petrol stations, electric charging facilities, and new off-road trails.
• Autobello Piccolina, Hirochi eSBR, and T-Series:
  • Autobello Piccolina: Added a new compact vehicle with 110B and Carabinieri configurations.
  • Hirochi eSBR: Introduced the first fully electric vehicle, with a modern design, electric drivetrain, reversing speed limit, and starting-battery tuning.
  • T-Series Car Hauler Upfit: Added a configuration for transporting vehicles and large items.
• Track Builder and driving challenges:
  • Track Builder: Introduced custom circuits, loops, and tracks including Fast and Slow, TB Raceway, Corners, and CrossJumps.
  • Light Runner: Added a neon-lit 1980s map with electric glow vehicle skins.
  • Seven Trials Bridge: Added a long, difficult track built around seven different challenge styles.
  • Automation Test Track: Added a new map, Automation-car importing and sharing, and new time trials.
• Force Feedback and 5.1 Surround Sound: Force Feedback became more immediate and detailed, including improved self-steering and low-framerate smoothness. 5.1 Surround Sound added scrape effects and transmission whine, while physics optimizations improved performance by up to 10%.
• Halloween Scarecrow Hunt: Added a limited-time map scavenger hunt that rewarded players with a new achievement.

BeamNG.drive’s West Coast USA Map released on November 23, 2017, delivering its first major urban environment. Track Builder, the Wentward DT40L, and associated bus gameplay arrived in April 2018, while the in-game Mod Repository brought mod browsing, downloads, and automatic updates into the game.

• West Coast USA: The urban map release added a large new environment, followed by the Belasco City Police Department configuration and modern police equipment for the Gavril Grand Marshal.
• In-game Mod Repository: Players could browse, download, subscribe to, and automatically update mods without leaving BeamNG.drive.
• Track creation: Custom driving spaces gained several named tools.
  • Procedural Track: Introduced procedural track creation in August 2017.
  • Track Builder: Added dynamic track construction in April 2018.
  • Remove Track: Added the ability to delete sections from Track Builder.
• Bus content: The new Wentward DT40L arrived with bus-focused gameplay.
  • Wentward DT40L: Added BeamNG.drive’s first major playable bus.
  • Hustle and Bustle: Added a bus campaign mini-chapter, accompanying bus modes, and route-selection information such as total bus stops.
• Vehicle simulation: Several systems expanded the depth of driving and vehicle control.
  • Engine Flywheel and Drivetrain Torque Reaction Simulation: Added more detailed powertrain behavior.
  • Direct Drive Steering Wheels: Added support for direct-drive wheel hardware.
  • Transbrake for Drag Cars: Added a dedicated drag-racing feature.
• Seasonal events: The Halloween Mod added a themed achievement, while Winter Event Mod: Snowman Hunt introduced a minigame requiring 90 snowmen to unlock its achievement.

Ibishu Hopper launched alongside the D-Series Crew Cab, adding a new vehicle with off-road variants and a new pickup body. New powertrain physics and the Driver Training and Senseless Destruction campaigns brought substantial changes to driving and structured challenges, while Bruckell LeGran and the ETK I Series also joined the roster.

• Vehicles — Ibishu Hopper, D-Series Crew Cab, Bruckell LeGran, ETK I Series, and ETK K Series: The vehicle roster expanded substantially.
  • Ibishu Hopper: Added Dune Edition, Sport Special, and Classic variants, plus new spare-wheel options and off-road equipment.
  • D-Series Crew Cab: Added a new crew-cab pickup configuration.
  • Bruckell LeGran: Added as a new vehicle.
  • ETK I Series: Added as a new vehicle with rally-related equipment and configurations.
  • ETK K Series: Added as a new vehicle.
• Campaigns and locations — Driver Training, Senseless Destruction, A Rocky Start, ETK Driver Experience Centre, Downhill Rally, and Gridmap: New campaigns, a dedicated driving-experience map, a rally scenario, and a rock-crawling area broadened the available challenges.
• Driving systems — New powertrain physics system, Brake thermals, Vehicle damage save/load, Couplers, Replay System, Quickplay, and Garage mode: The powertrain overhaul changed vehicle behavior; Brake thermals introduced pad types, temperature, and efficiency changes; Vehicle damage save/load preserved damaged vehicles; Couplers connected vehicles; and the experimental Replay System, Hotlapping app, Quickplay hotlapping mode, and renewed Garage mode added new ways to play.
• Handling and performance — Race tires, Hopper, D-Series, Roamer, H-Series, Miramar, and physics core optimizations: Race tires gained more grip, Hopper suspension received additional damping, vehicle center-of-gravity values were revised for the D-Series, Roamer, H-Series, and Miramar, and significant physics-core optimizations made simulation more than 30% faster.

Hirochi SBR4 expanded the garage with a new vehicle, dedicated scenarios, and new configurations and parts. Engine Thermal Simulation added thermal dynamics in March 2016, while Utah expanded the sandbox with a new map.

• Garage and world additions: Hirochi SBR4, Ibishu Pessima, ETK 800 Series, Ibishu Miramar, and Utah all arrived as playable additions.
  • Hirochi SBR4: Added S RWD and S AWD variants, new wheels, higher top speed, and suspension and ESC tuning.
  • Ibishu Pessima: Added new configurations, including the stanced version, plus dedicated scenarios.
  • ETK 800 Series: Joined the vehicle roster with new exhaust-related tuning and fixes.
  • Ibishu Miramar: Arrived as a new vehicle.
  • Utah: Arrived as a new map.
• Simulation and play: Engine Thermal Simulation, Multiseat mode, Electronic Stability Control, Node Grabbing, Turbochargers, and basic vehicle tuning all shipped.
  • Engine Thermal Simulation: Added engine thermal dynamics, thermal damage values, and oil-heating behavior.
  • Multiseat mode: Enabled two players to smash cars together on one computer.
  • Electronic Stability Control: Added switchable ESC configurations, initially for the Hirochi Sunburst.
  • Node Grabbing: Let players hold Ctrl and click-drag vehicle nodes.
  • Turbochargers and vehicle tuning: Added turbochargers, vehicle-specific bindings, and basic setup adjustments.
• Scenarios and dynamics: Drown the Pigeon, Port Escape, Moose Test, Jungle Rock Island Shortcut, East Coast USA Jumps, and Heavy Machine Delivery expanded the scenario selection.
  • Drown the Pigeon and Port Escape: Added new scenario challenges featuring the Pessima.
  • Moose Test, Jungle Rock Island Shortcut, East Coast USA Jumps, and Heavy Machine Delivery: Added four further scenarios.
  • Big Air Vanster: Received ramp adjustments, while dynamic collisions, tires, and suspension became more realistic.
• Engine and camera upgrades: DirectX 11 replaced DirectX 9, Overhauled camera added a new customizable Lua-based mode, and CPU-render and physics-core optimizations improved frame stability and throughput.
• Modding and AI: Mod Manager gained mod packing, unpacking, opening, and one-click installation; AI Planning improved with better path and flee planning plus G-force learning.