What changed in BeamNG.drive in 2016
262 updates · 15 main milestones · Feb 9, 2016 to Dec 21, 2016
- 10 eventsNew campaign: A Rocky Startnew contentSteamNew vehicle: Bruckell LeGrannew contentSteamAdded 'Quickplay' hotlapping modehotbarSteamNew campaign: A Rocky Startnew contentSteamAdded 'Quickplay' hotlapping modehotbarSteamNew vehicle: Bruckell LeGrannew contentSteamNew powertrain physics systemgameplayMilestoneSteamNew powertrain physics systemgameplayMilestoneSteamCompletely renewed Garage modeui uxSteamCompletely renewed Garage modeui uxSteam
- 68 eventsImproved downhill and many of the intro cameras to be quicker in Chapter 1bug fixSteamFixed missing translations in DCT and 8AT transmissionsbug fixSteamReduced jittering of orbit cambug fixSteamFixed empty Freeroam menu when maps with multiple .mis files were installedbug fixSteamAdded easier backwards compatibility for the 'old' node offset functionalityquality of lifeSteamFixed target Vehicle field not updating correctly on AI app on vehicle switchui uxSteamFixed lod of town base being too dark in ECAbug fixSteamFixed distance tracking and scoring in Chapter 1 Wall Jumpbug fixSteamFixed Semi driveshafts not breakingbug fixSteamFixed issues on some decalroads and minor terrain/forest/etc fixes in Utahbug fixSteamImproved ending sequence of scenariosgameplay
Vehicle crashes should come to a reasonable end before the scenario end UI appears
SteamImproved downhill and many of the intro cameras in Chapter 1gameplayImproved many of the intro cameras to be quicker
SteamFixed lod of town base being too dark in ECAbug fixSteamFixed render issues on DirectX10 GPUsbug fixSteamAdded proper ETK800 Driving Experience confignew contentSteamFixed Pigeon rear wheels clipping through bed on hard cornering and jumpsbug fixSteamFixed wrong message being displayed when switching to Automatic mode in DCT transmissionsbug fixSteamFlatbed trailer: improved jbeam structurenew contentSo that it can be crashed into better, added straps and improved steel pipes loads, added steel pipes config
SteamFixed render issues on DirectX10 GPUsbug fixSteamImproved orbit of orbit cambug fixSteamAdded 'Pause' action to the scenario's blacklistinggameplaySteamFixed decalroad issue in Derbybug fixSteamFixed unintended switch to free camera when removing the current vehiclebug fixShould only happen when removing the last vehicle left
SteamImproved ending sequence of scenariosgameplayVehicle crashes should come to a reasonable end before the scenario end UI appears
SteamFixed incorrect thumbnails being shown in Freeroam menubug fixFor maps without info.json files and with multiple .mis files
SteamReduced jittering of orbit cambug fixSteamFixed part of East Coast Town using visual mesh for collisionbug fixLeading to tire popping on curbs
SteamFixed unintended switch to free camera when removing the current vehiclebug fixShould only happen when removing the last vehicle left
SteamFixed Messages UI app not correctly updating the text of a category in some casesbug fixSteamAdded easier backwards compatibility for the 'old' node offset functionalityquality of lifeSteamAdded 'Wood' Groundmodel to Suspension Bridge to eliminate sparksnew contentSteamFixed missing translations in DCT and 8AT transmissionsbug fixSteamAdded proper ETK800 Driving Experience confignew contentSteamFixed Return key not working for ingame console while menus are shown on screenbug fixSteamFixed incorrect thumbnails being shown in Freeroam menubug fixFor maps without info.json files and with multiple .mis files
SteamAdded 'Wood' Groundmodel to Suspension Bridge to eliminate sparksnew contentSteamFixed excessive slow motion after vehicle falls off the bridge in Chapter 1bug fixSteamFixed Return key not working for ingame console while menus are shown on screenbug fixSteamFixed Pigeon rear wheels clipping through bed on hard cornering and jumpsbug fixSteamReducing stuttering caused by update UI to GPUperformanceSteamFixed rare crash related to certain keyboard eventsbug fixMilestoneSteamHardware page updated, problems shown in main menu againui uxAdded ability to acknowledge them. Fixed critical battery state.
SteamImproved orbit of orbit cambug fixSteamStrengthened most tires by 10-20% to reduce popping when bumping curbsbalance changeSteamFixed distance tracking and scoring in Chapter 1 Wall Jumpbug fixSteamReducing stuttering caused by update UI to GPUperformanceSteamFixed enabling and disabling statistics trackingbug fixSteamFixed splash particles not spawning on slippery surface in ETK test centrebug fixSteamAdded 'Pause' action to the scenario's blacklistinggameplaySteamStrengthened most tires by 10-20% to reduce popping when bumping curbsbalance changeSteamFixed wrong message being displayed when switching to Automatic mode in DCT transmissionsbug fixSteamFixed empty Freeroam menu when maps with multiple .mis files were installedbug fixSteamFixed splash particles not spawning on slippery surface in ETK test centrebug fixSteamFixed issues on some decalroads and minor terrain/forest/etc fixes in Utahbug fixSteamFixed target Vehicle field not updating correctly on AI app on vehicle switchui uxSteamFlatbed trailer: improved jbeam structurenew contentImproved jbeam structure so that it can be crashed into better, added straps and improved steel pipes loads, added steel pipes config
SteamFixed part of East Coast Town using visual mesh for collisionbug fixLeading to tire popping on curbs
SteamFixed excessive slow motion after vehicle falls off the bridge in Chapter 1 Bridgebug fixSteamFixed Messages UI app not correctly updating the text of a category in some casesbug fixSteamFixed rare crash related to certain keyboard eventsbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed Semi cab to frame mounts breaking too easilybug fixSteamFixed Semi cab to frame mounts breaking too easilybug fixSteamFixed Semi driveshafts not breakingbug fixSteamFixed enabling and disabling statistics trackingbug fixSteamHardware page updated, problems shown in main menu againui uxAdded ability to acknowledge them. Fixed critical battery state.
SteamFixed decalroad issue in Derbybug fixSteam - 8 eventsPitch-shift Audio During Slow MotionaudioSteamNew Campaign: Senseless Destructionnew contentSteamNew Map: ETK Driver Experience Centrenew contentMilestoneSteamNew Campaign: Driver Trainingnew contentSteamPitch-Shift Audio During Slow MotionaudioSteamNew Map: ETK Driver Experience Centrenew contentSteamNew Campaign: Driver Trainingnew contentMilestoneSteamNew Campaign: Senseless Destructionnew contentMilestoneSteam
- 22 eventsReplay System: Fixed replay spikes in common casesbug fixSteamAdded wood planks propnew contentSteamUI App editor no longer requires 'advanced mode'ui uxSteamAdded Downhill Rally scenarionew contentSteamAdded wood planks propnew contentSteamSBR4: Increased suspension dampingbalance change
Fixed front brake mesh stretching when turning and added hill climb variant.
SteamSBR4: Fixed front brake mesh stretching when turning, increased suspension dampingbalance changeAdded hill climb variant
SteamETKI: Added 'Dreid' skin and oil coolernew contentFixed rally struts causing physics crash and raised tow hitch to clear dual exhaust.
SteamAdded Downhill Rally scenarionew contentSteamUI App editor no longer requires 'advanced mode'ui uxSteamFixed replay spikes in the most common casesbug fixSteamETKI: Added 'Dreid' skin and oil cooler, fixed rally struts causing physics crashbalance changeRaised tow hitch to clear dual exhaust, minor texture/UV fixes
SteamBarstow: Added wheelie bar and minor jbeam improvementsnew contentSteamMiramar: added 3 skinsnew contentSteamFixed 'auto place' of vehicles spawning incorrectlybug fixSteamMiramar: added 3 skinsnew contentSteamFixed random crash when inactivebug fixOccurs when the game or computer is inactive for some time.
SteamFixed random crash when game/computer inactivebug fixSteam - 12 eventsHotlapping app - App for measuring lap times for individual tracksnew contentSteamBrake thermals - Different types of brake pads, Brake pad temperature, Brake efficiency changesgameplaySteamAdded new vehicle ETK I Seriesnew contentSteamPreview of the Garage modenew contentSteamAdded new vehicle ETK I Seriesnew contentSteamCouplers - Hook vehicles togethernew contentSteamHotlapping app - App for measuring lap times for individual tracksnew contentSteamBrake thermals - Different types of brake pads, Brake pad temperature, Brake efficiency changesgameplaySteamCouplers - Hook vehicles togethernew contentSteamAdded first version of experimental replay systemnew content
Replay files are only working locally for now and will not be readable by future versions.
SteamAdded first version of experimental replay systemnew contentReplay files are only working locally for now and will not be readable by future versions.
SteamPreview of the Garage modenew contentSteam - 12 eventsIntroduction of the ETK K Series Vehiclenew content
The new ETK K Series vehicle has been added to the game.
SteamFixed hole in the Utah mapbug fixSteamIntroduction of ETK K Series Vehiclenew contentThe new ETK K Series vehicle has been added to the game.
SteamImproved support tool workflowquality of lifeEnhanced the support tool by adding an extra field to the support request.
SteamFixed crash from certain messages in libbeamngbug fixResolved a crash issue triggered by specific messages from inside libbeamng.
SteamFixed extremely long vehicle loading timesbug fixSteamFixed terrain spikes in Utahbug fixCorrected terrain issues creating spikes at the eastern end of the tunnel entrance in Utah.
SteamFixed terrain spikes in Utah tunnel entrancebug fixSteamFixed long vehicle loading timesbug fixResolved issues causing extremely long loading times for vehicles.
SteamFixed crash on certain messages from libbeamngbug fixSteam - 12 eventsFixed Moonhawk gas tank being body colouredbug fixSteamFixed rendering issues on Gridmap and Jungle Rock Islandbug fixSteamFixed some unstable tiresbug fixSteamUpgraded vehicle configuration files to new formatgameplaySteamCargo Door now using dpov on Xbox ControllersgameplaySteamFixed sunburst colour in Rally Stage 2&3 scenariosbug fixSteamFixed sunburst colour in Rally Stage 2&3 scenariosbug fixSteamFixed rendering issues on Gridmap and Jungle Rock Islandbug fixSteamCargo Door now using dpov instead of upov on Xbox ControllersgameplaySteamUpgraded vehicle configuration files to new formatgameplaySteamFixed some unstable tiresbug fixSteamFixed Moonhawk gas tank being body colouredbug fixSteam
- 66 eventsCovet vehicle fixesbug fix
Fixed exhaust/rear bumper hitting each other and bending, fixed tachometer for Covet
SteamCovet vehicle fixesbug fixFixed exhaust/rear bumper hitting each other and bending, fixed tachometer
SteamWarning for steering wheel driversbug fixAdded warning to Controls > Hardware menu when G25, G27 or DFGT steering wheels drivers are not properly installed
SteamFixed time measurement reportsbug fixFixed incorrect time measurement reports during WMI devices detection
SteamSet position to 0 on flexbodiesbug fixSet position to 0 on flexbodies of some vehicles' parts so they work properly with nodeOffset
SteamJRI terrain fixesbug fixFixes for JRI: bridge performance, bridge lip above ground, fixed tunnel missing tris
SteamT-Series vehicle fixesbug fixFixed hood not detaching properly, fixed Long Haul not having a sleeper cab
SteamH-Series vehicle fixesbug fixFrame strength/stiffness/weight tweaks, stiffened rear of van body/rear door opening, strengthened radiator
SteamImproved static collision performancebug fixGreatly improved static collision performance in certain areas
SteamImproved static collision performancebug fixGreatly improved static collision performance in certain areas
Steam'98 Pessima vehicle fixesbug fixFixed gas pedal clipping into floor, fixed speedometer limit for '98 Pessima
SteamFixed thermals behaviorbug fixFixed thermals behavior with greatly overheated coolant while the rest was still fairly cold
SteamECA terrain performance improvementsperformanceFixes for ECA: Improved FPS, trash of death, missing collision, AI issues in town, fixed missing waypoint in town
SteamAdded tooltips in Controls menuui uxAdded lots of tooltips in the Controls menu, to help users set up their devices more easily
SteamGPS device black screen issuebug fixGPS device now having a black screen until we make it work properly
SteamCoolant temperature display fixbug fixCoolant temperature now is being displayed as increasing even without a radiator
SteamRemoved ability to modify game speed in scenariosgameplayRemoved ability to modify game speed in scenarios (was affecting the scores in some of them)
SteamECA terrain fixesbug fixFixes for ECA: Improved FPS, trash of death, missing collision, AI issues in town, fixed missing waypoint in town
SteamFixed thermals behavior with overheated coolantbug fixFixed thermals behavior with greatly overheated coolant while the rest was still fairly cold
SteamLowered threshold for heavy particulate emissionbalance changeSteamFlexbody position fixbug fixSet position to 0 on flexbodies of some vehicles' parts so they work properly with nodeOffset
SteamAdded tooltips in Controls menuui uxAdded lots of tooltips in the Controls menu, to help users set up their devices more easily
SteamRemoved ability to modify game speed in scenariosgameplayRemoved ability to modify game speed in scenarios (was affecting the scores in some of them)
SteamTweaked ramp positions on 'Big Air Vanster'gameplayTweaked ramp positions on 'Big Air Vanster' scenario to make it playable again
SteamExposed thermal damage values to vehicle luagameplayExposed thermal damage values to other parts of vehicle lua (including vehicle lua extensions)
SteamExposed thermal damage valuesgameplayExposed thermal damage values to other parts of vehicle lua (including vehicle lua extensions)
SteamFixed heavy duty steel wheels instabilitybug fixFixed heavy duty steel wheels being unstable, moved the heavy duty hub spacers out of vehicles' brake parts and into the wheel itself
SteamTweaked ramp positions on 'Big Air Vanster'gameplayTweaked ramp positions on 'Big Air Vanster' scenario to make it playable again
SteamFixed 'Press TAB' messagebug fixFixed 'Press TAB' message also appearing when replacing the current vehicle
SteamH-Series vehicle fixesbug fixFrame strength/stiffness/weight tweaks, stiffened rear of van body/rear door opening, strengthened radiator for H-Series
SteamJRI terrain fixesbug fixFixes for JRI: bridge performance, bridge lip above ground, fixed tunnel missing tris
Steam'88 Pessima vehicle fixesbug fixFixed steering limit, drift steering should work properly now, fixed carbon fiber hood being just called 'hood', improved trunk stability, fixed tachometer for '88 Pessima
SteamCoolant temperature display fixbug fixCoolant temperature now is being displayed as increasing even without a radiator
SteamHeavy duty steel wheels fixbug fixFixed heavy duty steel wheels being unstable, moved the heavy duty hub spacers out of vehicles' brake parts and into the wheel itself
SteamLowered threshold for heavy particulate emissionbalance changeSteamT-Series vehicle fixesbug fixFixed hood not detaching properly, fixed Long Haul not having a sleeper cab for T-Series
SteamAdded warning for steering wheel driversui uxAdded warning to Controls > Hardware menu when G25, G27 or DFGT steering wheels drivers are not properly installed
SteamFixed incorrect time measurement reportsbug fixFixed incorrect time measurement reports during WMI devices detection
SteamFixed missing material errors on portbug fixSteam'88 Pessima vehicle fixesbug fixFixed steering limit, drift steering should work properly now, fixed carbon fiber hood being just called 'hood', improved trunk stability, fixed tachometer
SteamFixed 'Press TAB' message issuebug fixFixed 'Press TAB' message also appearing when replacing the current vehicle
Steam - 6 eventsImproved Ground Models for 3D Meshesperformance
Enhancements made to ground models for better static collision handling.
SteamEngine Thermal Simulation Implementednew contentMilestoneA new feature that simulates engine thermal dynamics.
SteamImproved Ground Models for 3D MeshesperformanceEnhanced ground models for 3D meshes and improved static collision.
SteamEngine Thermal Simulation Implementednew contentMilestoneIntroduced a new engine thermal simulation feature.
SteamVehicle Rotation Preservation on ReloadgameplayVehicles now preserve their rotation when reloading.
SteamVehicle Rotation Preservation on Reloadbug fixVehicle rotation now preserves its state upon reload, although camera recovery still has bugs.
Steam - 22 eventsForce Feedback Device Fixbug fix
Possible fix for force feedback not working on specific devices: SimXperience AccuForce, LUFA Joystick, Logitech WingMan Formula Force GP.
SteamNode Grabbing Auto Hidequality of lifeAutomatically hide nodegrabbing stuff (along with mouse cursor) after some mouse inactivity, to allow taking screenshots.
SteamOld Tire Explosion Fixbug fixFixed old 195/65R15 sport tire exploding on spawn when combined with new wheels.
SteamForce Feedback Device Fixbug fixPossible fix for force feedback not working on specific devices: SimXperience AccuForce, LUFA Joystick, Logitech WingMan Formula Force GP.
SteamOld Tire Explosion Fixbug fixFixed old 195/65R15 sport tire exploding on spawn when combined with new wheels.
SteamDefault Image Display Fixbug fixFixed the default image not showing in app and levelselector if there is no preview image.
SteamDefault Image Display Fixbug fixFixed the default image not showing in app and levelselector if there is no preview image.
SteamModManager Activation Fixbug fixFixed ModManager not activating mods on fly - you had to restart the game. Works without restart now.
SteamModManager Activation Fixbug fixFixed ModManager not activating mods on fly - you had to restart the game. Works without restart now.
SteamNodegrabbing Auto-hide Featurequality of lifeAutomatically hide nodegrabbing stuff (along with mouse cursor) after some mouse inactivity, to allow taking screenshots.
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