What changed in BeamNG.drive in 2018
234 updates · 36 main milestones · Feb 2, 2018 to Dec 21, 2018
- 18 eventsWatercooled Engine Thermals Fixbug fix
Fixed watercooled engine thermals not cooled down by water.
SteamImproved Audio Loading for ItalyperformanceChanged loading type of water assets for Italy to improve performance.
SteamLicense Plate Text Generation Fixbug fixFixed license plate always defaulting back to old text generation.
SteamItalian Plate Parsing Issue Fixedbug fixFixed old Italian plate breaking text when trying to parse something else than valid plate.
SteamFixed Crashes on 32 Bit Versionbug fixMilestoneFixed crashes when running 32 Bit (x86) version.
SteamNew ImGui-based Performance GraphperformanceReplaced old performance graph by new imgui-based performance graph in scenario mode.
SteamStatic Render Manager Crash Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed crash on static render manager when shapes don't have any LOD.
SteamArcade Gearbox Mode Fixbug fixFixed scriptAI not setting arcade gearbox mode when following a recording.
SteamReplay Opening Crash Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed crash when opening a replay before having loaded any map first.
SteamInitial Direction Preservation Fixbug fixFixed scriptAI not preserving initial direction when looping.
SteamWheel Force Feedback Disabled Fixbug fixFixed wheel force feedback being disabled when scriptAI is recording.
SteamHydros Deforming Other Parts Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed hydros deforming other parts of the car when their movement is nearby the natural frequency of the other parts.
SteamScriptAI User Interface ImprovementsaiImproved user interface and fixed performance problems in scriptAI.
SteamScenario Logic Reset Fixbug fixFixed scenario logic breaking after trying to reset a paused scenario.
Steam - 14 eventsFixed Track Builder obstacle placementbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed forest editor not deleting objects of a type after all have been deletedbug fixMilestoneSteamRepository settings 'Auto update' disabled by defaultquality of lifeSteamFixed crash when online features are enabledbug fixMilestone
Resolved an issue causing crashes when online features were activated.
SteamFixed automation vehicles not being selectable in quickrace menubug fixSteamFixed 'External' camera glitches when driving faster than 210mphbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed crash when deleting decal roadsbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed Sunburst steering breaking at high speeds and full lockbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed crash when editing terrain in editorbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed instability of ETK KC6T with Hirochi wheelsbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed duplicate cameras when clicking too quickly in Options > Camera ordering buttonsbug fixSteamBrought back 'Hard Parking' scenarionew contentThe 'Hard Parking' scenario has been reintroduced to the game.
SteamFixed Track Builder not working in reverse (Time Trials/Light Runner)bug fixMilestoneSteamFixed 'Driver' camera behaving incorrectly on LHD vehicles after having driven a RHD vehiclebug fixMilestoneSteam - 32 eventsDisallowed extreme FOV anglesbug fix
Disallowed extreme field of view angles to prevent graphic issues
SteamFixed replay crash issuesbug fixFixed possible crash when handling vehicles with very large or very small amounts of nodes
SteamFixed height interpolation slope issuebug fixFixed Linear Interpolation for height not using the correct slope
SteamFixed replay opening crashbug fixFixed crashes when opening replays if the aforementioned options had been enabled in the past
SteamFixed static collision debug toolbug fixSteamFixed Light Runner menu issuebug fix'Change Configuration' button taking you to Quick Race menu in Light Runner mode
SteamAdded Seven Trials Bridge tracknew contentMilestoneAdded Seven Trials Bridge: A difficult and long track, featuring seven different challenging track styles
SteamFixed track piece interaction in Drive/Test modebug fixFixed being able to click on Track pieces while in Drive or Test mode
SteamFixed speed-sensitive steering limitsbug fixFixed speed-sensitive steering limits not working correctly
SteamFixed settings file creation issuebug fixFixed settings\base.ini not being created if doesn't exist, causing debug messages in console
SteamRemoved experimental replay optionsbug fixRemoved experimental work-in-progress replay options from Options > Other menu
SteamFixed default camera position issuebug fixFixed 'External' camera using incorrect vehicle position when set as default camera
SteamFixed garage loading issuebug fixFixed garage not loading correctly when a level had been loaded previously
SteamFixed incorrect filesystem error logsbug fixFixed incorrect filesystem error logs when a recording is successfully stopped
SteamAuto-enable custom slopequality of lifeCustom Slope now auto-enables to prevent gaps in tracks when using advanced interpolations for height
SteamAdded track description and difficulty fieldsquality of lifeAdded description and difficulty fields for saving tracks (and all existing tracks)
SteamFixed camera movement issuesbug fixFixed tiny camera movements when approaching or leaving the BeamNG.drive window borders
SteamFixed Time Trials reverse track issuebug fixFixed playing track in reverse not working in Time Trials and Light Runner
SteamAdded new decals for materialsnew contentAdded a few more decals for materials and border shapes
SteamCheckpoint size reset issue fixedbug fixResetting checkpoint size now sets the size to the width of the track piece
SteamReworked Kraken Incorporated dropbug fixReworked the drop in Kraken Incorporated, made Nosedive track shorter
SteamFixed width calculation on thin tracksbug fixFixed a bug where the width was calculated incorrectly on thin tracks
Steam - 5 eventsFixed Light Runner Mode Freezing Issuebug fix
Fixed rare cases where Light Runner mode could freeze the game.
SteamRemoved Experimental Camera Collision Optionbug fixRemoved Options > Camera > Collision option due to its potential to break the camera in numerous situations.
SteamFixed Mod Incompatibility Issuesbug fixFixed incompatibility with some mods that omitted required data.
SteamDriver's Seat Adjustment Controls Option AddedhotbarAdded option to enable/disable the driver's seat adjustment controls in Options > Camera, disabled by default.
SteamKnown Issue: Crash on Launch with Online Featuresbug fixIn rare cases, users are reporting a crash on launch if Online Features are enabled.
Steam - 6 eventsHalloween Scarecrow Huntseasonal event
Participate in the Halloween scarecrow hunt to earn a new achievement by finding scarecrows around the maps.
SteamLight Runner Map Releasednew contentMilestoneExplore the new Light Runner map featuring neon-lit 80's aesthetics and electric glow skins for vehicles.
SteamT-Series Car Hauler Upfitnew contentThe T-series can now be fitted with a Car Hauler upfit for transporting vehicles and large items.
SteamVehicle Improvementsbalance changeVarious improvements applied to Barstow, Burnside, Citybus, D-Series, ETK800, ETK-K, H-Series, Hopper, Moonhawk, Pigeon, Roamer, SBR4, Sunburst, and T-Series.
SteamV8 Engine and Transmission RemodeledvisualsV8 engine and transmission meshes for D-series, H-series, Roamer, and Grand Marshal have been fully re-modeled and textured.
SteamTrack Builder Introducednew contentMilestoneA new Track Builder allows players to create custom tracks with various features like circuits and loops.
Steam - 4 eventsFixed Crash When First Vehicle Spawned is Removedbug fixMilestone
Fixed crash when first vehicle spawned is removed but other vehicles share sounds with it
SteamImproved Force Feedback ResponseperformanceForce Feedback response is more immediate now, self-steering improved
SteamFixed Crash with Vehicle Stock Colorsbug fixMilestoneSteam - 15 eventsAdded CrossJumps Track for Track Buildernew contentSteamFixed Lag on Bigger Track Builder Tracksbug fixSteamFixed Utah Mixed Road Time Trialbug fixSteamNew Time Trials on West Coast USAnew content
Includes Long Race Circuit 2, Alternative Race Circuit, and Highway Intersection.
SteamFixed Several Small Garage Issuesbug fixSteamNew Time Trials on Hirochi Racewaynew contentIncludes Medium Race Circuit and Forgotten Raceway 2.
SteamFixed Semi Dumptruck and Cement Mixer Steering Alignmentbug fixSteamImproved 'Spawnpoint' Marker in Editorquality of lifeSteamFixed Invisible Vehicle After Parts Manager Menubug fixIssue occurred after recording a replay.
SteamImproved Force Feedback SystemperformanceEnhanced detail and smoothness in force feedback, especially on lower framerates.
SteamTweaked Car-Specific Force Feedback Strengthsbalance changeSteamFixed Moonhawk Mirrors Becoming Jiggly After Impactbug fixSteam - 15 eventsFixed visual issues on the Automation levelbug fixSteamFixed broken flex meshes after 'RESET ALL'bug fixSteamFixed issue with rear 4 lugs wheels on the 200BXbug fixSteamFixed restarting of Bus Route scenariosbug fixSteamMinor handling balance tweaks on 200bx, ETKi and Bolidebalance changeSteamFixed Big Air Vanster scenariobug fixSteamTweaked Wentward DT40L config valuesbalance change
Adjusted values to be more realistic for a 20-30 year old bus.
SteamFixed shortcuts in Gravel Circuit and Old Race Track Circuit Time Trialsbug fixSteamFixed tanker fender breakgroupbug fixSteamFixed crash on engine Lua reload (CTRL+L)bug fixMilestoneSteamTuned wheel deformation for alloy wheelsbalance changeMost alloy wheels will deform a bit more now.
SteamImproved Dam Jump scenario with new accuracy score and targetgameplayAdded accuracy score, one new target and an explanatory image.
SteamD-Series / H-Series front hub adjustmentsbalance changeSteam - 30 eventsFixed error when recording replay from main menubug fixSteamRephrased repo mods removal button and message boxui uxSteamThrottle cut during shifting of automatics disabled by defaultquality of lifeSteamImproved distance attenuation for backfiresaudioSteamAdded Dam Jump scenarionew contentSteamNodegrabber fixed nodes persistence across vehicle reloadsquality of lifeSteamImproved physics core robustnessperformance
Made physics core more robust when faced with degenerate collision triangles
SteamImproved turbo and supercharger soundsaudioSteamFixed exception in Mod Manager for invalid packed modsbug fixSteamImproved distance attenuation for rumblestripsaudioSteamFixed mod icons misalignment due to long namesbug fixSteamFixed siren audio not playing in scenarios until resetbug fixAffected Scenarios: East Coast Chase (1,2,3,4), Bank Robbery, Delivery Truck Takedown, Small Island Chase, Police Patrol
SteamNew scenario intro screen for vehicle selectionnew contentSteamFixed tracking of deformation energy for crash soundsbug fixSteamFixed WCA drag strip christmas treebug fixSteamFixed City Bus degenerate coltri and added n2o purge valvebug fixSteamFixed Moonhawk turn signal and headlight switch soundsbug fixSteamFixed replay not stopping when returning to main menubug fixSteamFixed Hotlapping app not workingbug fixSteamAdded 3 time trials to the automation test tracknew contentHillclimb 2, Short Circuit, Old Race Circuit
SteamImproved sand surface sound emittingaudioSteamAdded message for connection failure in in-game repositoryui uxSteamAdded degenerate collision triangle warningquality of lifeSteamFixed key/button action issue after switching vehiclesbug fixWas acting on the new vehicle, rather than the original one
Steam - 4 eventsNew Tire Squeal and Surface Soundsaudio
Delight in the new sounds of tire squeal, revamped crunching metal audio, and new surface sounds.
SteamImprovements and Fixes Based on FeedbackchangesA myriad list of improvements and fixes in response to player feedback.
SteamSupport for Importing and Sharing Automation Carsnew contentPlayers can now import and share cars designed in Automation.
Steam - 26 eventsFixed free camera switching back to vehicle in various situationsbug fixSteamFiner step distance for Trailer Bogie position variablebalance changeSteamImproved transbrake to hold the car in placebalance changeSteamFixed vehicle interior sounds heard while driving another vehiclebug fixSteamFixed City Bus frame not being a required partbug fixSteamImproved stability of camera code with corrupted configuration filesperformanceSteamFixed off road tire material name reverting to originalbug fix
This was breaking some mods textures
SteamFixed missing game window on ALT + TAB with fullscreen and borderlessbug fixSteamDisplay how to activate nitrous oxide injection in Hustle and Bustle bus scenariogameplaySteamFixed small median curb in West Coast lacking collisionbug fixSteamRevised difficulty and improved overall experience for Hustle and Bustlebalance changeSteamFixed automatic transmission logic expecting a torque converterbug fixSteamFixed bug with ETKI rev limiter variablebug fixSteamFixed City Bus N2O Min Gear variable going up to 12bug fixSteamChanged RPM tuning variables increment to 50rpm stepsbalance changeSteamFixed missing cubemap reflection on Driver Training Center wet roadsbug fixSteamAdded rally suspension parts to Barstow and Moonhawknew contentSteamFixed 2bbl carburetor missing from Moonhawkbug fixSteamFixed non-working colors of radial menu bus optionsbug fixSteamFixed mirrored UV map on Barstow's rear bumperbug fixSteamFixed missing graphs in Performance UIbug fixSteamFixed rare crash with non-supported languagesbug fixSteamFixed crash when no audio device is availablebug fixMilestoneSteamFixed SimplePowertrainControl app showing incorrect fuel amount for JATOsbug fixSteamAdded deactivate button to in-game repositoryui uxSteam - 42 eventsFixed AI freezing the game when collidingbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed Issue with Light Derived Classes in Lua Interfacebug fixSteamAdded 'Remove Track' functionality to the track buildernew contentSteamFixed Moonhawk engine always having a rev limiterbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed 'Extinguish Vehicle' Not Workingbug fixSteamFixed Missing Texture on T-Series Navigation Unitbug fixSteamFixed Hopper's engine management part being requiredbug fixSteamFixed Hotlapping App Throwing Errors When Adding Checkpointsbug fixSteamFixed Missing Descriptions and Prices of the City Busbug fixSteamFixed City Bus Freezing When Choosing Freeroam After a Bus Routebug fixMilestoneSteamFixed missing texture on T-Series navigation unitbug fixSteamFixed Semi 10spd Auto Shifting Problemsbug fixSteamChanged LOD for low quality track builder trackschanges
LOD will now always be the same for low quality track builder tracks.
SteamFixed Hotlapping App throwing errors when adding checkpointsbug fixMilestoneSteamReverted material name change of off road tirechangesSteamFixed Some Configurations Having Power Steering Installedbug fixPower steering is a FFB effect only, it is optional to equip.
SteamFixed Semi 10spd auto shifting problemsbug fixMilestoneSteamAdded 'Remove Track' Functionality to Track Buildernew contentSteamFixed City Bus transmission group and changed name in Jbeam infobug fixSteamImproved consistency of JATO icon on SimplePowertrainControl appui uxSteamFixed Hopper's Engine Management Part Being Requiredbug fixSteamFixed AI not being able to cross bridges made out of objectsbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed SBR4's Rear Suspension Collapsingbug fixMilestoneSteamAdded total number of bus stops to route selection menunew contentSteamFixed AI Freezing the Game When Collidingbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed Moonhawk Engine Always Having a Rev Limiterbug fixSteamChanged LOD for Low Quality Track Builder Tracksbalance changeTracks will always have the same LOD.
SteamAdded Total Number of Bus Stops to Route Selection Menunew contentSteamFixed missing descriptions and prices of the City Busbug fixSteamAdded 'nodeMove' jbeam parameter for absolute coordinatesnew contentSteamFixed issue with Light derived classes in Lua interfacebug fixSteamFixed City Bus Transmission Group Name in JBeam Infobug fixSteamFixed City Bus freezing when choosing freeroam after a bus routebug fixMilestoneSteamImproved Consistency of JATO Icon on SimplePowertrainControl Appbalance changeSteamFixed 'Extinguish Vehicle' not workingbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed configurations having power steering installedbug fixPower steering is a FFB effect only, it is optional to equip.
SteamFixed AI Not Being Able to Cross Bridges Made Out of Objectsbug fixSteamFixed City Bus color selectionbug fixSteamFixed City Bus Color Selectionbug fixSteamReverted Material Name Change of Off Road Tirebug fixSteamFixed SBR4's rear suspension collapsingbug fixMilestoneSteam - 10 eventsAdded dynamic track creation tool: Track Buildernew contentSteamAccompanying bus gameplay modesgameplaySteamAccompanying bus gameplay modesgameplaySteamNew vehicle: Wentward DT40L busnew contentMilestoneSteamMore vehicle sounds addedaudioSteamAdded 'Hustle and Bustle' bus campaign mini-chapternew contentSteamAdded 'Hustle and Bustle' bus campaign mini-chapternew contentSteamAdded dynamic track creation tool: Track Buildernew contentMilestoneSteamNew vehicle: Wentward DT40L busnew contentSteamMore vehicle sounds addedaudioSteam
- 10 eventsReadded 'Show only subscribed' button in ingame repositoryquality of lifeSteamReadded 'Show only subscribed' button in ingame repositoryui uxSteamFixed ingame repository subscription issuesbug fix
Resolved problems with subscribing/unsubscribing too many times, endless download loops, and not downloading new subscriptions.
SteamFixed random crash related to fileSystem notifications and shadersbug fixSteamFixed uninstall issue for manually installed modsbug fixAddressed the issue where you could not uninstall a mod you didn't subscribe to first.
SteamFixed issue with uninstalling manually installed modsbug fixAddressed the problem where users could not uninstall a mod they didn't subscribe to first.
SteamIngame repository hide configuration enabled by defaultui uxConfiguration to hide is now enabled by default to match the website.
SteamFixed random crash related to fileSystem notifications and shadersbug fixSteamFixed ingame repository subscription issuesbug fixResolved problems with subscribing/unsubscribing too many times, endless download loops, and not downloading new subscriptions.
SteamIngame repository hide configuration enabled by defaultui uxConfiguration now matches the website settings.
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