What changed in BeamNG.drive in 2019
261 updates · 12 main milestones · Jan 11, 2019 to Dec 20, 2019
- 1 eventAdded Crawler Course Boundary Linesgameplay
Lines have been added to demarcate the crawler course boundaries for improved scenario navigation.
Steam - 41 eventsIncreased driveshaft slider travel for Pickup/Roamerbalance changeSteamAdded replay controls in Camera Path Toolui uxSteamChanged 4-Slot 16x8 Steel Wheel to 16x7balance changeSteamReworked wheel/tire selection for Pickup, Roamer and Vannew content
More true to contemporary real vehicles.
SteamFixed crash during terrain import in World Editorbug fixSteamFixed crash when engine's blendLayers json file is not validbug fixSteamAdded Roamer specific rear leaf springs to correct ride heightsnew contentSteamFixed Material's detail texture output negative values causing artifactsbug fixSteamVarious bugfixes in Camera Path Toolbug fixSteamAdded cowl induction hood for Pickupnew contentSteamAdjusted height of medium front leaf springs for Pickup/Roamerbalance changeSteamFixed Nomi 301 steering wheel position for Vanbug fixSteamDeleted floating objects under the map in Hirochi Racewaybug fixReunited lost pipe with its family.
SteamFixed some scenarios being shown in wrong order when sorting by datebug fixSteamAdded syncing to replays in Camera Path Toolui uxSteamAdded cowl induction hood for Roamernew contentSteamFixed mine portals in Utahbug fixSteamFixed floating rocks in Utahbug fixSteamFixed rollcage clipping with dash/pillar for Roamerbug fixSteamAdded ultra high performance radiators for Pickup/Roamer/Vannew contentSteamAdded Gray 4-Slot 16x7 Steel Wheelnew contentSteamAdjusted grip of large off road tires and 205/55R15 sport tirebalance changeSteamRemoved AI roads from mines in Utahbug fixSteamFixed missing rivers in East Coast USAbug fixSteamFixed jbeam alignment on ETK Aero-5 16x8 rear wheelbug fixSteamFixed steering travel stops allowing hub inversion for ETK I Seriesbug fixSteamAdded 16x7 versions of existing D-Alloy and Terra-XT wheelsnew contentSteamAdded 245/75R16 and 265/75R16 tires for 16x7 wheelsnew contentSteamReduced default Replay UI app size by removing disclaimerui uxSteamFixed engine torque reaction causing AWD ETK800 and ETK-K models to pull left on launchbug fixSteamTweaked spring and damper rates of ETK-I race suspensionbalance changeSteamRemoved supercharger suck soundaudioSteamFixed some roadsigns position and behaviour in Utahbug fixSteamFixed mesh breaking on front doors for Pickup/Roamerbug fixSteamFixed Bluebuck siren not stopping immediately when switching offbug fixSteamRemoved long deprecated, outdated dirty skin for Pickupbug fixSteamChanged 6 lug 17x9 wheels to spawn with 33x12.5 all terrain tire by defaultbalance changeSteamETK800 and ETK-K base models use new 225/50R17 sport tirebalance changeSteamFixed misaligned mesh on Large Angle Testerbug fixSteam - 45 eventsFixed Pickup 'D15 Park Ranger (A)' configuration having wrong rear shocksbug fixSteamFixed vehicle's materials with texture animationsbug fixSteamFixed Roamer side exhaust end node positionsbug fixSteamFixed Van wiper meshes behaving oddly in a crashbug fixSteamFixed Van roll cage missing beamsbug fixSteamFixed missing forest brushes in Italybug fixSteamFixed Pickup tachometer on extended cabbug fixSteamFixed minor AI issues on Fastello in Italybug fixSteamImproved ocean visuals in ItalyvisualsSteamFixed typos in vehicle color table for Pigeonbug fixSteamFixed pop in on town houses in East Coast USAbug fixSteamFixed Pickup/Roamer interior sounds being too quietbug fixSteamFixed Sunburst rear seats not displaying with fender flares fittedbug fixSteamFixed Pickup 'D15 Custom Classic (A)' configuration missing two-tone paintbug fixSteamFixed Speed Trap Flowgraph Demo in Gridmap Demo not working correctlybug fixSteamFixed Van 'H15 Vanster Off-Road (M)' configuration missing roll cagebug fixSteamFixed Roamer 'Drag (A)' configuration having wrong brake padsbug fixSteamUpdated main menu backgroundsui uxSteamFixed Pickup/Roamer radiator support being dragged by hood damping beams after detachingbug fixSteamFixed Pickup 'D15 Marauder (M)' configuration having wrong driveshaftbug fixSteamFixed Pickup 'D15 Track (M)' configuration having wrong brake pads and interior door panelsbug fixSteamFixed Pickup/Roamer/Van heavy duty brakes becoming unstable when appliedbug fixSteamFixed Pickup 'D15 Fleet Extended Cab (M)' configuration having wrong transmissionbug fixSteamFixed Van missing red ambulance lightbarbug fixSteamUpdated sky to use new sky gradients in Hirochi RacewayvisualsSteamVehicle selector: allow the use of jpg fileui ux
Faster and smaller files, converts official content to jpg
SteamFixed Pickup 'D15 Drag (A)' configuration having wrong brake padsbug fixSteamFixed Van missing radiator hosesbug fixSteamRestored broken forest brushes to editor in ItalychangesSteamFixed missing cached meshes causing loading time issuesbug fixSteamUpdated vehicle thumbnails to preserve the vehicle's colorsui uxSteamChanged tunnel lines to broken white lines in UtahchangesSteamFixed incorrect ground models on city meshes in West Coast USAbug fixSteamFixed Pickup/Roamer Race 6-Speed Manual Transmission missing clutch pedal propbug fixSteamFixed gamma settingbug fixSteamFixed town bridge transition in East Coast USAbug fixSteamFixed Covet rear caliper meshes stretching when rear wheels broken offbug fixSteamFixed floating tree in Italybug fixSteamReduced holm oak leaves specular intensity in ItalyvisualsSteamFixed incorrect road sign in East Coast USAbug fixSteamAI will keep further off the road center when driving on narrow roadsaiSteamFixed Pickup/Roamer 'lifted' suspension height mismatchbug fixSteamThumbnail script: fix redo function, fix vehicle not being centeredbug fixSteamFixed river junction in Italybug fixSteam - 8 eventsLevel Loading Optimizationsperformance
Improvements to loading times through various optimizations.
SteamD-Series Vehicle OverhaulvisualsFirst phase of overhaul for the D-Series vehicle, including jbeam and visual improvements.
SteamPhysics Engine Improvementsbug fixBug fixes and tweaks to the physics engine for better performance.
SteamNew Groundmodel EffectsaudioAdded new audio effects for mud, metal, wood, and transmission whine for most vehicles.
SteamUtah Map RenovationworldMilestoneComplete renovation of the Utah map with improved foliage, road textures, and new buildings.
SteamRendering System ChangesperformanceMilestoneExtensive changes to the rendering system improving overall game appearance.
Steam - 3 eventsImproved Traffic AI Behaviorai
The police should now behave properly and the Traffic AI in general should exhibit better awareness and react accordingly.
SteamUser Folder Management Toolsquality of lifeNew tools to move the user folder, open it in Windows Explorer, and restore it to the default location.
SteamNew Support Tools Section in Game Launcherui uxAll support tools are now grouped together in a dedicated ‘Support Tools’ section.
Steam - 31 eventsAdded 'Traffic' mode option to AI control appnew contentSteamFixed position of tow hitch nodes for Bluebuckbug fixSteamImproved collision for tall plant in East Coast USAbug fixSteamFixed broken loading screen hintbug fixSteamFixed Grand Marshal and Roamer configs color issuebug fix
Corrected secondary color selection for various Grand Marshal and Roamer configurations.
SteamFixed vehicle color loading issue in selectorbug fixResolved issue with loading proper vehicle colors when double-clicking on a vehicle.
SteamFixed repeated brake line lock slot for Grand Marshalbug fixSteamFixed FileSystem error when targetDirectory is missingbug fixSteamFixed launcher issue with Explorer window for foreign charactersbug fixSteamFixed wrong error message in ImGuibug fixSteamFixed scale gizmo jumping values in World Editorbug fixSteamFixed mouse hover issue in World Editorbug fixResolved issue where mouse hover sometimes went to the bottom window.
SteamFixed 32bit version using incorrect d3dcompiler_47.dllbug fixSteamFixed parent property issue when saving prefab objectsbug fixSteamFixed error with non-ASCII characters in user pathbug fixSteamFixed grass clipping through curb in Italybug fixSteamFixed Tune button functionality in garagebug fixSteamFixed firewall textures for Grand Marshalbug fixSteamImproved Grand Marshal engine bay mesh reliabilitybug fixEnhanced reliability of engine bay mesh breaking beams for the Grand Marshal.
SteamFixed relative camera errors when missing informationbug fixSteamAdded support for new languages in ImGuinew contentSteamFixed direct drive wheels using smoothed inputbug fixResolved issue with some direct drive wheels and devices self-identifying as joysticks.
SteamFixed rare error in 'Chase' modebug fixSteamFixed Mountain Race scenario descriptionbug fixSteamFixed wrong selection calculation in World Editorbug fixSteamFixed missing mesh for Covet race radiatorbug fixSteamFixed cars in 'Random' mode slowing down for other vehiclesbug fixSteamAdded missing torque converters for Grand Marshal drag gearboxbug fixSteam - 17 eventsFixed Coolant Thermal Logicbug fix
Corrected issue with coolant thermal logic after boiling off all coolant.
SteamGrand Marshal Overhaul and New Configurationsnew contentMilestoneExtensively overhauled the Grand Marshal with new configurations including Drag, RoadSport, and Lowrider.
SteamFixed Automation Vehicles Color Changebug fixResolved issue with Automation vehicles not changing color in traffic.
SteamFixed Hopper Shutoff Soundbug fixCorrected shutoff sound and reduced torque of engines near redline for Hopper.
SteamFixed Semi 'Park' Mode Strengthbug fixAdjusted 'Park' mode strength to properly lock the wheels.
SteamFixed D-Series V8 RWD Automatic Config Namebug fixCorrected naming issue with D-Series V8 RWD automatic configuration.
SteamFixed SBR4 Hillclimb Turbocharger Wastegate Pressurebug fixAdjusted wastegate pressure for SBR4 Hillclimb turbocharger.
SteamFixed Modmanager Unpacking Errorsbug fixCorrected various errors related to mod unpacking and packing.
SteamNew Mod Parts for Grand Marshalnew contentIntroduced new mod parts such as factory spoiler, big wings, and various performance upgrades.
SteamAdded Support for High Detail Brake Meshesquality of lifeIntroduced new high detail brake meshes and textures for multiple vehicles.
SteamImproved Steering Wheel Supportquality of lifeAdded support for steering wheels exceeding 1200º of rotation, now selectable up to 6000º.
SteamFixed Traffic Headlights Timingbug fixCorrected issue with traffic headlights turning on before sunset on some maps.
SteamFixed Various Console Errorsbug fixCorrected errors spamming the console while consoleNG or terrain editor is minimized.
SteamFixed Player Car Color in ECA Chase 2bug fixResolved issue with player car color in East Coast USA chase scenario.
Steam - 5 eventsFixed issues with environment artbug fix
Resolved small issues reported by the community regarding environment art.
SteamOngoing investigation for Intel 620/630 graphics issuesperformanceInvestigating issues running the game with Intel 620/630 series integrated graphics.
SteamWorkaround for Intel graphics issues in progressperformanceA workaround solution for the Intel graphics issues is being developed.
Steam - 3 eventsGraphical fixes for vehicle models and environment assetsvisuals
Addressed various graphical issues with vehicle models and environment assets.
SteamFix for mod installations and game crashes on Windows 7 and 8bug fixMilestoneResolved issues affecting mod installations and crashes on older Windows versions.
Steam - 7 eventsNew vehicle: Gavril Bluebucknew contentMilestone
Introducing the 1963 Gavril Bluebuck with 33 variants and mod parts.
SteamLevel Improvements: East Coast USA, Hirochi Raceway and DerbyvisualsMilestoneExtensive visual and gameplay overhauls for older levels.
SteamWorld Editor 2.0 early releasemoddingNew version of the World Editor aimed at improving modding experience.
SteamOptimized vehicle and level renderingperformanceMilestoneVehicle rendering up to 2.5x faster for CPU and 10x faster for GPU; level rendering up to 1.3x faster.
SteamFlowGraph Editor introductionmoddingEarly access to a new editor for creating gameplay without programming knowledge.
Steam - 1 eventNew Car: Gavril Bluebucknew contentMilestone
Introducing the 60's Gavril Bluebuck with various variants including street versions, stock car racing, low rider with hydraulics, and drag racer.
Steam - 1 eventRemastered Levels Previewnew content
Massive improvements in 'East Coast USA', 'Hirochi Raceway' and 'Derby' maps.
Steam - 15 eventsFixed wrong ordering during render of decal roadsbug fixSteamFixed jumpy behavior from torque convertersbug fix
Resolved issue when rock crawling or rolling backwards.
SteamFixed Barstow front wheels clipping into hubbug fixSteamFixed Burnside front left door glass issuebug fixResolved issue with 'chopped' door node positions.
SteamFixed incorrectly named differential parts on Covetbug fixSteamFixed missing woodcrate and woodplanksbug fixSteamFixed electric batteries massively overchargingbug fixSteamFixed UI process in software modebug fixSteam - 34 eventsLive Tuning App for Engine Sound Addednew content
Added a simple live tuning app for engine sound (Ctrl+F9).
SteamPerformance Graph Metrics Recording ImprovementperformanceMetrics is recorded all the time, pause the physics to pause the recording.
SteamMoonhawk Deformation and Configuration Fixesbug fixFixed rear glass deformgroups, fixed trunk mesh spike, fixed default configuration spawning without differential, adjustments to fender deformation.
SteamLauncher Userpath Reset Optionquality of lifeYou can now reset your userpath if the launcher or game is throwing error.
SteamLua Error Fix for Coupled Vehicle Replacementbug fixFixed lua error when a coupled vehicle has been replaced.
SteamPerformance Graph GPU Graph Bug Fixbug fixFixed bugs for GPU graph, latest value would always be wrong.
SteamItaly Map Bug Fixesbug fixMilestoneFixed wood bench normal, deleted petrol station in Città Vecchia, fixed low balconies, improved Fastello port colmesh, removed grass on road, removed duplicate sign, added AI roads to Portino and Norte port, updated terrain, fixed floating decals, updated minimap, fixed no texture on time trial starting line.
SteamExperimental GPU UI Rendering OptionperformanceAdded option to enable experimental render of UI with GPU.
SteamSBR4 Tail Light and Steering Fixesbug fixFixed unreliable tail light deformgroup, fixed rear subframe mesh spike, fixed steering jiggle on AWD models when skidding at high angles.
SteamMain Impacts Roll Off Adjustment Curve AddedaudioAdded roll off adjustment curve to main impacts.
SteamPickup/Roamer Front Final Drive Gear Naming Fixbug fixFixed incorrectly named front final drive gears.
SteamETK K-series and 800 Camera Changes Revertedbug fixReverted accidental orbit camera changes for ETK K-series and mistaken camera changes for ETK 800.
SteamSemi 5th Wheel Plate Improvementbug fixImproved the 5th wheel plates so that they don't clip through the frame when vehicle collision is disabled.
SteameSBR Reversing Speed Limit and Tuning Menu Enhancementsnew contentAdded a reversing speed limit and the ability to change the starting battery level in tuning menu.
SteamMiramar Node Position and Fender Attach Fixesbug fixFixed node positions in rear roof area, strengthened middle fender attach.
SteamHopper Off Road Light Housing Transparency Fixbug fixFixed off road light housings becoming transparent when breaking, adjusted rear trackbar setting.
SteamExhaust Roll Off Adjustment Curve AddedaudioAdded roll off adjustment curve to exhausts, adding 8db of gain over 100 metres.
Steam'98 Pessima Mesh Spike and Clipping Fixesbug fixFixed mesh spike from subframe, fixed subframe easily 'peeling' when driving over rocks, fixed hood corners clipping, strengthened middle fender attach.
SteamBurnside Configuration Name Correctionbug fixCorrected (A) in Leadsled configuration name to (M) to match the fitted transmission.
SteamMultiseat Camera Functionality Fixbug fixFixed multiseat camera not working properly when exiting multiseat.
SteamSunburst CVT Gear Ratio and Shifting Behavior Fixesbug fixFixed the CVT gear ratio oscillating at low game FPS, changed shifting behavior to upshift more quickly after releasing throttle.
SteamCovet Steering Wheel and Mirror Position Fixesbug fixFixed positions of non-stock steering wheels, fixed incorrectly named final drive, adjusted rear view mirror position.
SteamTasti-Cola Delivery Scenario UI Layout Changeui uxTasti-Cola delivery scenario now uses default UI layout instead of custom single checkpoint scenario layout.
SteamDoor Flexbody Spiking Improvementsbug fixImproved door flexbody spiking for multiple vehicle models.
SteamUnmuffled Exhaust Roll Off Adjustment Curve AddedaudioAdded additional roll off adjustment curve to unmuffled exhausts, adding 2db of gain over 100 metres.
SteamTrack Builder Save/Load Window Crash Fixbug fixFixed opening save/load window of Track Builder crashing the game.
Steam - 5 eventsEnhancements to Italy Mapworld
Added port area, coastal village of Portino, petrol stations, electric charging facilities, and new offroad trails.
Steam5.1 Surround Sound SupportaudioAdded support for 5.1 surround sound and new audio effects including scrape effects and transmission whine.
SteamGeneral Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvementsquality of lifeIncludes various bug fixes and enhancements to several vehicles and game scenarios.
SteamIntroduction of the Hirochi eSBR Electric Vehiclenew contentMilestoneFirst fully electric vehicle with modern design and electric drivetrain.
SteamPerformance OptimizationsperformancePhysics engine optimizations resulting in performance gains of up to 10% and UI rendering up to 60fps.
Steam - 5 eventsFixed crashdump saving to default userpathbug fix
Crashdump was saved to default userpath even after changing it.
SteamFixed crash on render related to shadow materialsbug fixSteamFixed missing GPU meters on performance UIbug fixSteamFixed incorrect default userpath with Windows Defender enabledbug fixSteamAdded guard for missing default.pcbug fixSteam - 1 eventDeprecation of DirectX10 Supportsystem
Ceased ongoing support for DirectX10 due to instabilities and maintenance challenges.
Steam - 6 eventsFixed utility function using default userpath instead of actual defined userpathbug fix
May have fixed issues inside the torque3D editor
SteamFixed crash when rendering shapes with invalid details numbersbug fixSteamFixed custom groundmodel not being loadedbug fixSteamFixed autobello thumbnailsbug fixSteamFixed initial window size of scriptAIManagerbug fixSteamLauncher: Fixed open dialog failing to open on some specific configurationbug fixSteam - 30 eventsFixed Various Issues with Autobello Piccolinabug fix
Fixed turbocharger turbine direction, lights falling off when spare tire falls off, wheels breaking off at max offset, steering limiters inhibiting steering
SteamReduced Memory Usage of Static Collision SubsystemperformanceReduced peak and runtime memory usage of Static Collision subsystem
SteamFixed Reset and Recovery Lag with Navigator Displaybug fixSteamFixed Moonhawk Drift Steering at Full Lockbug fixSteamFixed Log Spam with Force Feedback Systembug fixSteamFixed Materials UV Animation in Material Editorbug fixSteamFixed Floating Camera on Missing Default Vehiclebug fixSteamFixed Render Issues with Dynamic Cubemapbug fixSteamImproved Force Feedback 'Auto' Update Rate DetectionperformanceSteamFixed Wrong Turn Signals for Autobello Piccolina 130abug fixSteamFixed Crash on Imposter Generationbug fixSteamFixed Time Trial Rolling Start Spawning Car Undergroundbug fixSteamFixed Small Issues with Roamer Off Road Roofrackbug fixSteamEnhanced Steering Positioning for scriptAIaiImproved steering positioning of scriptAI when driving on heavily cambered roads
SteamFixed Repairing Cars During Competitive Scenariosbug fixFixed ability to repair cars during competitive scenarios through the 'Reload all vehicles' binding
SteamImproved Handling of Unplugged Force Feedback Devicesbug fixSteamFixed Barstow 'Old Paint' Skin Display Issuesbug fixSteamFixed Force Feedback Issues with Multiseat Enabledbug fixSteamReduced Piano Destruction Sound VolumeaudioSteamFixed Rare Log File Corruption Issuebug fixSteamReduced Default Depth of Dirt GroundmodelperformanceReduced default depth of dirt_loose_dusty groundmodel
SteamFixed Duplicate 'Reload Vehicle' Binding Name in UIbug fixFixed duplicate 'Reload vehicle' binding name in UI and added a default Ctrl+Shift+R binding for it
SteamFixed Harmless Error Logs with Force Feedback Devicesbug fixSteamInterior Skins Updated for Autobello PiccolinavisualsInterior skins changed for Autobello Piccolina 110b and Carabinieri
SteamFixed Gate Prop Configuration Issuesbug fixSteamReverted Change to Mud and Sand Groundmodel DepthsperformanceSteamFixed Game Crashes with Thrustmaster Wheelsbug fixMilestoneFixed game crashes and loss of force feedback with various Thrustmaster wheels, as well as potential issues with many other force feedback devices
SteamNew Binding for Resetting All Vehiclesquality of lifeAdded new binding 'Reset all vehicles' to quickly reset all spawned cars using Shift+R
SteamFixed Lighting Issues on Lowest Graphic Settingsbug fixSteam