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BeamNG.drive — Latest Updates & Patch Notes

BeamNG.drive is currently the #39 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 28K concurrent players — ▲ climbing (was #43 last week).

Last official update Dec 15, 2025 (170 days ago) · 0 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.

Steam rank
#39
Peak (24h)
28K
Genre
Racing, Simulation, Early Access
Developer
BeamNG
Released
May 29, 2015
Price
$24.99
Steam reviews
368K

A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.

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Latest updates & patch notes

  1. Patch

    Hotfixes for v0.38 Released

    Greetings everyone, We've deployed several hotfixes to address the most critical and urgent issues reported with version 0.38. You can find all the details in the changelogs below: v0.38.6 (May/18, 2026) Game Engine Various security fixes and improvementsNOTE: This hotfix…

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  2. News

    A Heavy Haul in BeamNG.drive v0.38

    Greetings, drivers, and welcome to our heavyweight holiday haul! Get ready to steel the season’s joy with, not one, but two brand-new vehicles, complimentary props and loads, Italy map expansion, continued user interface revamp, as well as a truck-load of optimizations, fixes…

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  3. Patch

    Hotfixes for v0.37 Released

    Greetings everyone, We’ve released several hotfixes to address the most critical and urgent issues reported with version 0.37. You can find all the details in the changelogs below: Note Following the rollout of version 0.37, we've identified several mods that were impacted by…

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  4. News

    Indulge the Luxury in BeamNG.drive v0.37

    Hello, drivers, and welcome to our Version 0.37 Fall Update! We've got a bunch of features, improvements, and fixes for you this time. Let's dive in! Important - User Folder Changes First up, we have an important announcement regarding changes to the User Folder. The main thing…

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  5. Patch

    Hotfixes for v0.36 Released

    Greetings everyone, We’ve released several hotfixes to address the reported issues with version 0.36. You can find all the details in the changelogs below: v0.36.4 (July/8, 2025) Vehicles Burnside Special Fixed various typos and mistakes in config info files Civetta Bolide Fixed…

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  6. News

    Summertime Shakeup in BeamNG.drive v0.36

    Hello, drivers, and welcome to our 0.36 summer update! We're turning up the heat this season with several vehicle refreshes, new missions, and a ton of optimizations. New School Bus and Armored Truck“MD-Series was so much fun to make” we thought, “we should show off its full…

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  7. Patch

    Hotfixes for v0.35 Released

    Greetings everyone, We’ve released several hotfixes to address the reported issues with version 0.35. You can find all the details in the changelogs below: v0.35.5 (April/10, 2025) Game Engine Fixed a crash when closing the application Input and Force Feedback Improved force…

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  8. News

    Spring into Action in BeamNG.drive v0.35

    Greetings, drivers, and welcome to our first update of 2025! Version 0.35 shifts into high gear and delivers a long-awaited vehicle remaster, several revamped user interface components, brand-new missions, expanded modding tools lineup, and countless other optimizations, fixes…

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  9. Patch

    Important update regarding support for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and Ubuntu 20.04

    Dear BeamNG.drive community, We're committed to continuously improving BeamNG.drive and bringing you the best experience possible. As part of this commitment, we'll soon need to end support for some older operating systems. With BeamNG.drive version 0.35 arriving soon, support…

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  10. Patch

    Hotfixes for v0.34 Released

    Greetings everyone, We’ve released several hotfixes to tackle a number of reported issues with version 0.34. See all the details in the changelog below: v0.34.2 (December/17, 2024) Vehicles Autobello Stambecco Fixed conflicting beacon light colors when different colored beacons…

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  11. News

    Vintage Ventures in BeamNG.drive v0.34

    Season's greetings, drivers, and welcome to the highlights blog for our 0.34 update! This release introduces a highly anticipated new vehicle, expands the selection of vehicle parts, delivers a set of fresh gameplay challenges, as well as numerous fixes and improvements. So…

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  12. Patch

    Hotfixes for v0.33 Released

    Greetings everyone, We’ve deployed several hotfixes to address a number of reported issues after the release of version 0.33. You can find all the details in the changelog below: v0.33.3 (October/07, 2024) Vehicles Gavril T-Series Fixed cabover extended cab frame cab mounts not…

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Screenshots

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About BeamNG.drive

BeamNG. drive is an incredibly realistic driving game with near-limitless possibilities. Our soft-body physics engine simulates every component of a vehicle in real time, resulting in true-to-life behavior. With years of meticulous design, intensive research and experience, the simulation authentically recreates the excitement of real world driving. Why is BeamNG. drive the game for you? Soft-body physics: The BeamNG physics engine is at the core of the most detailed and authentic vehicle simulation you've ever seen in a game. Crashes feel visceral, as the game uses an incredibly accurate damage model. Vehicles: BeamNG. drive offers dozens…

Game details

System requirements (minimum)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 Bit Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 / Intel Core i5 8400 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Minimum 6GB VRAM (AMD Radeon RX 570 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 60 GB available space Additional Notes: Installing game mods will increase required storage space. Gamepad recommended.
Languages
English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Spain, German, Polish
Official site
www.beamng.com

Frequently asked questions

Is BeamNG.drive free to play?
BeamNG.drive is a paid game ($24.99) on Steam.
What is the latest BeamNG.drive update?
The most recent official update is "Hotfixes for v0.38 Released" (Dec 15, 2025), categorized as Patch. Greetings everyone, We've deployed several hotfixes to address the most critical and urgent issues reported with version 0.38. You can find all the details in the changelogs below: v0.38.6 (May/18, 2026) Game Engine Various security fixes and improvementsNOTE: This hotfix…
How many people play BeamNG.drive?
BeamNG.drive peaked at 28K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #39 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #43 the previous week).
When was BeamNG.drive released?
BeamNG.drive was released on May 29, 2015 by BeamNG.
What kind of game is BeamNG.drive?
BeamNG.drive is a Racing, Simulation, Early Access game, featuring single-player, steam achievements, steam trading cards.

Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Jun 4, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. BeamNG.drive and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.