BeamNG.drive — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
BeamNG.drive is currently the #48 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 29K concurrent players — ▼ cooling off (was #47 last week).
Last official update Jul 30, 2026 (38 days ago) · 3 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #48 ▼
- Peak (24h)
- 29K
- Genre
- Racing, Simulation, Early Access
- Developer
- BeamNG
- Released
- May 29, 2015
- Price
- $24.99
- Steam reviews
- 387K
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
Latest updates & patch notes
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Patch
Hotfixes for v0.39 Released
Greetings everyone, We've deployed several hotfixes to address the most critical and urgent issues reported with version 0.39. You can find all the details in the changelogs below: v0.39.3 & v0.39.4 (August/7, 2026) Vehicles Cherrier ArdenteFixed rear fog light not breakingFixed…
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News
BeamNG.drive just had a graphics overhaul so we can finally watch a family hatchback navigate a speedbump at 100mph with dynamic ambient lighting
BeamNG.drive, a mainstay of our list of the best racing games thanks to its dedication to being a vehicular sandbox for soft-body crash-damage enthusiasts, as well as its PvP and modability, just had its biggest update . The patch includes "massive graphics changes", which means…
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Long Time, Now See v0.39
It's alive!!! Hello drivers, and thanks for your patience while we put together the biggest update we’ve ever delivered! Version 0.39 comes jam-packed with features, including massive graphics changes, a full UI overhaul, a new vehicle, and a ton of quality of life features…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 v0.39 Released" (Jul 30, 2026), categorized as Patch. Greetings everyone, We've deployed several hotfixes to address the most critical and urgent issues reported with version 0.39. You can find all the details in the changelogs below: v0.39.3 & v0.39.4 (August/7, 2026) Vehicles Cherrier ArdenteFixed rear fog light not breakingFixed…
- How many people play BeamNG.drive?
- BeamNG.drive peaked at 29K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #48 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #47 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.
📊 Tracked here since Jul 16 · best rank #39 (Jul 16) · 35 days on our charts
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Sep 6, 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.