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BeamNG.drive is #36 on Steam with a 24h peak of 36,804; 38,301 playing when sampled at 18:11 UTC. Latest official patch in our feed: Hotfixes for v0.40 Released (Oct 21, 2026). As of Oct 23, 2026.

Latest official update

· Steam · Official

Hotfixes for v0.40 Released

Greetings everyone, We've deployed several hotfixes to address the most critical and urgent issues reported with version 0.40. You can find all the details in the changelogs below: v0.40.1 (October/20, 2026) Vehicles Fixed spiking of Vivace/Tograc front bumper bar in crashes…

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Data from Steam · Last updated Oct 23, 2026 · Refreshed daily

Steam rank
#36
24h peak
37K
Steam weekly chart change
+15 places

Weekly change is vs last week on Steam's chart. History below compares exact dates in our recorded snapshots.

Latest updates & patch notes

4 English-language official updates in the last 90 days.

  1. Patch Steam · Official

    Hotfixes for v0.40 Released

    Greetings everyone, We've deployed several hotfixes to address the most critical and urgent issues reported with version 0.40. You can find all the details in the changelogs below: v0.40.1 (October/20, 2026) Vehicles Fixed spiking of Vivace/Tograc front bumper bar in crashes…

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    Official Patch / Release posts · 2026-10-23 UTC

  3. Patch Steam · Official

    Get Comfy: Split the Screen in v0.40

    Hello drivers and welcome to Version 0.40! We've got a big one for you this time, headlined by one of the community's most-requested features. Version 0.40 comes packed with local split-screen multiplayer, physical occupants (say hi to Bob, everyone loves Bob), a brand-new…

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  4. Patch Steam · Official

    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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  5. Patch Steam · Official

    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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  6. Patch Steam · Official

    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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  7. Patch Steam · Official

    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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  8. Patch Steam · Official

    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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  9. Patch Steam · Official

    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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  10. Patch Steam · Official

    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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  11. Patch Steam · Official

    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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  12. Patch Steam · Official

    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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  13. Patch Steam · Official

    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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  14. Patch Steam · Official

    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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  15. Patch Steam · Official

    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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Last 14 days on Steam

Tracked since Aug 13, 2026 · best observed rank #34 (Oct 21, 2026) · 66 recorded days.

As of . 27 of the last 30 days recorded.

Rank changes compare with our own dated snapshots: the 7-day figure is vs our snapshot 7 days ago. Steam’s weekly chart comparison uses a separate source.

Rank vs yesterday
No comparable sample
Rank vs 7 days ago
No comparable sample
Rank vs 30 days ago
Up 17 places
30-day best peak
40,988
30-day average peak
28,653
24-hour player peaks · min 25,528 · max 40,988 players · gaps are not interpolated
Last 14 calendar days · rank and 24-hour concurrent player peak
Date (UTC)Rank24h peak
#3636,804
No snapshot
#3438,972
#4040,988
#4632,134
#4831,311
#4828,133
No snapshot
#5325,528
No snapshot
#5329,248
#5032,712
#4832,209
#4928,733

27 peak samples in the 30-day average. Missing, excluded and unobserved days are not counted; chart absence does not prove zero players.

In the news (1)

Third-party reporting, separate from official developer announcements.

  1. PC Gamer

    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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Game overview

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

Steam rank
#36 ▲
Peak (24h)
37K
Genre
Racing, Simulation, Early Access
Developer
BeamNG
Released
May 29, 2015
Price
$24.99
Recommendations
395K

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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 listed at $24.99 on Steam.
What is the latest BeamNG.drive update?
The most recent official update in our feed is "Hotfixes for v0.40 Released" (Oct 21, 2026), categorized as Patch. Greetings everyone, We've deployed several hotfixes to address the most critical and urgent issues reported with version 0.40. You can find all the details in the changelogs below: v0.40.1 (October/20, 2026) Vehicles Fixed spiking of Vivace/Tograc front bumper bar in crashes…
How many people play BeamNG.drive?
BeamNG.drive is #36 on Steam with a 24h peak of 36,804; 38,301 playing when sampled at 18:11 UTC. Latest official patch in our feed: Hotfixes for v0.40 Released (Oct 21, 2026). As of Oct 23, 2026.
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, multi-player, co-op.

24-hour peak player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Oct 23, 2026). Official announcements and third-party reporting are labelled separately; follow the source links for full notes. BeamNG.drive and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.