BeamNG.drive
Early access since May 2015
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
97% positive · 423K reviews
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In early access, still in active development
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In early access, still in active development
High confidence
Active Development
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Evaluation
BeamNG.drive remains in Early Access and continues to receive major updates at a remarkably consistent pace. The developer shipped v0.39 on July 29, 2026 — described as "the biggest update we've ever delivered" — featuring sweeping graphics improvements (HDR output, volumetric clouds, physically-based night sky), a complete UI overhaul, and a brand new vehicle (Cherrier Ardente). Hotfixes followed on August 7, 2026, which also included fixes for an "Early Preview: Career Mode," signaling that a full career mode is actively in development and not yet complete.
Looking at the recent release history: v0.39 (July 29, 2026), v0.38 (December 10, 2025), v0.37 (September 16, 2025), v0.36 (June 17, 2025), v0.35 (April 2, 2025), v0.34 (December 10, 2024), v0.33 (September 18, 2024), and continuing back through previous years. This establishes one of the most sustained and consistent update cadences in Early Access — major releases approximately every 3 months, without interruption.
There are no signals of the developer intending to wind down development or conclude the Early Access period. The mention of Career Mode as an "early preview" in the v0.39 hotfix patch notes explicitly confirms that substantial new features are still being built and are not yet finished.
Evidence
Hotfix patch notes for v0.39 include a section titled 'Early Preview: Career Mode' with multiple fixes, confirming that a career mode is actively in development and not yet fully released.
v0.39 launched, described by the developer as 'the biggest update we've ever delivered,' featuring major graphics overhaul (HDR, volumetric clouds, physically-based night sky), full UI redesign, and a new vehicle (Cherrier Ardente).
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Details
Developer
Publisher
BeamNG
Achievements
58
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
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.

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 of refined, totally customizable vehicles for you to experiment with. Whether it's a compact car or massive truck, you can tweak away at all the moving parts to create just about any driving experience you want. Wheels, suspension, engines, and more; everything is under your control.
Environments: There's plenty to discover as you drive. Featuring 12 sprawling, beautiful open-world environments, the terrain feels as vast and diverse as the gameplay options. Test out your new setup through tropical jungle passages, barren deserts, urban boulevards, fast highways, and much more.
Game Modes: This goes far deeper than your standard driving simulator. The range of gameplay options are exceptional, whether that's taking on a simple delivery mission or creating an entire map to test out new car builds.

Modding and Community Content: We're proud of our vibrant community of enthusiasts that spark great conversation, while also creating interesting vehicle builds, terrains, and scenarios for others to enjoy. The modding capabilities in BeamNG.drive are vast, allowing you to customize and fine-tune just about anything. With our out-of-the-box World Editor everyone can put a twist on their in-game experience.
Automation: We've partnered with Automation - the car company tycoon game - to allow players to export their creations into BeamNG.drive. If you own Automation, it's a fairly simple process: design your custom car and engine, tailor everything to your specifications, choose the "export" option, start up BeamNG.drive, and you'll be able to find your latest creation in the vehicle list!
Freedom: What sets BeamNG.drive apart from other automotive games is player freedom. It’s about doing nearly anything you can think of with a car or truck and seeing it play out in the most realistic way possible. With our soft-body physics engine and modding capabilities, you can come up with any scenario imaginable. It's not just about the vehicles, it's about taking advantage of the expansive and customizable open world to create the driving experience you envision. Combining industry-leading physics, endless customization, and tight-knit community means that BeamNG.drive is the most comprehensive and flat-out fun vehicle simulator you will ever play.

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 of refined, totally customizable vehicles for you to experiment with. Whether it's a compact car or massive truck, you can tweak away at all the moving parts to create just about any driving experience you want. Wheels, suspension, engines, and more; everything is under your control.
Environments: There's plenty to discover as you drive. Featuring 12 sprawling, beautiful open-world environments, the terrain feels as vast and diverse as the gameplay options. Test out your new setup through tropical jungle passages, barren deserts, urban boulevards, fast highways, and much more.
More features
Game Modes: This goes far deeper than your standard driving simulator. The range of gameplay options are exceptional, whether that's taking on a simple delivery mission or creating an entire map to test out new car builds.

- Free Roam: Don't want to feel limited? Take any vehicle to your destination of choice and start exploring. Experimentation is also key in this game mode, as objects and environmental conditions can be manipulated. Try revving up wind speeds for a challenge, or altering gravity!
- Scenarios: BeamNG.drive offers loads of scenarios for every type of driving enthusiast out there. You can complete a truck delivery request as fast and efficiently as possible, or outrun police cruisers in a hot pursuit. No matter the situation, the realistic physics engine will engage and immerse you in the experience.
- Time Trials: Choose a vehicle, environment, and route and put yourself to the test! Refine your skills and compete against yourself while improving your best time.
Modding and Community Content: We're proud of our vibrant community of enthusiasts that spark great conversation, while also creating interesting vehicle builds, terrains, and scenarios for others to enjoy. The modding capabilities in BeamNG.drive are vast, allowing you to customize and fine-tune just about anything. With our out-of-the-box World Editor everyone can put a twist on their in-game experience.
Automation: We've partnered with Automation - the car company tycoon game - to allow players to export their creations into BeamNG.drive. If you own Automation, it's a fairly simple process: design your custom car and engine, tailor everything to your specifications, choose the "export" option, start up BeamNG.drive, and you'll be able to find your latest creation in the vehicle list!
Freedom: What sets BeamNG.drive apart from other automotive games is player freedom. It’s about doing nearly anything you can think of with a car or truck and seeing it play out in the most realistic way possible. With our soft-body physics engine and modding capabilities, you can come up with any scenario imaginable. It's not just about the vehicles, it's about taking advantage of the expansive and customizable open world to create the driving experience you envision. Combining industry-leading physics, endless customization, and tight-knit community means that BeamNG.drive is the most comprehensive and flat-out fun vehicle simulator you will ever play.
Last evaluated Aug 14, 2026
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