The Long Drive

The Long Drive has been in Early Access since September 25, 2019 and remains there today. The developer (Genesz, a small team) has been transparent about the pace of development throughout. The most recent developer communication is a July 3, 2025 post titled "Game Abandoned?" — answered directly with "No." This is an unambiguous confirmation that the game remains in active development. Prior to that, a January 31, 2024 post ("A sign of life") disclosed that a major rewrite of the game's core systems — terrain generation, multiplayer, and new mechanics — was in progress and taking longer than expected. The September 26, 2024 anniversary update then brought a new terrain generator, greatly improved multiplayer, new maps, and a range of other additions to the test branch. A sustained series of feature patches followed through October and November 2024, adding systems like expanded road types, new physics, dungeon content, and a milk system. No 1.0 release date has been announced, and the developer has not indicated when Early Access will conclude. The game is receiving active work and the developer has repeatedly reaffirmed their commitment to continuing development.