BeamNG.drive coming to PS5 in 2026; Early Access version 0.39 update detailed
Gematsu • • technology
Key Points:
- The upcoming version 0.39 update features a major graphics overhaul, including volumetric clouds, improved atmospheric effects, a new Direct3D 12 renderer, HDR support, and enhanced lighting and shadow systems for better visual fidelity and performance balance.
- Performance improvements focus on memory efficiency, with reductions in RAM and VRAM usage and decreased peak memory consumption during loading screens, aimed at mitigating the impact of rising hardware costs.
- New content includes a vehicle with an orange peel paint effect, along with physics engine enhancements such as expanded aerodynamics simulation (slipstreaming, side drafting, bump drafting) and a dynamic damping system to improve force feedback.
- Official multiplayer development has been ongoing for several years but is not yet ready; the developers plan to release an initial version when ready and improve it iteratively based on community feedback, avoiding rushed deadlines to ensure quality.