BeamNG.drive v0.27 Updates Off-Road With New 10 km² Southern California Map, Five New Cars

I’m really impressed by this content. If you read my article about Asobo’s lost Rally Raid title or my review of Dakar Dirt Rally you’ll know that desert rallying is something that really does appeal to me as a challenge. The new map, new vehicles and more, are really exciting.

If you want to deep-dive into the update you can see a full write-up here along with trailers for each of the new vehicles.

Trailer:

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Press release:

BeamNG.drive Gets Dirty In Their Big Off-Road Update
Famed driving sim delivers the most authentic off-roading experience in video games

December 13th, 2022 – Buckle up and hit the dirt! Developer BeamNG is thrilled to welcome drivers to Johnson Valley in BeamNG.drive’s largest release to date. Players can conquer the desert in v0.27, a groundbreaking and astonishingly authentic off-roading experience. With new vehicles, new terrain, and truckloads of new missions, there’s no hitting the brakes on what Johnson Valley has to offer.

Embrace the dirt of Johnson Valley, a 10 km2 playground filled with sprawling dunes, rugged rock-crawling paths, and plenty of filthy trails to blaze. Inspired by its real-life Southern Californian counterpart, the off-road focused map has been meticulously crafted to test even the most refined skill sets. Drivers can cut their teeth on over 30 new missions overall, along with two new mission types; Collection and Evade. For those who prefer to coast on cruise control, there is plenty to take in across the awe-striking scenery found in Johnson Valley. 

Sweeping vistas are great and all, but what fun is dirt without tearing it up with a new set of wheels? The update delivers five new vehicles to drivers’ garages; SP Dunekicker, SP Rockbasher, Autobello Piccolina Autobuggy, Autobello Stambecco, and FPU Wydra. From barreling through the dunes to treacherous vertical climbs, all of the vehicles offer a unique approach to Johnson Valley’s varied terrain. Tying the new vehicles together are BeamNG’s new bypass shock absorber simulation and revamped EVs simulation, delivering one of the most advanced and accurate off-road shock simulation technology implemented in a game to date.

Ready to take the wheel? The off-roading playground of Johnson Valley awaits! There is still so much to uncover beneath the dirt, so be sure to dig into every detail BeamNG has driven into their largest update to date. Drivers eager to hit the many roads of BeamNG.drive for the very first time can take advantage of a 20% discount available during the Steam Winter Sale.

Key Features:

Detailed and authentic soft-body physics
Dozens of refined, fully customizable vehicles
Sprawling open-world environments
Expansive modding capabilities

v0.27 Features:

Extensive off-roading map, featuring rock climbing, dunes, and dirt trails
Five new vehicles; DSP Dunekicker, SP Rockbasher, Autobello Piccolina Autobuggy, Autobello Stambecco, and FPU Wydra
35 new missions and 2 new mission types
Advanced and accurate off-road shock simulation technology
Improved EVs simulation 
Revamped bloom, gas station refueling prototype, and more!

About BeamNG

BeamNG was founded in 2010. The team kicked off with a concept video for their revolutionary soft-body physics engine on YouTube in 2012. The video reached millions views on the platform in next to no time, motivating the founders to continue with development. BeamNG.drive remains a social media phenomenon to this day, with millions of videos regularly published that gather billions of views.

The first demo was released in 2013, and in 2015 the game was made available on Steam’s Early Access platform. From its start as a few developers working on a passion project, BeamNG has grown to a team of more than 70, spread across 28 countries.