BeamNG.drive has just rolled out a comprehensive patch update, tackling bugs and adding tweaks for smoother gameplay.
The new BeamNG.drive patch introduces fixes across multiple areas, ensuring smoother gameplay and a more refined user experience. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
Vehicles
- Bruckell Nine:
- Resolved issues with the right taillight turn signal on specific bodies.
- Fixed roof tack cargo box positioning and license plate slot on the roadster body.
- Removed non-functional window trim option on the chopped pickup.
- Improved naming of painted suspension components for better menu clarity.
- Corrected typos, production years, and flathead V8 rev limiter range.
- ETK I-Series:
- Fixed headlight issues and police flasher flare colours.
- ETK 800-Series:
- Adjusted accessory light bar positions.
- Soliad Wendover:
- Addressed deformation errors upon spawn.
- Simplified Traffic Vehicles:
- Resolved inverted normals in the ETK 800 wagon’s interior.
Levels
- East Coast, USA: Fixed floating trees.
- West Coast, USA: Stopped traffic spawning in the track/drag area.
Gameplay
- Drag Race:
- Fixed dial time settings for bracket racing and other spawn issues.
- Added dial time information to the timeslip and improved the history screen.
- Rally Mode (Preview):
- Improved pace note accuracy on courses like SS Fastello-Norte and SS Howler Pass.
- Fixed missing rally pace notes for users with custom UI apps.
User Interface
- Resolved issues with the mirror adjustment menu redirecting to the tuning menu.
- Displayed cargo box weights correctly in the tuning menu.
Input and Force Feedback
- Fixed Recovery key ([Insert]) functionality in certain menus.
- Prevented simultaneous activation of specific and common vehicle actions.
AI & Traffic
- Improved AI traffic awareness on multi-level roads.
- Fixed traffic spawn issues and AI flickering during replays.
Game Engine
- Addressed crashes when the game runs without a GPU driver for Vulkan.
- Improved error logging for unexpected shutdowns.
This patch fine-tunes gameplay mechanics and resolves various bugs, delivering a polished experience for all BeamNG.drive players.