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BeamNG.drive PlayStation 5 release

Overview

The driving simulator ‘BeamNG.drive’ launched on PlayStation 5 in Early Access on October 19, 2026. Developed by Bremen-based BeamNG GmbH, the console release coincides with the v0.40 update for the PC version.

The game is distinguished by its sophisticated soft-body physics engine, which simulates real-time vehicle deformation and component interactions—such as suspension and engine damage—by calculating approximately 2,000 physics-related events per second rather than using pre-set animations.

Key features of the launch include 12 open-world environments ranging from tropical jungles to urban areas, supporting a variety of vehicles from small cars to heavy trucks and armored vehicles. Gameplay modes include Free Roam, Career Mode, and various scenarios such as police chases, time trials, and rock crawling. Technical optimizations include the use of FSR 3 upscaling for standard PS5 models and Sony’s PSSR for the PS5 Pro.

While the console version includes local split-screen multiplayer supporting up to four players, developers noted that mod support is being explored but is not available at launch. The Standard Edition is priced at €21.99 on the PlayStation Store.

Entities

PlayStation 5 · BeamNG.drive · BeamNG · BeamNG GmbH · Sony

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    BeamNG.drive launches on PlayStation 5 in early access

    BeamNG.drive has launched in early access on PlayStation 5, featuring soft-body physics, local split-screen, and the v0.40 update.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    PlayStation Store announces new releases for October 2026

    PlayStation Store announces new releases for October 18–24, 2026, headlined by the $24.99 launch of BeamNG.drive on PS5.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    BeamNG.drive to launch on PlayStation 5 on October 19

    BeamNG.drive will launch in early access for PlayStation 5 on October 19, featuring soft-body physics and local split-screen support for up to four players.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    BeamNG.drive to launch on PlayStation 5 in October 2026

    Vehicle simulation game ‘BeamNG.drive’ is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro on October 19, 2026, featuring its signature realistic soft-body physics engine in an early access release.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources
    BeamNG. drive to launch on PlayStation 5 on October 19

    BeamNG. drive will launch in Early Access on PlayStation 5 on October 19, 2026, featuring soft-body physics, split-screen support, and PSSR optimization for PS5 Pro.

Sources

blog-moteur.com · console-tribe.com · fettspielen.de · gamebiz.jp · gameboy.kr · gamespark.jp · global-esports.news · invenglobal.com · ithome.com · motorbox.com · n-gamz.com · outerspace.com.br · playstationzone.it · portalgeek.co · psxbrasil.com.br · simracer.es · techgaming.it · techno-car.fr · teknoblog.com · thedrive.com · traxion.gg · videogameszone.de

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