For over a decade, BeamNG.drive has stood as one of PC gaming’s most extraordinary achievements — a soft-body physics marvel where every dent, crumple, and twist is calculated in real time. Now, the wait is over: BeamNG GmbH has officially brought the simulation to PlayStation 5, launching October 19, 2026 — complete with local split-screen multiplayer for up to four players.
The Gold Standard of Vehicle Simulation Arrives on Console
BeamNG.drive isn’t just another driving game. Its patented soft-body physics engine simulates every beam, panel, and component of a vehicle as a physical object — meaning crashes deform cars with jaw-dropping authenticity, suspension flexes exactly as it should, and surfaces from tarmac to mud fundamentally change how you drive.
On PC, that formula has earned over 212,000 reviews and a 97% Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam. Now PS5 players get the same core experience — the same realism, the same attention to detail — optimised and ready for console.
What You Can Do — The Ultimate Driving Sandbox
Vehicles & Environments
- Dozens of highly customisable vehicles — from city cars to heavy trucks, every part tweakable
- 12 vast open-world environments — jungles, deserts, highways, cities, and more
- True-to-life damage modelling — crashes don’t just look real; they affect how your car drives
Game Modes
- Free Roam — go anywhere, tweak weather and gravity, experiment freely
- Scenarios — deliveries, police chases, off-road treks, and precision challenges
- Time Trials — refine your lines and beat your best times
- Local Split-Screen — up to 4 players on one console. Crash together, race side-by-side, or just mess around — the chaos multiplies with friends
PS5-Specific Features
- DualSense support — immersive vibration and adaptive trigger resistance that shifts with road surface and vehicle damage
- Full accessibility suite — remappable controls, adjustable difficulty, practice mode, game speed options, and 17 supported features making the experience welcoming to all
- PS5 Pro Enhanced — optimised visuals and performance for Sony’s latest hardware
A Note on Early Access & Platform Differences
Just like its PC counterpart, the PS5 release is in Early Access — development is ongoing, and player feedback will shape future updates. Some features beloved on PC, including mod support and VR, are not available at launch, though BeamNG aims toward long-term feature parity where possible.
The launch lines up with PC Version 0.40, bringing the biggest update in the game’s history — split-screen, improved graphics, new vehicles, and under-the-hood refinements across all platforms.
Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| PS5 Release Date | 19 October 2026 |
| Developer / Publisher | BeamNG GmbH |
| Status | Early Access (ongoing development) |
| Players | 1–4 local split-screen |
| PC Steam Release | 30 May 2015 — ongoing Early Access |
| Steam Rating | 97% Overwhelmingly Positive |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | Yes |
| Mod/VR Support | Not at launch; under consideration |
| Links | PlayStation Store · [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/284160/BeamNGdrive/) |
Ready to Get Behind the Wheel?
BeamNG.drive is available now on PS5 — jump in and see why it’s been the most talked-about driving sim on PC for years. Whether you’re here for realistic cruising, spectacular crashes, building wild custom vehicles, or just laughing with friends in split-screen, the engine’s running and the road’s open.
“The Most Impressive Physics Engine You’ve Ever Seen” — IGN
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