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  • Crash, Drive, Repeat — BeamNG.drive Hits PS5 Oct 19: The Legendary Physics Sim Comes to Console

    Crash, Drive, Repeat — BeamNG.drive Hits PS5 Oct 19: The Legendary Physics Sim Comes to Console

    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

    DetailInfo
    PS5 Release Date19 October 2026
    Developer / PublisherBeamNG GmbH
    StatusEarly Access (ongoing development)
    Players1–4 local split-screen
    PC Steam Release30 May 2015 — ongoing Early Access
    Steam Rating97% Overwhelmingly Positive
    PS5 Pro EnhancedYes
    Mod/VR SupportNot at launch; under consideration
    LinksPlayStation 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

    More Info: BeamNGdrive

    #BeamNGdrive #BeamNG #PS5 #DrivingSim #Physics #EarlyAccess #ConsoleGaming #SplitScreen #IndieDev #PCGaming #Techmash

  • Freedom, Fidelity & The Nürburgring — Assetto Corsa EVO Unveils Free Roam in Full Keynote Reveal!

    Freedom, Fidelity & The Nürburgring — Assetto Corsa EVO Unveils Free Roam in Full Keynote Reveal!

    For years, sim racing fans have asked: What if you could drive the legendary Nordschleife — and then keep going?

    Today, KUNOS Simulazioni and publisher 505 Games have answered that question with a landmark new video keynote, pulling back the curtain on Free Roam — the ambitious open-world evolution coming to Assetto Corsa EVO.

    What Is Free Roam?

    Free Roam isn’t just a side mode — it’s a whole new way to experience Assetto Corsa. The feature delivers a 1:1 scale recreation of the Eifel region in Germany, the sprawling landscape that cradles the Nürburgring and its world-famous 20.8 km Nordschleife circuit.

    Every road, junction, hairpin, bridge, and elevation change has been mapped to match its real-world counterpart exactly — same length, same width, same challenging curves. It’s not a simplified version; it’s the region, recreated.

    What You’ll Be Able To Do

    The initial playable zone centres on the Nordschleife itself, expanding outward to include surrounding villages, connecting roads, and carefully recreated landmarks and points of interest. Over time, the Free Roam map will grow to encompass more of the Eifel region, adding new areas to explore.

    You can expect:

    • Day/night cycle — experience the Eifel at sunrise, under midday sun, or after dark
    • Dynamic weather — changing conditions that alter grip, visibility, and atmosphere
    • Variable AI traffic — share the roads with other vehicles, with density and behaviour adapting to location and time
    • Seamless transitions — cruise from public roads straight onto the circuit, or drift off-track into the countryside
    • Multiplayer support — explore and drive together

    The reveal came via a nearly 14-minute keynote video featuring Marco Massarutto, co-founder and Executive Manager at KUNOS Simulazioni, who walked viewers through the philosophy, development process, and future roadmap for the mode.

    Hands-On Coming Soon

    You won’t have to wait long to see it in motion. Free Roam will make its first public playable appearance at the Sim Racing Expo in Frankfurt, running 16–18 October 2026, giving attendees the chance to get behind the wheel before anyone else.

    The feature is currently targeted to arrive as part of the 0.10 update for Assetto Corsa EVO, with a full 1.0 release window for the game itself now set for the first half of 2027.

    Why It Matters

    For decades, Assetto Corsa has set the gold standard for driving realism — but that experience has always been circuit-focused. Free Roam represents the boldest shift in the franchise’s history: taking the studio’s legendary attention to detail and applying it not just to a track, but to an entire living, breathing region. It’s racing evolved — and you’re not confined to the grid.

    “Where simulation meets freedom.”

    The full keynote video is available now on the official Assetto Corsa YouTube channel. Assetto Corsa EVO is available in Early Access on Steam — wishlist and stay tuned for the 0.10 update release date.

    Assetto Corsa EVO

    #AssettoCorsaEVO #AssettoCorsa #KUNOSSimulazioni #Techmash #505Games #FreeRoam #SimRacing #Nürburgring #Nordschleife #RacingSim #PCGaming #EifelRegion #DrivingSim

  • Haunted Off-Roading? Prospice Blends Psychological Horror with Heavy Haulage — Open Playtest Live Now!

    Haunted Off-Roading? Prospice Blends Psychological Horror with Heavy Haulage — Open Playtest Live Now!

    If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you cross the gruelling off-road physics of SnowRunner with the surreal, atmospheric dread of Death Stranding, publisher Forklift Interactive and developer Code Wakers have your answer.

    The duo has officially announced their newest title, Prospice (also known as Prospice: Anomalous Logistics), and they’re opening the doors for everyone to try it right now via a public Steam Playtest.

    What is Prospice?

    At its core, Prospice is an atmospheric anomaly exploration and driving simulator set on a desolate, haunted island. But don’t expect a peaceful countryside stroll—this is heavy haulage wrapped in psychological horror.

    You take on the role of a driver tasked with transporting mysterious, “cursed cargo” across treacherous, unforgiving terrain. Every route bears the scars of the past, and the environment itself seems hostile to your presence. To survive, players will need to carefully manage fuel supplies, plan optimal routes through dangerous environments, and maintain control of their vehicle while navigating creepy, unexplainable anomalies.

    Key Features to Expect:

    • Tense Off-Road Driving: Satisfying vehicle physics where managing traction, weight, and terrain is a matter of survival.
    • Atmospheric Horror: A haunting soundtrack paired with eerie, isolated environments that keep you on the edge of your seat.
    • Anomalous Cargo: Transport strange, unstable freight across an island full of secrets and supernatural hazards.
    • Route Planning & Resource Management: Keep a close eye on your fuel gauges and vehicle condition—getting stranded in the dark is not an option.

    How to Join the Free Steam Playtest

    Want to test your driving skills against the supernatural? The playtest is currently live on PC via Steam and open for players to hop in and offer feedback to the developers.

    1. Head over to the Prospice Steam Store Page.
    2. Scroll down to the “Join the Prospice Playtest” section.
    3. Click “Request Access” to start downloading and playing immediately.

    Whether you’re a fan of simulation games, indie exploration, or psychological horror, Prospice is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing crossover concepts of the year.

    Find out more here

    #Prospice #IndieGames #GamingNews #SteamPlaytest #CodeWakers #ForkliftInteractive #PCGaming #DrivingSim #HorrorGames #TechMash