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Full BeamNG.drive update
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Repeated intro
Greetings everyone,
What changed
- Security
- UI and audio
- Performance
- Gameplay
- Fixes
- Workshop
We've deployed several hotfixes to address the most critical and urgent issues reported with version 0.38. You can find all the details in the changelogs below:
v0.38.6
(May/18, 2026) Game Engine
Various security fixes and improvements
NOTE: This hotfix contains routine security improvements that are part of our continued efforts to keep BeamNG as stable and safe as we can. These changes are preventative, not a reaction to a specific incident, and no further action is needed beyond installing the update.
As a reminder, please make sure to keep your OS up-to-date and antivirus solution enabled. If you're aware of any security issue that has not been addressed, we would appreciate if you report it through security@beamng.gmbh . Thank you!
v0.38.5
(April/08, 2026) Audio
Fixed an issue with our audio library that was causing widespread crashes
v0.38.4
(February/16, 2025) Vehicles
Civetta Scintilla
Added a special edition Fire Horse paint design
v0.38.3
(December/16, 2025)
Vehicles
Common
Fixed incorrect material names on several tires
Corrected the sizes of Dreid CVTA wheel meshes, adjusted JBeam scaling to suit
User Interface
Fixed Vehicle Selector breaking when deleting a mod instead of deactivating
Early Preview: Career Mode
Fixed an error that could happen when looking at the insurance screen
Vehicle Systems
Controller
Fixed an error in nilController
v0.38.2
(December/15, 2025)
Vehicles
Hirochi HT-55
Fixed powertrain instability that could occur when rear wheels detach from the axle
Increased strength of the wheels attachment
Hirochi WL-40
Fixed an instability that could occur when removing the window glass
Fixed several part names
Fixed an instability that could occur when removing the tilt links
Simplified Traffic Vehicles
Fixed broken taillights on Gavril D-Series cargo box upfit
Fixed an issue with the low beam headlights no longer emitting light on Ibishu Pessima (New)
Updated Cherrier Vivace headlight functionality to match with the new changes
Vehicle Systems
Fixed an issue with the transbrake binding
Fixed an issue with the relocated controllers not being correctly referenced by external interaction
Gameplay
Drag Race
Fixed an issue when resetting practice Drag Race
Fixed an issue with wrong drag type being loaded in APM Drag Race
Fixed an issue with resetting after being disqualified in drag race
Fixed a missing reset pin in drag race flowgraph, that was causing black screen lockout when resetting with the same opponent
Garage to Garage
Blacklisted the Dump Truck and Wheel Loader from Garage to Garage missions except for the Garage to Garage in Italy's Quarry
Early Preview: Career Mode
- DeliveryFixed a fatal error in Lua that could occur when dropping off fluids or dry bulk materials
Fixed an error that could happen when starting career mode
Removed a debug menu that was unintentionally shown when negotiating
Physics
- FMIFixed a bug for the controller loading argument
Linux
Fixed an issue that could occur when loading into Career Mode
Fixed an issue that could occur when cloning a vehicle that has part modifications
v0.38.1
(December/10, 2025)
User Interface
Fixed an issue with the Vehicle Selector menu that could occur when the default vehicle is based on a mod that's no longer available
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