THE CRUNCH

The PlayStation 5 version of BeamNG.drive launches in Early Access on October 19, developer BeamNG announced. The game, known for its soft-body physics engine, will be available on the PlayStation Store. This release coincides with the PC version's update 0.40, which introduces a new vehicle, local split-screen support, and FSR 3 support on the base PS5.

The launch arrives alongside version 0.40 on PC, which adds a new vehicle, local split-screen support, and FSR 3 support on the base PlayStation 5. The PlayStation 5 Pro will also benefit from PlayStation Super Spectral Resolution support.

BeamNG has clarified that mod support will not be available at launch. The studio notes that supporting mods on consoles is a unique challenge, and while the possibilities are being explored, the timing and scope cannot be confirmed.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Players can expect consistent free updates every few months, offering improvements and new content.