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Sep 26, 2026
PS5 Version of Hugely Popular Sandbox Game Gets Release Date
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
BeamNG.drive, a hyper‑realistic sandbox racing game first released on PC in 2015, will launch in early access on PlayStation 5 on October 19, 2026. The PS5 version will leverage PSSR on the PS5 Pro and FSR 3 on the base console, enabling real‑time soft‑body physics for every vehicle component. The release coincides with the PC 0.40 update, which adds a new vehicle and local split‑screen support. BeamNG.drive is not free‑to‑play but receives regular free updates. The PS5 price remains undisclosed.
💡 Why It Matters
- · The launch expands BeamNG’s reach into console gaming, offering a physics‑heavy experience that has traditionally been PC‑centric.
- · It also showcases PlayStation’s advanced rendering technologies, potentially setting a new benchmark for realistic simulation on consoles.
