The Long Drive V2024.10.17b -

A thin "Physics Lock" has been added around Metal Bars , and triggers for various vehicles have been adjusted to prevent items from flying off during high-speed travel.

On October 19, 2024, Liam Burst (the developer) posted a single, uncharacteristic message on the game's Discord:

The developer’s response on Discord suggested that the spawn rates for towns will be "rebalanced" in the next hotfix, but for now, v2024.10.17b is a hardcore survivalist's dream and a casual drifter's nightmare. The Long Drive v2024.10.17b

: Resolved a texture issue where big mirror slices and light bulbs appeared purple. General Game Mechanics (v2024.10.17b Context) Exploration

This version is part of a series of iterative updates focused on stability and system initialization. Initialization Logs: A thin "Physics Lock" has been added around

Arthur gripped the wheel, his eyes fixed on the road that stretched 5000 kilometers into nowhere. He reached over and flicked a switch. Nothing. The headlights were dead—again. He sighed, pulled the car onto the sandy shoulder, and stepped out into the dry heat. Thanks to the v2024.10.17b

To access this version, you can right-click the game in your , go to Properties , select Betas , and choose the "upcoming version test" branch. General Game Mechanics (v2024

The reception to the October 2024 updates has been .