The Long Drive V2024.10.17b -

The 17 October 2024 update introduces several specific mechanical and visual fixes:

The Long Drive : Patch v2024.10.17b The Long Drive continues its journey through the phase with the release of version v2024.10.17b . This particular patch focuses on refining the game's quirky physics and improving the functionality of various roadside items, ensuring the post-apocalyptic road trip remains as chaotic yet playable as ever. Key Feature: Portable Lighting

Because this build belongs to the active beta pipeline, it does not download on the standard, stable Steam version by default. Players must opt-in manually using the following steps: Open your library on the Steam Desktop App. Right-click on and choose Properties . Navigate to the Betas tab on the left-side menu. Open the dropdown menu under Beta Participation . The Long Drive v2024.10.17b

Beyond fixing broken mechanics, version v2024.10.17b builds directly upon the terrain changes deployed earlier in the October testing cycle. Pre-Update Status v2024.10.17b Evolution 4 standard road types. 12 distinct road types (currently visual variations). Texture Seams Noticeable asset lines on road shoulders. Seamless blends along the road margins. Interior Lighting Televisions turned on without ambient light. Dynamic light source emitting directly from screens. Foliage Density Low or entirely missing ground cover. Tall grass returns with optimized 3D modeling. Vehicle Hitboxes Overlapping colliders on car10k coolant tanks. Adjusted colliders to prevent inventory drop glitches. Accessing the v2024.10.17b Test Branch

If you already own The Long Drive on Steam, switching to version is straightforward, but not automatic. The 17 October 2024 update introduces several specific

: Added in V2024.10.12, allowing players to measure distances between objects.

The developers have been using a beta branch on Steam, labeled "Upcoming version test," as a proving ground for significant changes and new systems. As noted in the official anniversary update announcement for version 2024.09.25, the team has been making major changes "under the hood," including a new terrain generator and greatly improved multiplayer. These changes have the potential to break existing saves and mods, which is why they are quarantined to the beta branch for thorough testing by the community. Therefore, when you opt into the v2024.10.17b test, you are agreeing to be a play-tester, experiencing a version of the game that is stable but may still contain known bugs and incomplete features. Players must opt-in manually using the following steps:

Whether you’re cruising in a beat-up Lada, scavenging abandoned gas stations, or just watching the sun melt into the horizon — version 2024.10.17b keeps the lonely, meditative chaos alive.

Reduced instances of cars randomly launching into the stratosphere upon loading a save file.

Paint cans and similar items now properly explode when shot.