About BeamNG.drive
BeamNG.drive is a sandbox vehicle simulation game built around soft-body physics that simulate realistic vehicle handling, deformation, and damage in real time. The game originated as a spiritual successor to the open-source project Rigs of Rods and was initially released as a tech demo in 2013 before moving to Steam Early Access in 2015. Players can engage in campaigns, time trials, and free roam across various open-world maps, experimenting with vehicle collisions, environmental physics, and user-created mods. The game supports VR, features an integration with the car-building game Automation, and has native modding support with a community repository.
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Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 64 Bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 / Intel Core i5 8400 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Minimum 6GB VRAM (AMD Radeon RX 570 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 60 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 64 Bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7 9700 |
| Memory | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Minimum 8GB VRAM (AMD RX 6700 / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 60 GB available space |
BeamNG.drive FAQ
When did BeamNG.drive come out?
BeamNG.drive was released in Early Access on April 5, 2015 for PC and PlayStation 5.
Is BeamNG.drive on PlayStation 5?
Yes. BeamNG.drive is coming to PlayStation 5 on October 19, 2026.
Is BeamNG.drive on Xbox Series X|S?
No. BeamNG.drive has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC and PlayStation 5.
Is BeamNG.drive on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. BeamNG.drive has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC and PlayStation 5.
Who is making BeamNG.drive?
BeamNG.drive is developed by BeamNG.
Is BeamNG.drive multiplayer?
Yes. BeamNG.drive supports single player and multiplayer.
How much does BeamNG.drive cost?
BeamNG.drive costs $24.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is BeamNG.drive good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 97% of 422,192 reviews are positive.
What are the minimum PC requirements for BeamNG.drive?
The minimum GPU is Minimum 6GB VRAM (AMD Radeon RX 570 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our BeamNG.drive system requirements page.
