hotfix · December 15, 2025

BeamNG.drive Hotfixes v0.38 Detailed: Stability, Physics, and Career Mode Fixes

BeamNG.drive rolls out cumulative hotfixes for version 0.38, addressing audio crashes, vehicle powertrain stability, and Career Mode errors. The update also tackles map-specific mission restrictions and Linux loading bugs.

BeamNG.drive has compiled a series of hotfixes under the v0.38 umbrella, running from version v0.38.1 through v0.38.6. These updates focus heavily on squashing critical crashes, fixing vehicle part instabilities, and smoothing out rough edges in Career Mode and drag racing.

Vehicle Stability and Physics Fixes

The Hirochi HT-55 receives a fix for powertrain instability triggered when rear wheels detach, alongside reinforced wheel attachment strength. The Hirochi WL-40 similarly addresses instability issues tied to removing window glass and tilt links. Common vehicle adjustments correct incorrect material names on several tires, fix Dreid CVTA wheel mesh sizes and JBeam scaling, and resolve broken taillights on the Gavril D-Series cargo box upfit. Additionally, Ibishu Pessima low beam headlights now emit light correctly, and Cherrier Vivace headlights match updated functionality.

Career Mode and Gameplay Adjustments

Early Preview Career Mode addresses a fatal Lua error occurring during fluid or dry bulk material drop-offs, fixes an error triggered at startup, and removes an unintended debug menu shown during negotiations. Garage to Garage missions now blacklist the Dump Truck and Wheel Loader, restricting them outside of the Italy Quarry mission. Drag race fixes resolve issues with resetting after disqualifications, incorrect drag types loading in APM, and a missing flowgraph reset pin that caused black screen lockouts.

UI, Engine, and Platform Patches

The Vehicle Selector no longer breaks when deleting a mod instead of deactivating it, nor does it fail when the default vehicle relies on an unavailable mod. Linux builds resolve loading issues into Career Mode and vehicle cloning bugs involving part modifications. Version v0.38.5 fixes an audio library issue that caused widespread crashes, while v0.38.6 introduces preventative routine security improvements to the game engine.

Why this patch matters

This collection of hotfixes successfully patches vital stability leaks and physics bugs across multiple vehicles and career systems, bringing much-needed reliability to v0.38.