hotfix · July 30, 2026
BeamNG.drive v0.39 Hotfixes Address Crashes, UI Navigation, and Camera Rings
Recent hotfixes for BeamNG.drive v0.39 resolve a startup crash on ARM Windows laptops, fix camera ring options, and tweak vehicle mechanics. The patches also introduce fallback support for DX11 on GPUs with 4GB of VRAM or less.
Developers have rolled out multiple hotfixes for BeamNG.drive v0.39 to fix urgent problems concerning menu navigation, camera settings, and hardware limits. Players running into startup crashes on Windows on ARM laptops or texture streaming failures should see those snags cleared up.
Hardware Compatibility and Performance
Safe Mode now falls back to DX11 for graphics cards with 4GB of VRAM or less, sitting below official requirements. Texture streaming crashes are gone, along with an issue leaving trailing shadows behind distant moving cars. Anyone hitting excessive VRAM usage and out-of-memory errors on D3D12 Intel drivers should temporarily switch to Vulkan or D3D11.
Camera System Overhaul
Building on the v0.39 Camera Rings feature, this update brings proper options support. Free cameras can now be sorted and enabled just like vehicle cameras. The drone camera functions as a vehicle camera with full tilt and movement controls, while the steadycam gains adjustable shake strength, height, and field of view.
UI and Controller Improvements
HUD apps no longer hijack controller inputs thanks to new UINav capabilities. The Options menu implements manual apply logic for display settings, resolution, alignment, scale, and safe zones. Thumbstick scrolling is now active in the parts configurator and paint accordions, and AI actions are back on the radial menu.
Vehicle Adjustments and Fixes
A wide batch of vehicle fixes lands in these patches. The Cherrier Ardente gets fixes for a stubborn rear fog light, incorrect ESC parts, and a disintegrating hood when the retractable spoiler detaches. The Gavril D-Series fixes a low-beam brightness bug on dual-filament headlights, while the Hirochi Sunburst corrects a miscategorized "Polizia" build that showed up as a sedan instead of a wagon.
Why this patch matters
These hotfixes quickly patch critical stability snags introduced in the massive v0.39 update, making the new camera and UI systems much easier to live with.