The Long Drive V2024.10.17b Jun 2026

The road generation has been altered to feature more curves and twists, increasing the challenge of steering. Why You Should Play The Long Drive v2024.10.17b

While the game allows for a relaxing "Sunday drive" mode, the standard experience is underscored by a creeping dread. The 2024 updates have fine-tuned the draw distance and environmental density, making the world feel larger and lonelier. When the sun sets, the game transforms. The quirky, physics-based simulator becomes a survival horror. The silhouettes of abandoned gas stations become beacons of hope, but approaching them in the dark is a nerve-wracking ordeal. The introduction of distinct atmospheric fog and refined lighting in this build makes those long stretches of pitch-black road feel genuinely isolating.

Once you are finished testing and want to return to the stable main branch, simply repeat these steps and select "None" from the beta dropdown menu.

According to the official changelog (condensed for clarity), here are the most impactful changes in : The Long Drive v2024.10.17b

Fixed an issue where explosive items (like ) would not explode when shot.

The light source was improved and the toggle (on-off) functionality was restored. Combat & Destruction Fixes :

The update for The Long Drive is a beta-branch hotfix primarily focused on refining object interactions and fixing visual bugs related to light sources. Key Changes & Features The road generation has been altered to feature

You must manually attach parts, change tires, siphon fuel, and mix liquids.

: A known issue where light bulbs and large mirror slices appeared with purple "missing texture" artifacts was resolved. Accessing the Version

: All headlights and light bulbs can now be turned on by hand even when they are not slotted into a vehicle. When the sun sets, the game transforms

The dev menu now shows the last 40 items spawned. A Shift Toward Stability: The "Same Script" Era

: Resolved a texture issue where bulb and big mirror slices appeared purple (a common "missing texture" indicator in Unity). How to Access This Version

You might wonder why a specific version like is being highlighted. The Long Drive operates on a public beta branch system. The main “stable” version is usually a few steps behind the experimental builds. v2024.10.17b represents a stable beta release —meaning it has passed initial testing and is considered safe for most players to use without major crashes.

The developer has acknowledged these in patch notes as "quirks of a generative world," meaning they are unlikely to be fixed.