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Hands On: BeamNG.drive's Insanely Ambitious Simulation Sandbox Is a Minor Miracle on PS5

BeamNG.drive leaps into local multiplayer with a 64‑player split‑screen on PS5, redefining console driving sims.

By · Published October 19, 2026  18:27 UTC · Updated October 19, 2026  19:24 UTC

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What new multiplayer capability does BeamNG.drive offer on PS5?

It now supports split‑screen for up to 64 players, as announced by The Daily Downforce.

Which performance technology is highlighted in the 0.40 update?

BoxThisLap notes the inclusion of DLSS to improve frame rates and visual quality.

What type of new vehicle is added in version 0.40?

The update introduces a new truck model, mentioned by BoxThisLap.

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  • Primary Driver: BeamNG.drive leaps into local multiplayer with a 64‑player split‑screen on PS5, redefining console driving sims.
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The expansion pushes the sandbox’s ambition beyond single‑player physics, enabling dozens of friends to share a single console in real time. The upgrade arrives alongside version 0.40, which adds performance enhancements and a new truck model. Polygon praised the title’s realism on the new console generation, while BoxThisLap highlighted DLSS‑driven performance gains and the added truck.

The Daily Downforce reported the split‑screen rollout, Push Square delivered a hands‑on verdict calling the experience a “minor miracle,” and Traxion.GG compiled top tips for PS5 players. The changes directly impact owners of PS5 hardware seeking deep, multiplayer driving simulators. The update sets the stage for further community‑driven content, with developers hinting at future patches that could expand vehicle lists and physics depth.

Players are expected to test the 64‑player mode in the coming weeks, and the modding scene may adapt to leverage the broader multiplayer canvas.

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