Ethan Crossfield 
PlayStation players considering BeamNG.drive now have an early signal that the long-running PC vehicle simulator has landed well on console. The game launched on PS5 and PS5 Pro on October 19, collecting more than 7,000 PlayStation Store user reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 average shortly after release.
What changed for the PS5 release
BeamNG.drive arrives on PlayStation with features intended to make its detailed driving simulation easier to approach. The biggest addition is local split-screen multiplayer for up to four players, giving the sandbox driving game a new couch-play option. BeamNG also rebuilt the opening experience through a revised introductory mission called First Drive, while the interface has been redesigned to make the game's complex menus more accessible for newcomers. These additions also form part of update 0.40 on PC, alongside new vehicles, props, and visual and performance improvements.
Who should pay attention to BeamNG.drive
This is not a conventional racing game built around a single competitive format. BeamNG.drive is a soft-body physics vehicle simulator where cars react to impacts in detailed ways, and players can tune elements such as wheels, suspension, and engines. Its 12 open-world environments support free driving across settings including deserts, jungle routes, city streets, and highways. Activities range from races and time trials to delivery jobs, police chases, career content, and user-created stunt scenarios. A built-in recorder also gives players tools to capture cinematic crash and driving sequences.
What comes next for players
The PS5 release does not represent the end of BeamNG.drive's development. The title has spent more than a decade in Steam Early Access, and the developer has said it will continue expanding and improving the experience. Its PC community remains a major point of reference: the Steam edition had an Overwhelmingly Positive user rating from more than 420,000 ratings at the time of publication. For console players, the early PS Store response suggests strong interest, but prospective buyers should still view the game as an evolving simulator rather than a finished, static product.
What players should know
- BeamNG.drive launched on PS5 and PS5 Pro on October 19.
- The PlayStation Store version reached a 4.8 out of 5 user average from more than 7,000 reviews shortly after launch.
- Split-screen multiplayer supports as many as four local players.
- The console version includes a revised beginner mission and a more approachable menu interface.
- The game remains in active development, with further improvements and additions expected over time.
Verified launch details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro |
| Launch date | October 19 |
| PlayStation user rating | 4.8 out of 5 |
| Early PS Store review count | More than 7,000 |
| Local multiplayer | Split-screen for up to four players |
Expert View
BeamNG.drive's early PS5 reception is encouraging, particularly for players who want a physics-heavy driving sandbox rather than a traditional arcade racer. The new onboarding, interface work, and split-screen support address practical barriers for console audiences. Still, its long-running Early Access status matters: players should expect an ambitious simulator that is continuing to develop, not a product whose content and features are locked in permanently.
