V2024.10.17b — The Long Drive

Extremely weak guns are better balanced to handle bulb destruction.

Every patch in The Long Drive is a double-edged sword—new features bring new types of chaos. Version 2024.10.17b is no exception. Here are the critical updates: The Long Drive v2024.10.17b

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. Extremely weak guns are better balanced to handle

A thin "Physics Lock" has been added around Metal Bars , and triggers for various vehicles have been adjusted to prevent items from flying off during high-speed travel. Here are the critical updates: You might wonder

The Long Drive is, at its core, a meditation on movement. As described by its creators, it's "a road trip game in an almost infinite random generated desert" where the central pillars are "freedom, driving, exploration, and immersion". There is no map waypoint telling you where to go; there is no mission objective. Your task is simple: drive.

A new generator that provides windier roads, more varied elevations, and more engaging driving paths compared to the original "endless flat desert".