Because the physics engine now heavily weighs your inventory, loose items rolling around your cabin can cause unpredictable handling or even injure your character during a crash. Use baskets, pallets, or the glove compartment to secure small items like ammo, food, and sponges. Scavenge with Caution
As with all beta versions of The Long Drive , this update was initially accessible only through a special branch on Steam. To join, players must right-click on The Long Drive in their Steam library, select 'Properties,' navigate to the 'Betas' tab, and choose the 'upcoming version test' (labeled V2024.10.17b_test) from the drop-down menu. The Long Drive v2024.10.17b
To access this version, you can right-click the game in your , go to Properties , select Betas , and choose the "upcoming version test" branch. Because the physics engine now heavily weighs your
All headlights and bulbs can now be turned on by hand even when they aren't in a slot. This makes inventory management and repairing vehicles in the dark much easier. To join, players must right-click on The Long
: Added in V2024.10.12, allowing players to measure distances between objects.
However, some veteran players criticize the new resource scarcity. "I drove for two real hours without finding a single gas station," complains RoadKillKing . "The procedural generation feels too sparse. I died of thirst with a full jerry can because I couldn't find water."
The core complexity of The Long Drive lies in its fluid simulation. Pouring the wrong liquid into the wrong tank will instantly ruin your vehicle's performance. Liquid Type Primary Use Danger Warning Standard internal combustion engines (VAZ, VW). Do not mix into Diesel engines. Diesel Heavy-duty or specialized diesel engines (Golf, Truck). Causes gasoline engines to stall. Oil