Critically Acclaimed Open-World Sim BeamNG.drive Arrives on PS5 in October
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
The acclaimed physics sandbox BeamNG.drive is heading to PS5 and PS5 Pro on October 19, bringing local split-screen multiplayer and a massive feature update to console players.
PlayStation 5 players looking for a serious open-world driving sandbox are getting a major win this fall. According to GameRant, the physics-heavy vehicle simulator BeamNG.drive is officially launching on PS5 and PS5 Pro on October 19. While the game has famously spent over a decade in development since its early access debut in 2015, it has quietly built a massive and fiercely loyal community, pulling in a staggering 97 percent positive rating from over 400,000 user reviews on Steam.
This console release arrives at a strategic moment for the platform. With major open-world driving rivals like Forza Horizon still missing from the PlayStation ecosystem, BeamNG.drive has a clear opening to capture players eager for deep mechanical sandbox gameplay. Even better, the console version is launching alongside a major feature update that includes local split-screen multiplayer, giving couch co-op fans a rare modern treat in a genre that often prioritizes solo online experiences.
While pricing has not yet been officially confirmed on the PlayStation Store, the PC version traditionally hovers around the $25 mark, making it an accessible pickup for players wanting unmatched vehicle destruction and physics modelling. Though the port does not mark a formal 1.0 full release, bringing this technical powerhouse to current-gen hardware proves that some of the best grassroots PC experiences eventually find a natural home on console.
Tags: PS5, Simulation, Open World, Indie Games
Original article: Game Rant