BeamNG.drive launches on PS5 in Early Access on October 19

The PlayStation edition includes 12 open-world environments and a broad spread of activities. Free Roam lets players experiment with vehicles, objects and environmental settings, while structured modes include races, time trials, deliveries and police chases. The developer also describes roughly 1,000 vehicle configurations, ranging from sports cars and everyday sedans to buses, heavy machinery and off-road trucks. Individual vehicles can be tuned through parts such as engines, suspension, tires and drivetrains.

Bringing the sandbox to a controller

BeamNG first confirmed the PS5 version in May without a date. In that development announcement, the studio called its first console port one of the most complex projects it had undertaken. The work involved performance, controls, interface and usability, all areas that affect whether a systems-heavy PC sandbox feels natural from a couch.

The Early Access label makes clear that October 19 is not the end of that work. The Store says buyers will be able to play while BeamNG continues improving and expanding the game. It does not currently state a price, confirm mod support or promise feature parity with the PC edition.