: A massive graphical upgrade that transitioned terrain, roads, and decals on maps like Utah, Jungle Rock Island, and Small Island to PBR materials for realistic lighting and textures. Vehicle Remasters :
: Introduced a new way to play by adding "Missions" directly into Freeroam mode. These include: Time Trials and Bus Mode across all maps. Drag Racing on West Coast USA and Gridmap V2. Long Jump challenges on the Utah map.
: Received new body styles (side-door/passenger), reworked interiors, and new "moving van" props. beamng-drive-v0-24-1-1-13408-7z
The 0.24 update series, often called the "2021 Winter Release," moved the game closer to its full release by revamping core systems.
: The engine runs at 2,000Hz , calculating physics equations for every node and beam 2,000 times per second to ensure stability and accuracy. Research and Industrial Application Soft-body Physics - BeamNG.drive : A massive graphical upgrade that transitioned terrain,
: These structures are defined in JBeam files (a JSON-like format), which developers and modders use to script vehicle properties.
: The 0.24.1 "Content Drop" specifically added the Bruckell Bastion , a modern American muscle car with V6 and V8 engine options. Core Simulation Architecture Drag Racing on West Coast USA and Gridmap V2
: Completely reworked with a new 3D model, improved JBeam (deformation) structure, and extensive customization parts.