Select the branch from the dropdown menu. The Core Experience
Before this patch, the horizon was a static heat-shimmer line. In v2024.10.17b, players noticed that the horizon moved . If you drove for 20 minutes in a straight line, the horizon would subtly curve away from you, as if the desert was a sphere you were rolling across the inside of. Compasses became useless. Sunsets lasted for hours or minutes with no consistency. One player documented driving directly toward a mountain for 3 real-time hours, only to have it remain exactly the same distance away. The game was no longer a line; it was a trap.
of a three-cylinder engine and the occasional rattle of a loose metal bar in the backseat. The Long Drive v2024.10.17b
: Players can access this version by right-clicking the game in their Steam library, selecting "Properties," then "Betas," and choosing the "upcoming version test" branch.
: In this version, save files can grow significantly in size (some users reporting up to 600MB) due to the way manual saves create new files rather than overwriting. Performance Select the branch from the dropdown menu
: The in-game pumpkin has received visual upgrades and restored on/off functionality. Combat and Destruction Fixes :
: The game remains a near-infinite, randomly generated desert survival experience with a focus on immersive driving and exploration. Survival Elements If you drove for 20 minutes in a
In the ever-evolving world of indie survival games, few titles capture the strange, solitary beauty of a post-apocalyptic journey quite like The Long Drive . Developed by Genesz, this open-world desert driving survival game has garnered a cult following for its unique blend of tedious maintenance, spontaneous exploration, and meditative loneliness. For existing fans and newcomers alike, one version number is currently generating significant buzz: .