BeamNG.drive V0.38.6 Release Notes (18th May 2026)
BeamNG.drive's latest hotfix is a quiet one, no new content, just security fixes the team wants players to install promptly.
No new cars, no physics tweaks, V0.38.6 is a security-only hotfix for BeamNG.drive, released today. The team has been clear that no player systems have been compromised, and they're not asking anyone to change passwords or take any extra steps beyond installing the update.
That framing matters. Security patches can send people into a panic, and BeamNG has handled this one cleanly by getting ahead of the messaging. They've also reminded players that if you know of an unreported security issue, you can flag it directly to security@beamng.gmbh. I appreciate studios that communicate this stuff plainly rather than quietly shipping a fix and hoping nobody notices.
It's a small update, but security maintenance on a game with a massive modding community is never trivial. Install it, move on. Here's everything that changed.
Full Patch Notes
Check this announcement for the complete list of hotfixes!
Game Engine
- Various security fixes and improvements
This hotfix contains routine security improvements that are part of our continued efforts to keep BeamNG stable and safe. We want to emphasize that your system has not been compromised in any way, and no further action is needed beyond installing the update.
As a reminder, if you’re aware of any security issue that has not been addressed, we would appreciate if you report it through security@beamng.gmbh. Thank you!
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