: A thin "Physics Lock" was added around the metal bar to improve how it interacts with other objects and vehicles. Pumpkin Update
The update, announced via the game's Steam community hub and mirrored on the GameHypes news site, is an accumulation of fixes and features. The following is a comprehensive breakdown of the patch notes, organized by category.
The "Metal bar" has received a thinner Physics Lock, likely reducing instances of items getting stuck in the car, a frequent source of frustration. Fixes and Fixes: The Long Drive v2024.10.17b
Previous versions were famous for "kraken" physics, where a slightly misplaced item in the trunk could cause your car to violently flip or launch into the stratosphere. The v2024.10.17b update improves object collision matrices. Loose items inside the cabin or trunk now rattle realistically without generating phantom forces that destabilize the chassis. 2. Multi-Fluid Tank Logic Fixes
This update fine-tunes the cult-classic desert survival road trip with: : A thin "Physics Lock" was added around
The Pumpkin was improved with the ability to be toggled on or off again.
There is a specific brand of meditative monotony in The Long Drive that borders on art. The v2024.10.17b build sharpens the experience, stabilizing the surreal physics engine that makes every rut in the road feel like a potential catastrophe. The core loop remains hypnotically simple: you drive, something breaks, you scavenge, you fix it, and you drive some more. The "Metal bar" has received a thinner Physics
Extremely weak weapons now correctly behave, with fixes allowing them to shatter bulbs. 2. In-Depth Look at the Update Features