how to play beamng drive?

• 1 Try Out Time Trials.
• 2 Try Out Slow Motion.
• 3 Change Vehicles To Play Around.
• 4 Use The Replay And Reload Functions.
• 5 Start In Free Roam Mode.
• 6 Get Used To The Controls.
• 7 Use a Controller. A lot of new players' struggles in BeamNG.

You can start getting to know the game through the campaign game mode. In them you will find 4 campaigns, each differing in their complexity, from simple to extremely difficult. We recommend starting with senseless destruction. This is a fun and simple campaign that will introduce you to how the game works in relation to physics, destruction and explosions.

After that, you can continue with the Driver’s Training campaign to learn the basics of handling a vehicle in BeamNG.drive. It is very important to read the descriptions of each mission, as well as their corresponding hints. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes!

The next campaign serves as a decent challenge. You will plunge into a short story, during which you will need to show the driving skills you’ve developed. A quick tip: don’t always feel the need to rush, taking your time may serve you well in certain instances.

The final campaign option, the most difficult one available, will force you to make quick decisions and create new options on the go.

If you can’t get through a campaign, don’t be discouraged! You can return to it at any time to take another crack at it.

Campaigns and scenarios have 4 varying levels of difficulty:

Try experimenting! What you’re capable of can surprise you.

Scenarios are small, contained mission maps. Usually one mission per map. The scripts created by the BeamNG.drive team can be found via the BeamNG.drive icon in the corner of the map. The scenarios are also divided according to their complexity, from the simplest to the most difficult. Can you drive to a gas station without fuel? Or gently descend a steep cliff? Everything depends on you and your abilities. We recommend starting with the simplest of scenario difficulties. In doing so, you will get acquainted with the game and master the control of the car. As you move from simple to complex scenarios, you will improve, and many of them will make you motivate you to clear them as accurately and quickly as possible.

In this mode, you can feel like a bus driver! But don’t underestimate this, as some routes can be quite complex. For example, you might be tasked with taking loads of sharp angles that busses wouldn’t normally take. You can also balance and maneuver along short streets or steep slopes. This is a great way to take on a vehicle that feels very different in how it drives!

Complete freedom. You can customize your car as you see fit (see customization guide here). This is as close to limitless as you can get, so be sure to experiment with you car and the in-game world around you!

This is one of the most unique modes offered in BeamNG.drive. The usual laws of physics apply here, but you are high above the ground, and the turns can have you almost going vertical!

Here, it’s all about competing with yourself. If you wish, you can always share your results with the players on the forum or in the discord. Keep in mind, however, that some cars require smoother handling, and harsh acceleration can cause skidding.

Here you can build your own race track and naturally test it. Using the menu, you can implement almost any shape into the track. For more details, you can read here. It’s all up to your imagination.

In addition to standard maps and scenarios, cars and their modifications, you can use player-created maps. You can find them in the repository or on the forum. We kindly ask you to be careful when installing mods from third-party sites.

You can read how to use mods here .

There are a number of menus and interfaces you’ll encounter in BeamNG.drive. There’s basic features, but also loads of other menu and layout options that can allow you to tailor your gameplay even further. Here’s a breakdown of each one’s purpose and various options.

Default UI is activated by default in all game modes. You can always add more UI apps if you want to.

To learn how to add UI apps, please check this article .

Here are some additional UI apps worth trying out to get the most out of your BeamNG.drive experience:

You can control additional features through the radial menu. The menu offers easy access to the key functions which are described further below.

The camera options in BeamNG.drive are yet another component of the game that fuels creativity. Below is a large selection of camera functions that can produce cinematic moments, interesting angles, and even help with any content creation ideas you may have.

Camera modes options can be found via the options menu: Esc -> Controls -> Camera

You can set the switching order via Camera settings: Esc -> Camera

There are seven camera modes to choose from, each offering a vastly different perspective to experiment with.

Switching between Camera modes can be performed by pressing C (order can be set up via Esc -> Camera) or keyboard 1-7

Slow motion is a powerful and epic tool for capturing great moments while driving. To activate slow motion, press Alt+↑ or Alt+↓

You can increase the motion speed with Alt+→, and decrease motion speed with Alt+←. The game will slow down by x2/x4/x8/x16/x100 times, providing you with loads of variety for content creation, or simply admiring the game.

This feature is crucial for capturing a great moment during gameplay that you can save for yourself, or perhaps share with others! Here’s a quick rundown of some key screenshot features:

If standard screenshot options are not enough, there is also photo mode. For a full tutorial on the tool, please see this article .

Here’s a breakdown of the basic controls in BeamNG.drive!

Please note that some controls may be car specific. That said, we recommend checking them out while you are in an active car by navigating to Options → Controls.

The controls may also vary depending on what you prefer to play on. Whether that’s a mouse and keyboard, controller or steering wheel setup.

You can find all assigned control buttons in the options, you can always reassign them as you see fit.

You can use the Node Grabber tool to attach trailers or couple other objects to the vehicle.

Now that you are familiar with the basics of the game, you can explore a myriad of community mods to spice up your gameplay. Below you will find instructions on where to find, how to install, and how to use mods: