This specific build, categorized as a "test" branch update, introduces several quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes:
The pumpkin prop has been improved, allowing players to toggle its light on and off again.
The metal bar has received a "thin physics lock" to help keep items secured. The Long Drive v2024.10.17b
The v2024.10.17b update is part of a broader series of "test" branch releases throughout late 2024 that aim to modernize the game. Players participating in this branch can experience:
Fixed a bug where bulb and big mirror slices would appear with purple "missing texture" colors. The 2024 Overhaul: Context for the Update This specific build, categorized as a "test" branch
While these updates bring much-needed features like (toggle with U ) and improved VR support , they come with the "jank" typical of The Long Drive .
Significant work has been done to improve ragdoll sync and lobby filtering. Players participating in this branch can experience: Fixed
A bug where explosive items (like paint cans) wouldn't detonate when shot has been resolved.
Some players have noted that the new terrain generation in these 2024 builds can be punishing, with sharp inclines that occasionally make heavy vehicles feel useless or cause cars to flip due to physics spikes. The Long Drive is pretty neat