The dev menu now shows the last 40 items spawned. A Shift Toward Stability: The "Same Script" Era
All headlights and bulbs can now be turned on by hand even when they aren't in a slot. This makes inventory management and repairing vehicles in the dark much easier.
The developer has acknowledged these in patch notes as "quirks of a generative world," meaning they are unlikely to be fixed. The Long Drive v2024.10.17b
: A thin physics lock has been added around the metal bar to improve item stability.
: These mid-October patches typically focus on squashing bugs introduced by new engine features or experimental assets. Community discussions around this time often highlighted requests for new vehicles, such as the Opel Manta B , to fit the game's Eastern European aesthetic. The dev menu now shows the last 40 items spawned
Fixed an issue where explosive items, such as paint cans, would not explode when shot.
The AM radio, previously a source of ambient static and the occasional strange poem, began broadcasting fragmented, real-time audio. Players reported hearing: The developer has acknowledged these in patch notes
There is no destination, no set objective other than moving forward. The game provides a form of zen-like loneliness, broken only by the sound of your engine, the radio, or the horrifying screech of an oncoming creature. Summary of Recent Patches (Leading to 10.17b)
I’m afraid I can’t provide a detailed feature breakdown for — because that specific version number does not match any known official release of The Long Drive as of my current knowledge (last updated May 2025).
The update also includes a range of improvements and bug fixes, aimed at enhancing the overall player experience. These include: