Before this patch, the horizon was a static heat-shimmer line. In v2024.10.17b, players noticed that the horizon moved . If you drove for 20 minutes in a straight line, the horizon would subtly curve away from you, as if the desert was a sphere you were rolling across the inside of. Compasses became useless. Sunsets lasted for hours or minutes with no consistency. One player documented driving directly toward a mountain for 3 real-time hours, only to have it remain exactly the same distance away. The game was no longer a line; it was a trap.
If you are currently enjoying a stable playthrough on an older version (like v2024.10.12), you may want to finish your journey before updating. fundamentally changes resource management and vehicle handling. It is harder, more punishing, and occasionally unfair. The Long Drive v2024.10.17b
: Built on the Unity game engine, these updates continue to optimize the procedural generation that allows for seamless travel across hundreds of kilometers without loading screens. How to Play the Latest Version Before this patch, the horizon was a static
Players still aim to travel 5,000 km to visit their mother, managing fuel, oil, and water in a semi-post-apocalyptic world. Compasses became useless
The patch was pulled within 48 hours. But of course, it's the internet. Copies of v2024.10.17b are now traded like cursed artifacts on obscure forums and private torrent trackers. Those who still play it report that Bonnie has started appearing even when the fuel is full. And recently, players have noticed something new: her passenger-side window is now rolled down.