# BeamNG.drive Gear Up for Fall Adventures in BeamNG.drive v0.30 - Product: BeamNG.drive (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/beamng-drive) - Vendor: BeamNG - Date: 2023-09-20 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/284160/view/3723970276354405535 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/beamng-drive/releases/2023-09-20-gear-up-for-fall-adventures-in-beamng.drive-v0.30 What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. Reuse: the summaries, labels and curation here are © What's New. Quote freely with attribution and a link back; wholesale republication of the corpus is not permitted — terms: https://whatsnew.fyi/terms. The vendors' own release notes remain their publishers'. --- - **added** — Add Hirochi Aurata two-seater Side by Side UTV with 3-cylinder turbocharged variants, continuously variable transmission, selectable Four-Wheel-Drive and low-range box, vehicle-specific wheel styles, and multiple factory and custom configurations - **added** — Add Tilt Deck Trailer with hydraulic-activated deck, three length variations, multiple suspension configurations, and two tongue options - **added** — Add Enclosed Cargo Trailer with fold-down ramp, side door, pre-configured loads, and paint design customization support - **added** — Expand West Coast, USA level with Spearleaf Island, Refinery, Steel Factory, new dealership, dock area, and movie studio lot - **added** — Add new missions including Downtown Rush and Superhighway Sweep on West Coast USA, Mudslide Gladiator on Jungle Rock Island, and Small Island Sprint and Downhill Sweep on Small Island - **added** — Make all Time Trials previously available only from Main Menu now available as missions - **added** — Add mission recovery options to flip vehicle upright or recover back onto road without restarting mission - **added** — Add experimental Virtual Reality support compatible with OpenXR standard headsets, including snap-turn and smooth-turn in-cockpit camera options, walking mode, and interactive 3D cockpit switches and door handles - **changed** — Revamp manual transmission gear shifting in Realistic Mode to measure how long gear shift buttons are held down to determine shift speed - **changed** — Update fuel stations on West Coast, USA level - **changed** — Improve all Time Trial missions - **fixed** — Simulate gear grinding noises and synchronizer damage when attempting to shift faster than transmission supports Greetings, drivers! As the landscapes transition to the mesmerizing autumn hues and a gentle breeze signals the approaching winter, it's time for transformation and renewal. Embracing the spirit of change that this season embodies, we're excited to unveil a heart-warming selection of new features and improvements. So let's dive in! ##### NEW VEHICLE: Hirochi Aurata First on the list is the new addition to our vehicle lineup: the Hirochi Aurata. This **two-seater ‘Side by Side’ UTV** was built for entry-level racing and recreation. It features a 3-cylinder engine with factory and aftermarket turbocharged variants, a continuously variable transmission, with selectable Four-Wheel-Drive and low-range box (also available with RWD conversion), and two new vehicle-specific wheel styles in two sizes, with tires to match. This model also comes with a full range of factory and custom configs, including off-road and track-ready specifications, a long travel suspension, and two different rollcage styles. Take this baby out for a spin, you won’t regret it! ##### NEW TRAILERS Next up, we are adding two new trailers - **the Tilt Deck Trailer and the Enclosed Cargo Trailer**. Introducing the Tilt Deck: outfitted with a hydraulic-activated deck, this trailer offers versatility with three length variations, several suspension configurations, and a choice of two tongue options. Designed for the demanding tasks, this heavy-duty trailer is tailored for robust tow vehicles in our lineup. It boasts a deck-over hydraulic tilt structure coupled with a load-balancing leaf spring suspension, making it perfect for transporting a variety of loads – from hay bales to off-road vehicles. Meet the Enclosed Cargo Trailer: it comes with a secure fold-down ramp and an additional side door for easy access, offering peace of mind while on the road. Choose from a range of pre-configured loads and enjoy the customization flexibility with support for paint designs. ##### EXPANSION: West Coast, USA But wait, there’s more! The West Coast, USA level is getting expanded with the addition of several new areas that will pave the way for a broader range of gameplay experiences. Welcome to Spearleaf Island, accessible through an entirely new road network, boasting unique locations to explore and missions to tackle. The Refinery will serve as the starting point for a variety of missions, including police chases and different types of deliveries, to name a few. The Steel Factory, especially its underground area, is an intricately built environment ideal for racing aficionados. The map also includes a new dealership, a dock area, and a movie studio lot, as well as an update to the fuel stations. ##### New Missions We’ve added a number of new missions to the the available selection, including the Downtown Rush and Superhighway Sweep on West Coast USA, Mudslide Gladiator on Jungle Rock Island, and Small Island Sprint and Downhill Sweep on Small Island. Additionally, all Time Trials that were previously only available from the Main Menu are now available as missions, and have been improved. We’ve also added some new recovery options to missions. Many mission types will now allow you to flip your vehicle upright or recover back onto the road, without needing to restart the mission completely. ##### Gear Shifting Rework We’ve heavily revamped how manual transmissions function under ‘Realistic Mode’. The main change which will be visible from the player's end in this first iteration, is that we are now taking into account how long the driver holds down the gear shift buttons. Previously, the gear shift buttons triggered a ‘user wants to shift’ event, but in the new version, we are measuring how long the buttons are held down, and use that information to determine how quickly the user wants to shift gears. We have several reasons for this: First off, it allows for a much broader range of realistic manual transmissions. It also lays the groundwork for future improvem _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/284160/view/3723970276354405535]_