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Beamngdrive - V0255014174 Fixed Extra Quality

BeamNG.drive version 0.25.5.0.14174 (often referred to simply as v0.25.5) is a critical hotfix update released on August 4, 2022, primarily to resolve severe input and force feedback issues introduced in the major v0.25 "Spark Your Passion" update. The "Fixed" Feature: Direct (Wheel) Input Unresponsiveness

The most significant "fix" in this specific build addresses a bug where players using Steering binding set to 'Direct (Wheel)' experienced completely unresponsive vehicles. This prevented many racing wheel users from controlling their cars after the v0.25 update. Key Improvements in the v0.25.x Cycle beamngdrive v0255014174 fixed

While v0.25.5 was a targeted fix, it sits within the broader v0.25 update ecosystem, which introduced several landmark features: BeamNG.drive v0.25 Release Notes BeamNG

Here’s a focused piece of content for BeamNG.drive v0.25.5.0.14174 — specifically highlighting what “fixed” means in this build for players and modders. Key Fixes in this build


Key Fixes in this build

  • Vulkan crash fixes – Resolved random GPU device loss errors on AMD Radeon RX 6000/7000 series.
  • Input device fixes – Thrustmaster T248 and Fanatec CSL DD no longer lose FFB after alt-tabbing.
  • Career mode – Fixed progression save corruption when quick-loading after a failed delivery mission.
  • AI behavior – AI no longer gets stuck in a loop trying to reverse-park in West Coast USA’s warehouse lots.
  • Scenario editor – Fixed trigger zones not resetting properly after a reset or replay.
  • Modded map LODs – Pop-in fixed for certain terrain decals on large mod maps (e.g., American Road).

Standalone (manual)

  1. Download patch BeamNG_v0255014174_fixed.exe from your account’s update page.
  2. Run as administrator → select your game root folder (e.g., C:\BeamNG.drive).
  3. Overwrite when prompted.

Should you update from an earlier 0.25.x?

Yes – unless you rely on an outdated Lua mod that hasn’t been fixed. The crash and corruption fixes outweigh any minor mod breakage.