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We've just launched a patch for Long Drive North which fixes a number of issues that you've kindly reported. Thank you for your feedback!
🐛 Bug Fixes
❗Fixed issue with the storm not triggering.
❗Fixed issue with inventory saving in multiplayer.
Fixed issue where the engine SFX would not play for clients in multiplayer.
Fixed issue with certain items being difficult to collect from inside the stove and microwaves.
Fixed issue where a duplicate character model would appear in the passenger seat in multiplayer.
Fixed issue where empty water bottles disappeared when you drank water with a full inventory. The empty water bottles now drop onto the ground.
Fixed issue with some white highlights never disappearing in the tutorial.
Fixed issue where the player would sit in the wrong direction on red chairs.
Fixed issue with a chair in the world that would cause the player to be stuck on it.
Fixed issue where tutorial progress could be locked if certain objectives were completed before they appeared.
Fixed issue where the RV would sink into a particular road in the world.
🎮Tweaks
To avoid confusion, a prompt now appears when attempting to use a small storage box that someone else is already using.
To avoid issues with not being able to enter/exit the RV, players can now enter/exit the RV whilst it is moving.
It's time to gather your party, bundle into an RV and begin your road trip! The much anticipated shared RV multiplayer option is now available in Long Drive North!
This update includes:
Shared RV option for multiplayer!
Death consequences - choose your difficulty level (including permadeath!)
RV engine, battery and wheel upgrades
RV appliances - stove and microwave
RV additions - ladder, roof rack and tire rack
RV customisation - spray paints and liveries
Try before you buy - we've just launched a new free demo so you can experience a slice of the newly updated Long Drive North, including the shared RV multiplayer option. Just head to the store page and download the demo to begin your road trip.
Your save game progress will also transfer over to the game once purchased so you can continue your adventure seamlessly!
For a limited time, Long Drive North is 55% off, bringing it to it's best price yet!
⭐ New Features
Shared RV Mode - Choose to share an RV with friends or travel in separate RVs. Press U to whistle for the dog - this changes the dog ownership between players in Shared RV Mode.
Death Consequences - Choose your difficulty setting - from no consequences to permadeath!
Bed - The bed can now be placed in the over-cab above the driver’s seat. It can also be stored into your inventory.
Passenger Seat - The passenger seat is now usable!
Ladder - The ladder is now usable! However, it is not applied to the RV by default, you will need to craft it to access the roof.
Stoves - Stoves can be found in the world and moved into your RV. Apply a frying pan to the stovetop to cook recipes. The stove is powered by propane - ensure you find a propane tank and place it into the propane tank storage compartment on the outside of the RV.
Microwaves - Microwaves can be found in the world and moved into your RV. The microwave is powered by electricity - ensure your engine and battery are installed and the engine is switched on.
🎨 Customization
Spray paints can be found at POIs and sprayed onto your RV
Liveries can be found at POIs and applied to your RV
🔨 New Craftable Items - These are items that can be crafted using the Crafting Station on the outside of your RV!
Ladder (was previously applied to the RV by default)
Roof Rack
Tire Rack
Water Tank
Water Filter for Water Tank
Fuel Tank
Heater
Foldable Bench
Red Foldable Chair
Green Foldable Chair
Small Storage Box
Metal Tubing
🔍 New Scavengable Items - These are items that can be found in the world as various POIs!
Spray Paints
Liveries
Economy Engine
Fast Engine
Improved Batteries
Winter Wheels
Stove
Microwave
Small Propane Tank
Large Propane Tank
🎮Tweaks
Added repair garage POI
Tarmac road texture has been improved
Added improved grass in some areas of the world
“Waiting for other players to sleep” UI appears when you sleep in multiplayer (previously it was a plain black screen)
Campfires cannot be lit during light rain, heavy rain and storms
Empty Water Bottles can be recycled to get Scrap Plastic
Item Radial Wheel and Dog Radial Wheel now has a cancel button
Barrel model changes when a barrel is opened by a crowbar
Breath particle effect appears when the player is cold
Craftable items have been organized into categories in the Crafting Station UI
New prompts have been added to the tutorial
Save name can be inputted when creating a singleplayer session
Removed the need to find certain items in the world before being able to craft them
General cleaning and optimizing of the world
General improvements to interactions
🐛 Bug Fixes
Fixed issue where you could see the RV headlights through objects
Fixed issue where siphoning into a jerrycan that was inside the RV compartment would cause the RV to fly
Fixed issue where the player could not hear other players' gunshots
Fixed issue where wolves would damage the player, despite being dead
Fixed issue with dead animals floating and/or animations not playing correctly
Fixed issue where the dog would float in certain areas
And many many more…
We're delighted to reveal that you'll be able to get your hands on Long Drive North's shared RV update on May 18th!
This update will include:
Shared RV option for multiplayer!
Death consequences - choose your difficulty level
RV engine, battery and wheel upgrades
RV appliances - stove and microwave
RV additions - ladder, roof rack and tire rack
RV customisation - spray paints and liveries
If you're yet to jump in and wish to try before you buy, the good news is that we'll also be releasing a newly updated demo on May 18th - so you can experience a slice of the latest version of the game and give shared RVs a shot!
While we have previously given you first looks at shared RV functionality and RV upgrades, today we're giving you a sneak peek at some other exciting additions which will round out this update.
In our quest to further offer you a more customised survival experience, we're introducing a number of options regarding what happens when you die. When you start a new journey you'll be presented with the following options:
Lose nothing when you die. You respawn with full stats (Personal stats such as health, hunger, thirst etc, as well as RV stats such as engine battery, fuel etc).
Dying means you will lose all items in your inventory, except those which are mapped to your hotbar. You respawn with 75% stats.
Dying means you will lose all items you are carrying. You respawn with 50% stats.
Permadeath. Dying means you will have to start a new game.
As well as spray paint options we will also be introducing liveries so you can further make your RV your own.
In addition to the RV upgrades previously revealed, this update will also introduce the ability to craft a fuel tank, water tank and water filter.
We're also enhancing a couple of visual elements, namely grass and road textures.
This new grass visual looks a lot less flat and two-dimensional, making for more believable foliage.
And our new road texture is less repetitive and 'patchy', making it a little easier on the eye.
Work is progressing nicely on the next Long Drive North update! Launching in May, this update will introduce a shared RV option for multiplayer and a number of RV upgrades such as engine enhancements, appliances and storage, as well as RV customisation. These upgrades will give your road trips a greater sense of purpose and game progression.
Today we're sharing a first look at some of the RV upgrades currently in development. Enjoy!
Storage for fuel, tires and RV parts is vital to your journey through the American wilderness. This update will allow you to craft handy roof racks and tire racks!
Make sure your friends feel welcome in and around your RV by crafting a foldable bench and chairs.
In addition to the existing storage cabinets you can craft, we're adding a number of useful interior RV appliances which will be key to your survival.
Craft a heater to keep your RV warm.
Make sure to explore plenty of points of interest and keep an eye out for microwaves and stoves, which you'll be able to pick up and take back to install in your RV. These will also give players more to do when using the upcoming shared RV option, with the ability to cook food while on the move.
In addition to the bobbleheads you can find at POIs and place in your RV, introduced in the last update, we're adding the ability to spray paint your RV in a variety of colours. Make your RV your own!
We can't wait to get this update into your hands in May and hear what you think! Keep an eye out for news on the update release.
We're excited to share that the next update for Long Drive North, launching May/June, will feature a shared RV option for multiplayer, as well as a number of RV upgrades including: engine upgrades; appliances; storage options; liveries and more!
We hugely appreciate the support you've all given us, especially those of you who purchased the game at launch and have been here since day one.
Here is a sneak peak at some highly requested features that will be a part of the next update. We can’t wait to hear what you think!
Standing in the back of a moving RV isn't ideal, so friends will have their very own, super comfy passenger seat!
We're also implementing the ability to place your bed roll in the over-cab above the driver's seat for a cosy night's sleep.
In this update, you will not start with a ladder on your RV, you will need to craft it. BUT, once crafted, the new ladder can be used by you and your friends!
Keep an eye out for more news as we move towards our next update!
New update live now, plus a 60% discount!
Still on the fence? Then try before you buy with our new free demo.
This update includes...
More variety: new areas to journey through + multiple large new POIs to explore and loot
Customisable difficulty: a storm difficulty slider, allowing you to tailor your experience to a more intense survival experience or a more chilled road trip
A better survival experience: rebalanced loot spawns, wolves, higher wildlife spawn rates and improved storm mechanics
Quality of life: keyboard and mouse keybinding, controller button remapping and bug fixes
Plus much more, including better highlighted shortcuts and hidden areas, bobbleheads and mugs for your RV dashboard and improved dog companion behaviour
Please note that multiplayer shared RV support is coming in the next planned content update.
Try before you buy! This new demo features all the gameplay improvements from the latest game update.
Plus, once you buy the game, you can continue your journey seamlessly - your save data from the demo transfers across to the game itself.
Simply head to the Long Drive North store page to download the free demo.
Please note that saves from previous versions of the game should work with the new update, but if you experience any issues, please submit a report to us via the in-game F11 bug report function!
⭐ Additions
Added new areas, such as the rocky road trails
Added new POIs, such as the junkyard, farm and trailer park
Added a ‘Storm Slider’ so players can control the speed of the storm, allowing players to control difficulty
Added new dirt roads to highlight off-road shortcuts and hidden areas
Added wolves for increased danger
Added bobbleheads and mugs that can be found in POIs and placed onto the dashboard of the RV
Added recipe sheets that can be found in POIs to help with cooking better meals
Added keybindings for keyboard and mouse
Added button remapping for controller
Added the ability to pause the game in singleplayer
Added a visual indicator on the compass to indicate nearby medium and large points of interest (POIs)
The dog companion now barks when passing medium and large POIs
The dog companion now whimpers when the storm is close
Added a visual and audible static indicator when the storm is close
Added new SFX (as well as updating some existing SFX)
🎮Tweaks
The storm indicator in the bottom right-hand corner of the HUD now tells you how many hours away the storm is, rather than distance. This allows players to understand how much time they have before the storm gets too close.
The storm now moves at a constant speed, rather than jumping unpredictably.
The storm continues to move whilst you sleep (previously, it would pause between 7pm-7am).
Keep your RV door closed! Leaving it open now affects the player's temperature.
Keep warm! Cold temperatures now affect player’s stats.
Max stamina value has been doubled.
Stamina is affected by 25% when you are tired, hungry or thirsty. For example - If you are tired, hungry and thirsty, your stamina is affected by 75%.
The requirements for each crafting tier have been tripled (except for the required amount of tools, which remains the same).
Reduced loot in the starting area.
Barrels have a chance to give 1-2 rocks when searched.
Increased the spawn rate of existing animals - bears, deer and rabbits.
The siphon is now a Tier 1 crafting item.
The spawn rates of all items have been tweaked with luxury items (such as wheel jacks, engines and engine batteries) more likely to spawn at specific POIs.
🐛 Bug Fixes
Fixed major bug issue where the world would not spawn after 3-4 routes.
Fixed issue where ammo boxes always provided 1 bullet per box. Bullet amounts are now randomised.
Fixed issue where the ‘Settings’ and ‘Exit’ buttons on the main menu would not work when the following resolution settings were applied: 1400x1050, 1280x1024, 1280x960, 1152x864, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480.
Fixed issue where equipable items would get stuck to the player.
Work is progressing nicely on the first major update for Long Drive North. As we move towards the late January update release we wanted to share a first look at some of the new points of interest you'll be exploring and scavenging!
As previously announced, this update focuses on improving the world and loot balancing. We're also adding a storm difficulty setting, keybinds and controller remapping, improving exploration and more.
Please note that all content shown and discussed here is work in progress and may be subject to change.
As well as surfacing existing POIs more clearly we're also adding a variety of new ones. You'll have to keep an eye out for new locations to explore and scavenge, including the farm, the trailer park and the junkyard!
In addition to giving you more to explore we're also making exploration more meaningful. Careful loot rebalancing is a large part of this, ensuring that watching out for POIs and looting them are key to your survival. Another way we're making POI exploration more rewarding is by introducing recipe sheets which you can find - store them in your inventory or stick them on your RV walls as posters.
A priority for this update is making the world feel more expansive and varied - take a look at the new rocky road area we've been working on!
We can't wait to get this update in your hands whether you've already begun your roadtrip or you're looking to begin your journey soon! Remember we'll be launching a new demo alongside this update so you can try the newly updated Long Drive North before you buy - plus you'll be able to transfer your save progress over to the game should you pick it up.
See you soon!
We're working away on the first major update for Long Drive North, launching late January. This update focuses on storm gameplay, quality of life improvements, loot balancing and more.
In addition to our internal playtesting, it's crucial that we gain additional feedback and bug reports ahead of the public launch in January, which will allow us to make adjustments before it goes live publicly - and ensure a better game update for everyone.
We want as much feedback and as many bug reports as we can get, which is why we've launched an early version of the January update on the unstable branch, available now for community testing!
Not all of you will want to play an update early - as the name implies, this unstable version is expected to be buggier and less stable than the version which is later released publicly. It is also missing some elements of the update which are still being worked on.
If you don't want to play this early unstable version, you don't need to do anything. You'll receive the update automatically when it is released publicly in late January.
For those of you who do want to jump in and play this early version, please follow these steps below and make sure to let us know what you think of the update on the Steam forums and our Discord.
PLEASE NOTE: WE RECOMMEND YOU START A NEW SAVE FILE TO SEE THE FULL IMPACT OF THE STORM ADJUSTMENTS AND LOOT REBALANCING.
There's also a known issue with this build where characters or RVs may be invisible. If you encounter this issue, please press the keys CTRL+F5 to refresh the world, which will make characters or RVs reappear.
- Load up Steam and head to your library
- Right click on Long Drive North and then select "Properties"
- Head to the Beta tab and in the drop down select "unstable_test_branch" (no password needed)
- This will then download the new update for you
⭐ Additions
Added keybindings for keyboard and mouse!
Added button remapping for controller!
Added a ‘Storm Slider’ so players can control the speed of the storm, allowing players to control difficulty
Added the ability to pause the game in singleplayer
Added a visual indicator on the compass to indicate nearby medium and large points of interest (POIs)
The dog companion now barks when passing points of interest (POIs)
Added a new tire track texture to highlight off-road shortcuts and hidden areas
🎮Tweaks
The storm indicator in the bottom right-hand corner of the HUD now tells you how many hours away the storm is, rather than distance. This allows players to understand how much time they have before the storm gets too close.
The storm now moves at a constant speed, rather than jumping unpredictably.
The storm continues to move whilst you sleep (previously, it would pause between 7pm-7am).
Keep your RV door closed! Leaving it open now affects the player's temperature.
Keep warm! Cold temperatures now affect player’s stats.
Max stamina value has been doubled.
Stamina is affected by 25% when you are tired, hungry or thirsty. For example - If you are tired, hungry and thirsty, your stamina is affected by 75%.
The requirements for each crafting tier have been tripled (except for the required amount of tools, which remains the same).
Reduced loot in the starting area.
Loot rebalancing - made it easier to find some items and harder to find others.
More variety of loot can be found at POIs.
Barrels have a chance to give 1-2 rocks when searched.
🐛 Bug Fixes
Fixed major bug issue where the world would not spawn after 3-4 routes.
Fixed issue where ammo boxes always provided 1 bullet per box. Bullet amounts are now randomised.
Fixed issue where the ‘Settings’ and ‘Exit’ buttons on the main menu would not work when the following resolution settings were applied: 1400x1050, 1280x1024, 1280x960, 1152x864, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480.
We're hard at work on the first major update for Long Drive North, and we wanted to take a moment to keep you all in the loop and speak about some of our progress so far!
As previously announced, our first major update will now launch in late January and will focus on improving the world and loot balancing. Please take a read of this previous announcement if you haven't already, as today's post will just be speaking about some of the improvements and additions rather than the entire update.
Please note that all content shown and discussed here is work in progress and may be subject to change.
One element of the update which we've been focused on is improving visibility of important POIs, as we are finding that lots of people are driving past some of the more hidden points of interest, adding to the feeling of the world being empty.
We are working on a number of improvements in this area:
Adding a visual indicator on the compass to indicate nearby medium and large points of interest (POIs)
Changing dog companion behaviour, so that they will bark when passing medium and large points of interest (POIs)
Adding a new tire track texture to better highlight off-road shortcuts and hidden areas.
Another aspect we're keen to improve on in this update is the storm. We're working hard on a number of improvements to ensure a more consistent and logical gameplay experience and to offer more player choice:
Adding a storm indicator in the bottom right-hand corner of the HUD, to tell you how many in-game hours away the storm is, rather than distance, allowing you to understand how much time you have before the storm gets too close.
Tweaking the storm so that it will now move at a constant speed, rather than jumping unpredictably.
Adding a ‘Storm Slider’, allowing you to select the speed of the storm, essentially controlling how easy or challenging you wish the storm speed to be. This should help allow for a calmer experience for those of you who find the current storm overbearing or a more intense survival experience for those of you finding the current storm not threatening enough.
Alongside bug fixes, another area we have been working on for this upcoming January update is quality of life. Here's just some of the additions in development aimed at making the game a better overall experience:
Adding keybindings for keyboard and mouse
Adding button remapping for controller
Adding the ability to pause the game in singleplayer
Thanks for checking in and we hope you enjoyed this sneak peak at some of the improvements we're working on to be released in the January update!
Hello,
We have fixed an issue regarding saving:
Saving outside your RV caused you to load back into the game in the incorrect location.
Please take a read of our previous announcement for further details on our update plan!
Thanks again for your reports and support for Long Drive North.
Hello all,
First off, thank you so much for playing Long Drive North, and sorry for the radio silence so far - following all of the feedback we needed to take stock and revise our planned updates.
It's clear that the game has not met your expectations at Early Access launch, and for that we are sorry.
We have a small bug fix patch which is now live. This patch will not address a lot of your issues and concerns, but we wanted to show you that we are still here, and that we will be launching some bigger updates over the coming months.
We have always wanted Long Drive North to be a true Early Access game, where we listen to what you want. As a small team, there will be issues and bugs that can only be found with lots of people playing the game, so we really appreciate all of your feedback! We are listening.
We have seen a lot of comments about the price of the game. There's a tough balance in Early Access: launch too soon and there's not enough content, launch too late and players can’t help shape the game. We believed we had enough content, and have been very open about what is and is not in the game at launch - we didn’t want players buying the game without understanding this.
That said, it’s clear that many of you aren’t yet feeling that the price you paid was worth the money, and we are sorry for that. We hope that over the life of the game we can deliver on what you expected and rectify your feelings towards this. With this in mind, we wanted to outline what we see as the journey forward:
Our first major update will now launch in late January and will focus on improving the world.
We have had lots of reports of the map ending, and people falling through the world. Fixing this is our first priority. Your bug reports have been really valuable in helping us understand why this is happening.
In addition, we are finding that lots of people are driving past some of the more hidden points of interest, adding to the feeling of the world being empty. We'll make the location of more of these important POIs more obvious. Plus, we'll be improving the way the map is created to add more variety and more places to explore and loot.
Finally, we will be re-balancing the loot system to address your feedback about food and other items.
These are the foundations of the game, so it is important we address these first.
Alongside the update in January, we'll be launching a new demo - so if you have not purchased it yet, you can check our progress, and buy when it feels right for you. We want to ensure you all get a chance to play before you buy, and check you're getting the experience you expect.
Once the game foundations are improved, and it is clear that players are happy with the work we are doing, we will add shared RV support.
🐛 Bug Fixes
Fixed issue where jerrycan would stick to the player after siphoning fuel
Fixed issue with player falling through the ground upon loading a save game
Fixed Authentication issue preventing players from joining a multiplayer session
Fixed arrows not saving when placed on the ground inside or outside RV
Fixed issue where renaming a save file prevented players from loading it
Fixed issue where tire condition wouldn’t increase if repaired by other players
Fixed issue where no audio would play when the RV crashed into an object
Fixed issue where the dog would float outside the RV when barking at the incoming storm
Fixed issue where abandoned vehicles would show differing fuel amounts per player
Fixed issue where weather wouldn’t progress after the player slept
Fixed issue where dog icon would show incorrectly on the compass UI
Fixed various words that were not localised
Thank you for your support so far.
The journey has just begun!
The time has finally come to hit the road.
Long Drive North is OUT NOW in Early Access!
How far can you survive your Long Drive North?
This is just the beginning. We're excited to share this core experience with you, and to build upon that foundation with major updates throughout Early Access.
Make sure to share any bug reports via the in-game f11 bug report function, and let us know your suggestions via the Steam forums and the Long Drive North Discord.
And don't forget to leave a Steam review, to let us and other players know what you think of the game!
Those of you who played the NextFest Demo will have a good idea of what to expect.
Like the demo, at Early Access launch Long Drive North features the core survival mechanics and repair mechanics - and supports co-op with separate RVs.
However, the Early Access launch version also includes endless route generation - and, of course, the ability to save your progress.
We have lots of exciting content planned during Early Access, including our first major content update: shared RVs in co-op! Take a look at what's planned for early 2026 and beyond:
Features
Co-op: Shared RV option
Co-op: Usable passenger seat
Co-op: Ability to drive other players' RVs
RV
Usable ladder
Ability to place bed in RV overcab
Radio: Further LDN Radio broadcasts and music
World
New routes, areas and POIs
Unique lore items (notes, photos, posters etc)
Loadouts
New unlockable player character
New unlockable dog companion
Crafting
Additions to Tier 3 crafting
Tier 4 crafting
General
Bug fixes and quality of life improvements
Photo mode
Keybinds
Difficulty setting
Additional routes, areas and POIs
Further lore
RV customisation
RV functionalities (propane tanks, electricity system etc)
RV appliances (fridge, microwave, oven etc)
New RV types
New unlockable playable characters
New unlockable dogs
New wildlife
New forageables
New tools
Towing
Cassette tapes (music, diary entries, recipes, tips etc)
Usable instant camera
Mod support
Disclaimer: With larger updates which improve upon the game fundamentals, there is a possibility of save files being wiped. Roadmap subject to change.
We know many of you are excited to get your hands on Long Drive North as soon as possible, so here's exactly when you can jump in!
The game will launch globally on November 18 at 7am PST/10am EST/3pm GMT.
We've put together a countdown to launch so you can all keep an eye on exactly how long you have left to wait:
Countdown to Early Access Launch
Those of you who played the NextFest Demo will have a good idea of what to expect.
Like the demo, at Early Access launch Long Drive North features the core survival mechanics and repair mechanics - and supports co-op with separate RV's.
However, the Early Access launch version also includes endless route generation - and, of course, the ability to save your progress.
How far can you survive your Long Drive North?
We're excited to share this core experience with you, and hear your thoughts and feedback! This is just the beginning.
We have lots of exciting content planned during Early Access, including our first major content update: shared RVs in co-op! Take a look at what's planned for early 2026 and beyond:
Co-op: Shared RV option
Co-op: Usable passenger seat
Co-op: Ability to drive other players' RVs
Usable ladder
Ability to place bed in RV overcab
Radio: Further LDN Radio broadcasts and music
New routes, areas and POIs
Unique lore items (notes, photos, posters etc)
New unlockable player character
New unlockable dog companion
Additions to Tier 3 crafting
Tier 4 crafting
Bug fixes and quality of life improvements
Photo mode
Keybinds
Difficulty setting
Additional routes, areas and POIs
Further lore
RV customisation
RV functionalities (propane tanks, electricity system etc)
RV appliances (fridge, microwave, oven etc)
New RV types
New unlockable playable characters
New unlockable dogs
New wildlife
New forageables
New tools
Towing
Cassette tapes (music, diary entries, recipes, tips etc)
Usable instant camera
Mod support
In our final pre-launch checks we have encountered some save issues. We have therefore taken the tough decision to delay Early Access launch until November 18.
Those of you who played the NextFest demo will have a good idea of what to expect from the Early Access launch version.
Like the demo, at Early Access launch Long Drive North features the core survival mechanics and repair mechanics - and supports co-op with separate RV's. However, the Early Access launch version also includes endless route generation - and, of course, the ability to save your progress.
In our final pre-launch checks we have found some issues with saving and loading. As an Early Access game, there will always be some bugs and glitches. But the saving bugs we've encountered would have a negative impact on the experience of lots of players, so we have decided to delay launch by a couple of weeks to get these resolved.
We appreciate that this news will be disappointing to many of you who are excited join our Early Access journey. Thank you all for your patience. We can’t wait to get the game into your hands on November 18!
Long Drive North will launch in Early Access on November 6!
Special thanks to Ullyria Rae-Leigh and Kiwadian, who feature in the trailer.
Join us for Early Access launch to explore and survive the endless American wilderness as you drive and repair your trusty old RV. Scavenge for parts, hunt and cook, all alone or with up to 4 friends in separate RVs.
We have lots of exciting content planned during Early Access, including our first major content update: shared RVs in co-op! Take a look at what's planned for early 2026 and beyond:
Features
Co-op: Shared RV option
Co-op: Usable passenger seat
Co-op: Ability to drive other players' RVs
RV
Usable ladder
Ability to place bed in RV overcab
Radio: Further LDN Radio broadcasts and music
World
New routes, areas and POIs
Unique lore items (notes, photos, posters etc)
Loadouts
New unlockable player character
New unlockable dog companion
Crafting
Additions to Tier 3 crafting
Tier 4 crafting
General
Bug fixes and quality of life improvements
Photo mode
Keybinds
Difficulty setting
Additional routes, areas and POIs
Further lore
RV customisation
RV functionalities (propane tanks, electricity system etc)
RV appliances (fridge, microwave, oven etc)
New RV types
New unlockable playable characters
New unlockable dogs
New wildlife
New forageables
New tools
Towing
Cassette tapes (music, diary entries, recipes, tips etc)
Usable instant camera
Mod support
Disclaimer: With larger updates which improve upon the game fundamentals, there is a possibility of save files being wiped. Roadmap subject to change.
See you at Early Access launch!
Long Drive North Early Access Demo is now live until 20th October!
Limited to just two routes, the Long Drive North Early Access Demo is your first look at this highly anticipated game. Explore and survive the harsh American wilderness as you drive and repair your trusty old RV, scavenge for parts, hunt and cook to survive. The demo (and the initial Early Access launch version) supports single player, and up to 4 player co-op in separate RVs. Shared RVs will be added in the first major content update following Early Access launch.
The demo is available to play until 20th October at 10am PDT/6pm BST. From this point the demo will no longer be playable, so make sure to play it before then!
At Early Access launch the game will feature endless route generation and new crafting recipes. Otherwise, the demo is representative of the game at Early Access launch, so this is a great opportunity to get a true taste of Long Drive North.
Please note that the demo does not support save functionality, and progress in the demo will not transfer to the Early Access game. At Early Access launch, Long Drive North will support saving.
We can’t wait to hear what you think, so make sure to leave a demo review on Steam!
We hope you enjoy your road trip!
The Long Drive North Team
Hello all,
We have lots of exciting news for you today, so let's get to it!
We've just released a brand new trailer along with a piece of news that we know you've all been waiting for: Long Drive North will launch in Early Access this November!
Head over to IGN to watch the new trailer, and take a look at just some of what you and your friends will get up to on your multiplayer road trip!
Applications are now open for our Steam Playtest which will run next week, from 1st – 8th September! Head to the Steam store page, scroll to the 'Join the Long Drive North Playtest' widget and hit the green 'Request Access' button now to apply!
Steam Playtest players are selected at random, so applying does not guarantee participation. Players selected for the playtest will have the ability to invite up to three friends from their Steam friends list, to enable multiplayer testing. The successful applicants (selected at random by Steam) will receive an email from Steam once they have been accepted – so check your email inbox on Monday 1st September (including junk)!
If you have not received an email by 2nd September and your playtest status on the store page has not changed, you can assume you were unsuccessful this time.
Playtest Dates
Applications open: NOW OPEN
Applications close/playtest begins: Monday 1st September at 11am BST/3am PDT
Playtest closes: Monday 8th September at 11am BST/3am PDT
How to Submit Feedback
Please press F11 to use the in-game feedback function.
Can I post about the playtest online?
Yes. The Steam playtest is not under NDA, so you are welcome to post about the playtest online or stream the game/post videos.
That's all for now!
Thanks,
The Long Drive North Team
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