- Bug Fix Patch Now Live | Long Drive North - 28 May 2026
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 wh…
- Multiplayer Shared RV Update + New Demo OUT NOW - 18 May 2026
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 upgradesRV appliances - stove and microwaveRV additions - ladder, roof rack and tire rackRV customisation - spray paints and liveriesNew DemoTry 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!55% DiscountFor a limited time, Long Drive North is 55% off, bringing it t…
- Shared RV Update Launches 18 May - 8 May 2026
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 levelRV engine, battery and wheel upgradesRV appliances - stove and microwaveRV additions - ladder, roof rack and tire rackRV customisation - spray paints and liveriesIf 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.Sneak Peek: Permadeath Option, Liveries, More RV Upgrades, Visual ImprovementsIn our quest to…
- RV Upgrades and Cosmetics - First Look! - 9 April 2026
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!RV UpgradesStorage 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.AppliancesIn 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…
- Shared RV and RV Upgrades - Launching in May/June - 25 February 2026
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.A Sneak Peak...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!Passenger SeatStanding in the back of a moving RV isn't ideal, so friends will have their very own, super comfy passenger seat!Over-CabWe'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.Usable LadderIn this update, you will not start with a ladder on your RV, you will need to craft it. BUT…
- NEW DEMO + UPDATE OUT NOW | New Content, Rebalancing, Difficulty Options & More - 29 January 2026
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 lootCustomisable difficulty: a storm difficulty slider, allowing you to tailor your experience to a more intense survival experience or a more chilled road tripA better survival experience: rebalanced loot spawns, wolves, higher wildlife spawn rates and improved storm mechanicsQuality of life: keyboard and mouse keybinding, controller button remapping and bug fixesPlus much more, including better highlighted shortcuts and hidden areas, bobbleheads and mugs for your RV dashboard and improved dog companion behaviourPlease note that multiplayer shared RV support is coming in the next planned content update.New Free Demo - Out NowTry before you buy! This new demo features all the…
- Progress Report #2 - January Update: New Area and Points of Interest - 16 January 2026
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.New Points of Interest (POIs)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!Recipe SheetsIn addition to giving you more to explore we're also making exploration more meaningful. Careful loot reba…
- Early Version of the January Update Now Available for Testing! | Unstable Branch - 18 December 2025
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.Early Version of the January Update Now Available for Community Testing on the Unstable BranchWe 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 rele…
- January Update - Progress Report: Improved Exploration, Storm and More - 11 December 2025
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.January Update Progress Report: Improved Exploration, Storm, Keybinding and MoreImproved ExplorationOne 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…
- Hotfix Now Live | Save Issue Bug Fix - 28 November 2025
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.
- Patch Now Live + What's Next For Long Drive North - 25 November 2025
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 E…
- OUT NOW: Long Drive North Early Access - 18 November 2025
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!What to Expect From Early Access LaunchThose 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 g…
- Long Drive North Early Access - Worldwide Launch Time - 14 November 2025
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 LaunchWhat to Expect From Early Access LaunchThose 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 ju…
- Long Drive North (Early Access) now Launches on November 18 - 4 November 2025
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.Why the Delay?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 t…
- Early Access Launches on November 6 + Roadmap Revealed! - 24 October 2025
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:Q1 2026FeaturesCo-op: Shared RV optionCo-op: Usable passenger seatCo-op: Ability to drive other players' RVsRVUsable ladderAbility to place bed in RV overcabRadio: Further LDN Radio broadcasts and musicWorldNew routes, areas and POIsUnique lore items (notes, photos, posters etc)LoadoutsNew unlockable player characterNew unlockable dog companionCraftingAdditions to…
- Long Drive North - Demo Now Available in Steam Next Fest! - 13 October 2025
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.Demo Availability DatesThe 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!What to Expect From the Demo and Early Access LaunchAt Early Access launch the game will feature endless route generation and new crafting recipes. Otherwise, the demo is representat…
- Steam Playtest Application Now Open + Early Access Launching in November! - 28 August 2025
Hello all,We have lots of exciting news for you today, so let's get to it!New Trailer and Early Access Release NewsWe'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!Steam Playtest Applications Now LiveApplications 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…
- Playtest Signs Ups are Now Open! - 25 April 2025
Development on Long Drive North is progressing nicely as we head towards our Early Access launch later this year, and we can't wait to share more with you when it's ready! We Need Your Help to Playtest Long Drive North! Playtest applications are now open, until 5pm BST/9am PDT on 28th April. This playtest is limited to a very small number of players and we expect to receive many more applications than we can accept. We are planning multiple opportunities for the community to take part in playtesting before Early Access launch, so make sure to join the Discord to keep up-to-date on the latest news. This is an exciting opportunity to have your say early on in development and help shape Long Drive North! Join the Discord and head to the #announcements channel for sign up instructions! Thank you, The Long Drive North team
- Community Playtests + More Game Info Coming in Spring 2025 - 16 December 2024
Hello all, As we approach the end of 2024, we wanted to offer you an update on Long Drive North! The team is hard at work on the game and can't wait to share more with you. We're happy to announce that we'll be running community playtests starting in Spring 2025. These early playtests will be limited to a small number of players, so make sure to follow, wishlist and join our Discord to be the first to know about them! More information on the game will also be shared in Spring, so stay tuned! In the meantime, we'll be sharing regular FAQs on the Discord where we round up and answer some of the most commonly asked questions. Additionally, we'll be sharing polls to gauge your thoughts and opinions on the game so far and what you'd like to see from it. Make sure to join the Long Drive North Discord, to be the first to hear about new content, playtests, FAQS and polls! Keep an eye out for mo…
- Welcome to Long Drive North - Join the Discord Now - 6 November 2024
Hello, and welcome to Long Drive North! We've been blown away by your support and enthusiasm for our game so far, and cannot wait to show you more in the lead up to our Early Access launch in 2025. We'll be continuing to keep an eye on Steam forums, and will be sharing much more via Steam announcements like these, so make sure to wishlist and follow the game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3179350/Long_Drive_North_CoOp_RV_Simulator/ Join the Discord for Early Playtests! You can also join our Discord to chat with fellow players, keep up to date with the latest news, and, in due course, gain access to early playtests to help us test the game! Join us on Social Media We're also keen to meet you where you are, so we've set up official social media accounts on Facebook, X, Bluesky, Instagram and TikTok. We are super excited to have you along for the ride, and to share more about Long Dri…
