- 2026-09-29 Update - 30 September 2026
1.1.2.0 New Features Garage doors can now be opened and closed with a button located to the right of the door when looking from the inside. Garage doors will still open when driving up to them and close when driving away from them but they will need to be opened and closed manually when when a car is parked in the garage. Also added a sound effect for the garage door. Added gameplay setting "Toggle mouse driving". when this is enabled, clicking LMB will toggle mouse driving on and off instead of having to hold LMB. Fixes Adjusted mouse driving sensitivity and related steering wheel animation. Fixed issue with misaligned Andorra for sale sign. Fixed general store doors clipping. Restored missing signage at Island Bus & Taxi Fixed an issue that made watches and compass impossible to interact with after loading a save. Fixed an issue with putting down compass after purchasing. Restored mat…
- 2026-08-16 Update - 17 August 2026
Fixing a few issues introduced last patch. Fixes Watches no longer disappear after loading a save. Fixed issue with gas pumps no longer accepting payment. Tow truck functionality has been restored. Vehicle damage will now be fixed after paying a mechanic. Stock car racing opponents should be less prone to crash. Telemann Metallurgical job objective should now properly appear on the map after loading a save. Farandon Fisheries delivery objective's reception area doors are accessible again. Light truck center of mass has been adjusted. PS. The demo has been updated and should no longer get stuck on the loading screen
- 2026-07-08 Update - 9 July 2026
1.1.1.0 New Features Attempted various lighting, physics and code optimizations. Added camera shake when starting a vehicle in cockpit view. Added log grapple to excavator at the log claim. Fixes Fixed an issue where the game could freeze to a black screen on launch and eventually crash. Fixed an issue with hardware H-shifters sometimes failing to change gear. Fixed an issue with buses remaining accessible after a job or driving lesson. Fixed an issue when loading a save during Inderpreet's container delivery job. Tentative fixes for various non locally reproducible crashes. Stock car race lap counter now begins after the first lap has been completed.
- 2026-05-21 Update - 21 May 2026
1.1.0.1 Fixes - Fixed an issue where moving the camera with the mouse while steering with the keyboard could cause the vehicle's wheels to come to rest at a different angle than 0. - Fixed an issue with the clutch being inverted by default which could cause the manual transmission to stall easier than intended. - Fixed an issue with luggage spawning under the level during tourist pickup jobs. - It should now be possible to have the Hare towed. - Sound effects should no longer be lost after driving a heavy duty vehicle. - Steering wheel bindings should no longer be lost and unbound axes and buttons should display as such when opening the wheel settings. - AI vehicles should no longer ignore semi-trailers when checking for obstacles.
- 2026-05-12 Update - 12 May 2026
1.1.0.0New update adds an additional car and a vehicle paint shop to repaint your cars. NEW FEATURES:- New demo is playable.- A new vehicle is available, head out to the import dealer in Blackridge and ask Enzo about the Hare.- It is now possible to repaint vehicles. Head to the auto repair shop in Westport and talk to Joe.- Steering wheel controllers have been reworked and should now feel more responsive. The "Steering Speed Scaling" setting has been removed from the game.- Game engine has been updated to UE 5.7.4- FSR has been udpated to 4 (now known as FSR Upscaling), this is optional and must be enabled in the "Video" settings.- Laureate, Landtug, Straight, H400 and Schoolbus have had their steering and powertrains adjusted.- The stock car race is now only 5 laps.FIXES:- All Garbage bin locations for Juan's garbage truck job have been reviewed and fixed.- Fixed various landscape/roa…
- 2026-04-12 Update - 12 April 2026
1.0.5.2 Various bug fixes and landscape improvements. New Features - Added Landscape HLODs. - Added various fences and hedges to landscape. Fixes - Fixed an issue with the motel room rent system, player should now be checked out after a week unless rent is paid. - Fixed the position of interactables for the garbage run and gas station refueling jobs. - Moved some poles and adjusted traffic spines to avoid AI vehicles getting into accidents. - Some hills and roads that were too steep have been smoothed out. - Fixed an issue where access to a work vehicle could be lost if another vehicle was purchased during a job. - Fixed an issue were dialog windows could overlap. - Various adjustments to vehicle physics and materials.
- 2026-03-23 Update - 24 March 2026
1.0.5.1 A quick hotfix for things that didn't make it into last patch. Fixes Fixed dial on H400 that were too dark. Expanded side mirrors FOV and adjusted for each vehicle. Fixed COM on certain AI vehicles.
- 2026-03-21 Update - 22 March 2026
1.0.5.0New features:replaced driving tips with driving controls legend panel. Can be hidden by disabling driving tips in the menu or by disabling simple transmission.Disabled VSM, replaced certain meshes and optimized materials in an effort to reduce crashes.Lumen is no longer the default GI method.Environment fixes and improvements notably to landscape and player houses.Fixes:Fixed a collision issue with the lowboy trailer that prevented it from being picked up.Mirrors now have higher resolution and use less resources.Soda should no longer increase fatigue.Restaurant meals that include a coffee should now restore fatigue.Fixed an issue where it could no longer be possible to interact with a vehicle door after it was closed.Fixed house marker size on the map and minimap.House map marker should now show on the map reliably.Fixed an issue with the steering wheel controls remap menu where…
- 2026-02-18 Update - 18 February 2026
1.0.4.0New features:- Added shader precomputation. Shaders will now compile when the game is launched, reducing the chance of stutters during gameplay.- Added gamepad presets : Simple Transmission 1 and Simple Transmission 2 with gear shifting set to LB/RB and X/A respectively.- Default gamepad preset has been modified : LB is now a modifier button to activate horn and turn signals. Clutch and Thumbstick shifting trigger are now both assigned to RB.- Added horn. default key is Shift on keyboard and LB+L-stick button on the default gamepad preset or L-stick on the simple transmission presets..- Added turn signals. default keys are Z and X on the keyboard, RB+D-pad left,RB+D-pad right on the default gamepad preset, D-pad Left and D-pad Right on ST1 gamepad preset or LB/RB on ST2 gamepad preset.- Restaurant cashier will now invite the player to sit at an empty table when interacted with.Fi…
- 2025-12-08 Update - 9 December 2025
1.0.3.0New features:Clara won't start info dumping until the vehicle is going at least 5mph, giving players a chance to read the driving tips and mission objectives.Owned houses will now be shown on the map.Vehicle repair costs have been halved.Vehicles can now be repaired in player owned house's garage for a fraction of the cost. (interact with toolbox)Vehicles can now be repaired in the paddock at the drag strip and at the speedway. (interact with toolbox)UI mirrors have been replaced with the actual vehicle's mirrors. Toggle on and off with V.Fixes:Load menu should no longer become inaccessible.Xbox controller should no longer show in the list of devices when vieweing the wheel controls.Stock Car Race should no longer end in defeat if winning 2 races in a row without leaving the area or reloading a save.Fixed an issue where steering speed scaling and KB/M steering sensitivity were no…
- 2025-12-01 Update - 2 December 2025
1.0.2.0 New features: - There will now be 5 autosave slots. - Mirrors have been added to vehicle driving mode. Press "V" to cycle through mirror options. the last option is no mirrors. - It is now possible to eat for free at the chinese restaurant while the delivery job is active. Fixes: - Grabbable items should launch less violently if squeezed between physics bodies. - Restaurant customers should now despawn when the delivery job is failed. - Fixed an issue where sold cars could reappear after being sold. - The issue where job giver NPCs would not show the dialog option to offer your services should be fixed. (could never reproduce the issue myself but I did make the check on load more robust and pretty sure it will fix it.) - Multiple player vehicles should now properly save their lights status as well as body and interior colors. - Straight Dump truck should no longer appear empty i…
- 2025-11-29 Update - 29 November 2025
1.0.1.1 Fixes: Semi-trailer units should no longer tip to the side. Fixed incorrect dialog transcript when accepting job 8 Trailers now detach before resetting position, should now prevent an issue where a semi-truck would go flying if reset while tipped. Fixed an issue where trailer's load could not be interacted with upon loading a save if the game was saved after the destination has been reached. Fixed jerky steering if moving the camera and steering a the same time with the keyboard. it should now be possible to tow the Vagary Coupe won as a grand prize at the drag race. Fixed missing localizations.
- 2025-11-28 Update - 28 November 2025
1.0.1.0 New features: Added "unbind" button to remove steering wheel bindings. Removed "analog mode" toggle. Keyboard and mouse steering are smoothed while gamepad and steering wheel are analog. Fixes: Fixed "Using Steering Wheel" toggle that would remain disabled. Fixed an issue with the mail run jobs where it would become impossible to pick up from a mailbox if an envelope was placed in the mailbox first. Reduced maximum damage from collisions. Reduced overall vehicle damage when the undercarriage collides with the road. Changed "Steering Non-linearity" label for "Steering speed scaling" Adjusted clutch release time for every gear except 1 and reverse so that the loss of momentum when changing gears is reduced but the car is still able to launch without stalling. Adjusted vehicles' steering handling when steering with keyboard, mouse and gamepad.
- 2025-11-25 Update - 25 November 2025
1.0.0.6 Added a cheat menu that can be enabled in the gameplay settings. Use it to get out of a sticky situation, rebuild a compromised save or remove some constraints from the game. Added reset vehicle save/load and fallback functionality to semi-trailers. Added analog clutch for steering wheels. 0.0 deadzone and 2 sensitivity is recommended for hardware clutch. Added "Steering Wheel Controller" toggle in settings->controls->wheel to avoid input conflicts when using a gamepad. Disabled by default. Make sure to enable if you plan on using a wheel. Added steering non-linearity slider in settings>gameplay for steering wheels. Sold vehicles should no longer respawn on load. Eddie should now charge the proper amount for modifying cars. Eddie should now recognize the Kaminari as a donor car even if purchased from Kelsey. Fixed an issue which could cause donor cars to respawn and set themselv…
- Steam Awards – Sit Back and Relax – Driving Life - 24 November 2025
Greetings to all from the Driving Life,Community nominations for this year’s Steam Awards have begun. With its calm atmosphere, exploration-driven structure, and a world that gradually draws you in, we believe Driving Life is one of the games that best fits the “Sit Back and Relax” category. But of course, it’s not for us to say—it’s for you.If you think our game deserves this award, you can nominate us on Steam under the “Sit Back and Relax” category.How to nominate:Go to our Steam store page,Click the “Awards – Nominate this Game” option on the right,Select the “Sit Back and Relax” category.Your support means a great deal to us. Every nomination you send lights up the Driving Life, even if just for a moment, and warms our hearts. Thank you in advance for all your support. Driving Life Team
- 2025-11-24 Update - 24 November 2025
1.0.0.5 Replaced input plugin in a bid to make Steering wheels easier to configure and more widely supported. vehicle reset's recorded position will now save/load, and reset function will fallback to the vehicle's default location if no reset position exists. Removed collision on a ladder cage at the Meridian airport which could cause players to get stuck. Changed analog watch face. Changed digital watch display to US format. Fixed an issue introduced last patch that caused the taxi mission to end prematurely after the first ride. Fixed certain values not getting reset on new game. It should now be possible to access all project car parts. Adjusted the location of several gas station fuel cistern interactables. Adjusted the position of some floating vehicle props. Schoolbus should now repair after finishing a job. Fixed certain job rewards which were not in line with the work journal in…
- 2025-11-21 Update - 21 November 2025
1.0.0.4 There is now a "reset vehicle" button. hit Backspace on the keyboard to reset the vehicle position. There is now an additional third person camera which does not auto-center. Fixed an issue in the second lesson of B license where the objective to drive to East Samuelton would be cleared as soon as the player enters the schoolbus. Fixed an issue in the second lesson of B license where the objective to open the schoolbus door could be cleared before arriving at the bus stop. Minimap rotation should no longer be frozen while in driving mode. Main map player marker arrow should now point in the direction the player is facing. Fixed an issue where driver controls tables could not be scrolled with the gamepad. Fixed taxi passenger not closing door after boarding the vehicle. Fixed taxi passenger not standing up after exiting the vehicle. Fixed an issue that could prevent commuter bus…
- 2025-11-18 Update - 19 November 2025
1.0.0.3 Analog clutch value and animation should now properly follow axis input when the clutch is released. Brake pedal animation should now mirror hardware pedal in analog mode. Fixed an issue where player could get trapped inside buildings if exiting a vehicle too close to a wall. Fixed inverted dialog lines for NPC Barry. Moved traffic light poles away from the road and adjusted traffic splines in an effort to reduce accidents at intersections. Toggle Lights and Map steering wheel buttons should now be functional. Coffee should now cost $1 instead of $2 Vehicle repair should now cost $2 per health point instead of $5 Fixed an issue where missing addresses on mailboxes would prevent them from properly saving and loading during a mail run. Added events on job start to prevent issue where NPC would still be asking player for the keys back, making it impossible to obtain the work vehicl…
- 2025-11-17 Update - 17 November 2025
1.0.0.2 New minimap can now be enabled from the gameplay settings. (note that position marker will only appear on the minimap once the compass is purchased) Changed player position marker to black arrow. Steering sensitivity can now be adjusted from the gameplay settings. this does not affect analog mode. Fixed mouse shifting on Light truck Vehicle throttle pedal animation should now react to hardware throttle pedal even if analog mode isn't enabled. Vehicle should no longer accelerate while the clutch is pressed and it should not be possible to shift while the accelerator is pressed. (unless simple transmission is enabled). When using the keyboard or mouse to shift, there is a 0.5 seconds delay until the clutch is fully depressed. Keep this in mind when starting the car or shifting gears. It should no longer be possible to initiate a solo drag race by rolling up to the starting line wi…
- 2025-11-14 Update - 14 November 2025
1.0.0.1 Fixed issue preventing rapid gear shift when using hardware H-shifter. Fixed glass on Bavarian and Landchooner player vehicle. Fixed issue preventing driving tips from being disabled. Fixed flickering fuel gauge UI and incorrect fuel usage on certain vehicles. Fixed blank taxi job giver map marker tooltip when doing taxi job. Fixed issue that could cause taxi passenger from spawning with negative X scale. Fixed issue where player vehicle could collide with trash in the Patty Queen parking lot, causing an accident.
