Is BeamNG.drive Free? Price, Free Mods and Multiplayer Explained (2026)

Quick answer: No, BeamNG.drive is not free. It costs $24.99 (about €22.50 in Europe) on Steam, and the same $24.99 on PlayStation 5. Once you own it on PC, every update is free, thousands of mods are free, and online multiplayer through the BeamMP mod is free too.

Written by Tom, founder of HTNetwork, which hosts BeamMP servers for BeamNG.drive multiplayer. Prices checked 20 October 2026.

How much does BeamNG.drive cost?

BeamNG.drive costs $24.99 as a one-time purchase, with no subscription and no paid DLC required to play.

BeamNG.drive is still in Early Access, meaning it is playable and regularly updated but not officially finished. Every update has been free to existing owners; version 0.40 launched on 19 October 2026.

If you want to play online with friends or use mods, buy the PC version. The PS5 version does not support mods or BeamMP.

How can you get BeamNG.drive cheaper?

The cheapest legitimate way is to wait for a Steam sale. In 2026, BeamNG.drive has dropped to $19.99 (20% off) during sales in January, March and June (Steambase price history).

• Steam seasonal sales (Summer, Autumn and Winter) are when discounts usually appear. Add it to your Steam wishlist to get an email when it goes on sale.
• Third-party key sites sometimes list it a few dollars lower, but they are not official stores. Buying from Steam, Epic, Humble or the PlayStation Store is the safest route.
• There is no free-to-play version. Any site offering a "free full download" is distributing a pirated copy (see the warning below).

What is free in BeamNG.drive?

After the one-time purchase, almost everything else costs nothing.

BeamNG.drive has no official online multiplayer mode. Version 0.40 added local split-screen, but to play online with friends on PC you use BeamMP, a free mod with its own launcher and server browser.

Is BeamNG.drive worth $24.99?

For most players who enjoy driving games, yes. You pay once and get every future update, free mods and free online multiplayer through BeamMP, so the cost per hour falls the longer you play.

It is a sandbox physics simulator rather than a racing game with a career mode, so it suits people who enjoy experimenting, crashing, building scenarios or driving with friends. If you mainly want structured races and progression, check gameplay videos before you buy.

BeamNG.drive's soft-body physics are demanding on your PC, especially with lots of vehicles or traffic. Check the system requirements on the Steam store page before buying. Steam also offers a refund if you have played for under two hours and owned the game for under 14 days, which is a useful safety net if your PC struggles.

Is it safe to download BeamNG.drive for free?

No. Sites offering BeamNG.drive as a "free download" are distributing pirated copies, and cracked game downloads are a common way to spread malware, password stealers and crypto miners.

Pirated copies also miss out on what makes the game worth owning: they usually fall behind on updates, and BeamMP servers need your game to match the current BeamNG.drive version. At $24.99, or $19.99 in a sale, the legitimate version is the safer and better choice.

How do you play BeamNG.drive multiplayer for free?

Install the free BeamMP launcher on PC, open BeamNG.drive through it, and pick a server from the BeamMP server browser. Joining public servers costs nothing.

1. Own BeamNG.drive on PC (Steam, Epic or Humble).
2. Download the BeamMP launcher from beammp.com.
3. Launch the game through BeamMP and choose a server from the list.

If you want your own private server for friends or a community, the BeamMP server software is also free. You can run it on your own PC, which means opening port 30814 on your router and keeping your PC on, or use BeamMP server hosting so it stays online 24/7 with DDoS protection. HTNetwork BeamMP servers start at $6.08 a month in Texas, London and Sydney.

Want to self-host without touching your router? HTN Panel installs a BeamMP server on your PC in one click and connects players through a built-in tunnel, with no port forwarding.

For a full walkthrough, see our BeamMP server hosting guide.

BeamNG.drive FAQ

Is BeamNG.drive free to play?

No. BeamNG.drive is a paid game that costs $24.99 on Steam and PlayStation 5. There is no free-to-play version.

Is BeamNG.drive a one-time purchase?

Yes. You pay once, with no subscription, and all updates are included.

How much is BeamNG.drive on sale?

It has sold for $19.99 (20% off) during Steam sales in 2026.

Is BeamNG.drive on PS5?

Yes. BeamNG.drive launched on PlayStation 5 in Early Access on 19 October 2026 for $24.99. The PS5 version does not support mods or online multiplayer.

Is BeamMP free?

Yes. BeamMP, the multiplayer mod for BeamNG.drive on PC, is free to download and free to join public servers.

Does BeamNG.drive have online multiplayer?

Not officially. On PC, players use the free BeamMP mod to play online. Version 0.40 added local split-screen.

Are BeamNG.drive mods free?

Yes. Thousands of mods are free on BeamNG's official mod repository. Mods are PC only.

Do I need to pay to host a BeamMP server?

No, the server software is free. You only pay if you want someone to host it for you 24/7, such as HTNetwork BeamMP hosting from $6.08 a month.

Summary: is BeamNG.drive free?

No. BeamNG.drive costs $24.99 on Steam, Epic, Humble and PS5, and sometimes $19.99 in Steam sales. After that one purchase, updates, mods and BeamMP online multiplayer are all free on PC.

Ready to play online with friends? Join a public BeamMP server for free, or get your own BeamMP server from HTNetwork from $6.08 a month.

About the author: Tom founded HTNetwork, a UK game server hosting company running BeamMP, FiveM and Minecraft servers, and runs the HighwayTrooper YouTube channel.