OUT NOW: Long Drive North Early Access

[p]The time has finally come to hit the road.[/p][p]Long Drive North is OUT NOW in Early Access![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]How far can you survive your Long Drive North?[/p][p]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.[/p][p]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.[/p][p]And don't forget to leave a Steam review, to let us and other players know what you think of the game![/p][h2]What to Expect From Early Access Launch[/h2][p]Those of you who played the NextFest Demo will have a good idea of what to expect.[/p][p]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.[/p][p]However, the Early Access launch version also includes endless route generation - and, of course, the ability to save your progress.[/p][h2]Early Access Roadmap[/h2][p]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:[/p][p][/p][h2]Q1 2026[/h2][p]Features[/p]

• [p]Co-op: Shared RV option[/p]
• [p]Co-op: Usable passenger seat[/p]
• [p]Co-op: Ability to drive other players' RVs[/p]

[p]RV[/p]

• [p]Usable ladder[/p]
• [p]Ability to place bed in RV overcab[/p]
• [p]Radio: Further LDN Radio broadcasts and music[/p]

[p]World[/p]

• [p]New routes, areas and POIs[/p]
• [p]Unique lore items (notes, photos, posters etc)[/p]

[p]Loadouts[/p]

• [p]New unlockable player character[/p]
• [p]New unlockable dog companion[/p]

[p]Crafting[/p]

• [p]Additions to Tier 3 crafting[/p]
• [p]Tier 4 crafting[/p]

[p]General[/p]

• [p]Bug fixes and quality of life improvements[/p]
• [p]Photo mode[/p]
• [p]Keybinds[/p]

[h2]Future Updates[/h2]

• [p]Difficulty setting[/p]
• [p]Additional routes, areas and POIs[/p]
• [p]Further lore[/p]
• [p]RV customisation[/p]
• [p]RV functionalities (propane tanks, electricity system etc)[/p]
• [p]RV appliances (fridge, microwave, oven etc)[/p]
• [p]New RV types[/p]
• [p]New unlockable playable characters[/p]
• [p]New unlockable dogs[/p]
• [p]New wildlife[/p]
• [p]New forageables[/p]
• [p]New tools[/p]
• [p]Towing[/p]
• [p]Cassette tapes (music, diary entries, recipes, tips etc)[/p]
• [p]Usable instant camera[/p]
• [p]Mod support[/p]

[p]Disclaimer: With larger updates which improve upon the game fundamentals, there is a possibility of save files being wiped. Roadmap subject to change.[/p]