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BeamNG.drive Gets an Open-Source Real-World Map Generator
A new open-source tool lets players of the driving simulator BeamNG.drive generate maps based on real-world locations, automatically converting geographic data into drivable in-game environments. The release, known as BoxThisLap, is drawing attention from the simulation community, where fans see it as a way to recreate familiar roads and test vehicles on realistic terrain without building tracks by hand.
Why now: The simulator's community is excited about a free tool that automatically turns real-world geographic data into playable maps.
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