Tesla launches Steam integration for the new Model S and X vehicles

Again in February, Tesla chief Elon Musk revealed on Twitter that the automaker is working to carry Steam to its autos. Now, the corporate is formally rolling out Steam integration for the newest variations of its Mannequin S and X vehicles as a part of its vacation replace. In its promo video of the characteristic, you may see Tesla’s infotainment system working Steam Beta and even graphically demanding video games like Cyberpunk 2077. 

By “new” Mannequin S and X autos, Tesla probably means their “Plaid” variations, which began deliveries final yr. Each fashions’ infotainment techniques use AMD’s RDNA 2 GPUs, that are additionally the expertise behind PlayStation 5, and AMD’s Ryzen chips. Tesla has been constructing its library of in-vehicle video games over the previous few years and has added titles comparable to Cuphead, PUBG Cellular and Fallout Shelter to its choices. By bringing Steam to its autos, although, Tesla is including greater than only a recreation or two to the rising record. The automaker mentioned in its announcement that the combination will carry 1000’s of video games to the aforementioned vehicles. 

Tesla beforehand received into hassle with the US Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) for permitting individuals to play video games even whereas driving. It disabled the aptitude following the company’s investigation, nonetheless, so individuals almost definitely cannot play Steam video games whereas the autos are in movement. 

Along with Steam integration, Tesla’s vacation replace additionally provides homeowners entry to Apple Music integration for his or her infotainment techniques. It provides them the flexibility to schedule Gentle Reveals on a number of autos concurrently, as properly, and to view their cabin digital camera from the Tesla app whereas in Canine Mode or Sentry Mode.