Wreckfest 2
Release date: Mar 20, 2025
Developers: Bugbear
Publishers: THQ Nordic
Genres: Racing, Early Access
Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

Disclaimer This is a chance for wreckers to drive an early (!) version of the game. For anybody who is expecting a fully-fledged, perfectly optimized game with several modes, dozens of tracks and vehicles, as well as an extensive career mode, please consider buying once we are releasing the 1.0 version of the game. Roadmap Early Access Content As we opted for an Early Access release with Wreckfest 2, here is everything that awaits you in the initial version. We will keep updating this section with all implementations so that the store page always reflects the status of the game. Throughout the Early Access phase, we will add vehicles, tracks, game modes, and of course more languages. More upcoming content is after this section, which will outline the status quo. Initial Early Access Launch March 20, 2025: Game modes: Singleplayer racing & derby with up to 24 players (bots) Multiplayer racing & derby with up to 24 players + bot support 3 maps with multiple tracks: Scrapyard map:  Circuit course with intersections Crazy course with oncoming traffic Speedway map: Figure 8 circuit Speedway oval circuit Derby arena Sandpit map (new remake of WF1 track): Circuit long route + reverse variant Test track Sandbox map with ramps, loopings etc (similar to 'Sneak Peak map' of WF1) 4 Cars: 2x '60/70s American Muscle cars (as seen in trailers) 1x '80s EU banger car (compact) 1x '90s US banger car (intermediate) Other features: Basic paint customization for all cars (more customization options coming later) Garage to edit & save car designs 1st version of Replay mode incl. photo mode Leaderboards Content Update #1, Launch May 13, 2025: Cars: 1x American sedan Rammer 1x European sports sedan Bravion Maps: 1x Mixed surface folk race course (2 routes) 1x Rallycross course (1 route) Other features: Friend invites Server sorting DLSS & FSR upcsaling & frame generation support Improved mechanical damage Controller rumble Misc smaller improvements Content Update #2, Launch June 26, 2025: Cars: New American sedan Cardinal New American special vehicle Motorhome Maps: New Banger Racing dirt track with Oval and Figure 8 layouts New Scrapyard demolition derby arena Other features: Added Last Man Standing mode Added engine stalls Added server favourites & server info screen Improved car handling, damage & collisions Smoother online gameplay Improved game stability & VRAM usage Misc improvements & fixes Content Update #3, Launch August 28, 2025: Cars: New American muscle car Switchback New European folk racing car Popper Maps: New folk racing track with forward and reverse layouts New Scrapyard Speedbowl layout New Scrapyard Figure 8 layout New Scrapyard Main Circuit reverse layout New Savolax Short Circuit with both forward and reverse layouts New Speedway inner (small) oval New European Rallycross 1 reverse layout Other features: Added AI difficulty settings (Novice, Amateur and Expert). Made AI cars smarter in general Added Player Reporting option Added SimHub telemetry support Improved damage consistency Improved game stability & loading times Misc improvements & fixes Content Update #4, Launch November 3rd, 2025: Main feature: Crap-it™ customization tool Content: New european folk racing car Buggy New crazy track Crash Canyon 2.0 Other features: Improved car handling & suspension Improved tire simulation & collisions Made light cars less twitchy Improved precision for visual car deformation Improved AI behaviour & AI difficulty levels Improved loading times Added multi monitor support Misc imprements & fixes Content Update #5, Launch December 15, 2025: Content: New american minivan Grandstar New asian coupe Phaser New track Moorfeld with Race Route and Crash Route Other features: Added Challenge Mode with 10 challenges (more come later) Added Multiplayer Cup Mode Improved Crap-it™ tool Made car crashes more rewarding Enhanced car engine sounds Improved game stability and performance Added mud accumulation to cars (more surfaces coming later) Misc imprements & fixes This section will be updated as we roll out content updates.  Upcoming content for Wreckfest 2 during its Early Access phase and leading into the 1.0 release  About the Game Ascend to the throne of full-contact racing by breaking the rules - and everything else - on your way to victory! Developer Bugbear went all out, rebuilding its true-to-life physics simulation engine to take full advantage of modern hardware. Wreckfest 2 features even higher crash fidelity, more intricate component damage simulation and many more improvements across the board! Get ready to witness the absolute best-in-class car destruction and truly epic moments of chaos, all with the signature vehicle handling from Wreckfest! Destruction awaits on the ultimate driving playground! Unmatched racing experience Brace yourself for the most phenomenal full-contact racing action with no rules, just jaw dropping moments of chaos and destruction, powered by the overhauled physics engine. Race in intense head-to-head fights on courses featuring high-speed circuits, crazy courses with obstacles & jumps, intersections and oncoming traffic, or go for demolition domination in derby mode. More and more tracks & arenas will be added during the Early Access phase. Awesome & customizable cars Forget pristine supercars: Our cars are old, dented and patched together. Each of them tells a story, and you can tell your own by customizing your ride. Over the course of early access, more and more customization options will be added to the game. They will not only unlock your creative desires, but also contain new armor and component types that support certain playstyles. And later during Early Access, you can also share your designs with other racers and wreckers! Fully revamped game modes Launching into early access with the base game modes of Racing, Derby and multiplayer mode. During the Early Access phase, we will add a completely revamped career mode that adapts to your individual playstyle and guides you on your journey to become a true champion! For online racers there will be new skill-based matchmaking system and server queues coming as well! Challenges Another highlight during the Early Access phase will be special challenges, putting you behind the steering wheel of unconventional vehicles that were definitely never supposed to end up on a racetrack! Various bite-sized scenarios will keep you hooked as you battle for the highest scores. Mod Support During the Early Access phase, mod support will be added so you can really mess with this game by installing various mods from the Steam Workshop.