Wreckfest

**Wreckfest** is an arcade action racing game developed by *Bugbear Entertainment* and published by *THQ Nordic*, available on Steam, Origin, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, Apple Store, Google Play & Galaxy Store.

The game is rated T in United States, 12+ in Europe, and PG in Australia.

## Release Dates

 Steam (Early Access)
 Steam, Origin & GOG
 PlayStation 4 & Xbox One
 PlayStation 5
 Xbox Series S & Xbox Series X
 Google Stadia
 Nintendo Switch
 Apple Store, Galaxy Store & Google Play

# Development

    Development of Wreckfest began in 2012 under the name **Next Car Game**. The game was first announced on 30th August 2013, and launched a Kickstarter campaign on 1st November 2013, with a goal of $350,000 to complete the game, and $1,500,000 to create console versions of the game.

The campaign was cancelled on 22th November, after it was clear that the game wouldn't reach it's funding goal, having only raised $81,772.

After the failed Kickstarter campaign BugBear concentrated efforts on their pre-order campaign via pre-order on the Next Car Game website. Those who pre-ordered received a *Technology Sneak Peek*, a playground used by developers to test their engine.

Following a positive response from players on 5th December 2013 BugBear released an extended version, *Technology Sneak Peek 2.0*, and released the *Technology Sneak Peek* for free.

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## Early access

Following the success of the Sneak Peek early access on *Steam* was started shortly before Christmas 2013. It included three maps - *Stadium*, *Tarmac* & *Gravel*, and two vehicles, *American* & *European*.

This release was very successful and raised the game over $350,000.

The game was subsequently released on Steam Early Access on 15th January 2014, earning over $1 million in sales in a **single week**.

### Name

On October 3, 2014 the game was officially renamed from *Next Car Game* to *Wreckfest*, coming from the phrase *"wreck fest"*.

## Release

The game finally left early access and got released on 14th June 2018 on *Steam* and *Origin*, on 27th August 2019 on *Xbox One* and *PlayStation 4*. Players who pre-ordered the game on either of the consoles received a bonus car named *Bandit Ripper V8*.

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# General info

## Media

### Videos

#### Update

May 2022 Update TrailerMarch 2022 Update TrailerJanuary 2022 Update TrailerNovember 2021 Update TrailerAugust 2021 Update TrailerJune 2021 Update TrailerMay 2021 Update & Off-Road Car Pack TrailerMarch 2021 UpdateFebruary 2021 Update & Reckless Car Pack TrailerJanuary 2021 Update TrailerDecember 2020 Update & Racing Heroes Car Pack TrailerNovember 2020 Update TrailerSeptember 2020 Update, Season Pass 2 & Getaway Car Pack TrailerAugust 2020 Update TrailerJuly 2020 Update & Banger Racing Car Pack TrailerJune 2020 Update TrailerTournament Mode & American All-Stars Car Pack TrailerFebruary 2020 Update TrailerHoliday 2019 Update & Modified Monsters Car Pack TrailerFall 2019 Update Trailer
#### Release

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## Reviews

* IGN
* GameSpot
* Game Informer
* Metacritic
* PC Gamer
* EuroGamer