Another game ruined by the community. I get repeatedly kicked from lobbies because I have the "wrong" car selected , but I can't change cars until it loads the track in the background , so it's a vicious circle of kick->rejoin->hope it loads in time...->kicked again. Frankly I've already had enough of this for me to request a refund and never play this game again. Well done to the WF2 community.... This aside, to me it just seems to be WF1 again but with "MORE GRAPHICS" , which really just makes it all the more confusing trying to tell which way to go as there's so much more stuff on-screen. In real life eyeballs can work this out , on-screen it just means more stuff hiding the race route and confusing your senses. I can't really feel any difference in the physics , powersliding is not very satisfying as there doesn't seem to be any obvious benefit to different approaches to the corners - the motorhome seems to be able to corner as well as a normal car, at least when the AI is driv...
Wreckfest 2
- Release Date:
- Mar 20, 2025
- Developer:
- Bugbear
- Publisher:
- THQ Nordic
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
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
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.
Screenshots
User Reviews
I highly recommend this game but BEWARE! It's early access and it lacks a lot of stuff from the previous game, in fact it might be way too early for some. But to be fair this is peak banger racing, nothing else comes close
I loved Wreckfest 1.. Wreckfest 2 definitely feels like a visual upgrade to that.. The crash deformation is definitely better as u don't end up in a ball of metal with a driver somewhere pretzeled in the middle, And now being able to paint parts of your car any colour u want (hopefully we get a designer mode for stickers and numbers too) The game also looks a lot nicer overall ......BUT...... The "physics" are BAD.. Cars spin so easily its frustrating... When hit both yours and the Ai Bots spin as if they don't have any grip and the cars have no weight... This happens constantly during racing, where tiny taps that send vehicles spinning out of control, this is only made more frustrating by the fact that half the Ai Drivers will choose to try to take you out constantly even to their own detriment I had a race where i was 4th and the Ai Bot in 5th just decided we're both going off a cliff turned hard into my front qtr panel and drove us both straight off the edge not once did they...
My friends and I liked the original Wreckfest. So far, Wreckfest 2 has been just as fun. The detail and realism is even better than the first and I can't wait for the full release. I love that you can get really serious into the details or just go have fun. It doesn't matter if you win or lose as long as it's fun. It's fun beating your friends, but it's also fun just bashing the hell out of them, win or lose.
Bought the game this early to support the devs, mainly. Pretty bare bones at this point, but what's there promises an absolute banger of a game. Multiplayer is a ton of fun already. Can't wait for the next update & full release.
When I was able to play it, it was great. But now all I seem to be getting are low video memory errors, and that is only when trying to launch WF2. All other games load just fine. So for now I cannot recommend this game.
The game is INCREDIBLY bare bones for charging 30 dollars. Sure it is early access but, all you get is a few base maps, a few cars, and an option to paint the colors of your vehicles. There is no option to change armor. There is NO option to put on any sort of armor. The cars themselves are very slidey, unlike the first game, and the AI is stuck on masterclass difficulty. Only buy if you want to play around with the destruction right now.
can you have fun in this game? absolutely. can you do the simplest thing like use reverse in quickplay mode... absolutely not. if youre using automatic transmission mode, there is no functionality of reverse whatsoever. this means that even if you mapped the key for reverse, you cant use it... because the mapping is for manual mode only. in quick play, you have to press r to reset the cars postion. you cant reverse with holding the brake like a normal game. you cant force gears either without manual mode. i keep checking periodically. its been ages since the last update, and still theres no fix to this, so id say to gamble on your own terms. if youre easily aggrivated, dont buy the game just yet.
Loved wreckfest 1 but hate this shit. They made it worse.
The game is improving. Additional servers are needed. Some of the damaged vehicles still appear too damaged and appear comical. Game play is very good and the game is fun!
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- Processor: Core i5 8600 / Ryzen 5 3500 or equivalent 6 core CPU
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1060 with 6GB VRAM / RX 580
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Additional Notes: For 1080p - 30 FPS at low graphics preset. These requirements will be lowered during the early access phase.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- Processor: Core i7 9700 / Ryzen 5 3600X or equivalent 6 core CPU
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 3070 / 6800 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Additional Notes: For 1080p 60 FPS at high graphics preset. These requirements will be lowered during the early access phase.
FAQ
How much does Wreckfest 2 cost?
Wreckfest 2 costs $29.99.
What are the system requirements for Wreckfest 2?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or 11 Processor: Core i5 8600 / Ryzen 5 3500 or equivalent 6 core CPU Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 1060 with 6GB VRAM / RX 580 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 15 GB available space Additional Notes: For 1080p - 30 FPS at low graphics preset. These requirements will be lowered during the early access phase. Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or 11 Processor: Core i7 9700 / Ryzen 5 3600X or equivalent 6 core CPU Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: RTX 3070 / 6800 XT DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 15 GB available space Additional Notes: For 1080p 60 FPS at high graphics preset. These requirements will be lowered during the early access phase.
What platforms is Wreckfest 2 available on?
Wreckfest 2 is available on Windows PC.
Is Wreckfest 2 worth buying?
Wreckfest 2 has 69% positive reviews from 100 players.
When was Wreckfest 2 released?
Wreckfest 2 was released on Mar 20, 2025.
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