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Wreckfest 2 Early Access Update #1 Drops: More Cars, More Tracks, More Chaos

May 13, 2025

Vienna, Austria / Helsinki, Finland, May 13th, 2025: The first content update for Wreckfest 2’s Early Access is now live! This patch introduces two additional cars, bringing the total roster to six, and opens two new tracks for players to race on. But that’s not all - several improvements have been made, and frequently requested features have been addressed in the ongoing development to ensure Wreckfest 2 becomes the ultimate experience players have been hoping for.

Sorting your server list and inviting friends - two of the most requested features - are now fully implemented. In a new video, the team at Bugbear Entertainment showcases the latest changes in action. And for those wondering when the next update will drop, we're targeting next month to add another two cars and two more tracks, as well as additional features. We’re also eager to hear what other things YOU want to see next!

Added Content EA Update #1 (May 12th, 2025):
Cars

  • 1x American sedan car
  • 1x European sports sedan


Maps

  • 1x Mixed surface folk race course (2 routes)
  • 1x Rallycross course (1 route)


Other features

  • Friend invites
  • Server sorting
  • DLSS & FSR upscaling support
  • Improved mechanical damage
  • Controller rumble
  • various smaller improvements


Watch Wreckfest 2's Update #1 Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kCjICG5QU-I
Visit the official Website: https://wreckfest2.thqnordic.com/

Steam Discount
To celebrate the first content update, Wreckfest 2 is available for 15% off its SRP of $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99. This weeklong deal will last until May 19th, 19:00 CEST. Please note: As development progresses and major updates roll out, the SRP will gradually increase until the full 1.0 release on PC and consoles.

Are you ready to take the wheel?
Buy Wreckfest 2 on Steam: https://thqn.net/wf2-steam

Initial Content EA Launch (March 20, 2025):
Game modes

  • Single-player 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

1 Singleplayer Map Testing Grounds

  • Sandbox map with ramps, loopings, etc. (similar to the "Sneak Peak map" of WF1)

4 Cars

  • 2× '60s/'70s American muscle cars (as seen in trailers)
  • 1× '80s EU banger car (compact)
  • 1× '90s US banger car (intermediate)

Features

  • Basic paint customization for all cars (more customization options coming later)
  • Garage to edit & save car designs
  • 1st version of Replay mode, including photo mode
  • Leaderboards


THQ Nordic Content Creator Program
We love to collaborate with content creators from all over the world. If you are interested in Wreckfest 2 (or our other games), please check out our content creator program and be among the first to play and show the game(s):
https://creators.thqnordic.com/