- The sound of Wreckfest 2 - Dev Blog #03 - 28 August 2026
Intro Welcome to another edition of Wreckfest 2 Dev Blog. This time around we look at some of the audio upgrades and improvements in the game and related to car sounds. Audio Design Overview As you may recall from the previous design articles about careers, the term "alternative motorsports" got mentioned a lot. This sets much of the tone and direction also for audio designs. What this means is, every bit of audio in the game to come across authentic and support the immersion of 'being there'. Whether you are racing to win or enjoying a day out at the races to spectate the competition, the sounds you hear should support both experiences and adjust dynamically to meet the needs of momentary gameplay situations. Car Sound Recordings A lot of what we need to build up the authenticity starts with the cars. To that end we've gone to the lengths of having some proper vehicles recorded, ones t…
- Show us your finest Crap-Its - 7 August 2026
Your CRAP-IT Tool design deserves to see the light of day... no matter how questionable it is.If you've built something hilarious, over-the-top, or downright unhinged for Wreckfest 2, share it on the official Discord server, and your design might just end up on our socials!Discord: https://thqn.net/4pUm4g1
- Content Update #8 Patch #2 - 10 July 2026
- Improved multiplayer collisions and deformation fidelity
- Content Update #8 Patch #1 - 3 July 2026
Changelog- Improved online collisions and prediction.- Fixed cars leaking descriptors, leading to eventual crash.- Shared paint designs now work more reliably in multiplayer.- Fixed an infinite loop when copy-pasting decals.- School bus and Motorhome are now slightly weaker.- Popper buffed, Buggy nerfed.- Fixed Rammer lod2 rear window material.- Fixed Bullet exhaust tip clipping.- Fixed Valken hood tilting downwards.- Removed bogus N/A School bus upgrade.- Added missing clutch upgrades for Bullet and Jackal.- Fixed Bravion duplicate Stock Anti-Roll Bars (were Soft actually).- Random waypoints are now picked further away from each other.- Airtime score no longer triggers when driving over small bumps.- Fixed imperial torque units displayed in Tuning and Upgrades menu.- Fixed bogus landing sound effect playing when changing target car in replay & spectator mode.- Fixed delayed chase camer…
- Content Update #8 - 30 June 2026
NEW CONTENT- New American 60s RWD: Bullet.- New American 80s RWD: Jackal.- New Scrapyard Waypoint Race route.- New Savolax Sandpit Waypoint Race route.- New Random Waypoint Mode & Free Order Waypoint Mode Note that AI can't navigate the Random waypoint order so they're removed in single player.- New Suicide Race route for Savolax Sandpit Short Circuit.- New Suicide Race routes for Speedway Oval and Figure 8.- New Suicide Race routes for UK Banger Dirt Oval and Figure 8.- A set of new challenge events.PLAYER PROGRESS- Added the first version of player progress tracking playstyles with badges you can level up.GAMEPLAY- Reduced Normal Damage intensity.- Added drifting and airtime score events.- Scoring is now fairer (you can score as a defender as long as you do damage).- Fixed wrong way indicator incorrectly triggering on the Speedway Figure 8 track.- Leaderboards now have separate class…
- Next Content update launching June 30th - 26 June 2026
Watch the teaser below for a sneak peek into update #8
- Content Update #7 Patch #2 - 29 May 2026
Fixes- Improved game stability.- AI is now more aggressive and engages in more fighting.- AI is now less eager to slow down when driving in traffic.- Fixed game crashing when loading Savolax.- Fixed psychedelic grass rendering.- Fixed glitchy terrain tiles rendering.- Improved multiplayer collision sync.- Improved multiplayer connection stability.- Cars no longer bounce around when landing jumps.- Cars no longer slide like a soap brick when on roof/side.- Cars no longer clip into each other.- Cars no longer get stuck as easily after losing a wheel.- Cars are slightly stronger in the Realistic Damage mode.- Surface audio contact effects now trigger appropriately.- Wrecking machines no longer immediately wreck the car.- Half A Crusader rear end no longer sinks into the ground.- Half A Crusader is now more consistent and fun to drive.- Fixed loss of input after being wrecked with Half A Cr…
- Content Update #7 Patch #1 - 22 May 2026
Fixes- Improved game stability.- A possible fix for glitchy tiles appearing on terrain.- Car ambient shadow no longer flickers.- Light cars can no longer flip heavier ones as easily.- Car to car contacts no longer result in glitchy bounces as often.- Improved car contact precision, fixing most of ghost contacts.- Improved car to terrain collisions so they are smoother.- Tires and other small props no longer cause massive damage to the car.- Collision sound effects now get triggered more consistently.- Reduced the slow down effect of offroad surfaces.- Cars can no longer clip through static objects.- School Bus no longer rolls over so easily.- Improved Popper suspension setup.- Adjustable Brakes now have a "Front Balancer" toggle.- Added new thin straight/bent line decals in Crap-It decal library.- Improved Cinematic Cameras on various cars.- AI cars no longer merge to the racing line to…
- Content Update #7 - 19 May 2026
NEW CONTENT- New half-car, with a ragdoll driver!: Half a Crusader- New European RWD 00s wagon: Stahlwagen- New European FWD 90s hatchback: Valken- New US based racing venue with three layouts: Mora Raceway - A long, full tarmac track perfect for racing; - A shorter contact racing focused sprint track; - A high speed tarmac oval.- 7 new Challenge events for your enjoyment.TUNING- The first version of tuning system is here! - With brakes, differential, suspension, gearing and even steering that you can tune to your liking, allowing in-depth customization of the car. - Settings can be saved into presets that you can load later, also in the multiplayer lobby. - You can access the tuning settings either in the Garage or Pre-Race Screen.SYSTEM- Fixed a number of crashes and improved game stability.- Fixed an issue which caused game settings not being saved.- Improved build packaging to allow…
- We are happy to announce we are taking part in Endix Showcase May 23-24th - 11 May 2026
We are excited to be a part of Endix Showcase to show off Wreckfest 2 in a unique and creative way. What is Endix Showcase? Endix is a free virtual/digital event built as a game in Unreal Engine, this allows you to join the Showcase on your own terms.Visit Endix on Steam to create your own avatar and jump into a digital theme world, showing tons of beloved and new games that might not have been on your radar yet. You can find our booths on the THQ Nordic island. Use the Fast Travel feature to teleport there directly!What to expect?Visit our booths to discover unique interactions, watch trailers, get a taste of our games, and play a mini-game to win special prizes.Join us May 23-24th.
- Content Update #6 Patch #5 - 16 April 2026
Addition- Implemented chat filter.Fixes- Fixed server losing connectivity.Changes- Updated design guidelines to explicitly prohibit external tool use.
- Introducing the Wreckfest 2 Driver’s License DLC – available now! - 1 April 2026
AdditionsBefore joining any online match, players must pass a series of highly realistic driving exams, including parallel parking on Figure 8 Speedway and a mandatory theoretical test. Good luck!Your driving examination must be scheduled at least six months in advance. Please note that due to overbooking the appointment is subject to a daily 5% probability of cancellation and automatic rescheduling, in accordance with the Wreckfest 2 Driver’s License DLC Terms & Conditions.
- Content Update #6 Patch #4 - 27 March 2026
FixesAdded guidelines for usage of paint systemImproved moderation and player reporting efficiency
- Content Update# 6 Patch #3 - 19 March 2026
FixesFixed bogus flickering foliage shadows appearing randomly.Fixed decal budget not being respected when stamping decals.Fixed "cup reload", "reset_countdown" and "idle_kick" server commands.
- Content Update #6 Patch #2 - 9 March 2026
Fixes- Fixed the most frequent crash that could happen anytime during gameplay.- Fixed the game glitching out in a race with 24 Motorhomes.- Fixed a memory leak.- Challenges now correctly use the stock car and not customized one.- Time Trial II challenge is now easier.- Waypoint Race leaderboard entry is no longer submitted if event is not finished.- Some differential upgrades are no longer missing their description.- It's no longer possible to cut the last corner on Dalsbanen.- Fixed floating objects on Dalsbanen.
- Content Update #6 Patch #1 - 6 March 2026
Fixes- Fixed a common GPU crash that could occur after changing track.- Chat input no longer passes keystrokes to the game.- Server no longer attempts to fetch data it can't, fixing "Get profile status error" spam.- Off-track slowdown surfaces feel less like glue now.- A false wrong way indicator is no longer displayed when the car gets reset from outside the road.- Car should no longer end up on top of the bridge after resetting under it or nearby.- Improved collision geometry of Dalsbanen curbs to make them less prone to catch the tire.- Optimized collision geometry for a number of objects.- Improved School Bus AI paint designs.- Improved School Bus LOD1/LOD2.- Fixed missing Nami engine LOD.- Fixed Nami engine throttle response.- Fixed Hurricane hood scoop UVs.- Added upgrade descriptions.DEVELOPER COMMENTSPlease note there's still another fairly common crash affecting the game stabil…
- Content Update #6 - 5 March 2026
NEW CONTENTThis months update has a bus-load of content, cars, tracks, upgrades, a new game mode and so much more. From the aesthetic improvement of cars now gathering dirt and mud as they race, to a whole new style of racing, there is something for everyone in this update. - New American muscle car - Hurricane- New Japanese coupe - Nami- New special vehicle School Bus.- New folk-racing track - Dalsbanen- New Waypoint RaceGAME MODES- New Waypoint Race game mode.CHALLENGES- 8 new challenges.UPGRADING- Added the first version of car upgrades with a set of engine parts, gearboxes, suspensions, differentials and more. Please note: this is just the first version so not everything is working 100% great yet; also more parts will be added in future.- Car performance points along with basic metrics like acceleration and top speed are shown in the new upgrade screen. Please note: the starting per…
- What goes Vrooom and arrives tomorrow? - 4 March 2026
Our next Wreckfest 2 update will add new vehicles to the game. Think you can guess this one?
- The Upcoming Patch Needs a Little More Tuning - 20 February 2026
Hey folks,Due to the fact that we want to only give you guys the most tuned and perfected patches possible, we will have to hold you in suspension for a little longer when it comes to this month's patch. But the good news is that this is not a long delay. It will be with in less than 2 weeks on the 5th of March. We would hate for this patch to skid past quality corner like a poorly tuned Campervan.We have updated the roadmap to reflect these changes, and if you look closely, you will also find one of the upcoming features there: Adjustable car differential & suspension.More info will follow next week, with a four-wheeled tease for you all to satiate your appetites with. Anyway, with time comes quality and sometimes even quantity.
- Building a Career Worth Wrecking - Dev Blog #2 - 6 February 2026
Estimated 10-20 minutes to read Welcome to the Wreckfest 2 Dev Blog #2 Howdy folks, We're thrilled to announce the launch of the 2nd official Wreckfest 2 development blog – Career Part 2! But before we begin, we wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for the incredible response to Career - Part 1 — Your feedback is invaluable to us and helps us shaping Wreckfest 2! And to refresh everyone’s memory, let’s do a quick recap of Career Part 1: There we’ve put light on what makes Wreckfest 2 tick, starting with the core design pillars that guide development and the three player profiles that they are built around. We also introduced the different motorsport disciplines we support and how players rank up through their divisions. And most importantly, we talked about how freely you can progress across the various career events by using Unlock Points. With that covered, let’s dive straight into Career P…
