Wreckfest 2 Early Access: Chaos, Crashes & First Impressions
Wreckfest 2 is the sequel to the popular racing and destruction game Wreckfest. This game was developed by Bugbear Entertainment and published by THQ Nordic.
Yesterday, on March 20, 2025, Wreckfest 2 launched its Early Access on Steam. This means players can now get an early look at the game and take part in its development. The game will be released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. Here’s everything you need to know about the Early Access.
What is Wreckfest 2?
Wreckfest 2 is a racing game that puts a strong focus on vehicle combat. That means during races you can ram your opponents and even destroy them. Once someone’s out, they can’t win — so that can definitely be a winning strategy. There’s also a Demolition Derby mode where the only goal is to wreck your opponents.
Wreckfest 2 Early Access Launch
Early Access for Wreckfest 2 began on March 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM CET exclusively on Steam. Other platforms will have to wait for a release — there’s no date announced yet. The price for Wreckfest 2 is €29.99 for PC players. But during the first two weeks, until April 3, 2025, there’s a 20% discount on Steam, bringing the price down to €23.99. As development progresses and more updates come out, the developers plan to gradually raise the price until the full release — so it’s best to grab it early.
Early Access Content
Game Modes:
- Single Player: Races and Demolition Derby with up to 24 AI drivers.
- Multiplayer: Online races and Demolition Derby with up to 24 players, supported by AI drivers.
3 maps with multiple tracks:
Scrapyard:
- Circuit with intersections
- Crazy track with oncoming traffic
Speedway:
- Figure-8 track
- Oval racetrack
- Derby arena
Sandpit (Remake of the WF1 track):
- Long circuit + reverse direction variant
Test track:
- Sandbox for single player with ramps, loops, etc. (similar to the “Sneak Peek Map” from WF1)
Cars:
- Roadslayer: An American muscle car from the 60s/70s.
- Rocket: Another muscle car from the same era.
- Striker: A European banger car from the 80s (compact class).
- Ginger: A US banger car from the 90s (mid-size class).
Features:
- Vehicle customization: Basic paint options for all cars, with more customization planned in future updates.
- Garage: A place to edit and save car designs.
- Replay Mode: An early version of the replay mode including photo mode to capture epic moments.
- Leaderboards: Online rankings to show off player performance.
- Language support: Currently only English is available; more languages are coming.
First Impressions and Feedback
Initial impressions of the game are mostly positive. On Steam, the game has over 650 reviews, with 70% of them being positive. One highlight is the improved physics engine. Thanks to the updated ROMU engine, damage simulation and car deformation are now more realistic and detailed. The driving experience also feels more realistic and precise.
Of course, there are also some negative comments, mostly about the limited content so far. But the game is still in its early stages, and the developers clearly state that if you want more content, you should wait for the full release. For Early Access, the game is perfectly fine, and buying Early Access helps support the developers. In May, the first content patch is planned to bring two new vehicles and two new tracks to the game.
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