Wreckfest 2

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Wreckfest 2
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Developer(s) Bugbear Entertainment
Publisher(s) THQ Nordic
Platform(s)
ReleaseMarch 20, 2025
(early access)
Genre(s) Vehicular combat, racing
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Wreckfest 2 is a 2025 racing video game developed by Bugbear Entertainment and published by THQ Nordic. It is a sequel to Wreckfest . The game was released through Steam's early access program on March 20, 2025 for Microsoft Windows only. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S dates are yet to be announced.

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Gameplay

Wreckfest 2 features improved physics with its enhanced engine, ROMU. [1] Like its predecessor, the game provides various customization to vehicles. [2] In addition to the single-player and multiplayer modes, a local split-screen mode will be supported. [3]

Development and release

The game was announced in August 2024 as a sequel to the 2018 video game Wreckfest . [4] Bugbear Entertainment and THQ Nordic return to work on the game. [5] The game was released through Steam's early access program on March 20, 2025. [6]

References

  1. Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (2 August 2024). "Wreckfest 2 announced with trailer abundant in fender-bending and newly rageful drivers". Rock Paper Shotgun . Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  2. Mejia, Ozzie (3 August 2024). "Wreckfest 2 revealed at THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2024". Shacknews . Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  3. Bolding, Jonathan (3 August 2024). "Car destruction lovers rejoice, Wreckfest 2 is on the way". PC Gamer . Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  4. "Wreckfest 2 - Official Reveal Trailer THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2024". IGN . 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  5. Wales, Matt (2 August 2024). "Wreckfest 2, Darksiders tease, Gothic 1 Remake gameplay, and everything else from THQ Nordic's showcase". Eurogamer . Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  6. Wales, Matt (February 4, 2025). "Demolition derby racer Wreckfest 2 starts PC early access in March". Eurogamer . Retrieved March 20, 2025.