Wreckfest 2: Everything You Need To Know

We adore Wreckfest at CT. Really, who doesn’t? In a world of games seemingly only getting more serious, the hilarious destruction derby gameplay is still refreshing to jump into over 10 years on from its original release.

Imagine our delight, then, when Wreckfest 2 was announced. It’s now available in Early Access, although in quite a primitive form. For now, here's everything you need to know about it.

Wreckfest 2 Early Access info

Wreckfest 2 is now available through Steam Early Access, although its scope is currently pretty limited. We'll have a more in-depth analysis once we've spent more time with the title, but for now, here's a rundown of what's available.

Game modes

• Quick race
• Multiplayer
• Create an event

Cars

• Roadslayer
• Rocket
• Striker
• Ginger

Tracks

• Scrapyard
• Speedway
• Savolax Sandpit
• Testing Grounds

Wreckfest 2 upcoming features

Developer Bugbear has yet to properly delve into new features planned for Wreckfest 2, but we do know many of the original’s modes will return for the full release. That includes a proper Career Mode, which will feature the usual demolition derbies and races.

Tracks included so far have obstacles and jumps as before, and we're expecting cars will still be customisable with armour, performance upgrades and some silly cosmetics down the line, though that isn't the case right now. Hopefully, the giant shark will return.

A very basic paint editor is currently available, but expect this to be significantly improved on down the line.

Will Wreckfest 2 be on console?

Don’t expect Wreckfest 2 to be on console during its Early Access period, although a console port of the game is on the cards. It has already been confirmed for PS5 and Xbox, although no word yet for the Nintendo Switch. The original was released on the console, so a release on the Switch 2 may be on the cards down the line.

Equally, we'll have to wait and see if it'll come to subscription services like Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus.

Will Wreckfest 2 run on my PC?

Bugbear has offered up the minimum and recommended specs for the Early Access version of Wreckfest 2, but has noted these will change as release nears. For now, requirements are as below:

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or 11
Processor: TBD
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: TBD
Storage: 15 GB available space

Recommended

OS: Windows 10 or 11
Processor: TBD
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: TBD
Storage: 15 GB available space