Wreckfest 2 — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Content Update #7 Patch #2 | 2026-05-29 | 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 tr |
| Content Update #7 Patch #1 | 2026-05-22 | 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.- |
| Content Update #7 | 2026-05-19 | 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 mult |
| Next Content Update Soon | 2026-05-13 | |
| We are happy to announce we are taking part in Endix Showcase May 23-24th | 2026-05-11 | 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 |
| Content Update #6 Patch #5 | 2026-04-16 | 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! | 2026-04-01 | 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 | 2026-03-27 | FixesAdded guidelines for usage of paint systemImproved moderation and player reporting efficiency |
| Content Update# 6 Patch #3 | 2026-03-19 | 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 | 2026-03-09 | 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 | 2026-03-06 | 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 S |
| Content Update #6 | 2026-03-05 | 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 th |
| What goes Vrooom and arrives tomorrow? | 2026-03-04 | 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 | 2026-02-20 | 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 |
| Building a Career Worth Wrecking - Dev Blog #2 | 2026-02-06 | 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 motorspor |
| Incoming Price Increase. | 2026-02-05 | Hello folks,We wanted to thank each and every one of you for helping us through the early months of Wreckfest 2’s early access. Bugs have been fixed, cars have been crashed and wheels have been lost. Regardless of if you reported the smallest graphics glitch or helped us with the biggest crashes: THANK YOU.Furthermore, we want to inform you that we will perform a price adjustment for Wreckfest 2 to reflect the currently available Early Access content on the Steam Store. This means the base price will be changing from EUR/USD 29.99 to EUR/USD 34.99 on February 10th 2026.Whilst we know this is not great news, we are running a 20% off sale until |
| Building a Career Worth Wrecking - Dev Blog #01 | 2026-01-30 | Estimated 10-20 minutes to readWelcome to the Wreckfest 2 Dev Blog #01Howdy folks,We're thrilled to announce the launch of the official Wreckfest 2 development blog!If you're reading this, you're already part of something special: the journey to create the next generation of the definite alternative motorsports game. This blog is where we'll be pulling back the curtain on how we're building Wreckfest 2. We want to share our design philosophy, the challenges we're tackling, the systems we're creating, and most importantly, why we're making the choices we are. Game development is messy, often full of surprises, and we think that journey is wort |
| Announcing the Start of Dev Blogs | 2026-01-28 | This has been one of our most requested features since Early Access launched and we’re almost ready to talk about it: A new way to progress in Wreckfest 2. Our first Dev Blog drops Friday! |
| Content Update #5 Patch #2 | 2025-12-19 | Fixes- Game no longer crashes when DLSS cannot be initialized. If you have inadvertently enabled DLSS on a non-compatible hardware and the game crashes upon launch, please set the graphics quality to low in the game's setup as that will disable DLSS.- In Crap-It, custom coat colors no longer get messed up when removing/adding/sorting coats.- Fixed unnecessary packet loss warnings sometimes triggered in multiplayer.- Improved gameplay damage consistency. |
| Content Update #5 Patch #1 | 2025-12-18 | FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS:SYSTEM- Fixed a number of DLSS related crashes.- Selected DLSS mode is now applied correctly.- Improved VRAM estimation shown in the Settings menu.- Game no longer crashes when returning from a challenge and changing car if assists were changed.- Game no longer crashes when loading a replay saved with the previous game versions.- Reversing from the start line on Moorfeld no longer results in the game hanging.- Fixed randomly appearing pink car undercarriage materials.GAMEPLAY- Improved collision physics especially when cars land on top of each other.- Increased car vs car damage from medium intensity crashes.- Car no long |