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Wreckfest – Major patch adds 8 new cars & Rival System, packs overall AI improvements

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Bugbear Entertainment released the first major update to the Early Access version for Wreckfest since it started its cooperation with THQ Nordic in June 2017. Moreover, the publisher has released a new set of screenshots and you can view them below.

Roger Joswig, Producer at THQ Nordic, said:

“After some minor delays we are proud to present the first big bang Early Access-Update for Wreckfest. We kept quiet for some time, but only to deliver a great demolition and racing experience now. We introduced numerous new, exciting stuff like a first version of the career mode with 2 championships (for now), a new rival system, a first version of the component damage system, car tuning system and quite a bit more to be honest. We are really looking forward to the feedback from the community.”

Here are the key features of this latest major update for Wreckfest:

  • 8 new cars
  • introducing the first FWD cars
  • 2 championships; 5-6 hours of playtime approx.
  • music is in the game (straight from the community in cooperation with Audiodraft)
  • first version of our Rival System implemented: each race can give rise to your own personal rival (i.e highlighted “enemy”); earn more points (i.e. more progress) by directly confronting this driver on the track
  • paint customisation system implemented
  • first version of our component damage system implemented
  • improved visuals from UI and HUD
  • dedicated reset button added
  • improved handling of all cars in the game
  • wall-collisions improved
  • car-collisions improved
  • 3 difficulty modes implemented
  • overall AI improvements
  • engine sounds of 4- and 6-cylinder cars improved
  • first version of our envisioned car tuning system implemented

Enjoy!