Wreckfest
Released Jun 2018
Wreckfest is a demolition derby themed racing game with soft-body damage modeling, sophisticated driving dynamics and in-depth vehicle upgrading, featuring both demolition derbies and more traditional track races. It’s all about fun, breakneck racing and over-the-top crashes.
88% positive · 41K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Wreckfest launched in June 2018 and received a substantial run of post-launch content across two paid season passes, eight individual car packs, and a series of free track and feature updates. The last paid DLC shipped on May 4, 2021 (Off-Road Car Pack), and the last major free content drop — the Wrecking Madness tournament and Wrecking Playground environment — arrived on June 1, 2021. After that, updates shifted to maintenance and feature improvements, culminating in a PC crossplay update on March 22, 2024, which also serves as the last confirmed developer communication for Wreckfest 1.
The clearest signal that Wreckfest 1's content lifecycle has concluded comes from the February 2025 announcement and March 2025 launch of Wreckfest 2 in Early Access. The launch post explicitly notes that players should not expect Wreckfest 2's Early Access build "to be as jam-packed with content as Wreckfest 1 after nearly a decade of updates, patches, and DLCs" — framing Wreckfest 1 as the completed, mature product against which its sequel is being measured. Bugbear's development focus has fully shifted to Wreckfest 2.
All 14 DLC items are released with no unreleased entries on the store. Both season passes have been fully delivered. There is no announced future content for Wreckfest 1, no roadmap, and no developer post suggesting additional updates are planned. The game is complete.
Evidence
Wreckfest 2 launches into Early Access. The announcement explicitly contrasts Wreckfest 2's early-access content with Wreckfest 1's mature, complete state after nearly a decade of updates and DLCs, signaling that Bugbear's active development focus has fully moved to the sequel.
Wreckfest 2 Early Access date announced for March 20, 2025. Bugbear and THQ Nordic confirm the sequel is their current project, with new cars and content to be added as that game evolves.
Content
14 of 14 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
Break the rules and take full-contact racing to the limit with Wreckfest!
Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck fights over the finish line and brand-new ways for metal to bend – These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments that can only be achieved in Wreckfest, with its true-to-life physics simulation crafted by legendary developer Bugbear, who also brought you FlatOut 1 & 2!
Burn rubber and shred metal in the ultimate driving playground!
Wreckfest is jam-packed with upgrade and customization options. Whether you are preparing for your next demolition derby with reinforced bumpers, roll cages, side protectors and much more, or setting your car up for a banger race with engine performance parts like air filters, camshafts, fuel systems, etc., Wreckfest is shaping up to be the best combative motorsport game out there.
Drive hard. Die last.
Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck fights over the finish line and brand-new ways for metal to bend – These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments that can only be achieved in Wreckfest, with its true-to-life physics simulation crafted by legendary developer Bugbear, who also brought you FlatOut 1 & 2!
Burn rubber and shred metal in the ultimate driving playground!
Wreckfest is jam-packed with upgrade and customization options. Whether you are preparing for your next demolition derby with reinforced bumpers, roll cages, side protectors and much more, or setting your car up for a banger race with engine performance parts like air filters, camshafts, fuel systems, etc., Wreckfest is shaping up to be the best combative motorsport game out there.
Drive hard. Die last.
Unique Racing Experience
Exhilarating no-rules racing action with defining, once-in-a-lifetime moments that can be achieved only with a true-to-life physics simulation. Witness insane neck-to-neck fighting on high-speed circuits, face total destruction madness on crazy courses with intersections and oncoming traffic, or go for demolition dominance in derby arenas.Awesome Cars
Our cars are old, banged up, patched together... They ooze style and character! From old American heavy-hitters to agile Europeans and fun Asians, you won’t find anything like this in other games.Meaningful Customization
Change not only the look of your cars but also upgrade their body armor – Reinforce them with heavy iron that protects you from damage, but also adds weight, which impacts the cars handling. Modify your car to make a robust tank or a fragile but lightning-fast rocket, or anything in between!Multiplayer
Wreck your friends online and take racing to the limit while chasing for demolition dominance!Challenge modes
Have hilarious fun with lawn mowers and upon release also with crop harvesters, school buses, three-wheelers and more!Career mode
Battle for championships, earn experience, unlock new upgrades and cars, and become the all-time Wreckfest champion!Mod support
Want to go completely nuts? Have a look at the Steam Workshop where you'll find a huge selection of mods that add monster trucks, tracks with moon-high jumps or even classic maps from famous destruction-themed games!Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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