📅 Release & Early Access Launch
Wreckfest 2 officially entered Steam Early Access on March 20, 2025, as announced by Bugbear Entertainment and THQ Nordic during a public reveal in February 2025.
The title is expected to remain in Early Access for about 12 months, with a full release across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S projected before March 31, 2026.
🚗 Development & Game Features
Developed by Bugbear Entertainment, the sequel pushes realistic vehicular destruction using the updated ROMU engine, which simulates soft-body damage and detailed suspension physics across components.
Wreckfest 2 brings key enhancements:
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Deeper car damage modeling, including armor penetration and component breakage.
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Customizable cars and paint systems, with plans for Steam Workshop and shared designs.
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Revamped career mode, matchmaking, split-screen multiplayer, and server queue support.
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In Early Access, content is limited to four cars, five tracks, and one sandbox environment; future updates will expand speed and features dramatically.
💻 PC System Requirements
Present system requirements were published upon launch and might evolve during Early Access:
✅ Minimum Requirements
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OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
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CPU: Intel Core i5‑8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 (6-core equivalent)
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Memory: 8 GB RAM
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GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580
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DirectX: Version 12
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Storage: 15 GB available space (SSD recommended for performance)
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Suitable for 1080p at ~30 FPS on low settings.
🚀 Recommended Requirements
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OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
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CPU: Intel Core i7‑9700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (or equivalent)
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Memory: 16 GB RAM
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GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
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DirectX: Version 12
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Storage: 15 GB (SSD advised)
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Targeting 1080p at ~60 FPS on high settings.
Note: Some developer forum notes suggest updated minimum RAM and GPU values (e.g. GTX 1070 / RX 5700) for initial versions, though core CPU and memory standards remain similar.
📊 Spec Comparison
| Tier | CPU | RAM | GPU | Storage | DirectX | What to Expect |
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| Minimum | i5‑8600 / Ryzen 5 3500 | 8 GB | GTX 1060 / RX 580 (6 GB) | 15 GB | 12 | 1080p ~30 FPS (Low) |
| Recommended | i7‑9700 / Ryzen 5 3600X | 16 GB | RTX 3070 / RX 6800 XT (8 GB) | 15 GB | 12 | 1080p ~60 FPS (High/Ultra) |
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