Wreckfest 2 Content Update 7 Adds 2 1/2 Cars, New Track, Tuning Updates and More

Wreckfest 2 content update #7 arrived earlier today and there’s a lot packed into it. A couple of new cars were added, along with one that’s literally half a car with a ragdoll driver flopping around inside it. Somehow it fits the game perfectly.

The new vehicles include the Stahlwagen, a rear-wheel drive wagon, and the Valken, a smaller front-wheel drive hatchback with a very 90s look to it. The weird little half-car version of the Crusader is probably going to steal most of the attention though.

There’s also a new track called Mora Raceway. It comes with three layouts, including a full tarmac circuit, a tighter sprint layout built for beating and banging, and a fast oval that looks like it could get messy in a hurry.

Car tuning has been added too, along with improved crash physics and a bunch of other changes based on player feedback. Seven new Challenge events are included, along with a new game mode called Suicide Race. Make sure to watch the embedded trailer and read the full patch notes below.

TUNING

• The first version of the tuning system is here.
• Adjust brakes, differential, suspension, gearing, and steering for deeper car customization.
• Save tuning setups as presets and load them later, including in multiplayer lobbies.
• Tuning settings can be accessed in the Garage or Pre-Race screen.

SYSTEM

• Fixed multiple crashes and improved overall stability.
• Fixed an issue causing settings not to save properly.
• Improved build packaging for smaller future updates.

RENDERING

• Optimized overall game performance.
• Reduced VRAM usage.
• Improved texture compression quality.
• Fixed several memory leaks.
• Improved auto exposure.
• Fixed car tag jittering.

VEHICLES

• Major visual damage overhaul with upgraded physics simulation and improved collision accuracy.
• Improved tire simulation.
• More realistic tarmac tire model.
• Various car setup improvements.
• Stability Control assist now behaves in a more realistic way.
• Improved Traction Control profiles.
• Added a large set of new Crap-It decals.

GAMEPLAY

• Added the new Suicide Racing mode for the high-speed oval.
• Damage is now more consistent across different vehicles.
• Dynamic objects now cause more appropriate damage.
• Mechanical damage reacts more accurately based on vehicle condition.
• Improved attacker/defender detection and score attribution.
• Added mechanical hit scoring for damaging wheels, engines, and radiators.
• Improved chained scoring so points are no longer silently throttled.
• RAMMING, HEAD-ON, T-BONE, REAR-ENDER, and BARRIER SLAM scores now feature three-star rating tiers.
• Added 180° and 360° SPIN scoring alongside the existing 90° SPIN.
• BARRIER SLAM scoring now registers more reliably.
• Added a new TRADING PAINT score for lighter contact hits.

AI

• Improved AI turning behavior and racing line accuracy.
• Added more variety to AI racing lines and track usage.
• Improved AI behavior on race starts.
• Improved AI stability during jumps.
• AI can now dodge oncoming traffic.
• Improved Novice and Amateur difficulties.
• Fixed isolated AI cars braking too far ahead of the pack.
• Added a new Random AI Set.
• Improved AI Set generation.

USER INTERFACE

• Car thumbnails now display the currently selected design.
• Existing custom designs require re-saving in Crap-It to generate thumbnails.
• Tachometer now uses a more accurate RPM range.
• Redline visuals now behave more realistically.
• Derby modes now include a compass showing opponent positions and health.
• Current player position is now displayed in car tags.
• Low-health vehicles are easier to identify and target.
• Wrecked vehicles now have dimmed tags and removed health bars.
• Added option to disable car tags and bind a toggle button.
• Player list now supports compact, full, and off modes.
• Added Metric and Imperial unit selection.
• Audio settings can now be reset to default.
• Event weather now defaults to Random.
• Improved chat overlay readability and scaling.
• Improved HUD scaling and overall layout.

ONLINE

• Added a new quick-select overlay for cars, designs, tuning presets, and assists in multiplayer lobbies.
• Improved chat filter accuracy.
• Shared paint designs now display correctly online.
• Car restrictions can now be configured for event loops.
• Server hosts can disable tuning and upgrades for spec lobbies.
• Added inboard camera-only lobby support.
• Car Class and Performance Points are now shown in lobbies.
• Player standings now update correctly in menus and post-race screens.
• Expanded network stats options.
• High ping warnings now behave more consistently.
• Spectators can now use the spherical camera.
• Community servers now auto-promote the launching Steam account to admin by default.
• Empty chat messages no longer trigger spam warnings.
• Removed unnecessary server console messages.
• Added SERVER_CONFIG_GUIDE.pdf for easier server setup.
• Cleaned up internal server config JSON data.

AUDIO

• Major rework to car audio buses and dynamic mixing.
• Improved audio balance for NPC cars approaching from behind the camera.
• Added option to disable cockpit reverb for roofless vehicles.
• Improved distance-based audio attenuation for free cameras.
• Audio mix levels may sound different after the overhaul, so players may want to readjust settings.