A few visual issues and overly aggressive AI do little to spoil one of the best driving games of 2019. Looking back on its original release, we said in our 9/10 Wreckfest review: “Wreckfest is a surprising triumph in blending the best that sim and arcade racers have to offer in an explosive and visually gratifying package. Now there’s the latest twist with the native Xbox Series X|S version coming out with minimal preamble.ĭespite all this tooing and froing, it’s a game that’s worth the upgrade. Was this bringing the paid upgrade forward as well? Nope, this would just be on PS Plus, and so it was. Then there was the biggest surprise: Wreckfest’s PS5 version was actually coming to PlayStation Plus as part of the subscription’s bundle of included games in May. WRECKFEST new demolition derby themed racing game from THQ Nordic and Bugbear has been released for PC, and will also. The Xbox Series X|S native release would be coming later in the year, though. New Games: WRECKFEST (PC, PS4, Xbox One). This would enhance the game’s visuals significantly, but would be a paid upgrade. Like what we do? Support TeamVVV on Patreon: this year the next gen upgrade for Wreckfest was released, but that was far from straight forward at the time.įirst there was the backward compatibility update that allowed the Xbox Series X to target 60fps while running the Xbox One version of the game – something seemingly not possible for third party developers at the time.Then, back in March, THQ Nordic announced that there would be a full, native upgrade for PS5 game on PlayStation 5 launching 1st June. Stuntfest is expected to enter Early Access around September or October this year and can be pre-ordered on the Wreckfest website. In essence, Stuntfest sounds like a mash-up of the Next Car Game technology demo, FlatOut's rag doll mini-games and Stuntman's level editors. Stuntfest is "a wacky vehicle-based physics playground that will enable you to create your own mischievous levels using the easy-to-use in-game editor and then trying to accomplish all sorts of crazy ragdoll stunts with a choice of vehicles ranging from mobility scooters to shopping carts." In addition, BugBear also made the surprise announcement that they're working on another PC project called Stuntfest. BugBear originally worked on the acclaimed FlatOut series but no longer own the license – FlatOut 4 is currently in development by Kylotonn Games and due for release this year. Initially released on Steam Early Access back in 2013, Wreckfest (formally known as Next Car Game) is best known for its impressive soft body damage modelling allowing you to dismember your car beyond recognition more realistically than any other racing game. Wreckfest is expected to land on PS4 and Xbox One in "early Spring 2017." The PC version is currently listed with an expected release date in "early 2017." Those who preorder will gain access to an early access version of the game and "and become active in the game’s development by providing feedback that will help shape the title into something even better before its final release." "Thanks to the raw power of both Xbox One™ and PlayStation®4 we will be able to unleash our undistilled vision of a next-generation demolition racing game on consoles as well and expand our audience considerably," Studio Director Janne Alanenpää commented.īugBear are already taking preorders for the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Wreckfest on their official website. "Since the Early Access launch of Wreckfest we have been asked whether Wreckfest will be ever released on consoles, and we're now thrilled to announce that Wreckfest is officially coming to Xbox One™ and PlayStation®4!" BugBear announced. Challenge modes - have hilarious fun with crop harvesters, lawns mowers, school buses, three-wheelers and more The deluxe Edition includes the Season Pass, giving you 20 crazy new cars, 20 insane roof decorations and a bunch of new customization options Wreckfest - Xbox One. That will be coming later in the year, but no specific release date for that has been shared yet. Fasten your seat belt: BugBear Entertainment has announced that their demolition derby-style racer Wreckfest will be crashing onto PS4 and Xbox One in 2017. Meanwhile, Wreckfest will also be seeing a similar release on Xbox Series X/S.
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