Wreckfest 2: Early Access-Update 1 bringt neue Autos, Strecken und mehr Chaos

Bugbear hat f�r die Early-Access-Version von Wreckfest 2 das Early Access-Update 1 gefolgt von einem weiteren Patch ver�ffentlicht. Mehr �ber die �nderungen und Neuerungen sowie ein Roadmap-Update und Video gibt es hier.

Wreckfest 2: Early Access-Update 1 bringt neue Autos, Strecken und mehr Chaos ZoomWreckfest 2Alle BilderDas auf actionreiche Autorennen spezialisierte Entwicklerstudio Bugbear Entertainment hat in dieser Woche das Early Access-Update 1 f�r Wreckfest 2 ver�ffentlicht. Das erste Inhaltsupdate bringt aus spielerischer Sicht zwei neue Fahrzeuge, womit nun insgesamt sechs Fahrzeuge zur Auswahl stehen, und zwei weitere Strecken. Zus�tzlich wurden eine Reihe von Verbesserungen vorgenommen und mit Spielereinladungen und sortierbaren Server-Listen erste der von der Community am meisten nachgefragten Features integriert.

In einem neuen Video zeigen die Entwickler die aktuellen �nderungen und Neuerungen in Aktion. Au�erdem wurde die Roadmap aktualisiert und f�r Juni das Early Access-Update 2 angek�ndigt, welches wieder zwei neue Strecken und zwei neue Fahrzeuge sowie neue Features enthalten wird.

Nach dem EA Content Update #1 am 13.05.2025, folgte am 16.05.2025 der EA Content Update #1 Patch #1 zur Behebung von Fehlern und weiteren Anpassungen �ber die unterhalb des Videos die beiden �nderungsprotokolle im Detail Auskunft geben.

Wreckfest 2 - Early-Access-Version - EA Content Update #1 Patch #1 (16. Mai 2025):
SYSTEM
-Fixed crash when exiting car paint.
-Fixed crash at launch due to system using outdated Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable.
-Improved resolution and aspect ratio handling.

GAMEPLAY
-Fixed longer than intended shift delay with H-shifter.
-Increased shifting leniency with manual clutch.
-Reduced damage from extreme gearbox grind.
-Added gearbox crunch noise to multiplayer.
-Fixed constant gear grinding in multiplayer.
-Fixed player list being shown when grid size is 1.
-Fixed text overlap in the spectate HUD.
-Added back ping display to HUD (right side now).

CARS
-Added missing gearbox to Bravion.
-Fixed Rammer gearbox location.

AUDIO
-Rammer: Adjusted mix between engine and exhaust, increasing exhaust priority.
-Bravion: Slightly lowered engine average loudness at high rpm.
-Raised overall mix level of non-target (AI or remote) cars.
-Improved mix balances across various grid sizes.
-Improved mix clarity when on the start grid or tailing a non-target car.

Wreckfest 2 - Early-Access-Version - EA Update #1 (13. Mai 2025):
TRACKS
-New European rallycross track.
-New folk racing track: Finncross.

CARS
-New European sports sedan: Bravion.
-New American large sedan: Rammer.
-American 1 is now called Crusader.
-European 1 is now called Gizmo.

SYSTEM
-Reduced VRAM consumption.
-Fixed various memory leaks.
-Added vendor-specific support for NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FidelityFX and Intel XeSS Super Resolution and Frame Generation (Note: Need to be in the main menu to enable).
-Resolution can be now changed directly in-game in the Settings menu (Note: Need to be in the main menu to change).
-V-Sync can be now enabled/disabled in-game in the Settings menu (Note: Need to be in the main menu to change).
-An estimation of the VRAM (video memory) consumption is now shown in the Graphics Settings menu.
-Fixed an issue which resulted in pixelated user interface textures.
-Fixed an issue which caused the game to crash when changing car and entering Car Paint.
-Fixed an issue which caused Car Texture Quality settings to be disrespected, resulting in the game using more than 6GB of VRAM even when Low setting was used.
-Data Cleaner now checks for corrupted files when launching the game first time after an update.

ONLINE
-You can now invite friends from the Steam Friends List to join the server.
-Servers can be now sorted in the Server Browser based on their name and player count.
-Servers can be searched for in the Server Browser by using a name search.
-Added support for uPnP port forwarding for devices which support it.
-Player hand gestures are now synced in multiplayer (and played back in replay as well).

CONTROLLERS
-Implemented support for gamepad rumble.
-Fixed an issue when binding buttons to axis actions.
-Fixed an issue which made it impossible to rebind certain actions.
-For ease of use, actions are now all listed on the same page on the Bindings tab.

GAMEPLAY
-Added player list showing the leader and players nearby to HUD.
-Polished HUD and improved scaling across differerent resolutions.
-Added separate FOV offset settings for chase and 1st person cameras.
-Added setting for hiding driver and steering wheel in 1st person cameras.
-Fixed overlapping text when going back to event selection screen.
-Added driveline flex and minor improvement to automatic upshift logic with driveline flex.
-Improved manual gearbox and clutch logic, added minimum time to shift for balancing vs automatic clutch.
-Added over-rev engine damage in realistic damage mode if downshifting too soon.
-Added gearbox damage from bad shifts in realistic damage mode.
-Fixed an issue which caused exhaust to emit smoke when engine should be off.
-Fixed engine damage in realistic damage mode.
-Added backfire visual and audio effects.
-Added subtle radiator leak steam effect.
-Improved misfire damage effects.

AI
-Improved AI racing line computation.
-Improved AI drifting mechanic.
-Improved AI stability before and during jumps.
-Improved AI awareness of other cars.
-Fixed noise in driver steering animation.

AUDIO
-New exhaust sound mixdown with more bass-centric sound for Crusader.
-Better audio memory handling to address sound cutting out, plus other under-the-hood improvements.
-Lower rev limiter repeat interval and new limiter sound effect for more beating effect.
-Implemented asphalt tire roll and skid sounds for AI/remote cars.
-Implemented gravel roll sounds for AI/remote cars.
-Using manual and clutch, reverse gear whine of gearbox will no longer play when revving while clutch is disengaged.