Zoom Kurz vor dem Monatswechsel hat Bugbear Entertainment am Dienstag, 31. August 2021 das Folk Frenzy-Update gefolgt von einem Hotfix-Update am Freitag, 3. September 2021 für Wreckfest veröffentlicht. Neben dem neuen Turnier Folk Frenzy,umfasst das Update auch die beiden neuen Routen Rally Circuit und Rally Circuit Reverse für den Kurs Firwood Motocenter, ein neues Turnierpaket für Firefly und eine Reihe von zusätzlichen Verbesserungen und Fehlerbehebungen.Insbesondere die PC Steam-Multiplayer-Leistung und -Zuverlässigkeit soll mit den jüngsten Updates deutlich bessern als in der Vergangenheit sein. An welchen Stellschrauben die Entwickler sonst noch gedreht haben, kann den folgenden Versionshinweisen entnommen werden, die eine vollständige Zusammenfassung der behobenen oder verbesserten Punkte enthalten.
Wreckfest - PC (1.279508)- Folk Frenzy-Hotix-03-09-2021-Changelog:
-Fixed a bug resulting in a server crash.
-Steam networking now uses plain UDP for direct IP connectivity instead of relays, reducing latency.
-Implemented a workaround for rendering glitch with AMD Radeon GPU Driver version 21.7.2 and newer.
-Server list request is now properly canceled when exiting the browser, improving responsiveness.
-Bumper Car can be now tuned in the tournament events even when not owning the DLC.
-Killerbee fender flares are now correctly released before the fenders.
-Added missing Hammerhead RS rear spoiler icon.
-Fixed Firfly engine bay materials.
-Game no longer crashes when extreme tire damage and deform settings are missing from custom vehicles.
-AI Sets and weathers are no longer packed into Bag Pack to ensure they can be easily modified.
Wreckfest - PC (1.279242)- Folk Frenzy-Update-Changelog:
CONTENT
-New Firwood Motocenter routes: Rally Circuit and Rally Circuit Reverse.
-(Server admins note: the internal designations for the routes are mixed7_r2 and mixed7_r2_rev)
-Zombies and related effects were removed.
TOURNAMENT
-New tournament season: Folk Frenzy
-New free tournament reward bundle for Firefly.
SYSTEM
-Bright specs no longer appear on surfaces with decals.
-Missing textures are now longer displayed on Bleak City demolition derby arena.
-Game data verification is faster.
-Game input is now disabled and game paused when Steam overlay is opened.
-Changing MSAA setting no longer requires restarting the game.
GAMEPLAY
-When using manual gears, 1st gear is now automatically engaged after resetting.
-Minimap is now displayed correctly during tournament events.
-On large levels, player tags are now displayed from a further distance.
-Bogus wheel damage notification is no longer occasionally displayed at event start.
-Trooper vehicle name is now displayed correctly in the purchase prompt.
-Speedie driver model is now displayed correctly at all LOD levels.
-Killerbee's stock rear spoiler now gets dirty.
-Wardigger can now endure more damage.
MULTIPLAYER
-Improved client performance.
-Server no longer leaks memory.
-In-game hosting with the client works again.
-The ping shown in-game now matches the real ping more closely.
-Client SteamID is shown when client is connected and disconnected.
-Server message is now displayed correctly.
-Setting the server password now works properly.
-A specific message is displayed when client is kicked due to idling.
AUDIO
-Tristar: Fixed rpm redline issue that could cause sound to stutter if the car is tuned to use shortest gear ratio.
-In-Game: Fixed issue with Carmageddon start countdown where pausing game during countdown would reset the audio count.