What changed
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- Performance
- Gameplay
- Server
- UI and audio
addedIMPORTANT!If the game is not launching after updating and instead crashes to "FATAL DISK ERROR", please try these steps: - First of all, please verify the integrity of the game cache to make sure the game is correctly installed. Also, please remove the user data generated by the previous game versions by navigating to [STEAM INSTALLATION FOLDER]/userdata/[USER ID]/228380/local and removing the folder labeled 'wreckfest early access'. The default Steam installation folder is 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam'. - Right click Wreckfest in your Steam Library > Properties > General > Set launch options, input "-disable_mods" without quotes. - If that doesn't help, remove c:\Program Files\Steam\userdata[User ID]\228380\local\wreckfest early access\modlist.mods file and try again. Dear Wreckers, We're excited to let you know that the highly-anticipated December Update for Wreckfest is available on Steam! This update represents a significant step towards the final release of the game, and what that means in practice is that this update contains a plenty of new as well as polished content and features in addition to a host of other improvements, the highlights being:
addedEIGHT NEW CARSThat's right – eight completely new cars, including our first ever front-wheel-drive cars, classic bangers, demolition derby heavy-hitters as well as something pretty unique! In addition to the new cars, many old cars have been refreshed.
addedPREVIEW OF THE CAREERTwo championships with many themed series – battle for championship points and earn experience, increase your rank and unlock new parts and cars! This preview is just a taste of things to come, with more varied series and challenges being introduced later on.
addedPERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATIONSBetter performance thanks to the new LOD (Level of Detail) models for all vehicles, optimized grass performance and collisions with dynamic objects, improved V-Sync for smoother framerate.
changedMECHANICAL DAMAGEEngine, gearbox, suspension, brakes and wheels can get damaged in crashes, resulting in performance degradation. And yes, wheels now get torn off too!
changedVEHICLE TUNINGAdjust suspension stiffness, differential type, brake bias and gear ratio to suit your style or the track, even between every race – also in multiplayer lobby.
Wreckfest changes
addedIf the game is not launching after updating and instead crashes to "FATAL DISK ERROR", please try these steps: - First of all, please verify the integrity of the game cache to make sure the game is correctly installed. Also, please remove the user data generated by the previous game versions by navigating to [STEAM INSTALLATION FOLDER]/userdata/[USER ID]/228380/local and removing the folder labeled 'wreckfest early access'. The default Steam installation folder is 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam'. - Right click Wreckfest in your Steam Library > Properties > General > Set launch options, input "-disable_mods" without quotes. - If that doesn't help, remove c:\Program Files\Steam\userdata[User ID]\228380\local\wreckfest early access\modlist.mods file and try again. Dear Wreckers, We're excited to let you know that the highly-anticipated December Update for Wreckfest is available on Steam! This update represents a significant step towards the final release of the game, and what that means in practice is that this update contains a plenty of new as well as polished content and features in addition to a host of other improvements, the highlights being:
addedThat's right – eight completely new cars, including our first ever front-wheel-drive cars, classic bangers, demolition derby heavy-hitters as well as something pretty unique! In addition to the new cars, many old cars have been refreshed.
addedTwo championships with many themed series – battle for championship points and earn experience, increase your rank and unlock new parts and cars! This preview is just a taste of things to come, with more varied series and challenges being introduced later on.
addedBetter performance thanks to the new LOD (Level of Detail) models for all vehicles, optimized grass performance and collisions with dynamic objects, improved V-Sync for smoother framerate.
changedEngine, gearbox, suspension, brakes and wheels can get damaged in crashes, resulting in performance degradation. And yes, wheels now get torn off too!
IMPORTANT!
If the game is not launching after updating and instead crashes to "FATAL DISK ERROR", please try these steps: - First of all, please verify the integrity of the game cache to make sure the game is correctly installed. Also, please remove the user data generated by the previous game versions by navigating to [STEAM INSTALLATION FOLDER]/userdata/[USER ID]/228380/local and removing the folder labeled 'wreckfest early access'. The default Steam installation folder is 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam'. - Right click Wreckfest in your Steam Library > Properties > General > Set launch options, input "-disable_mods" without quotes. - If that doesn't help, remove c:\Program Files\Steam\userdata[User ID]\228380\local\wreckfest early access\modlist.mods file and try again. Dear Wreckers, We're excited to let you know that the highly-anticipated December Update for Wreckfest is available on Steam! This update represents a significant step towards the final release of the game, and what that means in practice is that this update contains a plenty of new as well as polished content and features in addition to a host of other improvements, the highlights being:
EIGHT NEW CARS
That's right – eight completely new cars, including our first ever front-wheel-drive cars, classic bangers, demolition derby heavy-hitters as well as something pretty unique! In addition to the new cars, many old cars have been refreshed.
PREVIEW OF THE CAREER
Two championships with many themed series – battle for championship points and earn experience, increase your rank and unlock new parts and cars! This preview is just a taste of things to come, with more varied series and challenges being introduced later on.
Better performance thanks to the new LOD (Level of Detail) models for all vehicles, optimized grass performance and collisions with dynamic objects, improved V-Sync for smoother framerate.
POLISHED TRACKS
Say goodbye to the old work-in-progress tracks.
PAINT CUSTOMIZATION
Customize your car with a variety of paints and liveries, also supported over multiplayer.
MECHANICAL DAMAGE
Engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes and wheels can get damaged in crashes, resulting in performance degradation. And yes, wheels now get torn off too!
VEHICLE TUNING
Adjust suspension stiffness, differential type, brake bias and gear ratio to suit your style or the track, even between every race – also in multiplayer lobby.
GAME MUSIC
Songs from the Audiodraft game music contest that you voted for are in!
AUDIO IMPROVEMENTS
Unique engine sounds for all cars, most completely new, as well as better situational audio, new spatial effects and improved countdown behaviour.
NEW, ENHANCED HUD AND USER INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS
All-new, more modern HUD. New main menu and some cool neat functionality such as car icons that update automatically.
BETTER AI WITH ADJUSTABLE DIFFICULTY
Increased awareness and more variation in the driver profiles with some racing cleaner and some being more prone to making mistakes, as well as a difficulty setting that can be adjusted to your preference – try beating it on hard difficulty!
RIVALS
New work-in-progress feature: someone can become your rival by crashing into you, and you can earn bonus score by showing them who's the boss.
IMPROVED CRASHES
Crashes feel more vigorous than ever, and visual damage is improved.
ENHANCED VEHICLE PHYSICS AND CONTROLLER
Improved tire model as well as suspension physics and updated controller implementation for better handling and easier playing with a gamepad or a keyboard. Don't forget to test different assist combinations to find something
