What changed in Wreckfest in 2014

Enhanced stability for 18-car multiplayer races, ensuring smoother gameplay.

Lobby chat has been reworked for better communication among players.

Lobby chat has been reworked for better communication among players.

Addressed various issues and bugs to improve multiplayer stability.

Enhanced performance for 18-car multiplayer races for smoother gameplay.

Addressed various issues and bugs to improve multiplayer stability.

Speedway loading screen image is now displayed correctly in multiplayer.

Fixed several rare crashes.

Quick look-back camera now works with separate wheel/pedals setup.

The popup for wrong password is now correctly displayed.

Now works with separate wheel/pedals setup.

Cinematic camera is no longer always targeted to the host in multiplayer.

Cinematic camera is no longer always targeted to the host in multiplayer.

It's no longer possible to drive around in lobby.

The game no longer freezes into the loading screen when joining a server.

The game no longer freezes into the loading screen when joining a server.

It's no longer possible to drive around in lobby.

The client no longer occasionally loads a different track than the host.

Sending a chat message with just one SPACE no longer causes the previous message displayed to be duplicated.

Implemented general server browser improvements.

Sending a chat message with just one SPACE no longer causes the previous message displayed to be duplicated.

The client no longer occasionally loads a different track than the host.

Due to issues caused by the latest hot fix, multiplayer has been reverted to an earlier version.

The game has been reverted to an earlier version to address multiplayer accessibility problems caused by the latest hot fix.

Quick look-back cameras now share the same position and angle than the look-back view of the default chase camera.

Fixed the hole around the pole in the middle of the 180° corner on Sandpit1.

It's no longer possible to cut the long sweeping left-hander in the beginning section of the Tarmac track.

Fixed the hole around the pole in the middle of the 180° corner on Sandpit1.

Selecting any server past the 17th one in the server browser no longer causes the game to crash consistently.

Input in lobby chat is now disabled when Steam overlay is active to prevent false input into lobby chat.

Implemented a potential fix to prevent the client loading a wrong track when joining a server.

Selecting any server past the 17th one in the server browser no longer causes the game to crash consistently.

Input in lobby chat is now disabled when Steam overlay is active to prevent false input into lobby chat.

It's no longer possible to cut the long sweeping left-hander in the beginning section of the Tarmac track.

Quick look-back cameras now share the same position and angle than the look-back view of the default chase camera.

Implemented a potential fix to prevent the client loading a wrong track when joining a server.

Stability control assist now works properly in multiplayer; other assists disabled for now.

Repeatedly clicking on servers in the server browser no longer crashes the game.

Implemented bandwidth optimizations to improve multiplayer performance.

Repeatedly clicking on servers in the server browser no longer crashes the game.

Added performance index in car selector and lobby.

Players are now disconnected properly and not showing up in the next game as ghosts.

Added a new groovy European style coupé.

The lobby status (RACE IN PROGRESS) is now shown in the server browser.

Added a new race track with Oval and Figure 8 route variants.

Updated visual effects including backfire and glass shatter.

Players are now disconnected properly and not showing up in the next game as ghosts.

Split times to winner and best lap times are now displayed in race results.

Amount of players in a single lobby is limited to 18 pending further optimization.

More different engine sounds and improved tire slip sounds added.

Added two new derby game modes: Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch.

Reimplemented backfire and glass shatter effects, and improved skid marks.

Improved tire load calculation and implemented torque feedback scaling.

Implemented online multiplayer functionality through Steam.

Amount of players in a single lobby is limited to 18 pending further optimization.

Countdown to multiplayer lobby no longer freezes to two seconds after a race.

Improved AI's ability to recover when stuck and fixed issues with AI resetting.

Introduced a new groovy European style coupé.

Countdown to multiplayer lobby no longer freezes to two seconds after a race.

Improved AI's ability to recover when stuck and fixed AI's ability to reset car when out of track.

Added ability to access main menu in respawn screen and improved car selector display.

Introduced a new Speedway track with route variants: Oval and Figure 8.

True Internet multiplayer functionality is now live, allowing players to join games online.

Implemented bandwidth optimizations for multiplayer.

Added more different engine sounds and improved tire slip sounds.

Hosts can now configure the maximum player count from 2 to 24.

Added two new derby game modes that feature respawns and non-stop action.

Added an ability to access main menu and options in respawn screen and lobby.

Best lap times for tracks are saved and displayed in event selection.

Stability control assist now works properly in multiplayer; other assists disabled for now.

The lobby status (RACE IN PROGRESS) is now shown in the server browser.

A few aggressive AI profiles added to the pack.

A three second cooldown period added.

Cars now behave more realistically with tendencies to understeer and manageable oversteer.

Full setting has more strength; Half setting prevents spinning out.

Gamepad and keyboard controllers should be more responsive now.

Prevented it from detaching too easily.

Adjusted to fit nicely on certain laptop screens.

Full setting has more strength; Half setting prevents spinning out.

Cars now exhibit realistic understeer and oversteer behaviors.

A few aggressive AI profiles added to the pack.

Support for keyboard controls added.

Both normal and reverse layouts available.

Three second cooldown period added.

Support for keyboard controls added.

Prevented it from detaching too easily.

Tamed tendency to spin out when braking while cornering.

Adjusted to fit nicely on certain laptop screens.

Both normal and reverse layouts available.

Resolved out of screen boundaries issue for extreme wide resolutions.

Should fix issues with Look Back button not working.

Tamed tendency to spin out when braking while cornering.

Issue with out of screen boundaries when using extreme wide resolutions fixed.

Gamepad and keyboard controllers should be more responsive now.

When driving on loose surfaces such as gravel.

Enhances usability.

Enhances usability.

Unlocked panels such as doors now animate correctly.

Supports up to 12 players for race and derby.

Certain effects are missing as of now.

Includes FOV, position adjustments.

More authenticity in handling.

Still work-in-progress.

Mimics real-life parts.

Gives a better sense of light.

Certain effects are missing as of now.

Various bits and pieces improved.

Calculated from piston movement to simulate engine rumble.

Calculated from piston movement to simulate engine rumble.

Cars break apart in a more realistic manner.

Wheels can now be torn off.

Gives a better sense of light.

Affects vehicle behavior when airborne.

Wheels can now be torn off.

Various bits and pieces improved.

When vehicle is airborne.

Based on tracking deform instead of impacts.

Based on tracking deform instead of impacts.

Affects driving on loose surfaces like gravel.

More authenticity.

Helps AI stay on track better.

Cars break apart more realistically.

Center of mass now affects suspension.

Helps AI stay on track better.

Still work-in-progress.

Mimics real-life parts.

Center of mass now affects suspension.

Upgrade parts using this feature coming later.

Includes FOV, position, etc.

Upgrade parts using this feature coming later.

Supports up to 12 players for both race and derby.

The game is undergoing a complete engine overhaul aimed at improving performance, though the current version runs slower than the previous one.

A prototype version of a new dirt race track is currently in development, with visuals shared for community insight.

Can now be mapped to different inputs.

Replay no longer exhibits black screen in some cases.

Various improvements made.

Handling no longer gets locked to right with certain gamepads.

Lap counter now works as designed.

To avoid weird issues.

To avoid weird issues.

Race timer now correctly displays hundredths instead of random numbers.

New mudpit derby stadium, work-in-progress.

New weather conditions can now be specified in event setup.

Enhancements made for more natural handling.

Sensitivity & deadzone adjustments now take effect without a restart.

Fixed a case where cars would get damaged and eventually destroyed from rubbing against a static barrier.

A work-in-progress sandpit race track added to the game.

Improved gameplay damage to prevent cars from getting too torn up and still going.

Replay mode includes slow motion, fast forward, multiple cameras, and depth-of-field settings.

Race timer now accurately shows hundredths instead of random numbers.

Another work-in-progress derby stadium added.

Two new weathers: stormy evening and misty evening. Weather can be now specified in the event setup.

Force feedback is disabled for Microsoft Sidewinder FF wheel in an attempt to work around buggy driver causing lag.

Implemented multicontroller support (e.g. wheel and pedals in separate USB ports).

New replay mode with slow motion and fast forward time controls, various cameras, target locking & switching, depth-of-field and field-of-view settings.

New work-in-progress spectator models - some previous ones remain.

Improved deformation physics for more accurate visual car damage.

Added saturation, sensitivity and dead zone settings for XInput controllers.

Game is no longer unpaused when exiting Steam overlay if the game was paused.

A new work-in-progress derby stadium introduced.

More responsive handling with a game pad.

New sandpit race track featuring both normal and reverse layouts, work-in-progress.

Resolved an issue where cars would get damaged and destroyed from rubbing against a static barrier.

Smoothed out track-sides and improved gravel race track readability.

General improvements.

Smoothed out track-sides and improved gravel race track readability.

New driver model, as of now simply static.

The game now detects more than one XInput controllers that are connected simultaneously.

New concrete barriers, used in various derby stadiums.

General audio improvements made.

Game now defaults to DirectInput for wheels, hopefully making some wheels behave better.

Improved suspension and tire physics for more natural handling.

Support for separate wheels and pedals connected via USB.

New small derby stadium, work-in-progress.

Increased AI engine volume.

Concept art for a new high-speed race track is in early planning stages.

The 2D and 3D versions of crowds are being revamped for better quality, replacing static models with dynamic ones.

Two new derbies are being developed: a smaller square shaped tarmac derby stadium and a round mud pit.

New animated 3D characters are being created for the crowd to enhance realism.

New animated 3D characters are being created for a more realistic crowd experience.

Old static crowd planes are being replaced with dynamic billboards that rotate towards the camera.

Both 2D and 3D crowd models are being revamped for better quality and performance.

Concept art for a high-speed race track is in early planning stages.

Two new derbies are being developed: a smaller square tarmac stadium and a round mud pit.

Testing a new implementation of gameplay damage that tracks the deform displacement of key components of the car.

Players can repair damaged parts to increase performance, with a system that tracks durability and performance degradation over time.

Introducing a body sector system that protects components, requiring repairs after races to maintain protection.

Discussion on which components to track for damage and their consequences on performance and handling.

Testing a new implementation of gameplay damage that tracks deform displacement of key components, improving damage allocation.

Implementing a body sector system that protects components, requiring repairs after races to maintain protection.

Each upgrade part will have durability tracked, affecting performance when damaged and allowing for repairs.

Introducing tracking for various components such as the engine and radiator, affecting performance based on damage.

Players can have a garage crew that can be trained to improve repair efficiency and upgrade body components.

Players can have a garage crew that can be trained to improve repair efficiency and upgrade the car's body.

The first iteration of the replay feature is almost completed, allowing players to record events and watch them from different camera perspectives.

Improvements are coming to the mass of AI controlled cars to make player vs. AI collisions more challenging.

The next update will allow the game to support multiple simultaneous controllers, improving gameplay for users with separate wheels and pedals.

Adjustments are being made to improve the sluggish handling with gamepads based on community feedback.

The first iteration of the replay feature is almost completed, allowing players to record events and watch them from different camera perspectives.

The game will support multiple simultaneous controllers in the next update, improving gameplay for users with separate wheels and pedals.

Improvements are coming to increase the mass of AI controlled cars in player vs. AI collisions.

The handling for gamepad users will be improved to address sluggish controls, enhancing the overall driving experience.

A new driver model is being created to replace the current placeholder model, enhancing the visual experience.

A new driver model is being created to replace the current placeholder model, enhancing the game's visuals.

A replay feature is being developed to allow players to playback events and capture spectacular moments.

A replay feature is being developed to allow players to playback events and capture spectacular moments.

Plans to introduce new cars, with community input being sought for the next vehicle type.

The steering ratio has been lowered to make it easier to control the car without assists, reducing the chance of oversteering.

Minor improvements and added polish to existing tracks as part of ongoing development.

A new Figure 8 derby track has been added, which has been well received by the community.

The steering ratio has been lowered to make it easier to control the car without assists, reducing the chance of oversteering.

The development team is assessing long-term plans for tracks, focusing on improving flow and balance.

A new Figure 8 derby track has been added, which has been well received by the community.

The team is considering adding new cars, including possibly a sport coupé or another small hatch.

Fixed engine component damage calculation in HUD.

Engine damage sound effect is now linked to actual engine damage instead of car health.

Lap and AI counts are now fully customizable for each event.

Implemented further balancing tweaks to AI profiles and handling.

Fixed an issue with gameplay damage not being calculated correctly when near death.

Implemented another chase camera further back and tweaked European hatchback chase camera.

New camera mode designed for taking screenshots with free camera and hidden HUD.

Binding the Logitech G27 button 7 will no longer exit the settings menu.

Engine damage sound effect is now linked to actual engine damage instead of car health.

New car added to the game.

Bright day, cold morning, and warm sunset.

New car added to the game.

Loading screen will now show a background based on the event you're playing.

Assists now have 'Off', 'Half', and 'Full' strength levels.

Loading screen will now show a background based on the event you're playing.

Bright day, cold morning, and warm sunset added.

Binding Logitech G27 button 7 will no longer exit the settings menu.

Many textures reworked and decorative elements added.

Lap and AI counts are now fully customizable for each event.

Fixed a bug where VSync was not able to recover back to 60 fps when temporarily dipping to 30 fps.

Assists now have three levels of strength: 'Off', 'Half', and 'Full'.

Fixed a bug where VSync was not able to recover back to 60 fps when temporarily dipping to 30 fps.

AI now considers engine location more efficiently in tactical reverse mode.

A higher and further back chase camera will be added for improved gameplay.

A new car with more weight and unique upgrade parts will be added.

Addition of a typical 80s style American sedan with unique upgrade parts.

Gameplay damage mechanics will be refined for better accuracy.

New types of differentials and other upgrade parts will be introduced.

Introduction of a modified derby arena featuring a figure 8 track.

Introduction of rotating steering wheels for enhanced realism.

Highly customizable races with lap and opponent count settings.

Two community moderators will be helping to manage the game forum.

A modified version of the derby arena featuring a figure 8 track will be included.

A hefty amount of small but important improvements and tweaks.

A new camera mode designed for taking great screenshots will be introduced.

New cinematic camera mode for taking screenshots.

Players will be able to customize lap and opponent count settings in races.

Improvements to gameplay damage mechanics for better realism.

Implemented environment geometry fixes and polishing.

Fixed a couple of minor audio issues.

Reduced arm-co friction and wooden fence mass.

Implemented lighting tweaks, and added lens flares.

Fixed damage direction deduction so that damage is allocated correctly.

Implemented iterative engine component damage + related HUD visuals.

Removed player kill areas from environments.

Fixed position counter so that the player cannot be further back than the last.

Changed the position counter to always show the number of cars that started.

Implemented constant vertical FOV to support widescreen resolutions.

Fixed user interface bugs and added general polish.

Improved general build stability.