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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Wreckfest | + | |cover = Wreckfest.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bugbear Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Bugbear Entertainment}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|wreckfest|81}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|wreckfest|81}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|6229/wreckfest|80}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|6229/wreckfest|80}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|wreckfest| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|wreckfest|78}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 228380 | |steam appid = 228380 | ||
− | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1249986612 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 2139564572, 1570193906 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|hltb = 16136 | |hltb = 16136 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 86875 |
|wikipedia = Wreckfest | |wikipedia = Wreckfest | ||
|winehq = 15865 | |winehq = 15865 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Originally titled '''Next Car Game''' during development.<ref>[http://nextcargame.com/build-6-live-official-name-revealed-multiplayer-introduced/ Bugbear Entertainment presents Next Car Game | Build #6 Live! Official Name Revealed, Multiplayer Introduced]</ref> | ||
{{mm}} [http://community.bugbeargames.com/ Developer forum] | {{mm}} [http://community.bugbeargames.com/ Developer forum] | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1249986612|wreckfest}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/228380/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/228380/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Europe only. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| EGS | wreckfest | EGS | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | wreckfest | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3474-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3474-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG | wreckfest | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | wreckfest-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | wreckfest-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | wreckfest | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | wreckfest | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ng06csmm97p | Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ng06csmm97p | Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows}} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 228380 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 228380 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|11732|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | wreckfest/wreckfest | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| American All-Stars Car Pack | Included in Season Pass 1 | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| American All-Stars Car Pack | Included in Season Pass 1 | Windows }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| Season Pass Car | Only available in Season Pass 1 | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Season Pass Car | Only available in Season Pass 1 | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Steel & Wheels Pack | Included in Season Pass 1 | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Steel & Wheels Pack | Included in Season Pass 1 | Windows }} | ||
− | |||
{{DLC/row| Team Bugbear Paint Job | Was only available through the Team Bugbear Member pre-order and higher | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Team Bugbear Paint Job | Was only available through the Team Bugbear Member pre-order and higher | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Wallpaper | Was only available through the Weekend Smasher pre-order and higher | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Wallpaper | Was only available through the Weekend Smasher pre-order and higher | Windows }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | {{Image|Wreckfest | + | {{Image|Wreckfest Launcher.PNG|Launcher options}} |
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\wreckfest\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\wreckfest\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|userprofile\AppData\LocalLow}}\THQNordic\Wreckfest\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
− | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = unknown |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
− | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = true |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = unknown | |origin = unknown | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game does not show the launcher by default when starting the game. Use <code>-setup</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to force the game to show the launcher before starting the game to be able to change general quality presets, language and display settings. | ||
{{Image|Wreckfest display.png|Display settings.}} | {{Image|Wreckfest display.png|Display settings.}} | ||
− | {{Image|Wreckfest | + | {{Image|Wreckfest Graphics.PNG|Graphics settings.}} |
{{Image|Wreckfest gameplay.png|Gameplay settings.}} | {{Image|Wreckfest gameplay.png|Gameplay settings.}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
− | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/wreckfest/en |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = silver |
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Loading screens are designed for 16:10. |
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Hor+ gameplay with spanned HUD. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = The field of view can be offset with values from -30° to +30°. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Named '''Fullscreen''' |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] and up to 8x [[MSAA]] available. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |ray tracing = | + | |ray tracing = false |
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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− | |||
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Server update frequency can be adjusted ('''20''', '''30''' and '''60''' Hz). | ||
{{Image|Wreckfest network.png|Network settings.}} | {{Image|Wreckfest network.png|Network settings.}} | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
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|online play players = 24 | |online play players = 24 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Crossplay between all PC versions is supported since an update on November 16, 2022.<ref name="crossplay">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/228380/view/3459355897500013606|title=Minor Update - Steam|date=2023-02-14}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = false |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = 27015 (for Steam). | |tcp = 27015 (for Steam). | ||
− | |udp = 27015 (for Steam) and 33540 (for the game).<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/228380/discussions/0/613938693082657261/</ref> | + | |udp = 27015 (for Steam) and 33540 (for the game).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/228380/discussions/0/613938693082657261/|title=Steam Community|date=28 May 2023}}</ref> |
|upnp = unknown | |upnp = unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = DX11 renderer was added in a post-launch update<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcinvasion.com/wreckfest-update-coming-soon-with-dx11-rendering-engine/|title=Wreckfest update coming soon with DX11 rendering engine|date=2022-08-16}}</ref> DX9 renderer was seemingly removed some time after that.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-08-16|comment=No options to enable it anywhere, not in-game, launcher or through "-dx9" command line option...}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = Wwise | |audio = Wwise | ||
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = Qt |
− | |interface notes = | + | |interface notes = Qt 5, used for BagEdit only |
|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = |
Latest revision as of 16:48, 26 December 2023
Developers | |
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Bugbear Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
THQ Nordic | |
Engines | |
ROMU Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 14, 2018[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
OpenCritic | 80 |
IGDB | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Wreckfest is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person racing game.
General information
- Originally titled Next Car Game during development.[2]
- Developer forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Europe only. | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. | |||
Steam | Complete Edition also available. | |||
Origin (unavailable) |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
American All-Stars Car Pack | Included in Season Pass 1 | |
Backwoods Bangers Car Pack | Included in Season Pass 1 | |
Banger Racing Car Pack | Included in Season Pass 1 | |
Exclusive Car | Was only available through the Full Time Wrecker pre-order and higher | |
Getaway Car Pack | Included in Season Pass 2 | |
Goofy Roofs Pack | Included in Season Pass 1 | |
Modified Monsters Car Pack | Included in Season Pass 1 | |
Off-Road Car Pack | Included in Season Pass 2 | |
Racing Heroes Car Pack | Included in Season Pass 2 | |
Reckless Car Pack | Included in Season Pass 2 | |
Retro Rammers Car Pack | Included in Season Pass 1 | |
Season Pass 1 | ||
Season Pass 2 | ||
Season Pass Car | Only available in Season Pass 1 | |
Steel & Wheels Pack | Included in Season Pass 1 | |
Team Bugbear Paint Job | Was only available through the Team Bugbear Member pre-order and higher | |
Wallpaper | Was only available through the Weekend Smasher pre-order and higher |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\wreckfest\ |
Microsoft Store | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\THQNordic\Wreckfest\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/228380/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\wreckfest\ |
Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\NordicGames.631082A550AE7_46xc33nm0q0f8\SystemAppData\wgs |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/228380/pfx/[Note 1] |
- The save game is in binary.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
- The game does not show the launcher by default when starting the game. Use
-setup
command line argument to force the game to show the launcher before starting the game to be able to change general quality presets, language and display settings.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Loading screens are designed for 16:10. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ gameplay with spanned HUD. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | The field of view can be offset with values from -30° to +30°. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Named Fullscreen | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA and up to 8x MSAA available. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, music, effects, car engine, AI car engine. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- Server update frequency can be adjusted (20, 30 and 60 Hz).
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | Use Nucleus Co-op. | |||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 24 | Crossplay between all PC versions is supported since an update on November 16, 2022.[3] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 27015 (for Steam). |
UDP | 27015 (for Steam) and 33540 (for the game).[4] |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Wreckfest. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 | DX11 renderer was added in a post-launch update[5] DX9 renderer was seemingly removed some time after that.[6] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Wwise | |
Interface | Qt | Qt 5, used for BagEdit only |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista | 7, 8, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.7 GHz AMD equivalent |
Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz AMD equivalent |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 6850 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 380X |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/228380/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (228380) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Wreckfest :: Wreckfest leaves Early Access! - Steam Community - last accessed on 2018-06-01
- ↑ Bugbear Entertainment presents Next Car Game | Build #6 Live! Official Name Revealed, Multiplayer Introduced
- ↑ Minor Update - Steam - last accessed on 2023-02-14
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ Wreckfest update coming soon with DX11 rendering engine - last accessed on 2022-08-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-08-16
- No options to enable it anywhere, not in-game, launcher or through "-dx9" command line option...