Wreckfest gets paid PS5 upgrade and Xbox Series version will follow later – update – Gaming – News

THQ Nordic will release Wreckfest for the PlayStation 5. The game will be released on June 1 and owners of the PS4 version can upgrade to the next-gen version for 10 euros. The game will be upgraded to Xbox Series X and S later this year.

From PlayStation 5 version of Wreckfest runs in 4k resolution at 60fps, has improved graphics effects and supports up to 24 players in multiplayer mode. The game will also receive support for haptic effects from Sony’s DualSense controller.

According to publisher THQ Nordic, the PS5 version has improved shadows and lighting, dynamic mud on vehicles, higher-resolution textures, and more vegetation in the surrounding area. Also be godrays added and skid marks with new effects are displayed. The PS5 version also offers much faster loading times.

The PS5 version of Wreckfest costs 40 euros, but those who already own the game on the PS4 can buy an upgrade for 10 euros. The game is also already available on Xbox consoles and part of the Game Pass subscription, but there is no upgrade for Series X and S, developer Bugbear Entertainment confirms. Recently, the Xbox version got a free update that makes the game on the Series X run at 60fps instead of 30fps, but the game did not receive other improvements. THQ Nordic reports on Twitter that the Xbox Series X and S can expect a similar upgrade, but does not mention details or concrete release date.

Wreckfest was officially released on Steam in 2019, after the game had been available through Early Access since 2014. Initially, the game was known as Next Car Game. Wreckfast is a demolition derby game in which players compete against each other in cars in various game forms. Finnish developer Bugbear Entertainment is also known for FlatOut 1 and 2 and FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage.

Update, 20:32: THQ Nordic let us know on Twitter that the game will receive a similar upgrade for the Xbox Series X and S consoles later this year. Initially, the studio only reported that a PS5 upgrade is coming. This has been added to the article.

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