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Wreckreation 2 – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Wreckreation 2, an open-world arcade racing game set in Heartbreak City, is now accepting sign-ups for its playtest. Players can experience various event types and create their own challenges with the Live Mix tool. The game emphasizes strategic driving and utilizing the urban environment for takedowns.
"People want to play arcade racers again" – How the developer of Wreckreation went from a company-wide redundancy notice to working on a sequel
Fiona Sperry, formerly of Criterion and Three Fields Entertainment, has announced Wreckreation 2 through her new company, When Tides Turn. After facing potential redundancies and relying on Patreon support for Wreckreation 1, Sperry is taking a new approach with open development and a focus on the arcade racing genre, which she believes still has a significant audience.
Something for the Weekend – 25/07/26
This week's gaming news includes the release date announcement for God of War Laufey, a delay for Tomb Raider Catalyst, and Xbox testing advert-supported game streaming. New titles like Wreckreation 2 and Modern Warfare 4 were also revealed, alongside reviews for Splatoon Raiders, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Wreckreation 2 Brings Back Classic Series
When Tides Turn has announced Wreckreation 2, a sequel to the arcade racing game, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Led by Fiona Sperry, formerly of Criterion Games, the sequel will focus on chaotic arcade gameplay with close-quarter racing and crashes across various city settings. While a release date is not yet announced, a playtest is expected soon.
Wreckreation 2 utannonserat – av en nybildad studio
Wreckreation 2 has been announced by the newly formed studio When Tides Turn, which includes former Criterion employees. The game is being developed independently of Three Fields Entertainment, the studio behind the first Wreckreation. Wreckreation 2 is described as an open-world racing game focused on aggression and risk, and is currently only announced for PC with no release date.
Morning Previews
Wreckreation is previewed as a potential successor to the beloved Burnout Paradise, offering a similar open-world arcade racing experience. The game aims to capture the spirit of its predecessor with high-speed driving and destruction.
Wreckreation 2 Preview: The Closest We Might Ever Get to Burnout Paradise 2
Wreckreation 2 aims to be the spiritual successor to Burnout Paradise, offering a modern take on the arcade racing formula. While it may not have the same budget as its predecessor from EA, the game has the potential to capture the essence of Burnout Paradise if it successfully refines its mechanics and avoids the pitfalls of the first installment.
2025 PlayStation 5 Open World Game Getting Unexpected Sequel
Wreckreation 2, a sequel to the 2025 open-world racing game Wreckreation, has been announced for PlayStation 5. The new title is being developed by When Tides Turn, a studio founded by Criterion Games co-founder Fiona Sperry, and aims to incorporate player feedback into its design. The original game was developed by Three Fields Entertainment and published by THQ Nordic.
Wreckreation 2 Announced Despite Studio Closure, Just Nine Months After the Original Arrived
Wreckreation 2 has been announced by Fiona Sperry, former Burnout boss, who has established a new studio to develop the sequel. This announcement comes just nine months after the original Wreckreation was released.
Evening Reading - July 21, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers several gaming and entertainment updates. News includes Wreckreation 2 in development, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion details, and Darkest Dungeon: The Fire's Edge DLC. Other mentions include Apple's device leasing program, Nintendo's response to tariff refunds, a Splatoon Raiders review, and collaborations for Fortnite and EA Sports FC.
Wreckreation 2 Announced for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC
Former Criterion co-founder Fiona Sperry has announced Wreckreation 2, the follow-up to last year's arcade racer. The open-world racer is being developed by a new studio comprised of former Three Fields Entertainment developers and is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game will feature races, pursuits, and activities in a new open-world city called Heartbreak City.
Wreckreation 2 Announced
When Tides Turn has announced Wreckreation 2, an open-world arcade racing game set to release on PC via Steam. This announcement comes just nine months after the release of the first Wreckreation, which did not achieve significant success.
Former Wreckreation team starts up new studio working on sequel
Fiona Sperry, former head of Three Fields Entertainment, has announced a new studio called When Tides Turn, which aims to create a sequel to the studio's previous game, Wreckreation. Sperry plans to develop the game openly, involving the community in the process. This follows the financial difficulties that led to the redundancy of the Wreckreation team, with Sperry citing a lack of publisher support from THQ Nordic.
Developer of Burnout spiritual successor Wreckreation has formed a new studio working on a sequel
Three Fields Entertainment, the developer behind the arcade racer Wreckreation, has announced a sequel to the game and formed a new studio called When Tides Turn. Studio head Fiona Sperry stated that Wreckreation 2 is being developed with player feedback, focusing on handling, progression, and world design. The new studio will serve as the dedicated home for the Wreckreation franchise.
Wreckreation 2 Announced As Community Helps Shape The Future Of Arcade Racing
Wreckreation 2 has been announced by developer When Tides Turn, an open-world arcade racer for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game emphasizes community-driven development, with players helping to shape its features and content. The studio aims to improve upon the original Wreckreation by focusing on exciting arcade action and player creativity through robust creation tools.
Wreckreation 2 announced as an open-world arcade racer!
Wreckreation 2 has been announced by new studio When Tides Turn, formerly 3 Fields Entertainment, with THQ no longer serving as publisher. This open-world arcade racer will feature improved vehicle handling, destructible environments, and new modes like 'Accident Blackspot', reminiscent of Burnout. Wreckreation 2 is slated for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Building on Burnout and an underwhelming predecessor are Wreckreation 2’s missions, and so far it’s a promising patch of Paradise
Wreckreation 2, developed by Three Fields Entertainment under the new name When Tides Turn, aims to recapture the spirit of Burnout Paradise with a more focused and physical arcade racing experience. The sequel moves away from the open, bland environments of its predecessor to a city setting, featuring improved car collision physics and a more natural driving model. The team plans an open development process, utilizing public demos for player feedback before release, and is self-publishing the title.
Wreckreation 2 in development from Fiona Sperry's new studio
Fiona Sperry, former co-founder of Criterion Games and Three Fields Entertainment, has announced Wreckreation 2 through her new studio, When Tides Turn. The sequel will shift focus from the open-world driving playground of the original Wreckreation to a more dedicated arcade racing experience with aggressive driving and risk-reward mechanics. The game is in early development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Summer’s Hot, Our Prices Are Cool: THQ Nordic Joins Steam Summer Sale 2026
THQ Nordic is participating in the Steam Summer Sale, offering discounts on a wide variety of its titles from June 25th to July 9th, 2026. The sale includes games across genres like Platformers, Action, RPG, Strategy, and Sports, with significant price reductions on many popular games.
Opinion: I'm So Glad Racing Games Are Finally Getting Interesting Again
The author expresses a desire for more diversity in racing games, feeling that the genre has become stagnant with an overabundance of simulations and open-world titles. Recent and upcoming games like Hot Wheels Unleashed, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Screamer, and Clutch are highlighted as examples of the genre diversifying with more arcade-focused, unique, or experimental approaches.
