Wreckreation 2 Announced by New Studio Led by Criterion Co-Founder
A sequel to the arcade racer Wreckreation has been announced by the newly formed studio When Tides Turn. Led by former Criterion Games co-founder Fiona Sperry, the game will focus on chaotic, aggressive arcade racing. Development is community-driven, with a playtest expected soon for the PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S title.
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"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
