Wreckfest

Wreckfest

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Release date 2018-06-14
Genre Action
Metacritic 81/100
What hardware does Wreckfest need?

Wreckfest has an FPSHQ demand score of 47/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Wreckfest - system requirements, FPS tests on video cards and processors, optimal graphics settings. Find out if your PC can handle Wreckfest.

About the game

Developer
Bugbear
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Release date
June 14, 2018
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Steam reviews
31 470
Metacritic
81/100
Technologies and support
?
DLSS
×
FSR
×
XeSS
×
Ray Tracing
×
Path Tracing
✓
Multiplayer
×
VR

Wreckfest system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 Windows 10
Processor Intel® Core™ i3 with 2.8 GHz or AMD equivalent Intel® Core™ i5 with 3.0 GHz or AMD equivalent
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA Geforce® GTX™ 560 or AMD Radeon™ HD 7770 NVIDIA GeForce® GTX™ 970 or AMD Radeon™ R9 380X
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
Sound card DirectX®-compatible DirectX®-compatible
Notes This config will run the game with approx 30 FPS on 1080p This config will run the game with approx 60 FPS on 1080p

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is Wreckfest and does it need an SSD

Wreckfest needs 32 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). requirements

32 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
98 %of 94722 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of Wreckfest do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

WreckfestWreckfest32 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 1091)Median of 2018 games (n = 1091)1.5 GBMedian of 94722 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 94722 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBWreckfestWreckfest32 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 1091)Median of 2018 games (n = 1091)1.5 GBMedian of 94722 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 94722 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 3, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com

Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Wreckfest on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.

Graphics card Tier 1080p 1440p 4K
GeForce RTX 5090 S 245–375 210–320 130–200
GeForce RTX 4090 S 235–355 185–285 105–165
GeForce RTX 5080 S 220–340 165–255 94–145
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 205–320 150–235 83–130
GeForce RTX 4080 A 200–310 145–225 79–120
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 200–310 145–225 79–120
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 190–300 135–215 74–115
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 185–290 130–205 72–110
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 170–270 120–185 64–99
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 180–285 125–200 69–110
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 165–260 115–180 62–95
Radeon RX 9070 A 160–255 110–175 60–93

* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run Wreckfest

The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.

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More details
Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
More precise: “60-second test” in the app

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47
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Runs even on weak hardware.

81
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

47/100
FPSHQ load index
97–150FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
94–145FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run Wreckfest?

Wreckfest (2018): FPSHQ load index 47 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 97–150 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 94–145 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA Geforce® GTX™ 560 or AMD Radeon™ HD 7770; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 3, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
47 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
110 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
120 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Wreckfest, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Wreckfest?
Minimum configuration: Intel® Core™ i3 with 2.8 GHz or AMD equivalent, NVIDIA Geforce® GTX™ 560 or AMD Radeon™ HD 7770, 8 GB RAM, 32 GB of disk space.
Does the game support DLSS, FSR or XeSS?
DLSS: not in our Oct 9, 2026 snapshot of the official NVIDIA list. FSR: no. XeSS: no. Upscalers can boost FPS by 30–80% depending on the quality mode and GPU.
How big is Wreckfest and does it need an SSD?
Wreckfest needs 32 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). The requirements of Wreckfest do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Does the game have ray tracing?
No, not supported.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of Wreckfest?
Genre: Action. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Bugbear. Publisher: THQ Nordic.
Is Wreckfest worth buying?
Metacritic score: 81/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-06-14.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
Minimum: NVIDIA Geforce® GTX™ 560 or AMD Radeon™ HD 7770. If your GPU is weaker than the minimum, the game may not launch or may stutter badly. On the minimum GPU you usually play at 1080p low with FSR Performance.

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