Get ready, Warhammer fans, because the long wait is finally over! Plaion and Caged Element have just confirmed that Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks will be tearing its way into Early Access on Steam this August. This is the racing combat game you didn’t know you needed, packed with high-Orktane mayhem, explosive combat, and the wild, unhinged energy only Orks can bring.
Enter the Speedwaaagh!
In the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium, where war is eternal, a kult of speed-obsessed Orks has emerged, calling themselves Speed Freeks. These maniacs live for the roar of engines, the thrill of speed, and the chaos of combat racing. They’ve taken their war-torn buggies, bikes, tanks, and trukks into a raucous Speedwaaagh!, a full-throttle race to the death through the brutal Warhammer 40,000 universe.
What to Expect
In Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks, you’ll dive into a world of clashing speedmobs and adrenaline-fueled combat racing, powered by Unreal Engine 5’s stunning visuals. Customize your own ramshackle vehicle, load it with bombastic weapons and powerful abilities, and join the chaotic fun. The game offers two primary modes to unleash your inner Ork:
- Deff Rally: A 16-player free-for-all where racers battle to capture and control points before sprinting to the finish.
- Kill Konvoy: Team up and race alongside colossal Stompas, battling and bombing enemies to ensure your Stompa crosses the finish line first.
High-Orktane Mayhem Awaits
Speed Freeks promises a grand spectacle of mayhem with authentically Orky vehicles smashing, dashing, flying, and drifting across the battlefield. Whether you’re looking for speed, more dakka, or just pure chaotic fun, this game has it all. Obliterate your enemies with kunnin’ strategies and brute force, pushing your team to victory across multiple maps.
Early Access and Beyond
The game hits Early Access on August 7, and while it’s still in development, players can dive into the two established modes that have already gone through test periods. The Early Access phase will help the developers flesh out the full breadth of content, so expect more chaos and content down the road.
Seasonal content plans hint at a progression system reminiscent of a battle pass, suggesting that a paid-for offering might be on the horizon. But for now, it’s all about gearing up for the green tide and unleashing vehicular violence in this death rally of big explosions and twisted metal.
Final Thoughts
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is a free-to-play multiplayer combat racer like no other. The green tide of Orks is ready to gear up and drop the first season of content, promising a full release before the end of the year. So prime your pistons, and get ready for the most chaotic racing game in the Warhammer universe. The Emperor may protect, but in Speed Freeks, it’s all about the speed, the dakka, and the unrelenting mayhem.
Will you join the Speed Freeks and race for glory? Let the carnage begin!
