Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks Launches On Steam – Popgeeks
Usually when you see a Warhammer video game, it belongs to a certain genre: action, tactical or RPG. You do not typically expect to see this brand attached to something like car combat, but that’s what just happened today: Speed Freeks is the name of a title that has officially launched on Steam after months of Early Access beta testing.
We’re not sure what the story premise is behind this…there doesn’t seem to be one. It’s simply a Warhammer version of Twisted Metal that takes place within its worlds. “Adrenaline-fueled combat racing in the brutal Warhammer 40,000 universe!” says publisher Wired Productions and developer Caged Element. “Drive ferocious vehicles equipped with powerful weapons and abilities into a full-throttle battle to the death. Speed Freeks is a fresh, Ork-y take on vehicle combat that you’ve never seen before. WAAAGH!” Oh yeah, and the game was planned at one point to have microtransactions, but as of Version 1.0 they’ve been ripped out of the game. You’re welcome!
- Player-hosted games: Create private or public lobbies with custom settings.
- New Vehicle – Trukk: A havoc-wreaking ambush vehicle with a fearsome amount of firepower and rowdy orks in the back.
- New Game Mode – Free Roam: Choose any map and create custom races around it, as well as practice driving skills and abilities.
- New Maps: Da Dust Up and Da Gorge are Speed Freeks’ most dynamic and visually striking to date.
- Ork Pit Bosses: Players can now unlock and customize Ork avatars to show off to teammates and enemies alike.
- Alternative Weapons: Unlockable weapons expand the playstyles of each vehicle for new ways to master them.
Speed Freeks has just launched on Steam with all the improvements shown above, and will be 20% off for the first two weeks it’s for sale.
