Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks News

Hotfix patch is now live! So please restart Steam to grab the update

This fixes:

• MOB ON ME fest '99 is now over. As much as Orks constantly yelling is pretty Orky, it's probably not the perpetual soundtrack we want for this game. No longer does the MOB ON ME comm chat voice line repeat itself for everyone, for all of time
  
• As informative as was, we had to remove it from the end of game scrap calculation in favour of saying what was actually happening: DOUBLE SCRAP weekend (from today until Sunday)
  
• Fixed the Deffkilla Wartrike pole gubbinz disassociating itself from its vehicle parent. It is now attached properly again.
  
• A potential issue with scrap not being tracked after a match
  

Again, we're still hard at work fixing other issues, especially the high priority ones listed from last update.

BACK TA KRUMPIN', YA GITS!

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Oi, Speedfreeks!, we've been tinkerin' and changed 'sum 'dings
Thanks again for all your feedback. This has allowed us to prioritize our fixes, improvements and future plans. For now, we have made live the following:

• Added distance text with bomb icon so players know how far it is from them
  
• Added number of each vehicle used by teammates to ingame selection screen
  
• Reduced weapon impact forces while airborne to lessen frustration
  
• Fixed issue with vehicle explosions having extreme forces that would push players back violently
  
• Bot firing range has been reduced to a more reasonable distance, so they can no longer randomly snipe players from across the map
  
• Improvements made to melee weapon damage detection

[h3]Deff Rally[/h3]

• Deff Rally mode now grants 12 points for kills instead of 15, for the team that controls the capture point
  
• Extra points per kill while holding the point reduced to 2 (from 5).
  
• Wave generation time (max seconds wait after respawning in Deff Rally only) increased to 6 from 4 seconds.

This will make the runaway score problem less severe in Deff Rally while we take a deeper look at the game mode. The wave spawning time will now wait for slightly longer to create a larger mob to run back to the point with.

[h3]Kill Konvoy[/h3]

• Fixed some collision issues in Kill Konvoy map Ded 'Ard Desert
  
• Kill Konvoy bots are now smarter, they no longer Leeroy Jenkins the Stompa, and also help with the bomb attack and defence more
  
• Fixed Kill Konvoy bombs briefly staying in the level after exploding

[h3]Boomdakka Snazzwagon[/h3]

• Primary weapon max range reduced

This change removes the spray-n-pray damage the Snazzwagon could deal with its primary weapon to cancel health regen at long ranges. This didn't fit the vehicle's identity as a short range health bar melter. The Snazzwagon now has a more identifiable weakness, its range. Tanks are still very vulnerable to the Mek Speshul in close quarters.

[h3]Looted Wagon[/h3]

• Grot Bomm flight duration reduced from 20 seconds to 12
  
• Fixed Grot Riggers ability showing incorrect health bar value
  
• Fixed side turrets not rotating

The Grot Bomm duration was extremely long, allowing players to miss, pull up, and come back around for another attempt, which doesn't fit the spirit of the weapon. This also makes it easier to tell when the Grot Bomm will expire (about 3 seconds after the flame particles stop).

[h3]Deffkilla Wartrike[/h3]

• Melee Klaw ability damage increased back to 50 from 45
  
• Grapnel damage increased to 5 from 1

Giving the Wartrike more Klaw damage allows it to be more threatening in its role as a wounded target hunter, and the additional damage on the hook means the Wartrike puts on more pressure during drive-bys, ambushes, and bomb stops.

[h3]Rukkatrukk squigbuggy[/h3]

• Health decreased to 130 from 150
  
• Base and boosting speed increased

As the healer, the Squigbuggy was way too tanky, and clearing out a Squigbuggy to then focus on their bomb carrier took too long based on average DPS and map size. To compensate, it gets a small speed boost to help it keep up with its healing targets.

[h3]Grot Mega Tank[/h3]

• Fixed Grot Riggers ability showing incorrect health bar value

• Fixed issue that caused WAAAGH! Path progression to reset.
  NOTE: Players may see unlocked items show again at the end of their first match played. This is normal.
  
• Fixed issue that caused Challenges progression to reset or unlocks to be not granted.
  NOTE: You may need to finish a match first before your unlocks/items are granted. Some players may need to finish a match with each vehicle to see their challenge progress properly again
  
• Fixed issue that caused Daily Challenges to reset
  
• Fixed issue with inputs being stuck when respawning
  
• Fixed the awarding issues of the Skull kit for end of vehicle challenges
  
• Fixed prices shown incorrectly for Japanese players
  
• WAAAGH! Path screen now focuses on current level when opened, instead of starting at the beginning
  
• Fixed a bug where the scoreboard remained on screen when loading next match
  
• Pings on scoreboard now reflect more accurate numbers
  
• Speedboss on the scoreboard is now fully determined by only total Scrap
  
• Added bomb deliveries to stats and scoreboard
  
• Added bomb defence to stats
  
• Changed the “Kustomize” wrench icon to a paint brush icon to make it more obvious that an item can be painted
  
• Comms menu voice lines can be heard further from their origin now
  
• The players friends list will show in the party screen without needing to create a party yet
  
• Added notification for players to tell them what happened if they get kicked to the main menu
  
• Removed function for painting vehicles that automatically jumped to the paint swatch of the paint slot being selected
  
• Reduced end of match player recap screen timer by 10 seconds
  
• Updated Ork textures to look dirtier
  
• Updated ingame report link so it’s an easier to use form (temporary, until we implement something better in-game)
  
• Optimizations to various VFX
  
• Fixed not being able to paint certain parts of vehicle kits
  
• Multiple crash bug fixes, including one with a fatal error
  
• Fixed an issue with the pole gubbinz not showing properly for the Deffkilla Wartrike

[h3]Top priorities still being worked on:[/h3]

• Hit registration/netcode improvements, and fixing issues where damage/healing is not registering
  
• Matchmaking improvements
  
• Team balance and fuller matches (less bots)
  
• A definitive fix for challenge issues
  
• Ping system for team communication
  

On behalf of Caged Element and PLAION, we’z shoutin’ a big WAAAGH! Thanks for joinin’ da Kult of Speed in Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks! 



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The Looted Wagon, put together with salvaged parts and a looted chassis plundered from countless battlefields. Manned by a mob of Orks thirsting for more plunder and carnage, it hurtles into battle leaving destruction in its wake.

It’s a long distance defensive tank. Stay at range and cover your allies, as you become the anchor keeping everything going. Use your grot-guided missile to cause devastating damage to your enemies and change the flow of battle one missile at a time.


The Looted Wagon may be the slowest vehicle in the game, but a clever use of it playstyle and abilities can results in surprising your foe with a sudden burst of activity. With no movement ability, driving down hills and managing your boost well is the key to keeping an above average speed. Firing the main Kannon backwards as you're driving can actually provide a small boost of acceleration, but you're usually better off shooting at enemies.

Kannon - A powerful Kannon that shoots explosive shells.

Big Shootas - Fire the Big Shootas mounted on the front of the hull.

Grot Bomm - Take control of a Grot-steered missile and get ready for a kaboom!

`Grot repairs - Grots inside of the vehicle perform shoddy repairs, rapidly replenishing the vehicle’s health for a short time.





Your Kannon is a great long-range weapon which deals massive damage with each shot. Every Kannon shot has the opportunity to turn the flow of the battlefield when used correctly. Get to a place where you can have an overview of the battle. Find out where your mob is fighting and shoot down key targets from afar.

Knowing who’s the most important target to shoot at and making sure you keep up the pressure is key to being a good Looted Wagon player. Keep an eye on targets trying to get close to you to take you down, and make sure you get a head-start on damaging them before they get close enough to fight you.




Deffkilla Wartrike – Finishing off your targets with the Looted Wagon is difficult because of your Kannon's lower fire rate. This is where the Wartrike comes in. If you see your friendly Deffkilla Wartrike gunning for the enemy Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy, help them finish the job with a well-timed Kannon shot.

Shokkjump Dragsta – Found a great target that’s far away from the enemies? Equipped with the Shokk Rifle the Shokkjump Dragsta can assist you in long distance battles. Having an enemy sneaking up on you? The Shokkjump Dragsta is on its way to intercept at Warp Speed.

Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy – As enemy Rukkatruk Squigbuggies are hiding behind their team, you are able to shoot past them all with your grot-guided missile and target their healer.

Boomdakka Snazzwagon – Being one of the slower vehicles, the Boomdakka Snazzwagon will struggle to get past your Mob to get to you. And with their inaccurate Dakka they are no threat to you at a distance.



Deffkilla Wartrike – To you, this is a very dangerous vehicle which can easily slip past your mob and get to you in the back. Without any help this pesky git will take you down in no time. Try to keep an eye on enemy Deffkilla Wartrikes and be at a place where you can get help in case they get too close.

Kustom Boosta Blasta – Shooting from afar the Kustom Boosta Blasta can use walls and terrain to avoid your shots to keep you on your toes. If you lose track of your health against this one, he will make sure to remind you.





On behalf of Caged Element and PLAION, we’z shoutin’ a big WAAAGH! Thanks for joinin’ da Kult of Speed in Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks! 



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The Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy is an Orkish marvel, powered by the wild energy of squigs. Armed to the teeth, it tears through enemies with relentless, unpredictable fury.

This is a defensive vehicle with healing capabilities. Stand behind your allies and aid them. If you like seeing your team shine, this is the vehicle for you.

In Speed Freeks the Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy is best used behind your team near the front lines. Keeping your allies alive. Be careful, with your healing capabilities you become one of the most important pieces on your team. Expect the enemies to come for you, so stay near your team to keep alive.

The speed of the Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy is slightly below average, which it makes up for with an above average health value. As such, positioning is extremely important, as it's harder to escape from dangerous situations. Save your dash ability for when you need it or keep up a high enough average speed with good boost management so that you are hard to pin down. Or you could just always hide behind your allied Grot Mega Tank!
Squig Launchas
Boom Squigs burst forth from the Ork-wielded Squig Launcha

Grub Squig
The Squig Launcha fires a bunch of Grub Squigs that heal allies

Squig Mine
Drop three Squig Mines that stick to anything they touch and explode when enemies get too close

Dash
The vehicle lunges violently forward and smashes enemies. The direction you are aiming at will determine where the vehicle will go.



Staying alive as the Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy is your highest priority. Hide behind your team, stay near someone who will protect you, and make sure you know where you’re going if someone comes for you. This allows you to keep everyone else alive. If you are there, it’s harder to take down your team.

Keep an eye on your team’s health and which enemies could become a threat to you. Keep track of their Deffkilla Wartrike players, and Looted Wagon to stay out of harm.



Grot Mega Tank – This beefy boy will keep you safe. Keep him alive and it’ll be dangerous for the enemies to come close, as they will have to avoid its plough. You can also use the Grot Mega Tank as a wall from enemies.

Boomdakka Snazzwagon – Keeping a Snazzwagon alive can be your ticket to winning the game. Snazzwagon deals heavy damage to anyone who gets close to you, and a good Snazzwagon will realize when there’s an enemy coming for you and use their Billowing Fumes to protect you.

Booomdakka Snazzwagon – With it being one of the slower vehicles, the Boomdakka Snazzwagon will struggle to catch and take you down. While you can keep your mob alive and negate the damage output from its firepower.

Deffkilla Wartrike – This vehicle will be trying to go for you in every situation they’re allowed to. It’ll sneak into your Mob, take you out, and get back out again. Make sure you’re always near full health and if you aren’t, stay back and keep an eye on it so that you don’t get jumped.

Looted Wagon – This tank will try to shoot you from afar. If you’re not careful you will always be driving around with half health because of your foes Looted Wagon at the back. Make sure to use the terrain and your larger vehicles to make it impossible for the Looted Wagon to get a clear line of sight on you.





On behalf of Caged Element and PLAION, we’z shoutin’ a big WAAAGH! Thanks for joinin’ da Kult of Speed in Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks! 



Join our community-focused game development discussions on your favorite platform:

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