Shackbattle Game of the Year 2024 - Wreckfest

Wreckfest has long been a Shackbattle staple in our community, and this year, it’s again taking home this award. Bugbear Entertainment’s demolition racer has provided us with endless laughs and unforgettable finishes; this year was another one for the books.

The true strength of Wreckfest as a Shackbattle game is its scale. Up to 24 players can face off in a single race, accommodating large groups of players. This is especially important when a Wednesday Shack Battle sees a high turnout. Wreckfest also features private servers, making it easy to gather in a lobby and play the way we want.

Wreckfest has been a mainstay in this category since its inception, but this year is particularly significant. It’s the final Shacknews Awards before the release of Wreckfest 2 in 2025. We have no clue how it’ll compare to the original game, but here’s hoping we can take Shackbattles to new ground in the new year.

Be sure to read over the rest of the Shacknews Awards in our Year of the Games: 2024 feature.

Donovan Erskine

News Editor

Donovan is a journalist from Maryland. His oldest gaming memory is playing Pajama Sam on his mom's desktop during weekends. Pokémon Emerald, Halo 2, and the original Star Wars Battlefront 2 were some of the most influential titles in awakening his love for video games. After interning for Shacknews throughout college, Donovan graduated from Bowie State University in 2020 with a major in broadcast journalism and joined the team full-time. He is a huge film fanatic and will talk with you about movies and games all day. You can follow him on twitter @Donimals_