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WARHAMMER 40,000: SPEED FREEKS  
EARLY ACCESS NOW AVAILABLE

Dive into the ​f​ast-paced word of combat racing mayhem with two exhilarating game modes, 6 diverse maps and 8 customizable vehicles

Reading, 16:00 BST 6 AUGUST 2024: Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks, the free-to-play multiplayer combat racer, is now available in Early Access on PC. Join us in the grim darkness of the far future, where only the fastest, cunning, and most brutal Orks will prevail.  

Watch a brand-new trailer here and join the Waaagh! https://youtu.be/y4U8TvW76JU 

Early Access Overview 

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks enters Early Access today for a limited time as the development team prepares for the full launch later this year, marking the start of Season 1. Early Access includes: 

  • Two game modes. In Deff Rally, 16 players race to capture points and fight to control them in succession before a sprint to the finish. Kill Konvoy features teams racing alongside formidable Stompas, battling and bombing their enemy to help ensure their Stompa reaches the finish line first. 

  • 8 vehicles to master and combine to help ensure victory 

  • 6 epic battlefields representing the vast, hostile and diverse grim-dark universe of Warhammer 40,0000 

  • WAAAGH! Path: the core progression system that encourages players to play towards unlocking new cosmetics that are released each season, along with other items like hard currency and Scrap Boosts. An optional premium subscription - the Loot Pass - grants access to additional exclusive items.  

  • More than 100 customization items: vehicle kits, paint jobs, rims, and more.  

Early Access is just the beginning for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks. Season 1 - the game’s first major update - will launch later this year, which will include Ork customization as a way to customize the player’s mascot-like Pit Boss. In addition, the update will add a new vehicle, a new map, and various other improvements. 
 
To join the Early Access on Steam, users need to sign-up or log into an existing Speed Freeks Account powered by PROS, our online service for upcoming games from PLAION, Saber Interactive, Deep Silver, and more.   

For more details about the Speed Freeks account please see our release information blog: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2078450/view/4241909599836357837 

NOTES TO EDITORS: 

Latest assets can be found here:  

https://press.plaion.com/Warhammer-40000-Speed-Freeks 

Title: Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks 
Platform: PC (Steam) 
Genre: Combat Racing 
Developer: Caged Element 
Publisher: PLAION 
Release Date: Early Access on 6 August 

About GAMES WORKSHOP 

Games Workshop Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40,000 games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 540 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop or Warhammer), its own web store, and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including its publishing division ‘Black Library’ and its special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.  

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2024. Speed Freeks, the Speed Freeks logo, GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. All rights reserved to their respective owners. 

About Caged Element 

Caged Element is a passionate and independent game development studio that specializes in intense vehicular combat titles.  With their previous title GRIP, they unleashed a flurry of speed and chaos upon the gaming world, and are excited to extend that experience through SPEED FREEKS.   

About GAMES WORKSHOP
Games Workshop Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40,000 games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 523 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop or Warhammer), its own web store, and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including its publishing division ‘Black Library’ and its special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.
 
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2023. Speed Freeks, the Speed Freeks logo, GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. All rights reserved to their respective owners.
About Caged Element
Caged Element is a passionate and independent game development studio that specializes in intense vehicular combat titles.  With their previous title GRIP, they unleashed a flurry of speed and chaos upon the gaming world, and are excited to extend that experience through SPEED FREEKS.  WAAAAGH!



 
About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.
 
Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company's commitment to varied gaming experiences.
 
PLAION is an Embracer Group company.