You read that right, the iconic FlatOut series has received a major modernization update on Steam. From Steam Workshop items to 18-year-old bug fixes; FlatOut is back!
The FlatOut series of games is a trilogy created and published by BugBear Entertainment. This iconic Finnish studio is also behind the modern iteration of FlatOut, Wreckfest. They have produced iconic racing titles such as the Ridge Racer franchise and Rally Trophy outside of their destructive antics.
It is worth noting that FlatOut 3 Chaos & Destruction and FlatOut 4: Total Insanity are not included in this update. These titles were developed and published by different studios. Both titles underachieved greatly compared to their predecessors.
FlatOut's iconic ragdoll physics in action. Image: BugBear Entertainment
A bountiful update to one of the most famous arcade racing series ever was most likely not on your 2024 bingo card. Modernizing and reviving games like the FlatOut series is unbelievably rare in the modern gaming space. An example would be how quickly Polyphony cut the rope for Gran Turismo Sport.
Here is everything new in each of the three BugBear-published Flatout titles.
28 healthy populated online multiplayer lobbies active at 7 am on a Sunday morning.
For those who aren't aware of what OpenSpy is, it is a service that provides supported servers for games that have had their official multiplayer servers shut down. Some of the big hitters from the OpenSpy catalogue are the infamous Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games and the original Call of Duty titles.
The hype and excitement around the FlatOut series is new territory in the modern gaming space. But not everyone is going to have heard of the franchise or have any experience with it. There is no better time to try it out than now, the FlatOut anthology collection is 89% off on Steam currently. The Anthology pack gives you the three BugBear-published titles plus the other two games from independent publishers.
What do you think about the FlatOut resurrection? Will you be giving the games another go? Let us know on X @OverTake_gg or down in the comments below!
The FlatOut series of games is a trilogy created and published by BugBear Entertainment. This iconic Finnish studio is also behind the modern iteration of FlatOut, Wreckfest. They have produced iconic racing titles such as the Ridge Racer franchise and Rally Trophy outside of their destructive antics.
It is worth noting that FlatOut 3 Chaos & Destruction and FlatOut 4: Total Insanity are not included in this update. These titles were developed and published by different studios. Both titles underachieved greatly compared to their predecessors.
FlatOut's iconic ragdoll physics in action. Image: BugBear Entertainment
A bountiful update to one of the most famous arcade racing series ever was most likely not on your 2024 bingo card. Modernizing and reviving games like the FlatOut series is unbelievably rare in the modern gaming space. An example would be how quickly Polyphony cut the rope for Gran Turismo Sport.
What's New For FlatOut?
So what has this update brought to the Flatout franchise? A rush of new players is clear to see and most notably, OpenSpy.net servers in the base game for FlatOut 2. This is a major step forward for the niche community that has kept the FlatOut games' player numbers hovering around 100 per day before this update.Here is everything new in each of the three BugBear-published Flatout titles.
The Future of FlatOut
All three games have been revived and revitalised for play in 2024, however, FlatOut 2 especially is looking like it's going to be the most prominent survivor. Online play was officially shut down in 2014 for the second instalment of FlatOut, but with the implementation of OpenSpy.net service players can finally race online again after over a decade of inactivity.28 healthy populated online multiplayer lobbies active at 7 am on a Sunday morning.
For those who aren't aware of what OpenSpy is, it is a service that provides supported servers for games that have had their official multiplayer servers shut down. Some of the big hitters from the OpenSpy catalogue are the infamous Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games and the original Call of Duty titles.
The hype and excitement around the FlatOut series is new territory in the modern gaming space. But not everyone is going to have heard of the franchise or have any experience with it. There is no better time to try it out than now, the FlatOut anthology collection is 89% off on Steam currently. The Anthology pack gives you the three BugBear-published titles plus the other two games from independent publishers.
What do you think about the FlatOut resurrection? Will you be giving the games another go? Let us know on X @OverTake_gg or down in the comments below!
