FlatOut 2

Bugbear Entertainment ZOOM Platform Media Jordan Freeman Group · Strategy First

Released: Dec 21, 2006
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 04 Sep 2026, 14:17 GMT

Updates & announcements

20 posts

01 Dec 2025Developer post
Fixed bugs and localization issues
Fixed a bug where selecting a custom audio device would corrupt the config file. This caused either stretched menus, loading the wrong language, changing the resolution to 1280x1024, or a combination of them. If you were experiencing any of these issues, please re-run the configu
Fixed a bug where selecting a custom audio device would corrupt the config file. This caused either stretched menus, loading the wrong language, changing the resolution to 1280x1024, or a combination of them.
If you were experiencing any of these issues, please re-run the configurator, set your options and press play.
Fixed some issues with Czech localization, where some diacritics were missing
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27 Nov 2025Developer post
Fixed configurator bug
Fixed a bug where selecting a custom audio device in the configurator would disable widescreen mode or reset the resolution If you have previously experienced this bug, you need to run the configurator and apply your settings again.
Fixed a bug where selecting a custom audio device in the configurator would disable widescreen mode or reset the resolution
If you have previously experienced this bug, you need to run the configurator and apply your settings again.
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26 Nov 2025Developer post
Fix crashes and bugs
Fixed crashes on some resolutions such as 1680x1050 and 1366x768 Fixed some misaligned fonts Note: If you're getting blurry text, go in the in-game options, select Texture Quality and set it to Very High
Fixed crashes on some resolutions such as 1680x1050 and 1366x768
Fixed some misaligned fonts
Note: If you're getting blurry text, go in the in-game options, select Texture Quality and set it to Very High
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25 Nov 2025Developer post
Fixed some Russian and Chinese characters not showing
Fixed some Russian and Chinese characters not showing up on the HUD. Fixed a bug on the Mod Manager that would load deprecated bfs packages.
Fixed some Russian and Chinese characters not showing up on the HUD.
Fixed a bug on the Mod Manager that would load deprecated bfs packages.
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25 Nov 2025GamingOnLinux
Classic racers FlatOut and FlatOut 2 get Steam Achievements, bug fixes and more improvements
ZOOM Platform Media just gave the classic racers FlatOut and FlatOut 2 some more free upgrades, nice to see them continued to be supported. Read the full article here:
25 Nov 2025Developer post
Achievements, updates, and fixes!
Added 37 brand new achievements! If you have already met their requirements, some achievements will automatically unlock. Due to how the game tracked statistics before this update, some achievements, require you to accomplish them with a new save. Updated various loading and menu
Added 37 brand new achievements!
If you have already met their requirements, some achievements will automatically unlock. Due to how the game tracked statistics before this update, some achievements, require you to accomplish them with a new save.
Updated various loading and menu screens.
Based on your valuable feedback, we created new loading screens and overhauled some of the menu backgrounds based on the originals.
Improved render quality of some in-game text.
Improved render distance.
Updated the configurator and added more options.
Added a reflection shader fix for AMD GPUs.
Added Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese localizations.
Other minor fixes.
Note on mods: Any mods that change the fonts or text will have to be updated.
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25 Nov 2025Developer post
Traditional and Simplified Chinese Now Available!
FlatOut 2 now supports Traditional and Simplified Chinese. If you find any translation errors, please feel free to provide feedback.
18 Jun 2025Developer post
Update notes for June 18, 2025
Fixed racing wheels not working at the beginning of races when using analog inputs. Fixed an issue where the Control key couldn't be remapped. Fixed various Linux/Steam Deck crashes. If you have further controller issues, please report them in this topic:
Fixed racing wheels not working at the beginning of races when using analog inputs.
Fixed an issue where the Control key couldn't be remapped.
Fixed various Linux/Steam Deck crashes.
If you have further controller issues, please report them in this topic: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2990/discussions/0/838346115741922384/
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13 Jun 2025Developer post
Controller and crash fixes
Fixed some racing wheels not working. Added support for unrecognized controllers. Note: Wheels and unrecognized controllers will need to be manually configured in the options menu. Fixed an issue where players could not see other players' multiplayer lobbies. Fixed crash when usi
Fixed some racing wheels not working.
Added support for unrecognized controllers.
Note: Wheels and unrecognized controllers will need to be manually configured in the options menu.

Fixed an issue where players could not see other players' multiplayer lobbies.
Fixed crash when using mods that use an ASI Loader.
Fixed all controllers breaking when 3 or more controllers are plugged in.
Note: Due to engine limitations, the game only uses the first 2 controllers.

Note: If a controller isn't working as intended, re-insert the controller and restart the game. If you are still having issues with controllers, please post them in this topic: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2990/discussions/0/838346115741922384/
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06 Jun 2025GamingOnLinux
Classic racers FlatOut 1 & 2 get improved controller support, better widescreen and bug fixes
Classic racing games FlatOut 1 & 2 just got upgraded, and there's also a small update for FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage too. Read the full article here:
06 Jun 2025Developer post
Improved controller support, better widescreen, and bug fixes!
Changelog Improved controller support. Added native support for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo controllers. Fixed analog controls. Fully rebindable controller buttons. Improved widescreen support. Improved FOV implementation. The FOV can now be configured by editing zoom_fo2.cfg
Changelog
Improved controller support.
Added native support for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo controllers.
Fixed analog controls.
Fully rebindable controller buttons.
Improved widescreen support.
Improved FOV implementation. The FOV can now be configured by editing zoom_fo2.cfg.
Fixed all menus, in-game UI, and graphics for 16:9, 16:10, and 21:9.
Fixed extreme camera zoom out when boosting.
Fixed workshop mods not applying on Linux/Steam Deck.
Fixed crashes on Windows 11.
Modding notes:
All .bed files located in the data/menu and data/scripts are now loaded per aspect ratio.
16:9, 21:9 and 16:10 aspect ratios will use files in data/scripts/{aspect_ratio}, data/scripts/{aspect_ratio}, etc.
The supported aspect ratio folders are 16_9 for 16:9, 21_9 for 21:9 and 16_10 for 16:10.
A selection of TGA files are now loaded per aspect ratio.
16:9, 21:9 and 16:10 aspect ratios will use the data/menu/filename_{aspect_ratio}.tga files.
The supported aspect ratio postfixes are _169 for 16:9, _219 for 21:9 and _1610 for 16:10.
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24 Jul 2024Developer post
Update Notes for Jul 24
Fixed game launching in the background for some users. Fixed languages not working if the Steam client didn't match the chosen language. Language selection on Steam is now done via the game properties. Changing Language Right click the game title and select Properties... Go to th
Fixed game launching in the background for some users.
Fixed languages not working if the Steam client didn't match the chosen language. Language selection on Steam is now done via the game properties.
Changing Language

Right click the game title and select Properties...
Go to the Language tab.
Select the language you wish to use from the drop-down menu.
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20 Jul 2024Developer post
Steam Deck ✅, Workshop 🔧 and more!
It’s been 18 years since FlatOut 2 came crashing into your life. All FlatOut games have been updated with Steam Workshop, community items and more! FlatOut | FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Steam Deck Verified! ✅ Added Steam Workshop! 🔧 Added Steam trading cards, backgrounds, emojis,
It’s been 18 years since FlatOut 2 came crashing into your life. All FlatOut games have been updated with Steam Workshop, community items and more! FlatOut | FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage

Steam Deck Verified! ✅
Added Steam Workshop! 🔧
Added Steam trading cards, backgrounds, emojis, and badges! ːfo2poseː
Added Czech, Russian, Hungarian and Polish languages.
Added Steam Cloud support.
Added Steam rich presence.
Restored unused track: "Papa Roach - Blood Brothers"
Improved model pop-in.
Improved FOV set by the game.
Improved aspect ratio for widescreen monitors.
Increased Lua memory limit.
Increased buffer size.
Enabled multiplayer hosted by OpenSpy.net
Special thanks to the passionate FlatOut modding community! — ZOOM Platform ːoheartː
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08 Jan 2018Developer post
All FlatOut titles on sale this week on Steam!
News flash! All FlatOut titles will be on sale this week on Steam! If you don't have them yet, here is your chance! Hurry, the sale runs from January 8th to January 14th!
08 Jan 2018Developer post
All FlatOut titles on sale this week on Steam!
News flash! All FlatOut titles will be on sale this week on Steam! If you don't have them yet, here is your chance! Hurry, the sale runs from January 8th to January 14th!
28 Aug 2017Developer post
The FlatOut Anthology Bundle is now live on Steam!
The FlatOut Anthology Bundle is now live on Steam! Complete the set and get the games into your library at 20% off every day!
28 Aug 2017Developer post
The FlatOut Anthology Bundle is now live on Steam!
The FlatOut Anthology Bundle is now live on Steam! Complete the set and get the games into your library at 20% off every day!
11 May 2015Announcement
Strategy First Anniversary Sale - 80% off!
Get 80% off on great games for the Strategy First Anniversary Sale *Offer ends May 18 at 10AM Pacific Time
22 Jul 2013Announcement
New Week Long Deals Available on Steam!
Save up to 75% on new Week Long Deals on Steam, available now until July 29th at 10AM Pacific time!
06 Dec 2011Product Release
Pre-Purchase Now: FlatOut 3: Chaos & Destruction, 10% off
FlatOut 3: Chaos & Destruction is now available for pre-purchase on Steam and is 10% off until release! FlatOut 3: Chaos & Destruction is also available as part of the FlatOut Complete Pack which contains all the previous FlatOut titles. Already own the other FlatOut titl

Updates & announcements

Changelog

Modding notes:

Strategy First Anniversary Sale - 80% off!

New Week Long Deals Available on Steam!

Pre-Purchase Now: FlatOut 3: Chaos & Destruction, 10% off