The explosive vehicular combat game Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks has just rolled out its biggest free update yet—introducing the iconic Ork flying unit, the Deffkopta, along with two expansive new maps. Developer Caged Element and publisher Wired Productions launched the update in time for Warhammer Day, bringing aerial chaos to its fast‑paced arenas.
Taking Flight with the Deffkopta
The highlight of the update is the introduction of the Deffkopta—a flying vehicle built for speed, destruction and mid‑air mayhem. According to the announcement, this addition is not just cosmetic but radically changes the gameplay dynamics by integrating vertical combat and airborne strategy into a game previously dominated by ground vehicles.
With the Deffkopta, players can perform strafing runs, dive‑bomb opponents or hover above the battlefield while raining down fire. As described by Game Director Chris Mallinson, the new vehicle “really changes the dynamic of the game… it’s a hell of a lot of fun to even just fly around.” This means teams now must coordinate not only on the ground but also in three dimensions—introducing new threats and possibilities.
New Battlegrounds: Two Fresh Maps
Accompanying the Deffkopta’s arrival are two new maps designed to complement airborne combat and heighten the action. Scrap In Da Yard is a kill‑konvoy map set inside a sprawling scrapyard full of vertical elements, trenches and hazards. The other, Deff Gorge, transforms a former arena into a snow‑covered race and battle zone, featuring forest sections and open skies—ideal for aerial skirmishes.
These maps expand the scale of battles and contribute to the first real aerial‑ground hybrid experience in Speed Freeks. The update emphasises that players can expect larger skirmishes, more map variety and dramatic destruction across land and air.
The “Deffkopta & New Maps” update marks a bold moment for Speed Freeks—one where the sky itself becomes a battlefield in the Ork war‑machine. If you’re ready to unleash a WAAAGH! from above, the battlefield is waiting.
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