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Here’s a look at Time Trials in Super Yooka-Laylee Kart
Playtonic has provided a closer look at the Time Trial mode in their upcoming kart racer, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart. This mode allows players to race against ghosts of their previous runs to improve their times, featuring four Boost items.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart announcement trailer
Playtonic has officially revealed Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, a new kart racer inspired by Mario Kart on Super Nintendo. The game is set to launch on PC with console versions to follow, and will feature a unique 'Rage System' that activates after taking multiple hits.
Hands On: "We Want It To Feel Like A Fighting Game" - Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Offers More Depth Than You Think
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart aims to capture the spirit of the original Super Mario Kart while incorporating modern features inspired by fighting games. Playtonic is focusing on skill-based gameplay with mechanics like a rage meter and input-based special moves, alongside rollback netcode for online play. The game will be available on PC, with a Nintendo Switch release highly anticipated.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart fulfils the fourth game karting spin-off prophecy (on a technicality)
Playtonic has announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, a new kart racing spin-off in development for PC. The game aims to emulate the style of classic kart racers with weapons, a coin system, and a unique Rage mechanic. It will feature a solo campaign, online multiplayer, and local 8-player split-screen, with beta tests coming soon.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart looks like an old-school Mario Kart for the modern age
Playtonic is expanding the Yooka-Laylee franchise into the racing genre with Super Yooka-Laylee Kart. This new title appears to draw inspiration from classic arcade racers like Mario Kart, marking a significant shift from the series' platforming roots.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart announced, first details and trailer
Playtonic has unveiled Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, an arcade racing game planned for PC with other platforms to follow, including a strong likelihood for Nintendo Switch. The game features high-skill gameplay, a story campaign, and both local and online multiplayer modes. It introduces a 'Rage' system that rewards comebacks and allows for powerful revenge abilities.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart playtest appears on Steamdb
A new kart racing game titled Super Yooka-Laylee Kart has been discovered on Steamdb, suggesting a leak ahead of an official announcement. Developer Playtonic recently hinted at new projects, with a potential reveal expected around Summer Game Fest.
Playtonic teases new Yooka-Laylee game reveal
Playtonic has released a teaser animation that strongly suggests a new Yooka-Laylee game is in development. While not explicitly stated, the animation features the series' iconic characters, Yooka the chameleon and Laylee the bat, hinting at an upcoming reveal.
ArtooSC & the D-Squad Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guests of Honor
ArtooSC & the D-Squad, known for their screen-accurate Star Wars droid builds, will be Guests of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The event will also feature updates and releases for Persona 5: The Phantom X, The Sims 4, Yooka-Replaylee, Grand Theft Auto Online, and the theme song for 007 First Light. Several other guests and an after-party have also been announced for the convention.
Orchestral Soundtracks 2026 Spring Concert Coming to San Diego May 23
The Orchestral Soundtracks 2026 Spring Concert will be held on May 23 in San Diego, featuring music from games like Final Fantasy, NieR, and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. The event, partnering with Scarlet Moon Records, will also showcase music from anime and Hoyoverse titles. Tickets are available via the official website.
Yooka-Replaylee Hits 60FPS on Nintendo Switch 2 in Major New Performance Update
Developer Playtonic and publisher PM Studios have released a major performance update for Yooka-Replaylee on Nintendo Switch 2, introducing a 60fps "Performance Mode" that is now the default setting. An optional "Fidelity Mode" locks the frame rate to 30fps for enhanced visual quality. The game's demo has also been updated with these performance improvements, and save data carries over to the full game.
Yooka-Replaylee 60fps Switch 2 Patch Now Available
Playtonic has released a performance update for Yooka-Replaylee on Nintendo Switch 2, enabling a 60fps mode for smoother gameplay. This update is free for existing owners and addresses previous frame rate limitations on the platform. Yooka-Replaylee is a reworked version of the 2017 game Yooka-Laylee, featuring new content and improvements.
Yooka-Replaylee Nintendo Switch 2 update out now, includes 60 FPS support with Performance Mode
Playtonic has released an update for Yooka-Replaylee on Nintendo Switch, adding a Performance Mode that supports 60 FPS at the cost of resolution. A Fidelity Mode is also available, running closer to the game's original release. The update is available now, with a trailer showcasing the new performance option.
Feature: "A Huge Balancing Act" - Playtonic Spills The Beans On Yooka-Replaylee's Massive Switch 2 Update
Playtonic has released a significant update for Yooka-Replaylee on Nintendo Switch, adding a highly requested 60fps performance mode. Software Lead Simon Gerges explained that while the update required extensive optimization and some minor visual adjustments, it maintains the game's core experience. The nearly 5GB patch also includes numerous bug fixes and stability improvements, and will be rolled out to all platforms.
Yooka-Replaylee on Nintendo Switch 2 looks set to receive 60fps update
Playtonic is reportedly teasing a 60fps performance update for Yooka-Replaylee on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game currently runs at 30fps on the platform, a point of criticism for the 3D platformer. A patch is expected to be released soon, potentially as early as tomorrow.
