Yooka-Laylee
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Yooka-Laylee is back in a SNES-style kart racer from some of the team behind Diddy Kong RacingPlaytonic Games has officially announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, a new SNES-style kart racer featuring the Yooka-Laylee duo. The game will feature a visual style inspired by Super Nintendo's Mode 7, advanced racing mechanics including a Rage system, and extensive multiplayer options. While no release date or platforms beyond PC have been confirmed, the studio plans to hold multiplayer beta tests.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta GamerSign-ups are open for the beta test of Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, a new arcade racer focused on precision and comebacks. The game features a story campaign, online multiplayer with rollback netcode, and local split-screen for up to 8 players. Players can master advanced techniques and utilize a unique 'Rage' system for strategic comebacks.
Day of the Devs 2026: Everything Announced!Day of the Devs 2026 showcased 20 indie titles, including new entries in the Trine and Yooka-Laylee series. Highlights included the roguelike platformer Blood Dungeon, the retro survival-horror Tenebris Somnia, and the multiplayer roguelike 33 Immortals. Several games announced release dates or windows, with others slated for early access or future updates.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Recalls The Glory Days Of Retro Mario KartPlaytonic Games announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart during Summer Game Fest, a new kart racer that draws inspiration from classic titles like Super Mario Kart. The game will feature pixel-art sprites on 3D tracks, offering modern gameplay elements such as eight-player local and online multiplayer, a story campaign, and custom race creation. It is currently planned for release on PC, with other platforms to be announced.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart announced for PCPlaytonic Friends and Playtonic Games have announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart for PC, a precision-focused arcade racer. The game features a story campaign, online multiplayer, and extensive customization options. A release date has not yet been announced, but multiplayer beta tests are planned.
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 agePlaytonic 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 announcedPlaytonic Games has announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, a new kart racing spinoff game for Windows PC. The game features a 'Rage' system for comebacks, advanced techniques, and extensive race customization options. It will include online multiplayer with rollback netcode and up to 8-player local split-screen, alongside a story campaign.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart leaks ahead of Summer Game Fest as developer Playtonic Games teases "there may be faster ways to go"A kart racing game titled Super Yooka-Laylee Kart has been leaked on SteamDB, featuring key art and a playtest page. Developer Playtonic Games has also been teasing "faster ways to go," suggesting an official announcement is imminent, potentially during Summer Game Fest. Fan reactions are mixed regarding the series' potential shift from platforming to racing.
'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Playtest' Listing Appears On SteamDB After Dev TeasesA listing for 'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart' playtest has appeared on SteamDB, suggesting Playtonic Games is developing a kart racing title. This follows recent teases from the developer and the release of Yooka-Replaylee. No official confirmation or platform details have been provided.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Leaked by Steam DB ListingA SteamDB listing has seemingly leaked 'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart', revealing character art and suggesting a kart racing genre. This follows recent social media teases from the developers. The game's exact approach to the genre remains unknown, but comparisons are drawn to established titles like Mario Kart and Diddy Kong Racing.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart playtest appears on SteamdbA 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.- Super Yooka-Laylee Kart page appears on SteamDBA SteamDB entry for a 'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Playtest' has surfaced, indicating potential development for a kart racing spin-off of the Yooka-Laylee franchise. The listing appeared on Steam's activity tracker, suggesting the game may be in an early testing phase.
Summer Game Fest 2026 and State of Play - every PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo rumourThis article compiles numerous rumors and predictions for upcoming announcements at Summer Game Fest, State of Play, and other gaming showcases. It covers potential reveals for games across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch platforms, including new titles, sequels, remakes, and DLC from major publishers like Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Capcom.- Playtonic teases new Yooka-Laylee game revealPlaytonic 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.
Games Inbox: Are 3D platformers a dead genre?This collection of reader letters discusses the perceived decline of 3D platformers, the controversy surrounding game reviews and developer apologies, and the high price of upcoming games like Grand Theft Auto 6. Other topics include the financial struggles of Sony's acquisition of Bungie and the increasing time it takes to develop games.
Yooka-Replaylee on Nintendo Switch 2 gets Performance Mode but visuals take a hitPlayTonic has introduced a Performance Mode for Yooka-Replaylee on the Nintendo Switch 2, allowing the game to run at 60fps with a visual downgrade. The original Nintendo Switch version runs at 30fps. The article also briefly mentions Digital Foundry's analysis of Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Yooka-Laylee Dev Playtonic Seems To Be Teasing SomethingPlaytonic Games is teasing a potential performance upgrade for Yooka-Replaylee on the Switch 2, hinting at a move from 30fps to 60fps. The developer has been posting cryptic messages on social media and will be livestreaming the game tomorrow. The original Yooka-Replaylee launched in October 2025.
PAL territories are being excluded from some Nintendo Switch 2 owner discounts and free upgradesNintendo Switch 2 owners in PAL territories are reportedly being excluded from certain owner discounts and free upgrades for games like Yooka-Laylee and Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered. This issue affects regions including Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, preventing access to benefits available elsewhere.
Alice Creator Making Spiritual Successor, Says No EA Legal WorriesAmerican McGee, creator of Alice: Madness Returns, is developing a spiritual successor to his cult classic games. He has stated that he does not anticipate legal issues with Electronic Arts, who owns the Alice intellectual property, as long as the new project avoids using direct IP elements. This approach mirrors successful spiritual successors like Bloodstained and Yooka-Laylee, offering fans a similar experience without corporate interference.