Playtonic Friends and Playtonic Games have revealed Super Yooka‑Laylee Kart for PC via Steam, marking the series’ first leap into competitive kart racing. There is no release date yet, but players will get an early taste during Summer Game Fest Play Days, with additional multiplayer beta tests planned soon.
A Racing Game Built on Skill, Rivalry and Payback
According to the Steam page, Super Yooka‑Laylee Kart aims to be the studio’s most technical and expressive game yet. Races are driven by precision, mastery and a unique twist: revenge.
Every time a rival knocks you around, your Rage meter climbs. Fill it, unleash it and flip the race with devastating comeback abilities. It is kart racing with a grudge.
Karting Evolved With New Layers of Mastery
Playtonic promises a deeper skill ceiling than traditional kart racers.
Players can use:
- Special moves
- Advanced driving techniques
- Multiple weapon applications
The goal is to create intense, competitive races where every frame of control matters and every shortcut or trick can change the outcome.
Build Your Own Chaos With Custom Races
Super Yooka‑Laylee Kart lets players craft their own rulesets, from mild tweaks to full‑blown absurdity.
Want only homing projectiles? Done.
Want meteor showers? Also possible.
Want breakneck speed with no brakes? Go for it.
Players can create custom races, tournaments and lobbies, shaping the experience into whatever brand of chaos they prefer.
Revenge Comes in Many Forms
The game supports:
- Online multiplayer
- Rollback netcode for smooth competitive play
- Local split‑screen for up to eight players
- Campaign mode with rivals, challenges and secrets
- Time trials and leaderboards
Whether you want structured competition or couch chaos, the game adapts to your style.
New Ways to Win With Risk and Strategy
Coins increase your speed, but they also act as currency for perks between races.
Spend them early for an advantage, or save them for a late‑game power spike.
It is a constant push and pull between aggression, strategy and risk.
A Vibrant Arcade World With Playtonic Personality
Yooka, Laylee and a cast of friends and foes return in a world bursting with pixel art charm and modern rendering.
Players can customize their racing experience with a wide range of visual options, rulesets and competitive modes.
Key Features
- Precision arcade racing focused on skill
- Unique Rage system for tactical comebacks
- Deep campaign with tournaments and rivals
- Online races, time trials and leaderboards
- Rollback netcode for smooth multiplayer
- Local split‑screen for up to eight players
- Extensive customization for races and rules
- Beautiful pixel art infused with Playtonic’s signature style
Super Yooka‑Laylee Kart is shaping up to be a bold, chaotic and competitive evolution of the franchise, blending arcade energy with a surprising amount of depth.