Yooka-Laylee Ditches Platforming for Kart Racing Chaos

Playtonic Games is pivoting the Yooka-Laylee series from its platforming roots into the arcade racing genre with Super Yooka-Laylee Kart. This upcoming title draws heavy inspiration from the 1992 classic Super Mario Kart, evident in its aesthetic and gameplay elements like on-track coins and power-up boxes. However, it introduces innovative features such as a 'Rage' system that builds during races, enabling players to deploy powerful 'devastating revenge abilities' for instant comebacks.

The studio aims for Super Yooka-Laylee Kart to be a skill-based racer where mastering mechanics is key. It will feature a comprehensive story campaign encompassing tournaments, time trials, and endurance events. Players can customize their racing experience and spend collected coins on upgrades. Furthermore, the game will offer online multiplayer and local splitscreen support for up to eight participants, with highly customizable race settings. Beta tests for online modes are scheduled soon, with the game currently in development for Steam.