Yooka-Replaylee picks up an October release date and a Switch 2 version
Playtonic Games have announced that their remastered version of Yooka-Laylee will release this October 9, with Yooka-Replaylee being a complete overhaul of the original release and packed with new content to enjoy. The other news for the game is that the Nintendo Switch 2 release has now been confirmed. Check out the newest trailer for the game below.
Playtonic has peeled, polished, and power-bounced Yooka-Laylee into its final form, not just with a fresh coat of paint, but with thoughtful upgrades and joyful surprises that bring out the best in what made the original so special. Every move, mechanic, and moment in Yooka-Replaylee has been carefully redesigned to elevate what fans loved the first time around, while making the experience more modern, more welcoming, and more joyful for today’s players.
“Yooka-Replaylee is built to shine on every platform, and we’re chuffed to bits it’s on Switch 2 from day one, it holds a special place in our hearts (and hands). It’s bigger, brighter, bolder, and packed with all the little touches we always dreamed of. We can’t wait for players to jump in.”
Whether you’re returning to Capital B’s lair or meeting Yooka and Laylee for the very first time, this definitive version offers the most vibrant, accessible, and completely joyful way to experience this adventure. With its colourful world, playful humour, and welcoming design, it’s the perfect pick-up for families, gaming newcomers, and nostalgic adventurers alike.
The game is being published with the support of PM Studios, who are also handling the physical release of the game, complete with the Nintendo Switch 2 game coming complete on a card. The exact contents of the retail release will be confirmed soon, but they have promised goodies, so we shall see.
Now I know what you are thinking, you already own the original version of the game, why would you want to buy it again. Well apart from the fact that this version has more content, you can pick it up cheaper as existing owners of the game will get a 30% discount within the same family of devices. That means if you own the game on PlayStation 4 and want the PlayStation 5 version, you get that discount. What it does not mean though is that if you own the game on PlayStation 4 and now want to get it on Nintendo Switch 2, you do not get any discount, it must be within the same console family.
