After getting our first look at SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed during this year’s Triple-i Initiative Showcase three months ago, tinyBuild revealed at yesterday’s Connect that a Steam playtest for this competitive platformer is set to arrive this summer, though an exact date has yet to be announced.
SpeedRunners 2 will retain the same adrenaline-fueled mix of platforming and competitive running, now enhanced with new challenges and deeper multiplayer features. The goal remains simple, just like in the original: outrun your rivals, use power-ups like rockets and traps, and avoid being eliminated by falling off-screen. Core mechanics like sliding, wall-jumping, and using grappling hooks return, now supported by added strategic layers to elevate gameplay.
Alongside 8-player races, SpeedRunners 2 introduces redesigned HD visuals, an improved grid infrastructure, and a vibrant cast of characters, both familiar and brand-new. As in the original, the tracks draw inspiration from 1960s retrofuturistic aesthetics, further enriching the game’s visual identity. On top of all that, SpeedRunners 2 will feature tournaments, custom challenges, and private rooms for all types of competitive play.
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