The enhanced re-release of indie platformerYooka-Laylee,Yooka-Replaylee,will be out for consoles including, it’s heavily hinted, the Nintendo Switch 2.Yooka-Replayleeis the planned remake / remaster of the 2017 indie title that revisited the glory days of 3D platformers likeBanjo-Kazooey.
DevelopersPlaytonic Gameshave officially confirmed thatYooka-Replayleewill be released on consoles,in addition to the originally planned PC. Both the website and the accompanyingPlaytonicYouTube video alsoheavily hint that the game will be out for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Although the news isn’t stated outright, the trailer only says “Nintendo” with suspicious shifty eyes over it. The website is a bit more in-your-face about it, stating that"Yooka-Replaylee will be playable on PS5, Xbox Series consoles and… Nintendo?(Ooh mysterious. We’ll have more on that as soon as poss!)."
Yooka-Replaylee Brings Classic Platforming To Consoles On Launch
The Game Brings Improvements And New Features
Yooka-Replayleewas recently announced for PC as a remaster of the charming 2017Yooka-Laylee.The game drew heavy inspiration from the 3D platformers of the late 90s and early 00s and served as a spiritual successor toBanjo-Kazooey.It adopted the same cute style, challenging but smooth platforming, and vibrant color palette of its inspiration.Although it’s essentially a remake,Yooka-Replayleeis referred to on itsSteamlisting as the “enhanced definitive version.”
Everything We Know About Nintendo Switch 2
Although much of the Nintendo Switch 2 is cloaked in mystery, unofficial leaks do help to provide a range of likely details regarding the console.
In addition to getting a visual makeover, and drastically improving its original look and feel, the title will also include some new features. Fans can expect to findnew challenges to complete, secrets to uncover, and mechanics to play with.Developers Playtonic Games are also making plenty of quality-of-life improvements, like the addition of a map, a new currency, and customization options.
Yooka-Replaylee Is One Of The First Games Hinted At For A Nintendo Switch 2 Release
A Good Lineup Of Launch Titles Can Make Or Break The Console
TheNintendo Switch 2 hasn’t been officially announcedyet, but rumors and leaks have been reaching an all-time high as the gaming community anticipates Nintendo’s next console. Among these, there’s been speculation about which games will come out on the Switch 2, andwhether the launch titles will generate enough draw and excitementabout purchasing a new console.
As of the time of this writing, no other Nintendo Switch 2 title has been officially confirmed. However, as the anticipated release window approaches, speculation abounds about which games will be available on launch. In addition toYooka-Replayleepotentially appearing on the Nintendo Switch 2, fans may alsoexpect to see the nextPokémongenerationon the newest Nintendo console.
