Playtonic Games has registered a page on SteamDB to test Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, a new racing title featuring their characters. The company had already hinted at this with messages like collecting feathers is too slow and there are faster ways to move around. This means that fans of platformers and racing games will soon have a fun and accessible option.
SteamDB registration and the game engine 🏎️
The SteamDB page, discovered by users, confirms that the game will use the Unity engine, the same one used in previous titles in the saga. Playtonic has opted for a solid technical approach without major graphical extravagance, prioritizing smooth racing. The data suggests that development is in the alpha phase, with active internal testing. The news concludes that the official announcement will be during Summer Game Fest 2026, leaving time to polish the experience.
Because racing is better than jumping after feathers 🏁
Come on, Playtonic has realized that spending hours jumping after golden feathers isn't the most efficient thing. So they've decided to put their characters in karts and have them bump into each other at 200 mph. It's as if Yooka-Laylee looked at Mario Kart and said: I want a piece of the pie too. Of course, let's hope they don't put collectible feathers in the middle of the track, otherwise, we'll be back to square one.