Yooka-Replaylee launches on PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 9th; Retail Pre-orders are live now!
Burton-on-Trent, UK – August 29th, 2025 - Amidst all the polishing, balancing and submissions, we have just heard murmurs from the Playtonic offices confirming that Yooka-Replaylee will be launching on October 9th, 2025! The long-awaited remake of the indie 3D platforming collectathon will be launching on PC, PlayStation(R) 5, Xbox Series and...
And Nintendo Switch(™) 2! You heard that right! We are thrilled to be bringing the reimagined definitive buddy-duo adventure onto Nintendo's latest hardware for players to enjoy in all its cartoony colourful glory.
The long-awaited indie love letter to golden age collectathon platformers launches across all platforms priced as £24.99 / 28,99€ (SRP). A physical edition will also be released at retail for $49.99 SRP USD (SRP), with pre-orders beginning today. The physical edition will feature enhanced packaging and a selection of bonus goodies exclusively for retail.
Already own the original Yooka-Laylee? As a thank-you to long-time fans, players who own the original game on a given platform, will automatically receive 30% off when purchasing Yooka-Replaylee on that same platform (e.g., Nintendo Switch → Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation → PlayStation 5, Xbox One → Xbox Series X/S, etc).
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"Yooka-Replaylee is built to shine on every platform, and we're chuffed to bits it's on Switch 2 from day 01, it holds a special place in our hearts (and hands)" said Gavin Price, Studio Director, Playtonic."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."
"It's rare to see a game get this kind of second life - not as a remaster, but as a true reinvention," said Ami Blaire, Chief Marketing Officer at PM Studios. "It's the kind of release that reminds you why I fell in love with platform games in the first place."
ABOUT YOOKA-REPLAYLEE
Yooka-Replaylee is the definitive remade and enhanced version of the 3D indie platforming collectathon darling, Yooka-Laylee, developed by key creative talent behind the Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country games. New remixed challenges and old favorites await as you embark to explore the huge, beautiful open worlds as the lovable buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee once more, all while backed by a beautiful orchestral soundtrack. Did we mention there's an even more expandable map now? A shiny new currency? And tons of customization options? The favorite buddy duo has never moved, looked, or sounded better!
KEY FEATURES:
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REFINED STORY – The events of the first game are relived and retold by the main characters, Yooka and Laylee. New sequences and plot points have been added throughout the adventure at key milestones too.
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MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN EVER – With an art and animations overhaul and enhanced performance and resolution, the favourite buddy duo has never looked or moved better.
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BRAND-NEW REXTRO'S ARCADE – The old minigames are no more! Instead you'll jump into the feet of Rextro the dinosaur and undertake brand-new isometric platforming challenges for collectible rewards.
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NEW COLLECTIBLE CURRENCY – Capital B's inept minions have dropped their hard-earned coins all over the place. Collect the official currency of the Hivory Towers to spend on video games' most beloved sentient vending machine.
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VENDI HAS PLENTY TO OFFER – Tonics are back with all new flavours! With the option to equip multiple game-changing enhancements, you can truly customize your playstyle. And as if that wasn't enough, Vendi has new lines of merchandise for the modern fashionable adventurer.
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NAVIGATING THE WORLD – Yooka-Replaylee introduces a brand-new map and collectibles tracker, making it easier for you to traverse the environments, track NPC and Pagie locations along with tracking their progress. We're also introducing a new character in the form of (book)Mark who acts as your warp point and guide.
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REVISED CONTROLS & CAMERA – The buddy-duo now has access to their entire move set from the start of the game and can sequence the moves together a lot smoother than in the original game. This combined with the revamped camera controls makes Yooka-Replaylee feel like a lot more modern, snappier experience while also directly addressing player feedback on the original game.
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A DREAMY ORCHESTRAL SOUNDTRACK – The original score from famed video game composers Grant Kirkhope (Banjo-Kazooie) and David Wise (Donkey Kong Country) returns but as a beautifully arranged orchestral score. Now seriously, clean out those ears.
Follow Yooka-Replaylee's development journey on the Playtonic social media channels X / Bluesky / Facebook / YouTube / Instagram / Website
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About Playtonic
The studio behind the beloved Yooka-Laylee franchise, Playtonic was founded in 2015 by key creative talent behind some of the world's most acclaimed platforming titles and set out to reignite the joy of colourful, engaging, and whimsical games. From our humble beginnings, we've grown into a beacon of indie game development, operating not only as a development studio but also a publishing label.
About Playtonic Friends
The studio that brought you Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Playtonic launched their publishing arm, Playtonic Friends to be a helping hand to indie developers around the world. Established in February 2021 Playtonic Friends has helped bring incredible titles such as B.P.M, Demon Turf, Blossom Tales 2 and Lil Gator Game to wider audiences.
About PM Studios
Founded in 2008 and based in Las Vegas, and internationally in Seoul, Korea; PM Studios, Inc. is an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment and mobile applications. More information about PM Studios and its products can be found at www.pm-studios.com.
