SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC

Developers Fair Play Labs, in collaboration with publisher tinyBuild, have unveiled “SpeedRunners 2: Ruler of Speed” for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). Initially, it is set to debut on PC platforms in 2025, with console releases following suit in 2026.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Get ready for the return of the premier competitive platformer game! Compete against your opponents by running faster, jumping higher, and outsmarting them in intense online or local multiplayer races, now supporting up to eight players. Perfect your movements, navigate through intricately designed levels, utilize potent power-ups, and avoid getting pushed off-screen using a grappling hook!

The Next Generation of SpeedRunners

In simpler terms, the classic multiplayer formula of SpeedRunners, often referred to as the “2D platformer equivalent of Mario Kart,” is evergreen. Our aim with the sequel is to thoughtfully carry over the distinctive “SpeedRunners vibe” into modern times, ensuring that both the complexity and smoothness of movement remain intact while still being user-friendly. Moreover, King of Speed adds stunning high-definition graphics and enhanced network code for an even more enjoyable experience.

Gotta Go Fast

SpeedRunners 2: Fastest of the Fast” is an exciting multiplayer platformer that’s a follow-up to one of the ’10s most cherished indie games. Choose from a diverse group of quirky superheroes, some old and some new, then compete against your opponents in thrilling speed races, accommodating up to eight players at once, either locally or online.

Be the Last One Running

Your mission is to outpace everyone else and maintain the lead, as they are eliminated, one after another, in a dwindling zone of flames. Gear up for a high-speed chase on numerous stunning tracks that evoke the futuristic, superhero-inspired cityscapes of the 1960s.

Fast and Furious

Overpower opponents, erase competition by employing potent tools such as missiles, snares, cold beams, or a golden hook for grappling, which pulls opponents ahead of you. Destroy friendships, shatter controllers, and swiftly decide in a moment’s notice on your path to being the undisputed Speed Monarch!

Master Competitive Platforming

As a seasoned gamer, I immerse myself in intricately designed game worlds, grasping their layouts like the back of my hand. I master the strategic movement mechanics that are both intuitive and profoundly deep. I commit to memory the positions of booster pads, power-ups, wall jumping areas, hazards, ceilings I can grapple onto, and levers that control the flow of paths. Then, it’s all about running, leaping, sliding, and swinging my way to triumph!

Run As You Are

SpeedRunners 2: The Speed King”

Description: This game, “SpeedRunners 2: The Speed King”, offers both casual and competitive play, boasting a steep learning curve that can keep you engaged for hundreds of hours as you master the art of speedrunning. Engage with a passionate community for tournament participation, custom challenge creation, and leaderboard climbing, or set up a private room to enjoy friendly player-versus-player matches with your friends for some relaxed fun.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

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2025-04-10 19:50