Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Leaks on SteamDB Ahead of Summer Game Fest
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
A SteamDB listing has leaked Super Yooka-Laylee Kart ahead of Summer Game Fest, prompting mixed reactions from fans waiting for a new mainline platformer.
Summer Game Fest season always brings a few surprises, but keeping every project under wraps until opening night is practically impossible. As reported by Fran Ruiz over at Eurogamer, developer Playtonic Games is the latest studio to suffer an accidental reveal. A SteamDB listing for a project titled Super Yooka-Laylee Kart has surfaced online, complete with playtest listings and promotional key art featuring the familiar chameleon and bat duo tearing up the track. The leak arrives right on the heels of social media teasers from the studio. Playtonic recently posted a hint stating that collecting quills is far too slow and that there may be faster ways to go.
For a series rooted deeply in the history of classic mascot platformers, shifting gears into a kart racer makes a lot of commercial sense. Kart racing titles remain a staple for couch co-op nights and online lobbies alike, offering an easy entry point for players across console and PC. Yet, community reaction across Reddit and social platforms is showing a familiar tension. Some fans are thrilled to see the franchise expand its universe, while others are voicing frustration that a full mainline 3D platformer successor to the original titles is still missing seven years after The Impossible Lair.
Playtonic has built its identity on channeling nostalgic gaming tropes, and a arcade racer certainly fits that retro playbook. Whether this project is meant to fill a gap while a larger team works on something else remains to be seen. With Summer Game Fest officially underway, an official reveal and clarification from the studio are likely just hours away. You can read the original reporting over at Eurogamer.
Tags: Yooka-Laylee, Playtonic Games, Summer Game Fest, PC Gaming, Leaks
Original article: Eurogamer