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SEATTLE – April 10, 2025 – During today’s Triple-I Initiative showcase, video game publisher tinyBuild (Graveyard Keeper, Potion Craft, Kingmakers) and developer Fair Play Labs (Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl) announced SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, launching on Steam later this year, as well as PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch in 2026. The sequel to one of the most beloved indie sensations of the last decade, this fast-paced platformer features totally new challenges and the same high-stakes action fans love – now with up to eight players joining the fray. Get your first look right now with the game’s debut trailer!
The ultimate competitive platformer is back! Outrun, outjump, and outsmart your rivals in cutthroat online and local races for up to eight players. Master your movement, conquer expertly crafted maps, use powerful pick-ups, and swing around with a grappling hook. Run like your life depends on it – just don’t get knocked off-screen!
The original award-winning SpeedRunners, developed by DoubleDutch Games, was released in 2016. It has since grown into a party game hit with a thriving community and over 10 million players since launch. Dubbed the ‘Mario Kart of 2D platformers,’ it still has an active tournament scene going strong today.
“SpeedRunners was the game that kickstarted tinyBuild’s publishing journey 12 years ago, and we are thrilled to breathe new life into this timeless franchise,” said Alex Nichiporchik, CEO of tinyBuild. “SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed will take everything to the next level while preserving what made the original so great and memorable. We’ve even brought in the incredibly talented team at DoubleDutch to consult on the game to make sure of it. A huge thank you to our incredible community for supporting the game over the years. Things will be moving fast from here. It’s time for a speedy run!”
KEY FEATURES
- THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPEEDRUNNERS: SpeedRunners 2 captures the depth, thrill and fluidity of the original game for a new era, introducing vibrant high-definition graphics and improved netcode for an incredible platforming experience.
- GOTTA GO FAST: Choose your character from a cast of eccentric superheroes, both returning and new, and face off in intense races for up to eight players, local and online, across beautiful tracks inspired by the retrofuture superhero utopia of the 1960s.
- MASTER COMPETITIVE PLATFORMING: Run, jump, slide and swing to victory by any means necessary! Learn the layouts of precisely tuned maps, use booster pads and pick-ups, wall jump and grapple, open and close pathways, and more to gain the edge.
- BE FAST AND FURIOUS: Ruin friendships and make split-second decisions to become the King of Speed! Knock rivals off-screen and eliminate your foes with powerful pick-ups like missiles, traps, freeze rays, and a grappling hook that pulls runners in front of you.
- RUN AS YOU ARE: Accessible to newcomers yet rewarding for die-hard PvP rivals, SpeedRunners 2 lets you chase your own challenge. Compete in tournaments, create custom challenges, and climb the leaderboards, or host private lobbies for laid-back fun.
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed will be released on Steam this year and is available to wishlist now! The game will also come to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch in 2026. For more information, visit speedrunners.com, and follow the game on Twitter/X, join the Discord or check out r/SpeedRunnerGame for the latest news and updates.
About Fair Play Labs
Fair Play Labs is a game development studio dedicated to crafting high-quality, engaging interactive experiences. With a strong track record in both original and licensed IPs, we specialize in creating visually striking and mechanically polished games across multiple platforms, including the critically acclaimed Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, nominated for Best Fighting Game of the Year. www.fairplaylabs.com
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, DUCKSIDE, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, The Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com
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