Prepare for high-speed, friendship-ruining fun as tinyBuild and developer Fair Play Labs have announced SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed.
The legendary competitive platformer is making a triumphant return, launching first on PC (Steam) later this year (2025), followed by a console release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in 2026.
The sequel to one of the most beloved indie party games of the last decade, SpeedRunners 2 promises the same cutthroat, fast-paced action fans adore, but dials everything up to eleven. Get ready for totally new challenges, vibrant HD graphics, improved netcode, and now, up to eight players battling it out simultaneously!
Catch the chaotic first glimpse in the debut trailer…
The Ultimate Competitive Platformer Returns
SpeedRunners 2 retains the core concept that made the original a hit: outrun, outjump, and outsmart your rivals to knock them off-screen. It’s a frantic race where mastering movement – running, jumping, sliding, wall-jumping, and swinging with your grappling hook – is paramount.
You’ll navigate expertly crafted maps inspired by a retrofuture 1960s superhero utopia, utilising booster pads, opening and closing pathways, and deploying powerful pick-ups like missiles, traps, and freeze rays to gain the edge… or just trip up your mates.
Next-Generation Speed, Same Great Feel
While boasting new HD visuals and improved netcode, tinyBuild assures fans this sequel preserves the magic of the original. They’ve even brought in the original developers, DoubleDutch Games, to consult on the project.
“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!”
Accessible Chaos, Competitive Depth
Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned SpeedRunners veteran, King of Speed aims to cater to all. It offers accessible fun for casual party nights in private lobbies, but also provides the tools for die-hard competitors with tournaments, custom challenges, and leaderboards to climb.
Choose your character from a cast of eccentric new and returning superheroes and prove you’re the true King of Speed!
Building on a Beloved Legacy
The original SpeedRunners, launched way back in 2016 after an early access period, became a massive indie sensation, reaching over 10 million players and fostering a dedicated competitive scene that thrives even today.
We reviewed it upon its console launch in 2017, noting its addictive multiplayer madness: “Whilst SpeedRunners may be a long way from any action-packed blockbuster, there is certainly enough included to warrant dusting it off every once in a while for some multiplayer madness… Once you’ve learnt every track inside out, the online community will be separated by nothing more than who has the nerve, and the most skill, to pull off that daring winning move…”
SpeedRunners 2 looks set to recapture that magic for a new generation.
Key Features
- 8-Player Competitive Platforming: Race locally or online.
- Sequel to the Indie Hit: Captures the original’s thrill with new features.
- HD Graphics & Improved Netcode: A modern upgrade.
- New & Returning Characters: Eccentric superhero roster.
- Master Movement & Pick-ups: Run, jump, swing, and use items to win.
- Accessible Yet Deep: Fun for casual play, rewarding for competitive rivals.
Wishlist Your Speedy Return
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed is racing towards a PC launch later this year, with the Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Switch versions following in 2026. You can wishlist the game on Steam now.
Prepare for faster speeds, bigger chaos, and more ruined friendships.
