Yooka-Replaylee launches on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC on October 9th, Discount For Owners of the Original

Playtonic has announced Yooka-Replaylee will be launching on October 9th, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC; owners of the original will receive a 30% discount when purchasing on the same console family or PC.

The long-awaited collectathon platformers launches across all platforms for $29.99 digitally, with a physical edition available for $49.99. Physical edition will feature enhanced packaging and a selection of bonuses exclusively for retail retail version.

“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.” 

As for the upgrade path, owners of the Nintendo Switch version can purchase the Switch 2 version at a 30% discount, the PlayStation platform applies to the PlayStation 5 release, and the Xbox One version will apply the discount to the Xbox Series X|S release.

For more, here is the overview and new release date trailer.

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:

• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.

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