Start stretching those fingers and dust off your grappling hook—SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed has officially entered the race. Announced during the Triple-I Initiative Showcase, tinyBuild and Fair Play Labs are reviving the indie classic with a supercharged sequel that’s faster, flashier, and more chaotic than ever.
Launching on Steam in 2025, and heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in 2026, this follow-up brings the beloved competitive platformer into a new era—now with support for up to eight players in high-octane online and local races.
The Race Is On
If you’ve ever played the original SpeedRunners, you already know the drill: race side-by-side in dynamic 2D arenas, use the terrain and power-ups to sabotage your opponents, and don’t you dare fall behind or you’re toast. SpeedRunners 2 keeps the soul of the original alive, but now it’s been completely retooled for modern platforms—with HD visuals, revamped netcode, and even more ways to mess with your friends.
The game brings back the same frenetic pace and cutthroat competition, letting players run, wall-jump, slide, and swing their way through tracks inspired by a retro-futuristic superhero utopia. Power-ups like missiles, traps, and freeze rays return, alongside new tricks and tools to keep every round unpredictable.
“SpeedRunners was the game that kickstarted tinyBuild’s journey 12 years ago,” said tinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik. “We’re thrilled to bring the franchise back and push it to the next level. With DoubleDutch Games consulting, we’re making sure it stays true to what fans loved about the original.”
Key Features:
- The Next Evolution of Competitive Platforming – The speed, chaos, and depth of the original are back, now wrapped in gorgeous HD visuals and tight, responsive multiplayer.
- Up to Eight Players, Online or Local – Go head-to-head (or hook-to-hook) in expanded multiplayer madness across stunning new tracks.
- Superheroes With Style – Pick from a wild roster of returning fan favorites and all-new racers, each speeding through tracks set in a 1960s-inspired world of capes and chrome.
- Sabotage to Survive – Use weapons, traps, gadgets, and skillful movement to stay ahead—and knock everyone else out of frame.
- Accessible Yet Competitive – Whether you’re a casual party-game enjoyer or a leaderboard-climbing tryhard, SpeedRunners 2 has a lane for you.
Ready to Run?
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed is speeding toward its Steam launch in 2025, with console versions rolling out in 2026. It’s already available to wishlist on Steam, so get on it before your friends do. Because in this race, if you’re not first… you’re eliminated.