We had a blast playing through Yooka-Replaylee for our review and are pleased to see that the game is finally coming to Nintendo Switch 2. A new demo from developer Playtonic Games and publisher PM Studios has been rolled out before the Switch 2 physical release on December 18th, 2025. Those who want to get in early can pre-order directly now. To celebrate the game’s success and the upcoming retail release, Playtonic Games and PM Studios have released a brand-new Accolade Trailer, showcasing the glowing praise Yooka-Replaylee has received from media worldwide.
Key Features:
A Story Retold: Experience the original tale in a new storybook-style presentation, with fresh sequences added throughout.
Upgraded graphics: With an art and animations overhaul and enhanced performance and resolution, the favorite buddy duo has never looked or moved better.
Rextro Bytes Back: The old minigames are no more! Instead you’ll jump in as 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 Q.U.I.D.S. all over the place. Collect the official currency of the Hivory Towers to spend with the world’s most loveable vending machine.
Build your own playstyle: Tonics are back with all new flavors! 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.
Navigate the world easily: 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.
Revamped controls and 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 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!
