Yooka-Laylee earned combined evaluations upon its launch in 2017, however that did not cease it from gaining a trustworthy following of 3D platforming followers charmed by its Banjo-Kazooie-inspired gameplay–which ought to come as no shock, as its developer, Playtonic, consisted of many former Uncommon workers. Whereas the collection has continued with the well-received 2D sidescrolling spin-off, Yooka-Laylee And The Unattainable Lair, Playtonic is resurrecting the unique Yooka-Laylee with an enhanced remaster dubbed Yooka-Re-Playlee launching for PS5, Xbox Collection X|S, Change 2, and PC within the close to future. We do not know the particular launch date simply but, however bodily preorders for the sport are already stay, and you’ll safe your copy for simply $50 at Amazon.
$50 | Release TBA
The $50 Yooka-Re-Playlee Standard Edition is the only version of the game announced so far. No preorder bonuses have been announced yet, either. Nevertheless, you can preorder physical PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2 copies at Amazon. It’s likely other retailers will offer the game soon. Digital preorders are not open yet, but you can wishlist the game on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Steam.
Yooka-Re-Playlee is a massive rework of the original, featuring improved graphics and animations, new and retooled in-game challenges, and tons of new unlockable content. Playtonic also added helpful tools like a map system to help you navigate its sprawling 3D world and keep track of which challenges you’ve completed. On top of all that, it will also feature a reorchestrated version of the soundtrack composed by Grant Kirkhope (Banjo-Kazooie, Mario+Rabbids, Viva Piñata), David Wise (Donkey Kong Country), and Steve Burke (Viva Piñata).
If you’re looking for other 3D platformers to keep you busy Yooka-Re-Playlee arrives, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is an easy recommendation. Not only did the base game earn rave reviews, but its Star-Crossed World growth arrives for Change 2 on August 28, bringing with it a slew of recent content material to discover. Donkey Kong Bananza is one other nice alternative that launched earlier this yr on Change 2, and its harmful environments and colourful characters shortly made it a Recreation of the Yr contender. There are additionally loads of nice 3D platformers on the unique (that are additionally playable on Change 2), like Super Mario Odyssey, which is on sale for $52.49 (was $60). Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury can also be discounted, letting you choose up the 2 Mario adventures for simply $51.90 (was $60). Over on PS5, you possibly can take a look at Astro Bot. That includes characters from traditional PlayStation video games, it is each an unbelievable platformer and a nostalgic journey by means of PlayStation’s historical past.