PM Studios and Playtonic Games have announced that Yooka-Replaylee, the remade and enhanced edition of the indie platforming classic Yooka-Laylee, will release on October 9 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Digital copies will be priced at $29.99 USD, while a physical edition packed with exclusive goodies will retail at $49.99 USD, with pre-orders available now.
Fans who own the original Yooka-Laylee will also receive a 30% loyalty discount when purchasing Yooka-Replaylee on the same platform family, a thank-you to long-time supporters.
What’s New in Yooka-Replaylee?
Far from being a simple remaster, Playtonic has rebuilt Yooka-Laylee into a bigger, brighter, and bolder experience. This definitive edition includes redesigned mechanics, fresh surprises, and a host of quality-of-life improvements that modernize the platforming adventure while honoring its nostalgic roots.
Players can expect:
- Refined Storytelling – The tale of Yooka and Laylee is retold with new plot beats and sequences.
- Upgraded Graphics & Performance – Enhanced visuals and smoother animations bring the duo to life like never before.
- Brand-New “Rextro’s Arcade” – Fresh isometric challenges replace the old minigames.
- New Collectible Currency – Capital B’s coins can now be found and spent with Vendi the vending machine.
- Expanded Customization – New Tonics and fashion items let you tweak both playstyle and style.
- Modern Navigation Tools – A collectibles tracker, improved maps, and warp-point guide character “(book)Mark” streamline exploration.
- Revamped Controls & Camera – The complete moveset is unlocked from the start, with smoother sequencing and tighter camera work.
- Orchestral Soundtrack – Grant Kirkhope and David Wise’s score has been beautifully re-recorded as a full orchestral arrangement.
Developer & Publisher on the Launch
“Yooka-Replaylee is built to shine on every platform, and we’re chuffed to bits it’s on Switch 2 from day one,” said Gavin Price, Studio Director at Playtonic. “It’s bigger, brighter, bolder, and packed with all the little touches we always dreamed of.”
Michael Yum, CEO of PM Studios, added: “Yooka-Replaylee is a celebration of everything we love about platformers—colorful, charming, and built to last. We couldn’t be more excited to bring this adventure back in digital and physical editions.”
Launching This Fall
With its humor, charm, and vibrant worlds reimagined for modern audiences, Yooka-Replaylee promises to be the definitive way to experience Playtonic’s love letter to the golden age of 3D platformers.
Yooka-Replaylee launches worldwide on October 9, 2025, for Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
