tinyBuild and developer Fair Play Labs have confirmed that SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed will arrive on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide in Summer 2026.
The sequel to the popular indie platformer SpeedRunners follows a game that reached more than 10 million players and aims to expand its competitive, high-velocity design for both local and online play.
Background and release window
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed is being developed by Fair Play Labs and published by tinyBuild.
The teams stated that the game will be released digitally on Nintendo eShop in Summer 2026, bringing the franchise's signature fast-paced races and competitive systems to the Switch audience.
Gameplay and core features
According to the publisher's overview, SpeedRunners 2 builds on the original's competitive platforming with up to eight players per lobby, supporting both local and online matches.
Players choose from a colorful roster of returning and new characters, competing across retrofuturistic tracks inspired by mid-20th-century superhero aesthetics.
The publisher described the objective as a survival-oriented race: stay ahead while opponents are consumed by an ever-shrinking ring of fire.
Pick-ups and power-ups are central to combatting rivals, with tools such as missiles, traps, freezing rays, and a golden grappling hook that can pull competitors forward.
Mechanics and competitive depth
tinyBuild and Fair Play Labs emphasized that SpeedRunners 2 retains an accessible entry point while offering a high skill ceiling for dedicated players.
The game features movement mechanics including wall jumps, grapple-able ceilings, booster pads, sliding, and levers that open or close alternate routes.
Mastery of map layouts and precise timing will be rewarded in ranked matches, community tournaments, and private lobbies.
Community and longevity
The teams pointed to community features designed to support long-term play: custom challenges, leaderboards, and tournament play.
With the original SpeedRunners having attracted millions of players, the sequel aims to sustain both casual pick-up-and-play sessions and deeper competitive engagement.
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed is positioned as a digital-first release on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch in Summer 2026.
Further platform details, pricing, and post-launch plans are expected from tinyBuild and Fair Play Labs as the release window draws nearer.
The sequel to the popular indie platformer SpeedRunners follows a game that reached more than 10 million players and aims to expand its competitive, high-velocity design for both local and online play.
Background and release window
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed is being developed by Fair Play Labs and published by tinyBuild.
The teams stated that the game will be released digitally on Nintendo eShop in Summer 2026, bringing the franchise's signature fast-paced races and competitive systems to the Switch audience.
Gameplay and core features
According to the publisher's overview, SpeedRunners 2 builds on the original's competitive platforming with up to eight players per lobby, supporting both local and online matches.
Players choose from a colorful roster of returning and new characters, competing across retrofuturistic tracks inspired by mid-20th-century superhero aesthetics.
The publisher described the objective as a survival-oriented race: stay ahead while opponents are consumed by an ever-shrinking ring of fire.
Pick-ups and power-ups are central to combatting rivals, with tools such as missiles, traps, freezing rays, and a golden grappling hook that can pull competitors forward.
Mechanics and competitive depth
tinyBuild and Fair Play Labs emphasized that SpeedRunners 2 retains an accessible entry point while offering a high skill ceiling for dedicated players.
The game features movement mechanics including wall jumps, grapple-able ceilings, booster pads, sliding, and levers that open or close alternate routes.
Mastery of map layouts and precise timing will be rewarded in ranked matches, community tournaments, and private lobbies.
Community and longevity
The teams pointed to community features designed to support long-term play: custom challenges, leaderboards, and tournament play.
With the original SpeedRunners having attracted millions of players, the sequel aims to sustain both casual pick-up-and-play sessions and deeper competitive engagement.
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed is positioned as a digital-first release on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch in Summer 2026.
Further platform details, pricing, and post-launch plans are expected from tinyBuild and Fair Play Labs as the release window draws nearer.