Yooka-Replaylee, a remastered version of the 2017 game Yooka-Laylee, has been announced for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and "Nintendo platforms" in addition to PC.
The remaster will feature improved visuals, animations, controls, and a variety of new challenges and content. It will include a new currency system, revamped tonics and upgrades, and an orchestral soundtrack composed by Grant Kirkhope and David Wise.
"Yooka-Replaylee is the definitive remastered and enhanced version of the 3D indie platforming collectathon darling, Yooka-Laylee (2017), developed by key creative talent behind the Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country games. New remixed challenges and old favourites await as you embark to explore the huge, beautiful open worlds as the lovable buddy-duo Yooka (the green one) and Laylee (the purple one) once more, all while backed by a beautiful orchestral soundtrack. Did we mention there is a map now? A shiny new currency? And tons of customisation options? The favourite buddy duo has never moved, looked, or sounded better!"
Playtonic Games, the developer behind the original Yooka-Laylee as well as the Banjo-Kazooie series, is leading the development of this remastered version. While a specific release date has not been announced, the game will be playable at EGX London 2024 from October 25-27.
Yooka-Replaylee Confirmed For Xbox Series X|S In All-New Console Trailer
"The definitive remastered and enhanced version"
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