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SteamDB Listing Points to Unannounced 'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart' Playtest

This suggests Playtonic may be shifting the Yooka-Laylee series toward kart racing with a likely reveal at Summer Game Fest 2026.

Overview

  • A public SteamDB entry labeled “Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Playtest” has been spotted and reported by multiple outlets, though Playtonic has not formally announced the project.
  • The SteamDB page lists the title as Super Yooka-Laylee Kart and includes a logo and art that point to a kart-racing format rather than the franchise’s usual platforming focus.
  • Playtonic Games recently teased “something big” and posted a couplet suggesting faster play, language that aligns with the SteamDB listing and hints at racing gameplay.
  • SteamDB tracks uploads and behind-the-scenes Steam data and is often used to find unannounced game pages, which is why observers treat the entry as an early leak rather than an official reveal.
  • If confirmed, the move would expand the Yooka-Laylee franchise beyond platformers and remasters and is expected to be announced at showcases tied to Summer Game Fest 2026, which fans and outlets are watching for.