SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed supports both keyboard and controller play, with the new grappling hook sitting at the centre of the racing line. Speed boosters, shortcuts, traps, and the expanded item arsenal layer movement choices on top of those base SpeedRunners 2 controls, and the same keyboard can also drive split-screen PvP or co-op sessions.

SpeedRunners 2 controls at a high level

Keyboard and controller inputs both drive the launch build. The grappling hook is the new movement signature that distinguishes the sequel from the 2016 original; it sits on top of the existing speed booster and shortcut kit, with traps as the defensive layer.

Movement tricks to layer on top

  1. Chain the grappling hook

    Use the grappling hook to cut corners the racing line cannot reach, then stack a speed booster to extend the reach.

  2. Take the shortcut, then trap

    Map shortcuts shrink the loop, and dropping a trap behind the entrance covers the racer chasing.

  3. Split-screen on one keyboard

    Shared and split-screen PvP and co-op run on a single PC with one keyboard; controller play remains supported in the same sessions.

Full per-platform keybind tables

Full per-platform keybind tables and competitive-rank input allowances beyond the Steam store page's high-level description are "Not announced as of 2026-09-08".

FAQ

Does SpeedRunners 2 support controllers?

Yes. The Steam store page tags controller support for AppID 3183760 across the launch multiplayer modes including online PvP, LAN PvP, shared and split-screen PvP, and co-op.

What movement signature does SpeedRunners 2 add?

SpeedRunners 2 adds the grappling hook as a free movement tool, layered on speed boosters, map shortcuts, and traps.

SpeedRunners 2 crossplay and online multiplayerSpeedRunners 2 crossplay between PC and consoles is not announced as of 2026-09-08; the launch build confirms online PvP, LAN PvP, shared/split-screen PvP, shared/split-screen co-op, and Steam Remote Play Together.SpeedRunners 2 characters and abilitiesSpeedRunners 2 ships with a 12-character launch roster, dozens of unlockable cosmetic items, and a shared movement kit of grappling hook, speed boosters, shortcuts, and traps, on top of a named offensive arsenal.SpeedRunners 2 items and powerups in the launch arsenalSpeedRunners 2 ships with a named offensive arsenal of fireballs, freeze rays, golden hooks, blasters, and portable teleporters, layered on a movement foundation of grappling hook, speed boosters, shortcuts, and traps.SpeedRunners 2 maps, tracks, and game modesSpeedRunners 2 ships with 16 map layouts in New Rush City, a Story campaign, experimental Playground modes, 64-player elimination tournaments, competitive Ranked play, and custom games.