The FAQ covers SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed release date and platforms, day-one Xbox Game Pass, full cross-play across PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch, the 12-character roster and Story campaign heroes, mission types and Boss Battles, controls, items, price, demo history, and launch-week reviews.

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When did SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed launch?

SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed released simultaneously on September 3, 2026 across Steam (Windows) under AppID 3183760, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The developer is Fair Play Labs and the publisher is tinyBuild.

Which platforms is SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed available on right now?

SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed launched simultaneously on Steam (Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on September 3, 2026, with full cross-play across all four platforms from day one. Per-console editions are listed on PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Nintendo eShop.

Is SpeedRunners 2 on Xbox Game Pass?

Yes. SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed is included on Xbox Game Pass from day one for both console and PC subscribers, per launch-day coverage (loovaplay). Game Pass subscribers can play the Xbox Series X|S or PC version without an additional launch purchase.

Does SpeedRunners 2 support crossplay?

Yes. SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed supports full cross-play across all four launch platforms from day one: Steam (Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Launch-day coverage (loovaplay) explicitly states "Full cross-play across all four platforms from day one".

How many characters are in SpeedRunners 2?

SpeedRunners 2 launches with twelve playable characters. Per-character exact ability stat numbers beyond the Steam store page description are Not announced.

Who are the named SpeedRunners 2 Story campaign characters?

The Story campaign set in New Rush City stars Moonraker with hero crew Falcon, Dart, Hothead, and Cosmonaut Comrade, racing against the villain crew anchored by Unic and SpeedRunner. The names come from the Speed Blog: Story Campaign, Boss Fights, and Other Teasers on changelog.gg.

What mission types are in the SpeedRunners 2 Story campaign?

The Story campaign runs across five mission types: Classic races, Lap Races, Skyfall Rush, Boss Battles, and Escape Missions. Boss Battles use the Five Movers mechanic, a Psychonauts-inspired movement-state design.

How do Boss Battles work in SpeedRunners 2?

Boss Battles are a Story campaign mission type where bosses shift through five movement states (the Five Movers mechanic), a Psychonauts-inspired design pattern. The Speed Blog and loovaplay launch coverage both call out boss battles as a marquee single-player addition addressing the original's missing solo content.

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 items are in SpeedRunners 2?

SpeedRunners 2 ships with fireballs, freeze rays, golden hooks, blasters, and portable teleporters, layered on the movement foundation. Per-item cooldowns, drop rates, and rank restrictions are Not announced.

How much does SpeedRunners 2 cost on Steam?

The Steam introductory base price is $9.99 with a 10% launch discount that brings the launch total to $8.99 through September 17, 2026. Separate per-console editions are available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with day-one Xbox Game Pass for console and PC subscribers.

How is SpeedRunners 2 being received so far?

Launch-week Steam user reviews were Mixed, with 57% of 363 reviews positive.

SpeedRunners 2 release date and supported platformsSpeedRunners 2 launched simultaneously on September 3, 2026 across Steam (Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with day-one Xbox Game Pass and full cross-play across all four platforms.SpeedRunners 2 crossplay and online multiplayerSpeedRunners 2 launches with full cross-play across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on day one, alongside 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, named Story campaign heroes and villains (Moonraker, Falcon, Dart, Hothead, Cosmonaut Comrade, Unic, SpeedRunner), 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 Story campaign: heroes, mission types, and Boss BattlesSpeedRunners 2 Story campaign is set in New Rush City with Moonraker and the hero crew (Falcon, Dart, Hothead, Cosmonaut Comrade) racing against the villain crew (Unic, SpeedRunner). The campaign runs across five mission types (Classic, Lap Race, Skyfall Rush, Boss Battle, Escape Missions), uses an act-based replay loop, and powers Boss Battles with the Five Movers mechanic inspired by Psychonauts-style boss design.SpeedRunners 2 controls and movement tricksSpeedRunners 2 supports keyboard and controller play with the grappling hook as the central movement signature, layered with speed boosters, shortcuts, traps, and split-screen PvP/co-op on one keyboard.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 price, editions, and bundlesSpeedRunners 2 lists an introductory $9.99 Steam base price with a 10% launch discount to $8.99 running through September 17, separate per-console editions on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, day-one Xbox Game Pass, a soundtrack DLC, and multiple bundles.SpeedRunners 2 launch reviews and player reactionsSpeedRunners 2 launch-week Steam user reviews were Mixed at 57% of 363 reviews positive as of 2026-09-08. The Steam Community hub discussion and the developer/publisher announcement hub carry press coverage.