The time has come! We’re launching Sprint City into Early Access. After a ton of hard work, we’re happy with the foundation we’ve built, and from here on out, we want to shape Sprint City together with you.

A special thank you to everyone who has already tried out the game in a playtest and helped us get to this point!

To celebrate, you can grab the game at 20% off for the next 14 days.

https://psteamproxy.yuanyoumao.com/app/4191250/Sprint_City/We’ve also just released our Early Access launch trailer. Check it out below to get a taste of what Sprint City is all about:

If you didn’t know, some of us previously worked on SpeedRunners, and a lot of that DNA lives on in Sprint City. It’s all about speed, smooth movement, and, most importantly, having fun with your friends.

That said, we also wanted to try some new things this time around. Here’s why you should jump in:

• Super-fast 2D races with up to 7 friends + they can play with you for free!

• Time Trials with worldwide leaderboards

• Daily challenges to test your skills

• Custom challenges with shareable codes and URLs

• An open map that will expand as we build toward 1.0

• A brand-new mode: Clockout, where time is your health

• Character customization

• And we’re open to your suggestions on what to add next (join our Discord!)

We have plenty of ideas: more game modes, new areas, additional power-ups, but before locking anything in, we want to hear from you.

That’s why we’re holding off on a full roadmap for now. We’re a small team, and instead of spending time building features no one asked for, we’d rather focus on what you want most.

So play the game, let us know what you love (or don’t), and help shape the future of Sprint City.

To celebrate the launch, we’re hosting a week of challenges starting tomorrow, with some awesome prizes up for grabs.

Each day, one of our devs has created a special challenge. The player with the best score on that challenge wins a prize tied to that day. Thanks to our friends at HyperX, some days also feature HyperX Origins 2 65 keyboards as rewards.

To be eligible for prizes, please join us on Discord[discord.gg]. We need to be able to contact you!

Here’s the schedule:

On the final day, the winner will get to design their own challenge, which will be playable in Sprint City indefinitely!

If you run into any bugs or issues, please join us on Discord[discord.gg] or start a discussion in the Steam Hub. We’ll be tracking known issues and fixes in a dedicated Steam discussion.

Last time we talked about some of the powerups available in Sprint City… but not all of them.

So... let’s fix that!

Just like the other powerups, everything here can be charged up near Tesla Cubes to make them stronger and longer lasting. Let’s get into it!!

Sometimes the smartest move is just not getting hit. The Shield protects you from the chaos other Runagades throw your way.

Rockets, ice beams, pigeons, the shield blocks them ALL while it’s active.

Charge it longer and it simply lasts longer.

The Boxing Gloves are not to punch other Runagades with. Activate them and you’ll launch forward with a boost, smashing through obstacles and barriers in your path.

Charge them longer and the boost becomes stronger and lasts longer, letting you punch your way through sections of the track that would normally slow you down.

If you’re running a time trial, this is the only powerup available. Use it at the right moment and you might just climb to the top of those leaderboards!

The Jammer is by far the most disruptive. Activate it and it hacks all the other Runagades you are racing, stopping them in their tracks.

Charge it longer and the effect lasts longer, keeping your opponents locked in place while you keep moving.

It’s especially useful in sections that require precise timing. Nothing worse than lining up a perfect jump and suddenly not being able to move.

The Grappling Hook is one of the most iconic tools in the game. You can use it in two different ways:

• Aim it at another Runagade to pull them back while boosting yourself forward

• No one nearby? Fire it at the environment and pull yourself toward wherever you aimed

It’s great for catching up, dodging incoming attacks, or pulling off some creative movement.

The Grappling Hook also has three charge levels. The more you charge it, the stronger the pull becomes.
At higher levels, it will even electrocute other Runagades you hook into.

Used well, they can completely change the momentum of a race. The key is knowing when to use them and how long to charge them.

We’re excited to see the strategies you’ll come up with once you start experimenting!

Stay safe from the pigeons out there,