HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate Launches in Early 2027 for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 1 day ago / 926 Views
Publisher Acclaim and developer Wabisabi Games announced the extreme snowboarding game, HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate, will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in early 2027.
"Having HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate featured in the Nintendo Indie World Showcase is a dream come true for our team," said Wabisabi Games CEO and co-founder Anwar Noriega. "Growing up, the ‘Nintendo Seal of Quality’ meant a game was special, polished, and worth your time. To us, being included in an Indie World Showcase feels like the modern-day equivalent of that iconic badge. We can’t wait for players to get their hands on it!"
View the console reveal trailer below:
Read details on the game below:
HYPERYuki: Snowboard Syndicate, from Wabisabi Games (RKGK / Rakugaki), is a high-speed, trick-fueled snowboarding bonanza wrapped in a slick, retro-futurist Y2K aesthetic. Inspired by 90s legends like Cool Boarders and SSX, you’ll shred through eight over-the-top courses packed with chances to pull off jaw-dropping tricks—all set to an electrifying soundtrack featuring YMCK, Trasto NueveVidas, and more.
Key Features
- Three game modes:
- Challenge – HYPERYuki’s main game mode, where players must complete certain challenges in each level in order to progress.
- Race – Race against players or NPCs across each track
- Chill – Enjoy a calm experience, hanging around the tracks, enjoying the view, with an endless mode.
- Take to the slopes and turn your best friends into sworn rivals in couch and online multiplayer.
- Climb to the top of the multiplayer mountain with online leaderboards.
- Four playable characters at launch, with 8 more unlocked through game progression.
- Customize your racer with a wealth of unlockable snowboard designs, jackets, boots, and headgear.
- An energetic soundtrack featuring music from Legendary Japanese Chiptune Band YMCK, Mexican electronic musician Trasto NueveVidas, and Tekken and Ace Combat Series composer Yusuke Yamauchi.
- Master eight challenging courses, each teeming with rails, ramps, and more to take advantage of as you bomb your way to the finish line.
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