Racing game Faaast Penguin announced for Switch

Faaast Penguin is making its way to Switch, Historia announced today. A release is planned for this September.

Faaast Penguin is a free-to-play chaotic multiplayer racing game with cross-platform play as well as support for local and online multiplayer. You’ll compete in a battle royale race against 50 flightless, feathered friends in a downhill belly-slide to the finish line.

Further details are included in the following overview:

Roll, slide and glide from summit to finish line in a reckless downhill race solo, alongside up to four friends in online multiplayer, or in a battle royale against forty fearless penguin pals. Knock competitors off-course, zoom across speed boosts, scoop up items, and take risky shortcuts while jockeying for first place in a fast-paced battle race.

Pump up the momentum across island resorts, desert pyramids, lush forests, and much more with 16 tracks available at launch and more to come afterwards. Deftly maneuver to reach the finish line and survive the cut, staving off elimination after every round. Winners can hop aboard a ride to the next race, but losers get left behind to try their luck by starting a new race at the summit.

Careen towards Sardine Cans to increase speed, and collect 10 cans to fuel up an impervious, high-speed Ultimate Ride boost on a rocket. Ram into rivals to bump birds skyward to give enemies a brief taste of flight while slowing their momentum.

Collect the most points at the end of 4 races to achieve victory! Customize outfits, Rides, Ultimate Rides, and emotes to stand out! Some outfits even change based on gameplay. Since performance is not affected, why not enjoy vacation in style? Return for each additional season and enjoy new themes and added courses!

Producer and designer Shun Sasaki said of the upcoming title: “Faaast Penguin was designed to be an exhilarating experience for all ages, as if you were on an activity tour of a resort the moment you launch the game. In the races, you can attack your rivals to fly into the sky and gain advantages, which we believe is a gaming experience that has never been seen before. We hope you will experience the thrill of taking shortcuts by successfully launching a series of attacks!”

Watch a trailer for Faaast Penguin below.

Official Trailer

An open beta will be held between September 7 and September 8. Access the official site here for more information.