- An Important Update on Sprint City’s Development & Future Plans - 24 July 2026
Hey Runagades,We want to share an honest update regarding where Sprint City currently stands, the challenges we are facing, and the direction we are taking moving forward.When we launched into Early Access, our vision for Sprint City was heavily centered around an expansive open-world hub where players could seamlessly run into each other, explore together, and start races naturally. However, designing a game around a bustling open world relies heavily on having a high volume of concurrent online players. Without that critical mass, the open world structure can feel confusing, lonely, and counterintuitive, especially for solo players trying to get into the action quickly.The reality is that sales and funding have not reached the levels we had hoped for. Because of this, we’ve had to make the difficult decision to scale down our development operations. We originally hoped we’d be in a po…
- What's New in Sprint City - 6 May 2026
New Content & FeaturesNew Track: Potatopez Dash (created by our community winner)Offline Play: You can now play without an internet connectionExpanded Localization: Added support for Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Turkish, and IndonesianSteam Deck Support: On-screen keyboard now opens automatically when neededMod Support (Early): Initial groundwork for modding has been added (very early and not yet documented)Gameplay & BalanceRail Momentum: Improved momentum retention while grindingGrappling Hook:Added spam prevention for downward grapplingAdded separate input bindings for upward and downward grapplesVisual & World UpdatesImproved animations for:Race startsFinishesKnockoutsMinor environment updates in the worldRemoved the launch banner from the town squareMultiplayer & CrewImproved Spectating: Crew members can now j…
- Beta Branch Now Live! | Dev Blog #7 - 30 April 2026
Hey Runagades,We’ve started using the Steam Beta branch to test upcoming updates before they go live for everyone.If you’d like to help us out (and get an early look at what’s coming), you can opt into the beta through your Steam library by going to the game’s Properties → Betas tab.We’ll be using this branch going forward to test future updates, gather feedback, and make sure everything runs smoothly before release.First Update Now in BetaOur first major update is now available on the beta branch.This update focuses on localization, alongside a range of quality of life improvements, balance changes, and bug fixes.If you jump in, we’d especially love for you to try the game in your native language (if supported) and let us know if all letters and signs are in all the correct places.We’re planning to keep this update in beta for about a week before pushing it to the main branch.What’s Ne…
- Dev Blog #6: Ways to Play Sprint City - 16 April 2026
Hi Runagades!Sprint City has been live for over two weeks now, and we’ve already seen some absolute daredevil Runagades setting record times across all Time Trials.To help you get the most out of the game, we’re diving into all the different ways you can play Sprint City.Finding Your First ChallengeWhen you’re new to Sprint City, the first step is learning how to jump into a challenge.As you explore the city, you’ll come across kiosks. These unlock as you pass by them. Walk up, hit Enter, and you’ll be able to choose what you want to play.Playing SoloIf you’re playing solo, kiosks give you access to:Time Trials: compete for the fastest times on the leaderboardsClockout courses (solo): practice routes and optimize before racing othersWant to race real players? Open the main menu with Escape and hit Find a Match to queue up online.Daily ChallengesDaily Challenges are dev-made Time Trials…
- Sprint City from the creators of SpeedRunners arrives on Steam - 1 April 2026
Sprint City is a new Early Access release from the original creators of SpeedRunners, a shared-world competitive 2D platformer with explosive speed. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/sprint-city-from-the-creators-of-speedrunners-arrives-on-steam/
- Sprint City Early Access is OUT NOW! - 31 March 2026
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.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:About Sprint CityIf 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…
- Powerups Explained Part 2 | Dev Blog #5 - 19 March 2026
Wassup Runagades,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 avail…
- Powerups Explained Part 1 | Dev Blog #4 - 12 March 2026
Alright Runagades,Racing fast is great and all, but sometimes the real strategy is making sure the other players don’t.That’s where powerups come in. You can grab them by picking up the gacha balls around town.You may have also noticed other Runagades running past those strange blue cubes. Those are Tesla Cubes. They were originally built to power Sprint City’s electric grid by harvesting the kinetic energy of citizens constantly moving through the city.As it turns out, Runagades discovered the cubes can also be used to charge their items.In Sprint City, every powerup can be charged before you use it. Spend some time near a Tesla Cube and your item will become stronger, bigger, or just a lot more annoying for everyone else on the track.Let’s start with a few of the tools you can use to cause some trouble.Ever wanted to turn another Runagade into a popsicle mid-race?The Ice Beam lets you…
- Demo closes in 12 hours! - 2 March 2026
Hey Runagades,Just here to give you a quick heads-up: we will be taking the Sprint City demo offline in 12 hours.If you’ve been meaning to squeeze in a few more runs, chase one last leaderboard time, or settle a final friendly rivalry, now’s the moment.Tournament shoutout 🏁Congrats to our community tournament winners, and a massive thank you to everyone who competed and tuned in. Special thanks to Zeadrasil & KOSTV for helping organize the event and bringing it to live on stream. You helped make it something really special.Got feedback? If you’ve played the demo, we’d love to hear what you think. You can find the feedback survey here: https://forms.gle/ZhPUg8s5WLagGnQX8 Thank you all for playing! You will be getting more Sprint City news soon!
- Update to demo build - 25 February 2026
Here is what we changed:Updated main menu to make finding a race easierMade it easier to swing around platforms using controllerThe world map represents the playable demo areaClarification of demo borders in-world Fixed bugs e.g. glitching through barriers/walls
- Happy Steam Next Fest!! - 23 February 2026
Hey Runagades!It’s time. Steam Next Fest is live, and we couldn’t be more hyped to be part of it alongside a ton of incredible upcoming games. This is your moment to jump in and see what Sprint City is all about.Your Next Fest Mission: Daily ChallengesDuring Next Fest, we’ve added something special: a Daily Challenge tracker.If you complete the Daily Challenge every single day of the event, you’ll unlock an exclusive in-game item waiting for you when Sprint City launches in Early Access. Consider it proof you were here before the crowds hit the starting line.So yeah, no skipping leg day this week. What You Can Do in the DemoThe demo is designed to feel like a real slice of the full experience. You can jump into almost everything Sprint City has to offer:Explore a section of the shared city and start learning routesCompete in races and hone your movementPlay Daily Challenges and chase le…
- From the creators of SpeedRunners, a demo of Sprint City is live now - 19 February 2026
Coming from the original creators of the popular competitive platformer SpeedRunners, a first playable demo for Sprint City is live on Steam. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/from-the-creators-of-speedrunners-a-demo-of-sprint-city-is-live-now/
- The Sprint City Demo is OUT NOW!!!! - 18 February 2026
Hey Runagades,The wait’s over!! The Sprint City demo is live on Steam right NOW! So yeah, this is your official excuse to ping your run club, start some totally friendly rivalries, and decide who is the fastest once and for all! What you can do in the demoWe wanted this to feel like a real taste of the game, so here’s what you can jump into:Explore a section of the shared city and start learning routesPlay Clockout with your friends (time = health, panic = guaranteed)Grind Time Trials and Daily ChallengesInvite your Steam friends straight to your lobbyCreate custom challenges and share a code or send a URL so friends can join instantly, even if they don’t have the game installed yet! (We are very proud of this one).If you want the full breakdown of Clockout, local hero Gary D. Tour tells you all about it here:And if you joined the playtest and want to see what changed, check this update…
- On Your Marks! The Sprint City Demo Is Coming - 12 February 2026
Hello Runagades,Gary D. Tour here, and today I’ve got some proper big news from the city.In about a week from now, on the 18th of February, the official Sprint City demo will go live on Steam. And we’ll be participating in Steam Next Fest with it!!The streets are about to get busy.But before that, I wanted to walk you through two things:What content will be in the demoWhat improvements we’ve made after the playtestBecause a bunch of what’s in this demo? That’s thanks to all the playtesters!What’s In The Demo?We have spent the last few weeks putting together a demo that will feel alive and fun to play.Here’s what you can expect:A carefully selected section from the map for you to get a taste of the game inPlayer-created challenges, you can pick a start and a finish line in the world, and then send a URL or code to this challenge to all your friends to play!Steam friend invites, making it…
- Take your time in a Time Trial | Dev Blog #3 - 30 January 2026
Helloooo Runagades,You all know who it issss! Gary D. Tour, back with another update from the streets of Sprint City.I hope you’re all doing well. I’ve already spotted the first few of you tearing through the city this week, and honestly… watching you fly by has been incredible!!Last time, we talked about Clockout. Today, I want to tell you more about what you can do in Sprint City when you’re not racing seven other Runagades to survival.Not every race needs explosions, knockouts, or other players breathing down your neck.Sometimes, you just want to go fast.That’s where Time Trials / Practice Mode come in.Time Trials are Sprint City’s solo point-A-to-point-B races, designed for runners who want to perfect their movement and really get to know the city.You start at Point A. You finish at Point B. How you get there is entirely up to you. If you need a bit of guidance, there’s a handy rout…
- Racing against the clock | Dev Blog #2 - 16 January 2026
Hey Runagades,Gary D. Tour here again, back with another peek at life in Sprint City.Today I want to introduce you to one of the most well-known (and most nerve-wracking) game modes Sprint City has to offer: Clockout!It’s a racing mode unique to Sprint City, which mixes checkpoint time trials, with knockouts, with battle royale. I’m not kidding! So, how does Clockout work?Every Runagade starts a Clockout race with a 10-second timer.As soon as the first player completes the first lap, everyone else’s timer immediately starts counting down. When you cross the finish line, whatever time you have left on your clock is what you carry into the next lap. Lap after lap, the pressure builds. Timers get tighter. Mistakes get expensive. When a Runagade’s clock hits zero, they’re out! Simple as that.The race continues until only one runner remains.Where do you start?I can tell by the way you’re rea…
- Sprint City Early Access Coming Q1 2026! - 8 January 2026
Hey Runagades,During the New Game+ Showcase, we officially announced that Sprint City will be launching in Early Access in Q1 2026.We also premiered a new trailer during the show, which you can watch right here below. It gives a closer look at Sprint City’s movement, shared world, and competitive races in action.If you caught the show live, thanks for tuning in! If you missed it, no worries. You can watch the full showcase here:Closed Beta PlansAlongside the Early Access announcement, we’re also preparing for a closed beta.We’ve set up a dedicated channel on our Discord in preparation for this test, which we’re aiming to host later this month. While we don’t have all the details locked in just yet, we’ll be sharing more information next week.If you’d like to stay in the loop and have a chance to participate, we recommend joining our Discord and keeping an eye on the announcements there.…
- Sprint City from the creators of SpeedRunners sounds like a great spiritual successor - 7 January 2026
Sprint City has been revealed by the original creators of SpeedRunners, a new movement-focused racing platformer that looks and sounds great. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/sprint-city-from-the-creators-of-speedrunners-sounds-like-a-great-spiritual-successor/
- Building Sprint City | Dev Blog #1 - 27 December 2025
Hey Runagades,Gary D. Tour here.Today we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at some of the construction sites of Sprint City. What you’ll see below are early work-in-progress images, alongside a few shots of what these areas currently look like in-game. Think of it as a small guided tour through the city while it’s still being built.Let’s start with a look at the Plaza District.This one’s tricky. Plaza is meant to be a central, lively space. Somewhere Runagades cross paths constantly. The challenge, as I’ve learned, is finding an art style that feels alive without getting in your way when you’re moving at full speed. You don’t want to miss a jump because a billboard caught your eye.The early mock-ups show how the team experimented with shapes, colors, and depth, trying to figure out what looks good while staying readable when you’re sprinting at full speed. Below, you can see how those…
- Welcome to Sprint City! - 17 December 2025
Hey folks.Gary D. Tour here!Longtime Runagade enthusiast, and your go-to for everything you need to know about Sprint City.Now LISTEN!Before I say ANYTHING ELSE, you need to watch this trailer. Yes, right now. Yes, with sound. Yes, full screen.I’ve been following the scene for years, and today I’m super excited to get to share something groundbreaking: Sprint City is officially announced, and it’s coming to Early Access in 2026. Okay. Are you breathing? Do you feel that tingling in your legs? Congratulations!! That’s your sprint gene activating! Now, what is Sprint City, you ask? Sprint City is a competitive 2D platformer set in a solarpunk metropolis where wheels never caught on, but momentum absolutely did. People here grew up mastering movement itself; the rooftops, the rails, even the alleys are built with that in mind. Everything you see in the city is shaped to keep a run going or…
