Playtonic Games has announced a release date for the Nintendo Switch version of its Banjo-Kazooie spiritual successor, Yooka-Laylee. The retro-style 3D platformer launches for Nintendo`s console on December 14.Yooka-Laylee was originally announced for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Wii U. It released on the former three platforms back in April; however, the Wii U version was canceled due to `unforeseen technical issues` and development was shifted over to Nintendo`s new console instead. Until now, Playtonic hadn`t announced a release window for the Switch version, though earlier this summer the developer teased that it hoped to share more news about that version `soon.``The Playtonic team has spent many, many months optimising Yooka-Laylee for Nintendo Switch (with technical help and support from Nintendo and Unity themselves!) and we believe we`re delivering a version Nintendo fans can be proud of,` Playtonic wrote on its website.The Switch version of Yooka-Laylee will feature a custom achievements system, as well the ability to play all eight multiplayer mini-games with a single Joy-Con. It also features all of the improvements Playtonic made to the game with Yooka-Laylee`s first big update, including a new camera system, improved controls, the option to skip through dialogue quickly, and many other adjustments.Switch owners will be able to pre-purchase Yooka-Laylee through the Nintendo Switch Eshop beginning December 7. You can read more about the title in GameSpot`s Yooka-Laylee review.
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