Halfbrick Studios, renowned pioneers in early mobile gaming, are set to delight fans once again with the upcoming release of Jetpack Joyride Racing on mobile devices this June. Best known for their iconic endless runner, Jetpack Joyride, which many of us fondly remember playing on demo iPads at Apple stores, Halfbrick is now expanding their beloved franchise into the kart racing genre.
Jetpack Joyride Racing is scheduled to launch on June 20th, offering players the chance to race as protagonist Barry Steakfries and other iconic Halfbrick characters in themed karts. The game promises to blend the casual, pick-up-and-play appeal of mobile gaming with deeper mechanical complexity, catering to both casual and hardcore kart racing enthusiasts.
For those eager to get a head start, Halfbrick Studios has opened signups for a closed beta. You can pre-register and join the beta through the official Halfbrick Studios Discord server. This is your chance to experience Jetpack Joyride Racing before its official release and provide valuable feedback to the developers.
While the transition from jetpacks to karts might raise an eyebrow—after all, couldn't we still drift corners with jetpacks and be contained by barriers?—this new direction promises to bring a fresh and exciting twist to the franchise. Jetpack Joyride Racing is poised to be a fun and intriguing addition to the series that has been a cornerstone of mobile gaming for years.
Keep an eye on Halfbrick Plus, the studio's subscription gaming service, for more exciting releases. And if you're looking to satisfy your racing cravings in the meantime, be sure to explore our curated list of the top 10 best endless runners available on iOS and Android.