The original creators behind Speedrunners, Casper & Gert-Jan, have announced Sprint City which is being developed by Second Stage Games. Sprint City looks very much like a successor to Speedrunners, though there is also a Speedrunners 2 in development by Fair Play Labs. It seems 2026 will be the year of sprinting for games.
Co-Owner & Game Designer at Second Stage Studio, Casper van Est, said “With Sprint City, we wanted to focus on what we love most in games and what we’re best at, which is pure movement. It’s a shared world multiplayer experience built around how good it can feel just to move around, so we worked really hard on a satisfying game feel and a visual style that never gets in the way of that.”
In Sprint City, up to eight players can race against each other or free roam across different courses in the city, using wall runs and grapples to keep momentum going. Additionally, anyone who owns Sprint City will be able to invite friends in to play the game, even if they themselves do not own it. In multiplayer there will be leaderboards to climb as you aim to become the best sprinter in Sprint City.
Currently, there is no confirmed release date for Sprint City, but it is due to enter Steam Early Access in 2026.
Source: Press Release
Exciting news about Sprint City! It’s great to see the original creators of Speedrunners back with a new project. Looking forward to seeing what innovative gameplay they bring this time!
new project. I’m curious to see how they’ll incorporate new mechanics into Sprint City. The blend of speed and strategy that made Speedrunners so enjoyable could really elevate this new game!