Stampede: Racing Royale – How Sumo Digital Built a 60-Player Kart Racer  

Overview

  • Stampede: Racing Royale (Game Preview) is now accessible on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.
  • The developers have taken player feedback into consideration to ensure a balanced and rewarding 60-player racing experience.
  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can claim a Starter Pack through Game Pass Perks.

Get ready for a thrilling ride with Stampede: Racing Royale (Game Preview), now available on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC through Xbox Game Preview. Let’s take a closer look at our free-to-play kart racing game and see what makes it stand out.

Imagine combining the excitement of kart racing games with the intensity of battle royales, sprinkled with some stardust, and you’ll get the exhilarating Stampede: Racing Royale! Compete on a global scale as 60 drivers battle it out to become champion in races, battles, and more.

A standout feature of our game is the simultaneous start of 60 karts in a Stampede event, a unique challenge that required extensive networking and coding expertise to pull off. The team dedicated nearly three years to perfecting the concept of 60-player racing, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all players.

From track design to kart behavior, our team has continuously refined the game based on feedback from the community. Insights gathered from players have been instrumental in striking a balance between control and chaos, speed and skill, resulting in a rewarding 60-player racing experience. For instance, initial feedback highlighted the chaotic nature of race starts, prompting us to make karts intangible for a few seconds to ease players into the action.

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The collaboration with our community is an ongoing process, with the launch into Xbox Game Preview marking the beginning of “Season 0” for Stampede: Racing Royale. Expect a wealth of content, diverse gameplay options, and exciting discoveries as we listen to your feedback and shape future updates. Connect with us on Discord and take part in surveys to help shape the game’s evolution.

Exclusive to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, a Starter Pack is up for grabs through Game Pass Perks! This pack includes an exclusive kart skin, a nostalgic avatar, and in-game Coins. Head to the Game Pass Perks section to claim your rewards.

Gear up in your best racing attire, roll those cheese wheels, and join the action in Stampede: Racing Royale (Game Preview)!

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This game is a work in progress. It may or may not change over time or release as a final product. Purchase only if you are comfortable with the current state of the unfinished game.

Welcome to Stampede: Racing Royale – the wildest racing event in existence. Step on the gas in thrilling kart racing and battle events, with 60 participants all competing simultaneously. Harness your skills and a huge range of power-ups to steer your way to the front of the herd across in classic circuit racing, or fight the crowd head-on to score the most points in arena-based battles.

RACING ROYALE

Stampede: Racing Royale pits 60 players against one another across three-round eliminator events, culminating in a high-stakes finale to crown the winner. Rounds include Stampede Races, which offer classic karting action on outrageously inventive circuits against up to 59 other opponents, and Stampede Battles, where competitors are locked in power-up laden arenas to fight their way to victory.

COLLECT & CUSTOMISE

Keep racing to unlock new vehicles and endless customization options. Find your favorite kart and make it your own with custom paints and stickers. Dress your character in the finest threads to make sure you and your wheels really stand apart from the herd.

LIVE 24/7

There’s always something to be part of in the world of Stampede. Seasons, Events, Challenges, and much more mean the ways you can race are constantly changing, with new rewards always up for grabs.

RACE WITH FRIENDS

Start or join a party to experience the chaotic action of Stampede: Racing Royale with friends and family.