Stampede: Racing Royale sets off on first Steam Playtest from 27 July

Leamington Spa, UK – 18 July 2023: It's time for a warm-up lap of the world's wildest race! Stampede: #racing Royale, the 60-player battle royale racer from developer Sumo Leamington and publisher #secretmode, is revving up for its first Steam Playtest on 27-31 July.

Registered players will get the chance to jump into the fast-paced, chaotic races and battles of Stampede: #racing Royale for the first time. Eight race maps and one battle arena will be available for players to test out, with over 50 customisation options on offer to stand out from the rest of the herd. More tracks, arenas, and customisation options are currently in development.

Stampede: #racing Royale is designed to evolve and grow around its community, and so this Playtest will contain early work-in-progress content. All players will receive a feedback form during the Playtest to provide their thoughts and suggestions, and highlight any bugs found in this early version of the game. As data is reset between each Playtest, progression and unlocked items will not carry over to future Playtests or Early Access.

Stampede: #racing Royale's first Playtest will take place on Steam on 27-31 July, with a Steam Early Access release due later in 2023.

About Stampede: #racing Royale
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 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 customisation options. Find your favourite 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 #stampederacingroyale with friends and family.