Overview

• The Gamescom special announcement confirmed a September 4, 2025 launch on Switch and Switch 2, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and PC, with day‑one availability on Xbox Game Pass.
• Players control Hornet in a new kingdom, Pharloom, facing over 200 enemies and more than 40 bosses, with fresh abilities such as a glide.
• A new trailer showcased expanded combat, traversal, and areas, signaling the end of years of speculation about the sequel’s timing.
• A public demo at Gamescom produced broadly positive hands‑on previews noting refined feel, tougher platforming, and faithful evolution of the original.
• Co‑founders Ari Gibson and William Pellen said development was never stuck, citing small team size and growing ambitions, and they hinted at post‑launch content plans.