Faaast Penguin launches September 20 for PS5 and PC, later for Xbox Series and Switch
10,693 players participated in the open beta test.
Free-to-play multiplayer racing game Faaast Penguin will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 19 at 9:00 p.m. PT / September 20 at 12:00 a.m. ET, followed by Switch and Xbox Series at a later date, developer historia announced.
historia also published a feedback report for the open beta test that ran from September 7 to 10. According to the report, a total of 10,693 players participated in the test, and about 90 percent said they want to play Faaast Penguin again.
Here is an overview of the game, via historia:
About
You’ve never been on a vacation like this—
Heading for an extravagant dinner, penguins collide in a knockout race. TAKEOFF!
Race at All Kinds of Resorts From All Over the World!
From high-speed water slides and desert pyramids to exploring massive waterfalls in the jungle, or even up in the clouds—you are invited to take a 10-minute tour of up to four courses from a variety of options.
Penguins are obsessed with these amazing and chaotic races!
Key Features
- Intuitive and Exciting Action – Become a boost master by attacking opponents! Skid past your rivals via shortcuts! Hunt Sardine Cans and turn the tide with the Ultimate Ride! The race has begun! Get hyped in chaotic races filled with challenging rivals and obstacles!
- Survive the Party in This Knockout Action Race! – The four resort activities are elimination-style races to knock others out of the party! The top points earner is our winner—time to grab your win and maybe a mackerel on the way out!
- You Have a Bit of Time to Spare. What Will You Do? I’ll Be on Vacation With Friends! – Play alone? Dive in with friends? Or huddle a big group for a party? In Faaast Penguin, you can enjoy any situation. Solo play, up to four-penguin party play, and custom matches for up to 40 penguins. With cross-platform compatibility, anyone can splash their way in!
- Abundant Penguin Customization – Customize your outfits, Rides, Ultimate Rides, and emotes to stand out! Some outfits even change based on your gameplay. Since performance isn’t affected, why not enjoy your vacation in style.
- Oh, Yeah. the Penguins Are Actually Tobogganing on Rides – Courses and skins are scheduled to be continually added each season! Experience thrilling and chaotic knockout action racing and join the penguin vacation!
Read more about the game here.