Turbo Kid News

A lot of you are new here, so we’d like to say: welcome to the wasteland! Thanks so much for the support! We’re beyond thrilled with all the attention our game has been getting!

In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, you know it’s been a big one! We finally announced the release date for Turbo Kid: April 10th!



We also released a new trailer which we humbly think is super rad and got showcased during IGN Fan Fest. Feast your eyes on that thumbnail before you press play, it's our new banner, just in case you missed it...

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[h2]Join the Fun![/h2]
Here are just a few videos and streams featuring Turbo Kid since we announced the release date:

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Arex's stream of our new demo

BabyMobbie's stream of our new demo

From Brazil, the amazing TocaDosCoelhos' stream (in Portugese).

And finally, from our own neck of the woods EpicJoystick (in Quebec French).

[h2]Find Cuteness in the Wasteland[/h2]
Not everyone and everything is out to kill you in the post-apocalyptic wasteland. Apparently, cats have survived and, if you play your cards right, some of them might even let you pet them!

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That’s it for this week! See you again soon as we get closer to the release!

Be sure to keep up with everything Turbo Kid by following us on our socials.

Hey, Wastelanders!

Just a quick update to remind you that we've launched our NEW DEMO today!



We've been working like crazy on the game and we really think it shows! In this version, you'll get polished art, enhanced gameplay, new zones to explore, new NPCs to interact with... basically, a much better representation of what the full game will look like.

Be sure to stay tuned here and on our socials for more news!

Have fun!

Whaaaat's up Wastelanders!

We know you've been itching for some Turbo Kid gameplay and you better strap your brain buckets on because we've got some exciting things to share with you today! 🤘


Turbo Kid's new trailer was just showcased exclusively on IGN Fan Fest 2024! We're thrilled (and a little jittery!) for the opportunity to show off the game to such a big audience. Check out the event featuring our rad new trailer below!

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And for those of you who are a bit more bloodthirsty, here's the RedBand trailer with more gore:

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We can't wait for more and more people to join our awesome community and give us feedback for the ... 🥁 drumroll! 🥁



It's almost here! This Friday, you can finally play a brand new Turbo Kid demo! 🚲 It's jampacked with updated art, level design, NPCs, and of course, incredible music from Le Matos, the very same composer that rocked the music in the movie! Download the demo on February 23 for a fresh glimpse into the gritty wasteland and to freshen up your biking skills!

Check it out right here on our Steam page this Friday!

We would love to hear your feedback on the demo once you've had a chance to play it, so be sure to hop on our Discord server and let us know what you think.


This is it, kids. We're in the final stretch! We're happy to announce the release date of Turbo Kid officially! The game will launch on Steam for PC everywhere in the world.

[h3]🚀 April 10th 2024! 🚀[/h3]

As for the Switch release, we are still hard at work to make the best port possible and we should release it shortly after the Steam launch. We'll be sure to update you as soon as we have a release date.

It's been such an exciting time developing this game! Turbo Kid is a cult classic movie we absolutely love. We wanted to take all the time we needed to make a game that not only lives up to the standards of the movie's following but also an all-around rad Metroidvania anyone can enjoy!

The Wasteland will be filled to the brim with life and things for you to discover; NPCs, biomes, landmarks, enemies, boss fights, challenges, collectibles, secrets.. so many secrets.. and much more!



We're eternally grateful for your support throughout the development and we can't wait for you to play the full game. But until then, be sure to enjoy the new demo, we think you'll love it!

Until next time, stay rad.

What’s good wastelanders?!

This week, we take a quick look at the in-game Turbo Kid comic book by Jeik Dion and we give a shout-out to our marketing partners at 1minus1.

[h2]A Comic Book to Complete the Story [/h2]



While scavenging the Wasteland, you will gather scraps, weapons, and power-ups, but if you keep your eyes peeled, you’ll also find pieces of memorabilia that will enrich the lore of Turbo Kid. One such keepsake is the infamous Turbo Kid comic book, written and illustrated by Quebec cartoonist, author, designer, colorist, screenwriter, and our friend, Jeik Dion.

Over 20 pages have been scattered throughout the vast wasteland! Here’s one of them, picturing Jeik himself as part of the adventure. Find them all to complete the story



[h2]Self-Publishing = New Friends![/h2]



As many of you know, we are self-publishing Turbo Kid. As daunting as it may seem, it also means that we have more control over how we market the game. That being said, as we got closer and closer to the release of the game, we started needing help with our marketing efforts. Thankfully, the awesome people at 1minus1 swooped in and made a real difference in our marketing and promotion efforts to ensure Turbo Kid is a success!



Once again, be sure to follow us on socials to get the latest Turbo Kid news! See you soon!

This week, we'll take a look back at the film that sparked the whole thing and see how it influenced the production of the game.

[h2]Nine Years Ago...[/h2]

On January 26th 2015, nine years ago to the day, the public feasted their eyes on Turbo Kid for the first time as the film premiered at the Sundance film festival in Park City, Utah.



The film went on to win multiple awards at the Saturn Awards, SXSW Film Festival, Sitges, Fantasia and FANCINE to name a few.

Reviewers were impressed, calling the film:

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“A pitch-perfect pastiche that never mocks its inspirations, the picture is silly fun to warm the hearts of aging fanboys and delight hipsters who weren’t yet born the first time Mel Gibson donned Max’s leathers.”
- John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter

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“Perhaps the most colorful film ever made with a postapocalyptic setting, Turbo Kid is a loud, energetic homage to Eighties kitsch.”
- Laura Kern Film Comment Magazine

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“A ferociously fun throwback to a time when B-movies went way over-the-top without a single care.”
- JimmyO, JoBlo's Movie Network

For fans of the film, this is the essence we’re aiming to keep in the game. We’ve been working with the team behind the film to make sure that their vision of the lore, tone, and humor are respected.

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Adding to your immersion, iconic scenes from the film will be revisited in dreamy in-game flashbacks, giving more context to the characters' emotions and motivations.



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What's the comic book the Kid's talking about? Find out in two weeks when we dive into the world of in-game collectibles.

Mathieu Fecteau – Producer at Outerminds