Nex, the company behind Nex Playground, have added Freefall Racers to its Play Pass catalogue. Originally developed by Smoking Gun Interactive for the Xbox Kinect in 2013, the game is making a generational comeback over a decade later, revamped and optimized for its new home on Nex Playground.
In Freefall Racers, players suit up as adventurous flying squirrels, racing through colorful skies, weaving through obstacles, soaring around tight turns, and chasing victory across imaginative courses. Using motion-based technology on Nex Playground, players can lean, dodge, and steer through each race seamlessly, transforming movement into fast-paced competition that gets the whole family off the couch and into the action.
The Nex Playground version builds on the original experience with gameplay enhancements designed specifically for today’s families, including:
- Full-body flying gameplay that lets players control their character using natural body movement
- Eight colorful race tracks spanning vibrant environments with unique obstacles and challenges
- Single-player and local two-player modes for solo adventures or head-to-head family competition
- Flight Assist for smoother, more approachable controls optimized for Nex Playground
- Flight School, a new tutorial that helps players quickly master flying mechanics
- Cup Collection mode featuring multiple championship cups to conquer
- XP progression system that unlocks new characters, tracks and cups as players advance
“Some games may be ahead of their time,” said David Lee, CEO and co-founder of Nex, in a press release. “Freefall Racers has always had an incredibly fun core concept, and using motion technology on Nex Playground finally allows that vision to shine for families. It’s a perfect example of how great gameplay can find new life on the right platform with the right audience, and we’re excited to welcome it to Nex Playground.”
“We are thrilled to bring Freefall Racers to Nex Playground! We can’t wait for families to meet our zany flying squirrel crew and start soaring down unique landscapes,” said Jacob Barrows, studio head of Smoking Gun Interactive, in the same press release. “With three distinct speed classes and many tracks, cups, and characters to unlock, there is a perfect experience for every racer, whether you’re just starting out or aiming for gold in every race. Freefall Racers will be flying onto your Nex Playground on July 22nd!”
Players can try the new version of the game exclusively on Nex Playground through Play Pass, the content subscription service that unlocks the full catalogue of games and experiences on Nex Playground.