Halfbrick's Jetpack Joyride Racing Spinoff Revealed

• Jetpack Joyride Racing is launching on mobile devices this June.
• Registrations for the closed beta are now available.
• Hop into karts and take control of beloved Halfbrick characters as you compete for victory.

When it comes to influential developers in the early days of mobile gaming, Halfbrick Studios certainly stands out. Many younger players fondly remember spending time at Apple stores, engrossed in Jetpack Joyride on demo iPads. It’s no surprise, then, that the game has inspired numerous spin-offs—including this new kart racing adventure!

Jetpack Joyride Racing is scheduled to release on June 20th and, as you might expect, is a kart racing spin-off based on Halfbrick Studios' hit endless runner. Players can choose from protagonist Barry Steakfries and a variety of other Halfbrick characters as they battle for supremacy in uniquely themed karts.

Halfbrick Studios has also revealed that a closed beta is open for registration, and pre-registration is now available for the wider community. If you're eager to experience Jetpack Joyride Racing before its official launch, head over to the official Halfbrick Studios Discord server to sign up.

Jetpack Joyride Racing aims to blend casual, pick-up-and-play fun with deeper mechanics to appeal to dedicated kart racing fans. One point of curiosity, however, is why these iconic characters are racing in karts rather than sticking to the jetpack theme. Wouldn't drifting around corners with jetpacks—kept on track by some kind of barrier—have been just as exciting?

That minor point aside, Jetpack Joyride Racing looks set to be an enjoyable and fresh addition to a series that has been a mobile gaming staple for years. Keep an eye on Halfbrick Plus to discover what else is in store for the studio’s subscription gaming service.

If you're in the mood for more racing action, we've got you covered. Check out our list of the top 10 endless runners on iOS and Android for our expert recommendations!