Co-Op Racing Game Fling to the Finish Announces Console Release Date [EXCLUSIVE]

On September 4, the “madcap cooperative racing game” Fling to the Finish, jointly developed by Splitside Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment, is set to release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Game Rant has shared a fresh sneak peek at an exciting new trailer that previews the side-splitting chaos you can expect from this colorful, perilous racing game.

In 2021, the game Fling to the Finish was introduced as an early access version, and it officially hit Steam in 2024. Players work together in local or online co-op to control their connected characters, navigating through whimsical obstacles and vibrant settings to reach the finish line first. The game has received “Very Positive” reviews on Steam and is praised by fans as a mix of popular games like Mario Kart Double Dash and Chained Together. Now, after much anticipation, Fling to the Finish is ready to take off and make its grand console entrance.

Fling to the Finish Console Release Date Trailer and Gameplay Details

  • September 4, 2025

The exciting game titled Fling to the Finish is set to arrive on Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms starting September 4. Pre-ordering the game ahead of its release will grant console gamers a 25% discount as a pre-order bonus. The console adaptation of Fling to the Finish includes various new game modes, plus an array of cosmetic upgrades such as character skins and stickers, along with additional unique abilities that have been perfected from the PC early access phase.

Fling to the Finish can be played solo, or for those who prefer cooperative play, there’s the option to race in multiplayer modes online, locally on split-screen, and crossplay between PC and consoles. A special “share a controller” version will also be available for local co-op mode, offering a thrilling couch co-op gaming experience as two players share one gamepad.

In the game titled “Fling to the Finish“, players have 12 distinct characters at their disposal, each armed with unique weapons such as plungers, sinking weights, and malicious lasers for a balanced play experience. Each level showcases a unique theme and design, ranging from amusing parks floating in the sky to colossal casinos, as well as perilous asteroid fields inhabited by wriggling worms. The challenges within each level compel players to use their characters’ tether creatively, thereby offering dedicated racers the chance to master a suitable technique to conquer the ever-changing hurdles. Much like many games that utilize physics-based mechanics, the gameplay in “Fling to the Finish” offers a mix of frustration and satisfaction, giving it a humorous allure that sets it apart from other contenders.

Fans of racing games with distinct gameplay have long awaited something fresh, and the comedic style and tough challenges in Fling to the Finish seem set to provide an engaging new choice for enthusiasts of local co-op. Pre-orders for the console version of Fling to the Finish begin on August 28, with its official release slated for September 4 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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2025-08-27 16:28