Toy Story Racer is officially returning to modern gaming platforms as part of Digital Eclipse and Atari's upcoming compilation, Toy Story: Retro Roundup! Players who grew up with the 2001 kart racer or discovered it later will be able to play both its console and handheld iterations on modern hardware, complete with modern quality-of-life updates, display adjustments, and archival extras.
Included Versions of Toy Story Racer
In Toy Story: Retro Roundup!, Toy Story Racer is represented by two specific historical builds:
- PlayStation 1 Version (2001): The full 3D kart racing release, featuring classic Toy Story characters (including playable options like Babyface) zooming across tracks set in familiar movie locations.
- Game Boy Color Version (2001): The portable counterpart developed for handheld hardware, preserved in its original format.
The compilation as a whole contains 11 playable versions spanning five distinct classic titles: Toy Story (Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, Game Boy), Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! (PlayStation 1, Game Boy Color), Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (PlayStation 1, Game Boy Color), Toy Story Racer (PlayStation 1, Game Boy Color), and A Bug's Life (PlayStation 1, Game Boy Color).
The N64, Dreamcast, and original PC versions of the 3D titles are not part of this collection. Digital Eclipse focused primarily on the PlayStation 1 and handheld releases originally developed by Traveller's Tales (TT Games) and Tiertex Design Studios.
Modern Features and Quality-of-Life Enhancements
Digital Eclipse integrated their standard suite of emulation tools and modern convenience options across the games in the collection, directly impacting how Toy Story Racer plays today:
- Rewind Functionality: Players can hold a button to scrub gameplay backwards and immediately retry botched turns, weapon collisions, or missed hazards without restarting an entire race.
- Save States: Multiple save slots let players save and load progress at any point during gameplay.
- Rex's Cheat Codes: A dedicated toggle menu brings back vintage cheat codes—along with additional options—allowing players to unlock content, levels, or activate invincibility and unlimited lives via simple toggles.
- Render Scale Settings for PS1 Titles: For 3D PlayStation 1 releases, players can choose between original native 1x resolution to preserve jagged retro edges or crank up the internal render scale up to 4x to smooth out 3D models.
- Display Modes and Filters: The collection offers 4:3 original aspect ratios with custom borders, full screen, widescreen presentation modes, and CRT display filters (such as CRT curved).
- Practice Mode & How to Play: Interactive long-play replays allow players to watch others complete sections and take control at any chosen moment, alongside localized digital reproductions of the original instruction manuals.
Multiplayer Support for Toy Story Racer
Multiplayer availability depends on the version being played:
- Shared / Split-Screen PvP: The official Steam listing confirms split-screen PvP support for local play, reflecting the original two-player splitscreen functionality of the PS1 version.
- Steam Remote Play Together: PC players on Steam have access to Remote Play Together, allowing local split-screen races to be streamed and played with friends online over the internet.
- Native Online Lobbies: The official Steam store metadata lists Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, but does not list dedicated online multiplayer matchmaking lobbies.
Music Player and Archival Behind-the-Scenes Extras
Beyond playable titles, the collection includes dedicated preservation material:
- Music Player: Features the full soundtracks from every included game, allowing users to build custom playlists featuring original console tracks and handheld chiptune tunes.
- The Virtual Museum & Toy History: Contains design documents, vintage advertising, 3D box models, and production photos.
- Exclusive Video Featurettes: Includes over an hour of developer interviews featuring Jason Katz (Head of Story, Pixar), Luigi Priore (VP and GM, Disney & Pixar Games), Jon Burton (Founder, TT Games), and voice actor Jim Hanks.
Release Date, Pricing, and Platforms
Toy Story: Retro Roundup! is scheduled to release on October 15, 2026.
| Platform | Format | Standalone Price | Bundle Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | Digital | $25 – $29.99 | Digital standalone / Double Pack |
| PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 | Digital & Physical | $25 – $29.99 (Digital) | $39.99 Physical Double Pack |
| Nintendo Switch | Digital & Physical | $25 – $29.99 (Digital) | $39.99 Physical Double Pack |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Digital & Physical | $25 – $29.99 (Digital) | $49.99 Physical Double Pack |
| Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S | Digital Only | $25 – $29.99 (Digital) | Digital standalone / Double Pack |
Physical console copies are packaged as a Two-Pack alongside Toy Story 3 Complete Edition—an upgraded remaster of Avalanche Software's 2010 release featuring up to 4K resolution at 60 FPS, the full Toy Box mode, and the Emperor Zurg playable character. Physical editions are available for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, and PS5, while Xbox versions are digital-only.
PC System Requirements (Steam)
The minimum system requirements for running the collection on PC via Steam are:
- Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-4100 or AMD A8-6600K
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon R7 250X
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 64-bit processor/OS required; gamepad recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Toy Story Racer are included in the collection?
Toy Story: Retro Roundup! includes both the original 2001 PlayStation 1 release and the 2001 Game Boy Color handheld release.
Does Toy Story Racer have split-screen multiplayer?
Yes. The PlayStation 1 version supports local split-screen multiplayer. On PC, the Steam release also supports Steam Remote Play Together to play split-screen over an internet connection.
Can you smooth out the graphics on Toy Story Racer?
Yes. Digital Eclipse added a render scale slider in the pause menu for the PlayStation 1 games that scales the internal resolution up to 4x, alongside optional CRT filters and aspect ratio settings.
Is Toy Story Racer sold as an individual game?
No. Toy Story Racer is included as part of the five-game compilation Toy Story: Retro Roundup!, which is sold digitally as a standalone collection for $25–$29.99, or physically in a double pack with Toy Story 3 Complete Edition for $39.99 ($49.99 on Switch 2).
