Nintendo Switch fans have been treated to more good news, as the blockbuster game releases just keep on coming.

Playtonic Games has announced plans to release 3D platform game Yooka-Laylee in 2017.

The Super Mario Odyssey rival has been given a December 14 release date on Nintendo Switch.

And to ensure you receive the game the second it launches, you can pre-order from the eShop on December 7.

Even better news is that the Nintendo Switch edition comes with a host of tweaks and upgrades.

This includes single Joy-Con play in multiplayer, new camera options and control schemes.

You can take a closer look at Yooka-Laylee on Nintendo Switch in the gallery below...