Sony has today officially announced plans to release LittleBigPlanet Karting for the PlayStation 3 later this year.

Set in the LBP universe, LBP Karting will give players the ability to share, create and play in a competitive and co-op karting 3D adventure.

In the game, Sackboy returns to try and save the Craftworld universe in objective-based missions, boss battles, mini-games and more.

Of course as with previous games, LittleBigPlanet Karting will come with an expansive level editor tool to design their own karts, tracks, weapons and environments, all share-able via the PlayStation Network.

“Since the launch of LittleBigPlanet, our community has provided incredible support, which can be seen in the more than six million levels and games that have been created and shared online through PlayStation Network, a truly wonderful accomplishment,” said Guy Longworth, Senior Vice President, PlayStation Brand Marketing, SCEA. “Now, we’re thrilled to bring PlayStation 3 owners the next Play, Create, Share experience, LittleBigPlanet Karting, a brand new competitive karting adventure that is sure to move this genre forward, providing endless entertainment for fans and newcomers, while resonating with every member of the family, young and old.”