Star Wars: Galactic Racer takes players into the underground Galactic League

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Star Wars: Galactic Racer officially launches on October 6, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The racing game is set in the lawless Outer Rim of the Star Wars universe, where speed is more than a thrill—it is a path to money, fame, and power.

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™ (Image source: Steam)
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™ (Image source: Steam)

The setting: as the Empire falls, racing takes over

The story takes place after the Empire loses control of the galaxy. While the New Republic struggles to rebuild order, gambling, entertainment, and the pursuit of glory fuel a thriving underworld.

Out of this chaos emerges the Galactic League, an unsanctioned racing circuit where underground organizations sponsor racers, fortunes can be won or lost in seconds, and only those willing to take risks can survive. The game emphasizes that there is no Force or prophecy here—only skill, strategy, and the determination to rise above the rest.

The underground Galactic League racing circuit (Image source: Steam)
The underground Galactic League racing circuit (Image source: Steam)

Gameplay: high-stakes racing

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is presented as a fresh take on the racing genre, featuring a race-by-race structure where every decision can come at a significant cost. Players can crash into, knock away, and take down rivals across a variety of tracks. The greater the risk, the greater the reward.

The game features several types of vehicles to drive:

  • Landspeeder: A balanced ground racer that combines speed with handling.
  • Speeder bike: A high-speed bike that offers excellent maneuverability but requires precise control through corners.
  • Skim speeder: A terrain-skimming vehicle designed to handle a wide range of surfaces.
  • Podracer: The legendary twin-engine racing craft, capable of blistering speeds but notoriously difficult to control.

These vehicles are classified as repulsorcraft, using repulsor technology to hover above the ground. Each type has its own physics and handling characteristics. Players can also customize their vehicles to reflect their personal style and gain an edge in competition.

Customize your vehicle. (Image source: Steam)
Customize your vehicle. (Image source: Steam)

The protagonist and game modes

Players take on the role of Shade, a lone racer pursuing both revenge and glory. The game offers two main ways to play:

  • A story-driven solo campaign featuring constantly shifting alliances.
  • Strategic PvP matches, where a player's reputation follows them from race to race.

Players will face bitter rivals and overcome increasingly difficult challenges. Every choice affects the path ahead and their standing in the Galactic League.