Star Wars: Galactic Racers finally has a release date and a new trailer, check it out.
If you’re excited to be pod racing again, we have good news! Galactic Racer, the new Star Wars racing game from Fuse Games (Ex Burnout and Need For Speed devs), will release on October 6th.
Perhaps the reveal was set for Star Wars Day, May 4th, but early leaks already hit the internet last week. This new announcement essentially just confirms the date, and we can’t wait.
For those wondering, the game takes place shortly after the fall of the Empire. An unsanctioned racing circuit is taking place along the Outer Rim, and here the main character, Shade, is looking to make a name for themself. There will be three different racing typed, including pod racing!
If you pre-order today you will get a special delivery of vehicles on release day, and a player background for online play where you can race up to 11 people. A deluxe edition is also available which includes 3 additional bonus vehicles, and several arcade races designed around them. A deluxe upgrade will be available for standard editions.
Check out the trailer:
There will also be a $160 collectors edition for physical buyers which includes a model figured of Kor Sarun: Darc X landspeeder. This edition also includes everything in the deluxe edition, but will include a physical version of the digital artbook. You will also get a steelbook, pilot badges, and special packaging for the game.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer invites race fans to join the Galactic League, an unsanctioned racing circuit born in the lawless Outer Rim of the Star Wars galaxy. Step into the cockpit as mysterious pilot Shade in a thrilling singleplayer campaign where alliances will be forged, rivalries reignited, and old grudges will be settled. Experiment with your build strategies across three distinct styles of repulsorcraft to create your ultimate vehicle. Get behind the controls of podracers and put your skills to the test in this iconic vehicle class. Take your talents online in exciting multiplayer races to prove yourself as an elite racing pilot. No Force. No prophecy. Just skill, strategy, and the will to rise.
All pre-orders of Star Wars: Galactic Racer will include a free bonus livery which can be used with your landspeeders, speeder bikes, or skim speeders, with a unique color for the livery depending on your pre-order platform. Additionally, all pre-orders will come with a free Player Banner background for use in multiplayer modes.
The Deluxe Edition of Star Wars: Galactic Racer comes with three bonus vehicles – the Kor Sarun: Darc X landspeeder, Kor Sarun: Ciza T speeder bike, and Kor Sarun: Rak S skim speeder – alongside three deluxe Arcade events designed to test your skills with these powerful repulsorcraft, as well as the Deluxe Livery Pack with unique designs for all of your vehicles. In addition, pilots will have access to the Deluxe Player Banner Pack, with a new Insignia and Background for you to show your style in multiplayer modes, and a Digital Art Book containing never-before-seen artwork of the characters, locations, and vehicles of Star Wars: Galactic Racer. The Deluxe Edition is available at an SRP of $79.99/£64.99/€79.99. A Deluxe Edition Upgrade will be made available at launch.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 6, 2026.
