One of the upcoming Star Wars games we’re most excited for is from Fuse Games, comprised of former Criterion developers of Burnout and Need for Speed fame, and as such, we’ve got everything you need to know about the Star Wars: Galactic Racer release date, pre-orders and what to expect.
Arguably, Podracing was one of the more enjoyable aspects of the Star Wars prequels, and many will no doubt look back fondly on Star Wars Episode 1: Racer from 1999, which Star Wars: Galactic Racer is something of a spiritual successor to.
But, as alluded to, there are some serious racing game chops at Fuse Games, and Star Wars: Galactic Racer also looks to share a lot of DNA with Burnout and even Motorstorm.
Certainly, this Star Wars game has a lot going for it, so let’s crack on to find out all there is to know about it!
When is the Star Wars: Galactic Racer release date?
Star Wars: Galactic Racer will release 6 October 2026.
This was confirmed by developers Fuse Games in a trailer, which also announced pre-orders, and came just a few days ahead of Star Wars Day, which is 4 May (May the Fourth be with you).
Star Wars: Galactic Racer will be available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Can I pre-order Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Yes, Star Wars: Galactic Racer is available for pre-order.
There are three editions of Star Wars: Galactic Racer to choose from: the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition and Collector’s Edition.
Currently, there is no word on early access, but we might get more details about that closer to launch. But, as for what’s included in each edition of the game, you can check it out just below.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer pre-order bonuses
If you pre-order Star Wars: Galactic Racer, you will receive exclusive livery and a player banner, which will be a different colour depending on what platform you’re playing on
- PlayStation 5 Pre-order bonus — Blue speeder livery and player banner
- Xbox Series X/S Pre-order bonus — Green speeder livery and player banner
- Steam/Epic Games Store pre-order bonus — Red speeder livery and player banner
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Standard Edition
If you pre-order the Standard Edition of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, you will get the base game and the livery and player banner as denoted above.
As for where to pick up a copy, you can pre-order the Standard Edition of Star Wars: Galactic Racer from the following retailers:
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Digital Deluxe Edition
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Digital Deluxe Edition includes the following:
- Kor Sarun: Ciza T speeder bike
- Kor Sarun: Darc X landspeeder
- Kor Sarun: Rak S skim speeder
- Unique Naboo N-1 starfighter Livery
- Three Arcade Events
- Deluxe Player Banner
- Digital Art Book
If you would like to pick this version up, you can do so from the following retailers:
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Digital Edition
The physical Deluxe Edition of Star Wars: Galactic Racer contains the following:
- Steel case with sleeve
- Kor Sarun: Ciza T speeder bike
- Kor Sarun: Darc X landspeeder
- Kor Sarun: Rak S skim speeder
- Unique Naboo N-1 starfighter Livery
- Three Arcade Events
- Deluxe Player Banner
- Digital Art Book
The physical Deluxe Edition of Star Wars: Galactic Racer can be purchased from the links below:
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Collector’s Edition
The Star Wars: Galactic Racer Collector’s Edition includes quite a lot of goodies, but as expected, it will set you back a pretty penny. If you do pick one up, you can expect the following:
- Landspeeder model
- Pilot patches
- Kestar banner
- Physical art book
- Collector’s edition box with sleeve
- Custom slip cover and deluxe edition steel case
- Kor Sarun: Ciza T speeder bike
- Kor Sarun: Darc X landspeeder
- Kor Sarun: Rak S skim speeder
- Unique Naboo N-1 starfighter Livery
- Three Arcade Events
You can pick up the Collector’s Edition by using the following links:
What to expect of Star Wars: Galactic Racer gameplay and story
We know plenty about Star Wars: Galactic Racer, including the fact that it is set in the Outer Rim and has you taking part in the underground and unsanctioned races of The Galactic League.
Set during the chaos of the rebuilding of the New Republic, Galactic Racer is a high-stakes racing game with a backdrop of underground gambling and glory.
According to the game’s Steam page, you’ll “become Shade, a lone racer chasing revenge and glory”.
You’ll be able to “pilot different classes of repulsorcraft each with distinct physics and playstyles” across a variety of different modes including a story campaign and PvP races.
It’s worth checking out the game’s gameplay trailer to see the setting, characters and racing in action:
Thanks to an interview with Fuse Games’ Matt Webster on The Game Business, we know too that you will be able to move around outside of races, too, as Shade and interact with the world.
“It’s a wonderful counter point to super high-intensity racing, to have these low-intensity moments where people are immersing themselves in Star Wars,” said Webster.
We’re sure to learn more about the game as we near its release date, so stay tuned for future updates.
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