"The cosmos cries out for speed! Behold, the first glimpse trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer, slated to ignite in 2026. Sometimes we defy our own conventions and share game trailers - this one, too, hails from The Game Awards. As a child, I was a passionate fan of the N64 classic Star Wars Episode I: Racer, where pod racing from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (both released in 1999) ignited my imagination. So, let me confess, I'm overjoyed to see that 27 years later, they're reviving racing in the Star Wars universe with this freshly minted game slated for next year.
Galactic Racer is a high-stakes reimagining of racing that thrives in the lawless Outer Rim of the Star Wars galaxy. The campaign unfolds on the desert planet Jakku, as seen in 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens. With the Empire's demise and the galaxy in rebuilding mode, The Galactic League emerges: an underground, unlicensed circuit where syndicates finance chaos and champions are forged. This looks like pure adrenaline-fueled fun to play - perhaps even a podrace is hinted at in the final shot.
'No Force. No prophecy. Only skill, strategy, and the will to rise.' Lucasfilm Games' Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a runs-based, high-stakes reinvention of racing born in the Outer Rim. As the Empire fades away and the galaxy rebuilds, The Galactic League is born: an underground, unlicensed circuit where syndicates bankroll chaos and champions are forged. At its core lies Shade, a solitary racer with a dream of glory and revenge. For Shade, the League is not just a race; it's a shot at reclaiming destiny. Yet, standing in Shade's path is Kestar, a ruthless rival with his own power-hungry plans for the League. As the Galactic League ascends, so does the rivalry that could define it. Shade must forge alliances, outpace rivals, and survive long enough to become an elite racing pilot.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a racing video game crafted & developed by Fuse Games; published by Secret Mode and Lucasfilm Games. It will be available for PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S upon its 2026 release. Stay tuned for updates. For more info on the game and more news, visit the official site. Who's counting down to the thrill of it all?"
