Star Wars: Galactic Racer Blasts Onto PS5, Xbox, and PC in 2026—From the Former Devs of Burnout!
Friday, December 12, 2025Star Wars: Galactic Racer Blasts Onto PS5, Xbox, and PC in 2026—From the Former Devs of Burnout!
The galaxy far, far away is getting its fastest dose of chaos yet. Announced at The Game Awards 2025, Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a brand-new, high-octane racing title coming to current-generation consoles and PC. Developed by Fuse Games, a studio founded by former leads from Criterion Games (the team behind Burnout and Need for Speed), this isn't just a nostalgic return to Podracing—it’s a "runs-based, high-stakes reinvention" of the genre, set in the lawless Outer Rim.
The game promises an experience where skill, strategy, and the will to survive are the only rules that matter. Check out the official reveal trailer:
Chaos in the Outer Rim: The Galactic League
The setting of Galactic Racer is rooted in the lawless chaos that followed the fall of the Empire. With the New Republic focused on rebuilding, a booming underground racing circuit, known as The Galactic League, has formed in the Outer Rim. This circuit is unsanctioned, bankrolled by syndicates, and only the boldest champions are forged within it.
The core gameplay loop is defined by its "runs-based" structure. Unlike traditional racing titles, the stakes are incredibly high: if your vehicle is destroyed, your run is over, injecting a sense of high-tension strategy into every moment on the track.
- Single-Player Campaign: Players step into the role of Shade, a lone racer with a dream of glory and revenge, battling his rival Kestar.
- High-Stakes Combat: Races are intense, with players able to "slam, shunt, and take down opponents" to get ahead.
- Iconic Vehicles and Tracks: The game features multiple vehicle classes, including landspeeders, speeder bikes, and the new Skim Speeder, each with distinct physics and playstyles. Tracks will take racers across recognizable planets like Jakku.
From the Creators of Racing Thrills
The pedigree of the team behind Star Wars: Galactic Racer is arguably its most exciting feature. Fuse Games was founded by veterans from Criterion Games, the studio responsible for delivering some of the most critically acclaimed arcade racers ever made, including Burnout Paradise and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.
According to the developers, they sought to reinvent the racing experience with "adventurous, spectacular, and exhilarating" gameplay that revolves around "dynamic risk-reward choices." This racing experience is slated for release on the following platforms:
- PC (Steam and Epic Games Store)
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X/S
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
Q: When is Star Wars: Galactic Racer coming out?
A: The game is scheduled for release sometime in 2026.
Q: Is this a Podracing game?
A: While the game channels the spirit of high-speed Star Wars racing, it focuses on multiple vehicle classes like landspeeders, speeder bikes, and skim speeders. However, a familiar face from the original Podracing saga, the legendary racer Sebulba, is confirmed to make an appearance in the trailer.
Q: What kind of gameplay can I expect?
A: It is a "runs-based" racing game, meaning your goal is to survive the high-stakes races, and if you crash, your run is over. The gameplay heavily features combat, where players must slam and take down opponents in competitive single-player and multiplayer matches.