After an unexpected revelation Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic To kick off The Game Awards on Thursday, another Star Wars game debuted. But there are no Jedi or lightsabers here, just people racing through dangerous terrain.
Galactic Racer is developed by Fuse Games, a studio created in 2023 and consisting of former Burnout and Need for Speed developers. In the game's description, racing is heat-based, meaning that once your car is blown up, your race is over.
Galactic Racer will be released in 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
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When does Star Wars: Galaxy Racers take place?
According to Galaxy Racer Steam PageThe game takes place after the Empire has left, as the galaxy is being restored. The Galactic League has formed in the Outer Rim, and underground racing will lead to fame and fortune for those racers who can survive quickly enough.
The trailer introduces Shade, “a lone racer with dreams of glory and revenge,” said Fuse Games co-founder Matt Webster. StarWars.com.
“Your goal is to survive long enough to earn a chance to become an elite racing driver,” he said. “Our racing is high-stakes competition where racers do whatever it takes to come out on top in the single-player campaign and our amazing multiplayer gameplay.”
What vehicles can be driven in Star Wars: Galactic Racer?
The game's trailer was short, but Star Wars fans will recognize a pair of landspeeders, skimspeeders, and speederbikes. Each type of vehicle will have its own unique handling and feel, and some will be able to squeeze into tight spaces and corner at top speed.
As players progress, they will be able to upgrade their vehicles to suit their preferred playstyle. As you continue to win, the better the car can be made and the more races in different worlds will be available for participation.
