Is The Outer Rim ready to unveil its new underground championship? Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a racing game from Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode in partnership with Lucasfilm Games, has rolled out fresh details at Summer Game Fest 2026, ahead of its launch on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series on October 6, 2026. For its debut title, the British studio—founded by former creators of Burnout and Need for Speed—explores the Galactic League, a world where pilot rivalries, futuristic races, and calculated risk define the experience.
In terms of gameplay, the game draws on classics like Star Wars Episode I: Racer, but it adds a more contemporary progression with a runs-based campaign. Each run in the Galactic League asks you to choose among several challenges, with no turning back once the event is picked. If your pilot racks up too many crashes, the tour ends and you must restart, keeping only certain perks and elements unlocked from previous attempts.
The track becomes a battleground where crashing, dodging, and taking down your rivals isn’t just allowed—it's encouraged. Matt Webster, CEO of Fuse Games, explained: "We wanted to reinvent what a racing game can be: adventurous, spectacular, and exhilarating," promising dynamic races shaped by strategic choices between risk and reward.
In a galaxy still rebuilding after the fall of the Empire, you step into the shoes of Shade, a pilot fueled by dreams of revenge and recognition. Your mission: climb to the top of the Galactic League, an underground racing circuit where chaos rules. Born in the Outer Rim, this high-stakes tournament is secretly backed by shadowy syndicates and attracts the most daring pilots around. As you race through a series of intense challenges, Shade will need to forge alliances and face off against a fierce rival, Kestar, if you want to reach the pinnacle of glory. No Jedi tricks or destined prophecies here—just your skills, clever strategy, and aggressive driving will decide your fate in this relentless quest for victory.
Beyond its narrative solo campaign, Star Wars: Galactic Racer will offer a competitive multiplayer experience designed for players chasing online challenges. The paddocks will let you meet other drivers, trade with them, and access Hibi’s workshop, the mechanic on every planet. Shade can install new parts—earned or purchased—to boost stats and unlock capabilities aligned with her driving style.
As your reputation grows, your customization options will expand, sharpening your playstyle. This system, perched between progression and confrontation, promises tense, varied sessions. "No rules, no safety committee, and even fewer official medals—only those who can land a hit, dodge, and embrace the risks will reach the finish line", the official statement explained.
The game stands out for the richness of its environments, blending unknown planets with locations drawn from the Star Wars universe. Summer Game Fest in particular offered a first look at Derven Acos, an arena built for the Galactic League that brings together several planetary conditions encountered along the tour. Players will also be able to pilot podracers outside the Mos Espa circuit, with dedicated events in the solo campaign, the Arcade mode, and online multiplayer.
The studio is also banking on a diverse circuit lineup to deliver a replayable experience, with each race offering a fresh challenge. "Dash through new or iconic Star Wars planets, where branching paths and the diversity of environments ensure that every race is different", the press release states.
Designed for Star Wars fans, as well as enthusiasts of action-focused racing games, Star Wars: Galactic Racer still has some content to clarify before launch. The game will be offered in Standard and Deluxe editions, in both physical and digital formats, along with a Physical Collector's Edition available while supplies last. In the coming months, developers aim to better balance storytelling, competition and customization ahead of its 2026 release.
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