The official gameplay trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer has been released, revealing a fast-paced, high-stakes racing game set in the lawless Outer Rim.
Coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2026, the game ditches Jedi, Sith, and lightsabers in favor of raw speed and underground competition. The pitch is simple: no Force, no prophecy — just skill, strategy, and survival.
Watch below.
Set After The Fall Of The Empire
The game takes place after the fall of the Empire. With the galaxy rebuilding under the New Republic, chaos fills the vacuum. Gambling, entertainment, and high-risk sports explode across the Outer Rim.
Out of that disorder rises the Galactic League — an unsanctioned racing circuit backed by powerful syndicates. Fortunes are made and destroyed in seconds. Only the bold survive.
This isn’t podracing. This is criminal-funded, reputation-driven, high-stakes competition.
Meet Shade And Kestar
At the center of the story is Shade, a lone racer chasing glory and revenge. For Shade, the League is more than a tournament. It’s a shot at reclaiming destiny.
Standing in the way is Kestar, a ruthless rival with his own ambitions for control and power within the League. Their rivalry appears to drive the narrative campaign, with players forging alliances and battling through escalating events.
Runs-Based Racing With Tactical Depth
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is described as a “runs-based” racing experience. That means every race evolves differently.
Tracks feature branching routes, dynamic environments, risk-reward decision points, and changing conditions per run.
Speed alone won’t win races. Players must learn circuits, manage danger, and decide when to push or hold back.
The game features multiple repulsorcraft classes, each with distinct handling and tactical advantages. Builds can be customized, new abilities unlock on every run, and brutal takedowns are part of the strategy.
Campaign And Multiplayer
Players can progress through a dynamic campaign built around speed, sabotage, and survival. You choose which events to tackle as the League grows in influence.
Competitive multiplayer is also confirmed, allowing racers to battle for supremacy online.
A Different Kind Of Star Wars Game
Star Wars: Galactic Racer clearly positions itself apart from traditional Star Wars titles. There are no Jedi powers, no chosen-one narrative arcs. The focus is underground racing culture in a galaxy trying to redefine itself after Imperial rule.
It’s gritty, mechanical, and competitive.
Wishlist options are now live ahead of its 2026 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
