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Star Wars: Galactic Racer – Official Launch Trailer
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a high-speed racing game set in the Star Wars universe, has officially launched. Developed by Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode, the game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Players can pilot various speeders and podracers through the Galactic League.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Releases - Early Issues & More
Star Wars: Galactic Racer has launched on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon Luna, featuring a roguelike arcade racing experience developed by Fuse Games. The launch was met with an issue preventing PS5 purchases, which the developer is urgently working to fix. The game is set in the New Republic era and includes various repulsorcraft classes and familiar Star Wars locations.
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Is Ready To Tear Up The Outer Rim
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Amazon Luna, priced at £49.99 for the Standard Edition and £64.99 for the Deluxe Edition. Developed by Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode, the game features a runs-based campaign with customizable repulsorcraft and PvP multiplayer for up to 12 players, focusing on illegal racing in the Outer Rim.
Star Wars Galactic Racer Launches Today | Invision Game Community
Star Wars Galactic Racer has launched today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Amazon Luna. Developed by Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode, the game features a runs-based racing adventure where players pilot iconic Star Wars vehicles in the Galactic League. The title is available in Standard and Deluxe editions.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches on Amazon Luna as part of Prime subscription
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is launching on Amazon Luna as part of a Prime subscription, allowing players to jump into the single-player campaign immediately without needing a console or downloads. Developed by Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode, the game will also be available on Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Amazon's Head of Gaming, Jeff Gattis, highlighted Luna's strategy to serve players without dedicated gaming hardware, focusing on approachable, big IP titles.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Review – Now THIS is Podracing
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a thrilling and addictive arcade racer that successfully captures the spirit of Star Wars podracing, drawing comparisons to the Burnout franchise. The game features tight controls, an incredible sense of speed, and a well-implemented roguelite campaign structure that enhances replayability. While it could benefit from more variety in race types and cosmetic customization, its excellent track design, satisfying gameplay mechanics, and impressive visuals and audio make it a must-play for fans of arcade racers and the Star Wars universe.
MMO Burnout: Star Wars Galactic Racer merges roguelite, racer, and multiplayer thrills somehow
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games, surprisingly blends roguelike elements and multiplayer thrills into a fantastic racing experience reminiscent of the Burnout series. Despite initial skepticism, the game delivers tight controls, stunning visuals, and engaging progression, defying expectations with its innovative gameplay loop and enjoyable narrative.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer review: "True to its Burnout legacy, blisteringly fast space racing keeps me coming back to the grid"
Star Wars: Galactic Racer offers exhilarating, high-speed arcade racing with a compelling run-based, roguelike format that sets a new standard for the genre. Developed by former Criterion Games staff, the game features a well-realized Star Wars setting and characters, though the campaign ends abruptly and the planet roster is disappointingly small. Despite minor flaws, its slick gameplay and risk/reward mechanics make it a standout title.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer review
Star Wars: Galactic Racer offers an arcade racing experience with a run-based structure that proves more engaging than Burnout Paradise's open world. Developed by Fuse Games, a studio founded by ex-Criterion developers, the game features a Star Wars theme with unique characters and planets. While it captures a sense of speed and incorporates interesting mechanics like boost management and build customization, the game suffers from occasional track readability issues and flawed autopilot functionality.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer review - podracing paradise
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is hailed as the best Star Wars racing game and a top-tier sci-fi racer, praised for its exhilarating gameplay, deep upgrade system, and engaging roguelike campaign. Developed by Fuse Games veterans, the title successfully captures the fantasy of podracing and vehicle combat, offering robust online multiplayer on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer review: Dancing with destruction
Star Wars: Galactic Racer offers an unexpectedly intense and thrilling racing experience, blending high-speed action with a surprisingly deep narrative set in the post-Empire era. Despite some frustrations with its roguelike campaign structure, the game's emphasis on risk-taking and its authentic Star Wars feel make it a standout title.
Best Xbox And Game Pass Games Coming In October
October 2026 is set to be a busy month for Xbox players, with a diverse lineup of games releasing on console and PC, many of which will be available on Game Pass day one. Titles include high-speed racing in ACE COMBAT 8, the origin story of Gears of War: E-Day, horror in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, and simulation in Planet Zoo 2. The month also features cooperative puzzling in We Were Here Tomorrow, a remastered The Wolf Among Us, and the latest Call of Duty installment.
State of Decay 3 Studio Was Going to Be Acquired by Splash Damage Before Deal Fell Through – Rumor
Xbox is reportedly divesting four studios, including Undead Labs, developer of State of Decay 3. A rumored acquisition of Undead Labs by Splash Damage fell through, as did potential deals for Ninja Theory. These moves are part of a larger business "reset" by Xbox, which has also involved significant layoffs and studio reorganizations.
"There is no easy answer anymore, there's no kind of playbook" – Secret Mode is hedging its bets with two very different pillars
Independent UK publisher Secret Mode is experiencing significant growth by focusing on two distinct pillars: 'pure indie' titles and higher-budget games like Star Wars: Galactic Racer. The company, which recently separated from Sumo Digital and Tencent, is also exploring a 'caretaker development' model for existing titles and emphasizes the importance of discoverability in the current market.
Inside Tencent's long-term strategy: live service, AI tools, and evergreen titles
Tencent's long-term strategy for its global games division centers on building sustainable communities through live service titles and evergreen IPs, alongside investing in high-quality talent and synergistic partnerships. The company is also embracing AI as a tool to enhance developer efficiency and iteration, rather than replace human roles, while navigating challenges in global integration and outsourcing.
Fangtopia secures Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Fangtopia, a cozy tile puzzle game from Secret Mode and Absolutely Games, will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 26, 2026. The game features a scare-free environment where players assemble landscapes to create a paradise for friendly monsters.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Might Include Movie Cameos if They’re Accurate to the Timeline
Fuse Games CEO Matt Webster discussed the importance of timeline accuracy for potential movie cameos in Star Wars: Galactic Racer, stating any appearances must fit the original trilogy era. The game will feature new story content, multiplayer progression, vehicle customization, and a betting system. It is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on October 6th, with a physical release planned.
"As more people play games, even the tiniest niches find a bigger audience" – Why Matt Webster is convinced people want Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Matt Webster, co-founder of Fuse Games, discusses the upcoming release of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a title he believes can carve out a niche in the current market despite the general decline of racing games. The studio, formed by former Criterion developers, is innovating by incorporating roguelike elements and consequential decision-making, inspired by games like Hades and Slay the Spire, to enhance replayability. Webster also touches on the challenges of independent development, the importance of nurturing young talent, and the industry's aversion to risk.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer has some of the best crashes I've seen in a long time, but with custom builds that incentivize checking yourself before you wreck yourself
Star Wars: Galactic Racer offers thrilling crashes and a compelling roguelike structure, incentivizing strategic build customization. Despite a weak narrative, the game excels in its core racing mechanics and the tension of its permadeath system across multiple platforms.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer preview and interview - the next best thing to F-Zero
Star Wars: Galactic Racer aims to be the definitive Star Wars racing experience, combining various vehicle types like land speeders and podracers. Creative director Kieran Crimmins discusses the game's design, its canon-compliant story set after Return of the Jedi, and the inclusion of roguelike elements in its campaign. The game is set to release on October 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
