Episode 1: Racer
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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 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.
