Star Wars: Galactic Racer Revealed at The Game Awards 2025

Star Wars fans at The Game Awards 2025 are getting something they have not seen in a very long time, as developer Fuse Games has unveiled Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a brand-new racing title and debut game for the developer that brings the galaxy's speed culture back into the spotlight with a full reveal trailer during the show. A recent post made by Karakasis on Xcancel had leaked that a Star Wars racing game would be announced, and that rumor has now officially been confirmed as true.

What makes the Game Awards reveal and upcoming release of Star Wars: Galactic Racer special is just how long fans have had to wait for a new racing game set in the Star Wars universe. For now, the title has been given a broad PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC release window of 2026, and only bits and pieces are known about its gameplay. However, with Fuse Games at the helm, a team that includes developers who have spent years working in the racing genre (Burnout, Need for Speed), the idea of them taking on a Star Wars project in the same vein feels like a natural fit.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer Brings High-Stakes Racing to the Outer Rim

Star Wars: Galactic Racer introduces players to The Galactic League, an unsanctioned racing circuit born in the lawless Outer Rim, where the galaxy's best pilots battle in dangerous races. Players will be able to pilot different classes of repulsorcraft, each with distinct physics and playstyles. Both new and iconic Star Wars planets will be featured in the game as well, with branching routes and diverse environments to ensure no two races feel the same.

Here's what players can expect from Star Wars: Galactic Racer:

Solo, story-driven campaign
New and iconic Star Wars planets
Various classes of repulsorcraft
Competitive PvP
Build customization
Abilities and takedowns

At the heart of it all is Shade, a lone racer with a dream of glory and revenge. However, standing in Shade's way is Kestar, a ruthless rival who has his own plans for the League. With this narrative at the center of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, players can ride through a solo story-driven campaign, where Shade will forge alliances, outpace rivals, and do whatever it takes to become an elite racing pilot. The game will also feature competitive PvP, and players will be able to customize their build, unlock new abilities, and master brutal takedowns.

There Hasn't Been a New Star Wars Racing Game in 23 Years

With the reveal of Star Wars: Galactic Racer at 2025's Game Awards, the franchise is officially returning to a genre it hasn't dipped into for more than two decades. Ever since the original Star Wars Episode 1: Racer made its debut in 1999, only a few other attempts were made at replicating its success, but those attempts stopped in 2002 with Star Wars Racer Revenge. However, tonight's announcement proves that Lucasfilm Games is ready to revisit one of the most distinct ideas Star Wars ever introduced to gaming, and it immediately stands out as something the franchise hasn't tried in an extremely long time.

Every original Star Wars racing game that has been released:

Star Wars Episode 1: Racer – 1999
Star Wars: Racer Arcade – 2000
Star Wars: Super Bombad Racing – 2001
Star Wars Racer Revenge – 2002

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is the first original Star Wars racing game since 2002, which means it brings in tow over two decades of anticipation. Modern hardware now gives the developers room to build something far more ambitious than the older games ever could, whether that means larger maps, more advanced speed systems, or a deeper look into Star Wars' racing culture. With so many recent titles focused on open-world exploration or action combat, this announcement instantly broadens the scope of what Star Wars games can be again.

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